A Little of This & That… Renovating, Decorating, DIY Projects & Family
A Little of This & That… Renovating, Decorating, DIY Projects & Family

Master Bedroom: Gallery Wall Update

The new gallery wall in the bedroom isn’t there yet, but it’s making progress. Last I left you, I was exploring wall layout ideas and had only committed to a couple of pieces of art. Here’s a post on my inspiration.

Wall Gallery In Progress | PepperDesignBlog.com

Most of my paintings/drawings/photos are framed and up! But I have a few spots that I’ll be adding to or switching things around (it feels like something’s missing to the right above, no? In the shadowy part of the wall).

Wall Gallery In Progress | PepperDesignBlog.com

Better photos to come soon when the project is finished finished. And I’ll share sources for anything that I didn’t create myself.

The plant below was moved from the office into the bedroom on the day of these photos. It’s actually thriving now, despite its shaggy appearance here. I’m also planning on upgrading that occasional chair there to the left of the lamp (and maybe the lamp?), but I’m waiting for the perfect find.

Wall Gallery In Progress | PepperDesignBlog.com

It still feels odd to have a TV in the bedroom, but after 3-4 months of having moved the older living room television into this space, I can probably count on two hands how often it’s been turned on. It’s nice knowing that if we ever want to curl up and watch a movie while already in bed it’s possible! Even if not probable :).

Gallery walls that come together over time feel more authentic. I love picking out pieces from around our house to display up here, or taking the time to shop on etsy or at local craft fairs for what feels like it belongs. It’s also nice to know that nothing is permanent and that things can change as we go.

Our Christmas.

How was your Christmas? Ours was relaxing, joyful, merry. It was good to be home this year and to start a few traditions of our own.

Our Christmas | PepperDesignBlog.com

One new tradition is decorating our tree together (remember how I mentioned our slightly awkward tree? It’s looking awfully pretty these days, gappy though may it be.) Liv comes come from school begging to ‘decorate the tree’ each night!

Everyday Stuff. | PepperDesignBlog.com

Our Christmas | PepperDesignBlog.com

Another is Liv’s advent pouches – she unwrapped a new piece of our nativity scene each day (which I kept in mini numbered burlap pouches), I love to watch her rearrange the little shepherds and sheep around Mary and Joseph.

Our Christmas | PepperDesignBlog.com

We’ve been listening to a lot of Bing Crosby and Dean Martin these days (Swingin’ Christmas on Pandora via a friend’s recommendation) – that’s the blue screen there in the background. And here’s my merry pillow project from last year.

Our Christmas | PepperDesignBlog.com

We play games in our PJs and sit by the tree talking about the real reason for the season. (Or trains).

Everyday Stuff. | PepperDesignBlog.com

And then, Christmas morning! A first for us in the Santa department.

Our Christmas | PepperDesignBlog.com

Our Christmas | PepperDesignBlog.com

Our Christmas | PepperDesignBlog.com

Our Christmas | PepperDesignBlog.com

A princess dress for Liv per her request. Wrapping paper for Taylor.

Our Christmas | PepperDesignBlog.com

Our Christmas | PepperDesignBlog.com

Santa is so thoughtful.

This Christmas morning was one of the best yet.

Our Christmas | PepperDesignBlog.com

Our Christmas | PepperDesignBlog.com

Everyday Stuff. | PepperDesignBlog.com

Our Christmas | PepperDesignBlog.com

Our Christmas | PepperDesignBlog.com

(If hair is any indication of happiness, nana & papa totally nailed it with the new puppet set.)

Post-gift unwrapping, Kev made us all an amazing brunch. Notice something new in the middle of the table? Kevin got me a new rack.

Our Christmas | PepperDesignBlog.com

Wait, that didn’t come out right. Kevin’s Christmas present to me was awesome this year! (and they’re authentic). Hmmm. That’s still not right. Needless to say, my new antlers are finding a new home somewhere in our casa (or in the vicinity there of).

We were missing a few family members this year. Uncle Andy is over in Israel for a short time for school, our aunt and cousins arrived later that day, we’ll drive out to Arizona for Kevin’s brother’s wedding soon. But keeping it small is not always so bad.

Now back to a weekend of Christmas. The beauty about Christmas falling mid-week is that it’s sandwiched perfectly by two weekends – one for last-minute gifts, one for extending Christmas just a few more days.

Merry Christmas!

Liv & Taylor Meet Santa, 2013 | PepperDesignBlog.com

There’s just something special about that man in red…

May your Christmas be merry, bright and full of wonderful surprises!

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