How does one write a blogpost after watching a Nicholas Sparks movie? I’m feeling, happy, sad, mad, overwhelmed and every other kind of emotion. I just watch The Longest Ride and it was wonderful. It makes me want to go out and explore more of the Carolinas because it was beautiful.
It was so chilly this morning. It’s been raining and in the low sixty’s all week long. I’m not used to it yet; it was a hundred degrees just last month. I watched my movie this afternoon in a long sleeve shirt, leggings and my booties. It wasn’t this chilly last year. Maybe something is wrong with me because I just can’t get warm. I decided to head to Target after church to pick up some fall sheets for my bedroom, hoping that it’ll keep me warm!
I still need to get a new duvet because my grey stripes do not go well with the plaid. I also need new curtains. I’m thinking about a cream, olive, or camel color. What do you think? I love the duvets at Ikea, so if you see one on there, send me the link. I’m all for new websites too! Send them my way!
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The before look.
I decided to go big. I went with the flannel sheets. They’ll be nice for the fall and winter. I was shocked at how reasonably priced these were. They were only 26.99 for a queen set and that came with one fitted sheet, two pillowcases and one flatsheet. They’re incredibly soft.
I also picked up some plaid pillows.
The two plaid pillows (minus the one that came in the sheet set) are threshold plaid pillows and only $19.99 a piece. They come in different colors. My favorite was the cream.
Mr. Moose is from Ikea.
The camel colored threshold cable knit throw pillow was also only $19.99. I want to go back and get the rest of the colors.
So I’ve always made my bed a little differently than most…(I’ve always been different than most)
Every two weeks, I remove my mattress cover and wash it. After it’s clean, I put it back on and add fresh sheets. After I add the first layer of sheets, I add two giant down feather comforters. Then, I add the flat sheet on top of the two comforters and then the duvet. I fold the duvet over so I can show off my sheets. (try to ignore the grey, it’ll change soon).
As soon as I brought out the camera to take photos, Grumples had to hop on my bed. He either loves the camera or knew he fit the part. Maybe he was just testing the soft factor.
I’ve had this basket for years. I keep my throw blankets and booties in it for the fall.
The rust color knit blanket is new too. It’s only $24.99 and comes in all kinds of fall colors. I need to get the camel one for my couch.
My mirror looks great with the fall colors.
I think he belongs in a Target Ad 🙂
I also bought these rustic red hydrangeas in a cement pot in the fall section.
Grumps got a couple new toys too. He’s been all about toys lately, which is great! I thought he was getting to the dog age where toys don’t matter, but nope.
Another fun Idea for making your room look “Fall-er-ized” is taking the blanket scarves and turning them into throw blankets.
This is the “Football Stadium Scarf” from my collection and I have it in more colors. Yes, I’m watching Revenge.
So this was my little fall-er-ization activities for the day and hopefully the next time you see my room, I’ll have a new duvet and curtains.
Oh, and I went into Target only for sheets…
A pic from @lau123n instagram!
This post was not sponsored by Target and all opinions/items are my own, however, there is an affiliate link attached.
Ashley says
I have that same basket! We use it for throw blankets next to the couch. I was literally just looking at plaid duvets before coming to your post. Your bedding looks super cute!
Taralynn McNitt says
Great minds think alike 🙂 & Thank you! Where did you find the plaid duvet covers?
Ashley says
Sadly only pottery barn so far, and that’s definitely not going to work for my budget! I’m going to check out bed bath and beyond next. They always have a lot of options.
Carolyn says
So cute Taralynn!! You’ve got me wanting to change things up with the changing seasons! Also where is that adorable ‘arf’ dog toy from? I’ve got two pups who are in desperate need of new toys
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you Carolyn! That means a lot! (especially since you’re an interior designer) That arf toy is from Target too:) Couldn’t walk out without anything for him! Your dogs are adorable. Love your snaps! 🙂
Carolyn says
Thanks! The two of them are crazy about toys, naturally they love to eat all the fluff out of them so we are trying to restock the supply. Will definitely check target!!
Taralynn McNitt says
Lol Grumps does that too! He loves getting the squeaker out 🙂
Jenn says
I have one bin of just Fall stuff and another bin for Halloween (all of which went out today and added to my Fall things). I love decorating my house for this time of year!
Taralynn McNitt says
I still haven’t grabbed my fall bins out of storage…I can’t imagine what it’ll look like after I pull everything out. What is your favorite fall decor?
Jenn says
My pumpkins- I have a metal one that’s a candle holder, ceramic ones on my dining room table, a wreath on my door, fake ones that say “Welcome Fall” and “Harvest” on my front steps. Strangely enough-no real ones though. Those things and the candles that make my house smell delicious.
Taralynn McNitt says
I love it! 🙂 I just got a cute sequined pumpkin at hobby lobby. All their fall stuff is 40% off right now and they always have coupons online.
