Once you have all the Christmas Decor down, everything looks so empty and bland.  I think all the extra decor and color is wonderful, but it is sort of nice to have things decluttered.  Less decor and less color seems like what I am looking for right about now.

A snuggly fur throw to cover up with and a nice chair to sink into are all I really need.

Our headboard is still one of my favorite things and is always the show stopper in our bedroom.  I love the carved wood and the pretty brown and black upholstery.  Everything else can be really simple so it can shine.  My nightstand has one of my favorite lamps that I found at Goodwill and a small bouquet.

Some decor pillows in soft shades of beige gave me just enough color and still not too much.
Quiet and simple, just the way I like it.  (I still need to get that jewelry armoire stained - definitely on the list. )

Bedroom Take #2 - Do you ever get in a rut and keep things the same way more often than the times you change them.  Those pretty white with black trim Euro Shams have been on my bed for years.  Ever since I did the black and white drapes in the last house, those shams have been on the bed.  Now what if I take them off and do something even a little more simple.

 I really like it.  It looks so much more elegant and refined.

 I think I should have taken those off a long time ago.

 See how pretty it is to let the throw pillows shine on thei...