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Friday Finds, statement Bedding
Friday Finds, Bedding, Bedroom, My Finds Melanie Thomas Friday Finds, Bedding, Bedroom, My Finds Melanie Thomas

Friday Finds, statement Bedding

If there’s one pet peeve I have as a stylist, it’s finding bedding that matches my style. Sure there’s bedding for every other style out there — japandi, tranditional, farmhouse, contemporary, industrial, global, etc. — but where’s the bedding for people who like giant dragon sculptures and boomboxes as art? Where is the statement bedding? Slim pickings, I’m telling you. But because I’m such an amazing Pinterest-er, I’ve come across some finds that could pique my interest.

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wallpapers I’m digging that aren’t floral, future projects and other fun stuff
Wallpaper, Bedroom Melanie Thomas Wallpaper, Bedroom Melanie Thomas

wallpapers I’m digging that aren’t floral, future projects and other fun stuff

Hi from my comfy recliner on a Saturday morning! I just had my coffee and ready to spill some thoughts on my recent wallpaper faves and let you in some exciting projects. Are you excited? After my second cafe latte, I am!

In my world, finding new wallpaper is a little like finding a new show to binge. I’m all about it and can’t wait to share with everyone around the proverbial water cooler. Small snag though - my friends aren’t into wallpaper and I work from home. So that means you get to read all my super gushy fan girl thoughts about some pictures on pastable paper.

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I sleep in a separate room from my partner and I’m happily married
Lifestyle, Self-Advocacy, Bedroom, Opinion Melanie Thomas Lifestyle, Self-Advocacy, Bedroom, Opinion Melanie Thomas

I sleep in a separate room from my partner and I’m happily married

If you’re here, then you probably read my stories or post on @instagram or you’ve subscribed. In which case, thank you for visiting me and welcome!

You’re also probably here because something possibly struck a chord with what I posted. I love social media because it really brings our social taboos to light, and this happens to be one of them. First, I posted a poll in stories that asked people if they slept in the same room as their partner. I was not surprised that 63% answered “Yes we are inseparable.”

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do's and don'ts on how to paint a dresser
DIY, Color Melanie Thomas DIY, Color Melanie Thomas

do's and don'ts on how to paint a dresser

Hello there! How was your Halloween? Did you dress up this year? I did not -- I have been so busy remodeling and coming up with new projects, I didn't have the energy to do the extra things like Halloween, which I regret. But also, I'm kind of proud of myself for not pushing myself beyond my capabilities. I posted this on the Saturday before Halloween:

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