Making it Yours (MiY)

MiY 3b: Bedroom

Making it Yours (MiY) explores ways to use stylish investment pieces for the home while keeping up with changing lives and changing tastes. In this third edition, I’m focusing on the ever popular Madeline Weinrib Zig Zag Rug. It started out in the home of a young woman who had just splurged on the rug (it was the most expensive thing in her apartment!), and it is making its way with her through several changes of residence. We first saw it in the living/dining area of her girly apartment.

MiY 3b: Bedroom

The rug has moved into the bedroom now, and the room is much more calm than the rest of the apartment. There is still a touch of pink in the sheets, but just barely. The Hoffman Bed is the same bed that we have (I love it), but in green. And I just had to put that Maskros Pendant in the room. If I can’t have it over my bed, then I can at least include it here! Two Engan dressers function as nightstands, and there is a nice creamy gray paint on the walls.

Next we’ll see the rug in the living room of a new apartment, butched up a little.

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  • Kate at Centsational Girl
    September 21, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    Oh, I swoon over that whole room, especially that pendant chandy and the bed. Love it so much.

    :-)
    Kate

  • Kasey at Thrifty Little Blog
    September 21, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    I love how relaxing that room looks. The sheets are the perfect pop of color.

  • Audrie
    September 21, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    Wonderful picks… I love that bed!

  • Anna Elena
    September 21, 2009 at 11:27 pm

    LOVE it! I love how the rug can be toned down from the vibrant, girly room before.

    and now to recreate this bedroom all for my very own.

  • HR Lady
    September 22, 2009 at 2:03 am

    Beautiful! I love the bed, pillows and pendant. Dang! Everything is fabulous. It is very simple yet elegant and lovely.

  • Marianne from France
    September 22, 2009 at 2:54 am

    I LOVE IT !
    I love the rug in particular, and also the bed. Thanks for sharing !
    Marianne

  • Danielle
    September 22, 2009 at 6:24 am

    I LOVE moving things around in my home to keep it fresh. Great suggestions!

  • Jessica
    September 22, 2009 at 7:39 am

    I love this game!
    I think this one needs some accessories though…hmm lets think.

  • Sonja
    September 22, 2009 at 9:08 am

    I was wondering how you made your pics with all your finds placed together. So lovely!

  • CaitlinElizabeth
    September 22, 2009 at 12:06 pm

    I love this! I’ve been eying the new engan line at IKEA, I think I may go for the bed myself… well done!

  • Averill
    September 22, 2009 at 12:51 pm

    I love the Amy Butler sheets with the MW rug! What a great mix of pattern.

  • Caitlin
    September 22, 2009 at 1:05 pm

    Very nice!

    Isn’t it your birthday today? Happy Birthday!

  • Gis
    September 22, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    Oh my I love the dresser!!!

  • Marissa
    September 22, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    Love it! Those Amy Butler sheets are my new best friend

  • siescierto
    September 22, 2009 at 9:54 pm

    I love those sheets, great pattern!

  • Sachiko Lamb (Macy)
    September 23, 2009 at 12:00 pm

    Oh my. The bed is my favorite object. Looks so comfy!

  • Kathleen
    September 23, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    I’m kind of jealous of this imaginary girl.

  • Victoria Bennett Beyer
    September 23, 2009 at 7:37 pm

    Wow! I haven’t seen that pendant light before – it’s so pretty and whimsical. Love the soft green palatte of this room.

  • Jesse
    September 23, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    I sure love that bed. What a great room!

  • jenn ski
    September 24, 2009 at 7:37 am

    ooo, I love everything!

  • kasey
    September 24, 2009 at 2:19 pm

    lovin that bed!
    xo

  • Jessica
    September 25, 2009 at 7:15 am

    I love this bedroom. It’s perfect.

  • meta
    September 25, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    I love that Amy Butler sheet. Is the fabric available to buy by yards?

  • Down Pillow
    September 25, 2009 at 5:14 pm

    Great picks – love the pendant light & dresser :)

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