Practicing creativity: a particularly random update

I'm currently purging and organizing my house, room by room. It's an ugly process that I expect will take many months, which is why I'm starting now. You see, I am part hoarder on my mother's side. Our lineage goes way, way back. Let's just say, I've got a "collection" going of my great grandmother's belongings, treasures stored away from Emerson's first few years and boxes (yes, plural) from high school alone. I know, it's a problem. But awareness is the first step, right? And looking on the bright side - thanks to my hoarding ways, I've got posts about my 8th grade graduation dress, junior prom dress and all-time favorite mini skirt in my back pocket that you will not want to miss.

The process is ultimately healthy. I know this. But it's also a bit disorienting and generally uncomfortable. I'm feeling decidedly out of sorts most of every day. You know, change is hard and all of that. So naturally, I figured this would be a good time to redecorate a bit. Why not add a project where you have to make decisions on top of a project where you make painful choices all day? Did I mention I am someone who struggles with choices? 

First, I'm updating our master bedroom with an eye for resale.  You see, we might be listing our house this year. And last time I checked, being featured on Hoarders: Buried Alive is not a property's greatest selling point. De-cluttering and letting go is my mantra these days. We originally decorated our bedroom in a slightly moody Moroccan theme. Lots of deep reds, dark wood, dark drapes and grey walls. I'm beyond over it, but unwilling to repaint or replace any furniture. 

So I'm holding on to a few of the red accents and replacing drapes, bedding, and lampshades with shades of white, cream, a bit of grey and metallics of all sorts. You should know I've been searching for new bedding for four years. Did I mention I have a hard time with choices?

I'm hoping it will read soft and calm with a touch a glamour. I would love to splurge on a Moroccan wedding blanket but they are way out of my budget. My Marrakesh has a stunning collection. It's on my someday list. For now, I'm working on a throw pillow for the bed that will play on that theme. I picked up some ivory ultra suede for the front and a satin for the back. And a handful of beads and sequins to play with. There's a good chance it's going to come out looking sad, in which case, I may not show you the finished product. But here's the start. Just trying to keep things real around here. 

Practicing creativity and purging, everyday.