Bed in a Bag

Since I went to college, I've picked out my own bedding. I'm pretty sure it has consisted of me going to Target or Homegoods, browsing, and leaving with something I absolutely loved. Why it can't be that easy this time around is beyond me! I know what part of the issue is - it can't be too girly because now it's really our bedroom, not just mine. Matt and I have to agree on it. That's where the problems stem from. We've spent a good ten days searching and scouring every website we could find. Every one that I loved, he despised and vice versa. On a few occasions, he agreed that it was okay but I feel that he should love our comforter as much as I do. As it turns out, Matt will never really and truly love a comforter - he just doesn't care that much. He has, however, learned that if he lies to me and tells me he loves it, it can save us both a lot of aggravation. Too bad that took all ten days. Haha.

I started with all the basics. I went through every comforter, bedspread, and duvet cover on every website I could find. We finally settled on this simple, plain green comforter at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. My parents, being as fantastic as they are, offered to buy us our bedding as part of our housewarming. Saturday, we went off to get our new comforter. I wasn't convinced with the comforter so along the way, Matt and I made a few stops. I tried TJ Maxx, Homegoods, JC Penney, Macy's, and Sears before heading to Bed, Bath, and Beyond. There was one comforter at Macy's that we both actually agreed upon and liked but we weren't sure so we kept going. At Bed, Bath, & Beyond, we bought the plain green comforter and I pouted the entire way home. It just wasn't anything fantastic. It was plain and simple... not too bright, not too happy, not too green, not too anything. I went to work, and after discussing it with my good friend Susan, I decided that the one at Macy's was the best comforter we'd seen in a long time and a fantastic deal. With Sue's 20% coupon (thanks Sue!) and the sale price, we got a great set including the comforter, sheets, shams, bedskirt, and curtains! As I look at it, I'm even more stoked about it. It's really pretty perfect! Now if only April 22nd would hurry up and get here!