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    Things I Love – #23

    These are items I purchased and love in our Chicago apartment’s Master Bedroom. As I’ve mentioned before, we put together our Chicago apartment very quickly, so you’ll see I purchased furniture mainly from a few stores I have used before (and where we happen to have designer discounts.) Over time I’ve added in accent pieces that are a little more unique. My current project is to add artwork in the apartment hall and guest bedroom. (Click on the photos or blue words below for more information.)

    West Elm Grid Tufted Tapered Leg Bed in Stone Twill – I really like having an upholstered headboard for reading in bed and I like the clean lines of the tapered legs.

    West Elm Upholstered Bed

    Leesa mattress (original) – This is an incredibly comfortable memory foam mattress. We actually look forward to our stays in Chicago just to sleep on this mattress. Note: The original Leesa mattress is currently on sale.

    Leesa Mattress

    West Elm Penelope Grand nightstands – I love the combination of wood and marble; and it’s the perfect size.

    Penelope Grand Nightstand

    Zippered Mattress Protector – This prevents any sweat, dirt, mites, etc. from getting into your mattress which means your mattress is not only cleaner, but should last longer.

    Mattress Protector

    Bamboo Mattress pad – A hypoallergenic, cooling, plush mattress pad.

    Mattress Pad

    Pottery Barn Morgan sheets – These 400-thread-count organic cotton sheets are luxurious and they get softer with every wash.

    Morgan Sheets in Twilight

    Buffy comforter – Another great find that is making its way onto every bed we own. This comforter is made from Eucalyptus and plastic bottles. And, it’s naturally resistant to dust, mites and mold.

    Buffy Cloud Comforter

    West Elm organic cotton duvet – You definitely want a duvet cover for you comforter so you don’t have to clean your comforter as often. The exact duvet we have is no longer available, but I have the style below on our guest bed and I love it.

    West Elm Cotton Pintuck Duvet

    Pottery Barn Velvet Quilt – The navy velvet is a nice contrast with all of the lighter colors and fabrics. Bonus: It also coordinates with the navy accents in the living room and kitchen. When you have a small space, it’s nice to tie it together with repeating colors. (The exact quilt picture below is no longer available, but Pottery Barn has several velvet quilts. I recently purchased this velvet quilt for our house in Saint Paul.)

    Pottery Barn quilt

    Gray Malin art – I’ve shared this photo on my blog before… I own several of Gray Malin’s photos and this one just makes me happy.

    Gray Malin Color Balloons I

    Navy & gold Safavieh lamps – These lamps tie together the navy quilt and the gold hardware on the nightstands. (This exact style is no longer available, but Overstock has many other navy lamps available.)

    Safavieh Lamps

    Leather catch-all – My husband needs a place to empty his pockets at night so I found this cute holder on Amazon.

    Leather catch-all

    If you have any favorite bedroom pieces (furniture, sheets, art work, etc.) please share in the comments.

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    Things I Love – #1

    Neocutis Journee with SPF 30 – my tinted moisturizer for day.

     

    Neocutis Journée
    Crème de la Mer for night – it is expensive but if your skin is dry, there’s nothing like it.

     

    Creme de la Mer
     

    Nutrafol for women – this product has helped thicken my fine hair. Even though the recommended dosage is four capsules / day, I only take one capsule / day. It will take 3 – 4 months before you notice a difference. Side benefit, my nails are super strong and grow really fast.

     

     

    Laura Mercier almond coconut milk soufflé body crème – this scent makes me smile. I get compliments regularly when I use this body lotion.

     

     

    Lucia candles – I discovered these at a vineyard in Napa. The scents are very subtle, so consider using them in a small area like a powder room. I bought all three of these scents.

     

    Gray Malin photos – I own both of these and I’m always changing my mind about which one I want to buy next.

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