I am so excited to be showing you the final reveal of this Tiny Master Bedroom Makeover. Improving this space has been transformational in both style, decoration and motivation to get other areas done. The artwork is perfect, the bedding is just what I wanted, and the accessories and styling turned out beautifully. I am extremely pleased with the results. And strangely enough, last night after the photo shoot, I slept so well with the peace of mind our new room brought me. The feeling is incredibly calming and serene, and the project is something we did for ourselves. What an awesome (and well overdue) feeling!

Hope you are all well and that by today, 11/5/2020, you feel a bit less stressed by having come to realization that the votes are in and we are no longer in control of what happens. Do not let the news, what is happening with the elections, the pandemic. etc…. steal all of your joy. I know it is hard (believe me I know how hard it is!) not to let anxiety get the better of you. Instead we should focus on what we can control and the positives of our current situations. I know that it is easier for some than for others, especially for those who may have lost their jobs and are in survival mode. Yet, for our wellbeing, it is imperative that we focus on feeling good even if it is just about the tiniest little thing.

Anyhow, I am grateful to be able to check in with you and tell you about the ins and outs of the makeover- the progress, the challenges, and the pivoting I have to do as items you order online are sometimes not what you expect. So, between returns and new purchases, we have used up our budget, and as of today 10/28/2020, I do not have any accessorizing items. I could shop around the condo and use things from other rooms, but I do not typically have a tone of extra accessories as minimalism works best for my home.

Here we are on week # 3 of the ONE ROOM CHALLENGE, sponsored by BETTER HOMES & GARDENS magazine. There are a lot of guest participants with amazing projects on their hands who are transforming some great spaces. In the meantime, as I browse through the graphics on the #oneroomchallenge web page, I wonder… do I still want to learn to use power tools?

Over here in SoCal, we are experiencing higher than normal temps and the Ocean still looks amazing and is often calling my name. Personally, I am incredibly grateful to live here so close to the Ocean and for the many blessings in my life. Having said that, I am finding it harder to read the overall “temp”, mood, moral of people in general.

I hope you all are managing during these uncertain times, staying healthy and active (the active part is a tough one for me), but most of all, that you are focusing on things that bring you joy. I know, now more than ever, that it is easier said than done, but it really works. It is the only way we are going to make it into 2021 stronger, braver and with a bundle of new possibilities. In fact, we will soon have a brand-new batch of 365 new possibilities, opportunities, and days to be grateful for.