As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I s As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I share with you some pictures of mine at 9 months, 9 years, 19 years, 29 years  to today 39 years old of age. Looking back at each decade, I feel both ‘older’ and ‘younger’, I see the change in my features, the change in my way of life, the change in my personality and the experience itched on my face. I am grateful for the life I have lived thus far and excited for the life I am yet to live. 
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2026 - 39, (Home, England), I am ready for this final year before my 40s but also ready for this next decade. 
2016 - 29, (Oslo, Norway), this decade was about self discovery and building the life I dreamt about. The life that I am super proud of and truly grateful to be living. This decade, I built my financial life and in later years choose to heal from the trauma gained in the last decade and now I feel well equipped for the future. 
2006 - 19, (Glasgow, Scotland), I thought I was grown (look at the cheekbones 🤣🤣) and ready for the world, chiiiild was I wrong, let’s just say, I am still resolving the trauma the decade brought me but I am grateful because I met my best friends and made decisions for the future I wanted to have. (Spoiler alert - I did better than I dreamed). 
1996 - 9, (Home, Zambia) this was my birthday but my little sister insisted she had to be the one in the middle. The only way we knew whose birthday it was, was by standing in the middle but this year I remember baby sister crying her eyes out and refusing 🤨
1988 - 9 months, (Chililabombwe, Zambia) although my mother looks tired and traumatised😟, I know I was loved and happy. 
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Home · January 13, 2017

{2017} Bedroom Wishlist 

2017 Bedroom wishlist, I am compiling a list of items that I would love ever so much to have in my bedroom. When I shared my bedroom wishlist last year, the top item was a wardrobe and it’s still the top item this year too. I am hopeful that 2017 is the year I will be able to get a proper wardrobe for my bedroom. As much as I loved one open wardrobe for the last 2 years, I am so read for a change.

 

2017 Bed Wishlist

2017 Bedroom Wishlist

Wardrobe 

I declared when I moved into this apartment almost 2 years ago that I would have an open closet. It has been fun all this time seeing what items I will pick for work without getting out of bed. But that has become a bit tedious, because it’s open I can’t hide things away. I can’t be untied for a day because it doesn’t look nice with the room decor. Seriously I am done, I want a wardrobe! Someone please locate one for me to hide my summer clothes in instead of suitcases.

{Another} Shoe Rack

A few years back I picked up a shoe rack from Lidl sale. It’s a tier rack so I am able to keep more shoes on it but I need more. My shoes are literally spilling out and funny think I wear them all so not willing to part with any.

Headboard 

Currently I am using my old mattress as the headboard thanks to Leesa Mattress who sent me a brand new mattress. I have not managed to flog sell my old mattress yet hence the pain. Though I am used to not having a headboard, I feel like I need one for my sanity.

{Better} Storage Solutions

I need someone to store the extra duvet, pillows and blankets. Right now I am making do with some old storage containers or suitcase but I seriously need something else. Whenever I travel I have to leave somethings on the bed or floor so I can quickly repack it upon my return.

Pillows 

I am thankful for my Leesa Mattress, it’s the best mattress I have ever slept on. But with my current pillows it’s causing me problems. Even I sleep flat on mattress (which I usually do) or rely on old pillow because it helps with body alignment.

Vanity Station

Ok, yes I have a chest of drawers where I keep my beauty products but I feel vanity Station is way much better. A girl needs to have a little corner for her items, whether it’s a makeshift vanity station or not.

That’s all for my 2017 bedroom wishlist, this year I am hopefully I will check these items

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Comments

  1. Samantha Broyles says

    January 20, 2017 at 11:34 pm

    I love the dresser! I always need more space for shoes as well.

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  2. Kristen from The Road to Domes says

    January 20, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    That dresser with the mirrored drawers is beautiful! I wish all your bedroom wishes granted this year 🙂

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  3. daytodayMOMents says

    January 18, 2017 at 7:30 am

    Oh great list of items that will change the space greatly. Add a nice bedding to your list? LOL

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  4. Misty Nelson Dawn says

    January 16, 2017 at 11:14 pm

    These are all a good sugeestion and I can add on my wishlist, and I want to have a new pillow too

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  5. Angela Ricardo Bethea says

    January 16, 2017 at 9:59 pm

    I have quite a few on my wishlist too. I look forward to improving our whole home this year. That headboard is lovely!!!

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  6. Angela Milnes says

    January 16, 2017 at 7:02 pm

    Such a beautiful bedroom and such a nice shoe rack I love this for our house.

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  7. Athena Nagel says

    January 16, 2017 at 3:06 pm

    What a beautiful bedroom set. I am not a person who likes change – a new bedroom set would probably give me a panic attack…but it is gorgeous.

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  8. Mai C. says

    January 16, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    I hope you complete this wishlist before the year ends! I’d love to get new items for my bedroom as well, especially since it looks kinda dull.

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  9. Natasha Smith says

    January 16, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    A new headboard is definitely on my list. I’ve had a vanity station in the past but found that I didn’t really use it as I thought I would.

