Wednesday, November 17, 2010

growing Up!

I have been married for 12 1/2 years. And not once in those 12 1/2 years have I ever had a bed set that actually fit my bed. My family tells me that I am the master of making do. It's not that I don't want my house to look cute and organized. I just severely lack the Time, money, and taste to do it properly.

So for the last 12 1/2 years I have been using the "single" size comforter I picked out as a 16 year old when re-modeling my room ( that was 17 years ago ). To cover my queen size bed. I would simply lay it horizontally across the bed and then fold the sheets back to line up and give the illusion that the blanket was long enough. Such nonsense, I know!
Well, yesterday I took a step into the adult world and purchased a bed set. I had a limited budget of $50. What can you possibly get for $50? How about a 7 piece bed set. Thanks to a Macy's One Day Sale, and a $10 off coupon. Is it the perfect bed set for me? NO, it would of been fun to get something slightly more funky, and slightly less traditional. But it fits, looks 10 times better and was in my budget. Originally $ 240, Macy's had it on sale for $57.99. My coupon brought it down to $ 47.99 and I was on my way home.

Some how I feel so grown up.

9 comments:

Carroll Conversations said...

Love it! I must admit you are such a good example of "making do." I love that about you. This new bed set looks great. You scored a great find!

Unknown said...

Welcome BIG girls its nice to have you in the club!Missed ya last night I was running way late, call ya later.

Rachel said...

Regardless of your preference for style, it's a beauty. I'm glad you "splurged." I would love to be around a good role model of making "do" because I always think we need more than we actually do!!!

runningfan said...

Very cute! Incredible deal!

Krista said...

You've come a long way, baby ;)

Kirsten said...

I LOVE it! Good choice! I'm a blue and brown kinda girl! We have a dark brown comforter with matching pillows, and blue sheets with matching pillows. Way to grow up a little! :)

Sally said...

You are hilarious! In the last 12 1/2 years has there never been a fight for covers?

P.S. I feel like we were just barely at Ricks. How can you be married for 12 1/2 years?!?!

Jen said...

Oh Nancy! I miss you so! (O: You crack me up - and what an AWESOME deal! You rock! There is such a thrill when you find and awesome deal. You are so dang cute. High five!

Jen said...

P.S. I beg to differ - you definitely have style and taste. I still love the colors and clothes you put together for your family picture. You don't give yourself enough credit! (o: