Birthday Bedding

I finally spent the birthday money I’ve been hoarding for the last month. You know you’re getting old when you spend your birthday money on bedding. But it was the only way I could justify dropping $100 on a comforter. That and the fact that the West Elm one I originally wanted was way more expensive.

West Elm Pintuck Duvet Cover

King Duvet - $119

King Sham  - $24 each

Total - $167 (not including duvet insert and bed skirt)

So, I went searching online and found a similar version at Target. It was cheaper than the West Elm version and it included the shams and bed skirt. And it was a comforter, so no insert necessary. Ding Ding Ding, I think we have a winner!

I went to 3 different Targets before I finally found it in a king size. If I was smart I would have looked on their website to see which store had them in stock, but that would be too easy…

Of course it came out of the bag wrinkly and smelling a little funky, so I had to wash and iron it.

(half ironed)

Let me tell ya, ironing this bad boy sucked! But I think it looks a lot better.

Before you see this…yes, I know I need a headboard.

I’m so happy with my decision. It makes me smile every time I walk by. I was a little annoyed that there were some dirty spots on it when I pulled it out of the bag (let’s be a little more careful in the factory please), but they aren’t really noticeable once it’s on the bed. And I can always bleach it.

And yes, I could have sewed one myself and saved even more money. I’ve seen some great knockoffs out there, but I don’t really have the time. It’s already taken me 3 months to buy one. Who knows how long it’d take if I had to make it…

So what does my boyfriend think?

“Of course it's white”

 =)