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  10. Emma White says

    January 16, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    oh I need that shoe rack I have 6 smaller ones so a large would be ideal for all my collections what a great wish list

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  11. PrimeBeauty says

    January 15, 2017 at 10:18 pm

    I also have a growing list of items I would like for my bedroom. I’m tired of the old decor and need a change. I commend you for having an open closet, while i keep my neat, I like to keep it closed.

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  12. Christy Garrett says

    January 15, 2017 at 10:01 pm

    We just moved at the beginning of the year and downsized. At first we were concerned with space but so far we are doing okay. Storage in apartments is usually lacking but things are working for us so far. Had to get a bit creative with things.

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  13. Amber says

    January 15, 2017 at 9:53 pm

    I need some better storage, that’s for sure! I could also use better pillows…and mattresses.

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  14. mail4rosey says

    January 15, 2017 at 9:23 pm

    I like that shoe rack. That would be handy to have. Mine are thrown in a decorative box. Believe me, it’s not a good idea.

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  15. Emma Oxley says

    January 15, 2017 at 6:06 pm

    I definitely need a shoe rack. Shoes are my guilty pleasure and I have so many pairs. My boyfriend gets so mad when he trips up over them all the time!

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  16. R U S S says

    January 15, 2017 at 10:23 am

    I need all of those, too! Lol. Girls can never have too many shoes and clothes. I’ve accumulated so much stuff in the past years and sometimes I feel that I need a bigger apartment. Hope you get all of ’em this year so you’d be one happy gal 🙂

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  17. Ave T says

    January 15, 2017 at 8:59 am

    Wow! That Neiman Marcus Vivian Dresser Mirror is absolutely gorgeous! I think I couldn’t live with an open closet. My wardrobe is usually well organized, but sometimes it gets out of hands and then I really need those doors to hide the mess.

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  18. Mary Jane Tauyan Fitzsimmons says

    January 15, 2017 at 6:27 am

    i def need shoe rack haha but I dont have space in my apartment. Need those vanity too if i can squeeze more space for it haha tight decision

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  19. Vanessa Palma (SmartShopper) says

    January 15, 2017 at 3:36 am

    That vanity is so pretty. And the shoe rack has the perfect number of levels.

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  20. Hey Sharonoox says

    January 14, 2017 at 10:50 pm

    This looks like a nice bedroom list! The wardrobe would make a great impression with the lovely headboard.

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  21. Becca Wilson says

    January 14, 2017 at 9:41 pm

    I have always wanted an wardrobe like this! It is definitely on my wish list.

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  22. Adriana says

    January 14, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    You have a great list! It’s amazing what a difference a headboard can make in a room! -Lynzy

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  23. Vishal says

    January 14, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    You have a long wish list. A year ago we were in the same situation. We sat down and made a list of things we need (not what we wanted). Then we gave them priority numbers. This way we knew what to buy first and do go over budget. Luckily we were able to save a lot of money by not overspending on unwanted things.

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  24. Leigh Anne Borders says

    January 14, 2017 at 6:24 pm

    I love your wish list. I think I found a few things from yours to add to mine:)

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  25. Jeanine @ sixtimemommy.com says

    January 14, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    I could really use a wardrobe like that. it’s gorgeous. I could also use a good shoe rack like that too, we have so many shoes and boots!

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  26. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    January 14, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    The shoe rack will be a big help in organizing my bedroom! I’d love to have new pillows and new curtains to match! Looks like I will have to make a bedroom wishlist too!

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  27. Kimberly Caines says

    January 14, 2017 at 7:58 am

    I need that shoe rack so badly. I have one already, but it’s just a one-level rack. This one is so much better. Taking notes 😉

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    • Anosa says

      January 14, 2017 at 1:35 pm

      I know the feeling, I have a one level one too

  28. Sarah Bailey says

    January 14, 2017 at 7:05 am

    I agree with you about that Vanity Station where our beauty products and cosmetics should be in one place so we can have an easy access of each anytime.

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    • Anosa says

      January 14, 2017 at 1:34 pm

      Exactly, thanks Sarah

  29. tara pittman says

    January 13, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    My bedroom is next to remodel. Love these storage tips

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    • Anosa says

      January 14, 2017 at 1:34 pm

      Oooh how lovely and thanks

  30. Julie Porter says

    January 13, 2017 at 6:54 pm

    I really love the wardrobe you have picked out for your wishlist, it is quite beautiful! My bedroom needs a complete makeover, but I’m afraid it’s not in the budget this year.

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    • Anosa says

      January 14, 2017 at 1:34 pm

      I can imagine because it’s not on mine either this year but there are still a couple of things I can do to spruce up my bedroom

  31. Tammy says

    January 13, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    I so need new pillows. Why is that such a hard decision to make. You can’t test them in the store.

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    • Anosa says

      January 14, 2017 at 1:33 pm

      I know right, I wish we could give them a trial run before committing

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