My bedroom wish list

So, I've been thinking about how I want to design my new room for quite a while now. It's the only room in the house that has all "my stuff", as in things I've bought, picked out, etc. I was so excited when I found out I would be getting the room with the shelves, but also overwhelmed! I mean...that's a lot to decorate! Plus I want it to look good and not stuffed with random crap.

I've been working on a design board that I wanted to share with you all. Although, some of it has already changed. Anyway, I'll go ahead and show it to you...

1. Headboard from JcPenney. I already own this headboard and I love it! I bought it on sale, so check back for sales if you're interested.

2. Pillow from Pottery Barn teen. I love it but it's a little pricey (you have to buy the insert too).

3. Rug from walmart.com. Only $116 for a 5x8!

4. Duvet from Urban Outfitters. I absolutely LOVE this! Two problems, it's pink (my walls are peach, and I can't paint them) and the reviews aren't the best. A lot of people said it rips really easily, and for the price ($179), I don't want to get it and it not last. So, I'm rethinking this one.

5. Dachshund print and rose framed print both from Kirkland's.

6. Kissing dachshunds print from etsy. So cute!

7. Chandelier from Urban Outfitters. I bought two of these a long time ago, so they don't have this color anymore. But, these are beautiful in person. I'm planning to put one on each side of my bed.

8. This is a photo my dad took in Hawaii at a church. Can't wait to put in on my wall!

9. Cherry blossom tree print from etsy.

I can't wait to see how this room turns out. I am loving the pink and mint color scheme right now. I will definitely keep you all updated as I make progress!

I am planning on making some custom pillowcases later this week, so check back soon. :)

And we're in...

Whew! That was a long weekend, and boy do I have a ways to go! As you know, on Saturday we moved into the new house. We hired movers. Best decision ever. I think if we didn't end up hiring movers, we would still be moving today. They were seriously awesome and super friendly and hard-working! They really saved the day for us!

The day started around 9 am and they were done by 4. They had to move 2 apartments (1 on the third floor) and a storage unit. We just sat back and watched them move! They had the whole truck loaded by noon, and after lunch we headed over to the new house. When we got there, my parents and my friends Stephanie and Jason had arrived to help. They all came up from Cape G, which was so nice of them! We all helped unload boxes and they really helped move the process along. Amanda came by as well...she had been watching Cocoa for me during the move (a life saver) and brought her back to the new house and unloaded some boxes for us. I am so thankful to have such wonderful friends and parents!! Afterwards we went out to eat at J. Bucks downtown. We had a wonderful dinner (thanks to my parents!) that ended with "the Big Freese." It's cookie, ice cream, oreos, ice cream, and another cookie. It was huge! The description said it would feed 2-4 people...umm...try 7! 

(front) Katie, Dad (holding the Big Freese!), Mom  (back) Stephanie, Jason, me and Jessica

I can't believe we are finally here. It's such a great house and location and I feel so lucky to be able to live here. However, I am going to miss Chesterfield, where I spent about 9 months of my life.

It was such a nice area...very safe and clean. 

It had a nice, wooded view.

Beautiful trees! (see Cocoa for scale)

It was very spacious (for a one bedroom) and had the perfect dining room/bedroom for me to live in.

Mess before the move! And a view of my dining room/bedroom.

I am especially going to miss these 2! We became great friends over the course of the Bachelorette. But, they will hopefully be moving to city soon, and we will for sure stay friends, despite the slight distance.
photo stolen from facebook :)

Now it's on the aftermath of the move...

My goal is to get rid of about half of my stuff. I'll let you know how it goes.