on the hunt |bedroom curtains|

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I've been on the hunt for bedroom curtains that are a) gorgeous b) stylish c) in my price range. Last spring I put up some pretty sheer white panels that brought in the romantic vibe I was going for, but with the onset of winter in New England, those quickly were out of season. And yes, I have procrastinated on purchasing new wintry ones because I cannot make a decision on these curtains. What a dilemma to have.

West Elm has some beautiful velvet options, but I've never been a big fan of the grommet top. Same for Overstock's velvet options. And let's not even talk about Restoration Hardware's velvet beauties. I guess for now the hunt continues...

birthday wish list

Today is my birthday, and here's what's on my (unrealistic for this year) wish list:

a gorgeous bedroom with high ceilings and a lot of space (plus a lot of natural light)

a to-die-for master closet

a girly vanity

and one of these cozy rugs for each room

store spotlight: zara home

There are some stores that put out images I'd love to just crawl into. Zara Home does this to me often with its luscious Parisian style. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough suitcase space to bring stuff back when I went to Paris earlier this year, but working at a company that has EU offices is definitely a plus - might have to have some things brought back for me next time someone takes a trip!

bedroom by Zara Home

glassware 1, 2, 3