Duvet is a Funny Word

After looking at every available duvet cover on-line (I wish I was joking), I think I have narrowed it down to these 2 (but I am still going to do a quick check at Target, TJMaxx, and Marshall's before I click the "order" button).

I want to get both and swap them out as my mood changes but since I still owe the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy thousands of dollars, I need to pick one. :P  Which do you prefer?

Option 1: West Elm Organic Pintuck Duvet in Sea Spray or White



West Elm Pintuck Sea Spray (reviews say it is a light/blue grayish)

Room View
West Elm Pintuck White

 Or

Option #2:  West Elm Parachute Duvet in Feather Gray or White

Room View

Room View

Things to consider:
  • I am NOT going to repaint...because I like the color and more importantly, I would have to paint it myself.
  • Ike does sleep in the bed.... A LOT.
  • Reviews on both are good.  Some pintuck reviews do say that the pintucks may rip but it doesn't change the appearance. 
  • What are your thoughts on white?  The dog isn't too messy but occassionally in the summer there may be a few paw prints on my white sheets but white is easy to oxi-clean or bleach. 
  • I think we are leaning towards the parachute in gray but those pintucks are so pretty.....

Bring on the opinions!!!

Too Crazy or Too Cute

Here's our master bedroom currently:



I like it but........

I currently have my eye on this comforter...

Woodland Organic Duvet Cover Twin
Pottery Barn Woodland Organic Duvet

I usually play it safe with color but I REALLY like this but just can't decide if it's just a little too crazy.  Nate HATES it!

I also like these....

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Crate and Barrel Marimekko
Organic Cotton Pintuck Duvet Cover + Shams
West Elm Organ Cotton Pintuck Duvet
Organic Winter Pine Duvet + Shams
West Elm Organic Winter Pine Duvet



Organic Pleated Voile Duvet Cover + Shams
West Elm Organic Pleated Voile Duvet

This last one is the best deal but is it too plain?  Nate and I may be attempting to make this headboard (if I can get him on board). Stay tuned!


What do you think?  Is the Pottery Barn Duvet too crazy?  Headboard not worth making?  Not that I'll listen but opinions are always good! :P

2010 in Review

Here are some photo hightlights of our 2010!

Ike turned 3!


Cruise to the Carribean




Our niece turned 1!

Our nephew turned 2!

Our yard got some landscaping!

A trip to Colorado with my brother!

Cubs game in Chicago!

Cubs win!

Family photo shoot in Sept.

Nate turned 29 in October
Somehow there are no pictures of me turning 28..but it happened.

Men hunting trip to South Dakota


Family photo in November

Pretty excited to see what 2011 will bring!