Work In Progress

In September, we painted the entire master bedroom and walk-in closet.  Then it sat empty for two months or so, but we've FINALLY moved into the master bedroom. It's still a work in progress, but it is coming along little by little.

I had been patiently searching for a new bed - everything from using an old door as a headboard to having a bedframe built from old barn wood.  Then, thanks to the blog Baby Food Scoops (follow them if you aren't already), I stumbed upon a place called Urban Evolutions in Menasha, WI.  Urban Evolutions uses reclaimed wood to construct furniture and flooring, and their products get picked up by companies such as Sundance and Anthropologie.  As you can imagine, these high quality items can be expensive.  However, Urban Evolutions has an outlet where they sell some of their products at a discounted price compared to what they would normally retail for at Sundance or Anthro. 

To make a long story short, after a few conversations and emails, we bought a queen size bed made from recycled pickle barrels.  I was a little nervous purchasing something that I hadn't seen in person (only from pictures), but we love it.  It is very sturdy and has lots of character.  Special thanks to my mom who not only picked up the bed from the outlet, but delivered it across the border!
 

Pickle Barrel Bed from Urban Evolutions
(usually sold by Sundance)

Vera Wang Beyond Nature mattress

  

Hirschfield's Paints
Accent Wall - Remaining Embers
Main Color - Apple Crisp
Closet - Caramel Cloud



Now with any large projects or purchases, we always set a budget and try to stick to it.  We would recommend saving for these purchases a little at a time until it is fully funded.