Homeless Home Decorator

My inner interior designer is jumping for joy.  No, we haven't found a home, but its okay to pre-decorate, right?  Just call me the 'Homeless Home Decorator'!

I'm naturally a creative person, as I think most people who blog tend to be.  This will be my first time getting creative control over how to decorate a home, and I am beyond THRILLED!  I think the prominent color in our home will be 'Grey' or 'Gray' (depending on your spelling taste).  I love it, and I'm kind of miffed that people are starting to use my color schemes more frequently now.  I want to scream at them, "STOP STEALING MY DESIGN TASTE"!

I'm trying to find a way for the whole house to flow together, so random rooms don't look like they belong in some other home.

The Master Bedroom has been my main focus, as I view that as my private sanctuary.  I call the design theme there (now don't laugh) "Modern Romance" (okay, you can laugh if you need to).  The color palette I'm going for is:  Primary Color - Shades of Grey, Secondary Color- White, and Accent Color - Cool Purples.  I want the main furniture to be a dark brown stain.  The artwork/wall decor is primarily going to be black and white shots from our engagement/wedding, that way we don't annoy our guests with these photos in the main areas of the home.  *I don't know why, but seeing lovey dovey mushy pictures of couples all throughout their home makes me want to barf.

Ralph Lauren White Paisley Duvet

I ordered a duvet cover yesterday (well, two of them - as I'm not sure which color to go with yet), and I'm going to center the bedroom around it.  I wanted the duvet to be a lighter color, so I can paint the room grey without it being too dark.

I kind of like the blue/grey color, so I might have to add it into my color scheme.  I'll have to see it in person to make the final judgement though.  Feel free to add your opinion on which one you think looks better.

Ralph Lauren Blue/Grey Paisley Duvet

I'm also purchasing this lamp.  I've been in love with it for months, and for the price tag (even on sale) I'd damn well better love it for the rest of my life.  Thankfully it will work throughout the house with the color scheme, but I have a feeling that it will always be in our bedroom regardless.

Candice Olson Table Lamp - Lets ignore the Price Tag

You all probably think I'm a rich design whore now, but really I'm not.  I make some high end quality purchases, which I expect to use a long long time.  I have to be severely attached to them to even consider stomaching that kind of price, especially considering the frugal way I was raised.  Yet, I skimp on stuff when I can (when I know it won't be used for years and years or the difference in quality isn't worth the extra price).  I mean, I'm the type of person who doesn't buy name brand toilet paper to save money!  I rinse off and reuse tin foil!  I rinse out and reuse Zip-lock bags!  I use plastic grocery bags for small trash can bags in the bathroom!  I typically buy my clothes off season!

Crate & Barrel Cooper Vases

Okay, enough trying to justify these expensive purchases.  I'm just going to put it out of my mind, and eagerly anticipate their arrival.  OH!  I also bought these cute little vases (silver and grey/bronze) for our home too!

Shhhhhh!  Don't tell my hubby!  I'm pretty sure he'd freak out that I'm decorating our house before we've found it!