Jaime says
so cozy and cute! I went to target this weekend for one thing and bought way more..then went back again later in the day! it’s an addiction.
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you Jaime!
Target is the death of my bank.
Melissa says
Love your room! I am in love with fall too, so do not stop talking about it, it helps because here in Good Ol’ San Antonio we aren’t there yet. So I am living vicariously through you haha!
P.S I am glad to see Mr. Grumples is doing better!
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you Melissa!!
🙂 Hopefully fall come soon for you! xo
Alizé says
Hi Taralynn,
Thank you for the fall bedroom inspirations, it is lovely!
I am currently living in Miami and soon will move to the Silicon Valley with my husband to settle down. I will be able to enjoy a true winter there! So getting ready is crucial, and those winter-fall inspirations are very welcome!
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you Alize!
You will definitely be getting out of the heat then! Miami must be so hot. 🙂 Enjoy and good luck on the move!
Lindsay @ A Runnaroundd Life says
Looks so cozy. I need to get a new bed set asap, so I’m definitely going to check out Target’s stuff!
Taralynn McNitt says
Thanks girl!!
Sara @ Oats & Rows says
SERIOUSLY in love with your room/decor!
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you Sara!!! 🙂
Nancy says
I am pretty sure my parents have that exact mirror in their living room. Well, they have had that mirror in the living room for at least 24 years…so it is not as shiny as yours. But seeing your picture made me realize the potential in that mirror and want to buy some brass polisher. Crazy though! Where did you get that mirror??
Taralynn McNitt says
That is crazy! My parents bought that mirror 27 years ago when they lived in Italy! They gave it to my when I graduated high school because i always loved it!
Kylie says
You should be an interior designer because you have such an eye for it and a unique style that you can’t match! I would hire you to do my entire house.
Taralynn McNitt says
That is the sweetest! 🙂 Thank you Kylie!
Amanda says
I agree! Become a designer!
Taralynn McNitt says
Awww:) I wish! That’d be super fun!
Lyndsey says
Where did you get your grey duvet?
Taralynn McNitt says
Ikea!:)
Shannen says
Love your room! You should’ve been an interior designer! You have such a great taste. I love that you added a picture of your “tv wall” because we’ve never seen that side of your room! (You should do a house tour!) can you come decorate my room? Haha
Taralynn McNitt says
lol well thank you Shannen! 🙂 I’d love to come decorate! I think Pinterest is what has corrupted me!
Melanie says
Can you please design my bedroom?! Haha. Your style is so pretty! I love how comfy and cozy you make it look. My bedroom is very summer-y, so you’ve inspired me to redecorate for the fall!
I went to Target today too and left with WAY more than I had on my list… That always seems to happen 😛
Taralynn McNitt says
lol I’d love to :)I’m all about cozy! I can’t live in a white walled world. I go with the season 😉 Glad I’m not the only one with that Target addiction!
Caitlyn DeCaprio says
I love that gray striped comforter! Where did you get it?
Taralynn McNitt says
Ikea 🙂
Ashlee says
I’m seriously obsessed with your fall decorations! I had been trying to find time to put my fall stuff up and this post motivated me to do it today! Love your blog! 🙂
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you Ashlee!! 🙂 Grab some coffee, bake some pumpkin muffins, and get to decorating!
Hilary says
Ah love those sheets! Flannel is the perfect pair for the temperatures 🙂 I love them so much I might just have to go get some!
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you Hilary! 🙂 I love plaid everything this time of year.
Colleen @ Keep it Real Clean says
I love it!!! I never would have thought to mix up your bedding for the seasons, but I love that idea. I actually am a big fan of the mixed stripes with plaid. It looks SOO comfortable. Love the mixing!
Taralynn McNitt says
You really like that!? I wish the stripes were cream 🙂 I’ve always done a little changing up to my blankets, but this time I decided to go big:)
Pamela says
I purchased my duvet from Restoration Hardware, and love it. They are pricey, but if you think about sleeping 1/2 of your life, it’s worth it (or at least that’s what I tell myself… ha, ha) This one would really good…
https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1679039&categoryId=cat1860011
Taralynn McNitt says
That looks so soft and fluffy. I love that one. It would look great with the plaid too.
Ashley says
Love the cozy looking bed you put together!!
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you!!!:)
Kaiko says
Where did you get the curtains you have now? They go perfect with my living room.
Taralynn McNitt says
Ebay 🙂
Tiffany Jackson says
This makes my heart so happy!!! First of all, I absolutely love REVENGE. and second your room is soooo cute all decorated with Fall. I guess I need to jump on the bandwagon and get to decorating. Have a wonderful week!! 🙂
Taralynn McNitt says
I love Revenge too! I started watching it three years ago and fell behind. I decided to re-watch all the seasons! 🙂
& Thank you so much!! xo
Kate says
If you can’t find a duvet you like, it’s pretty simple to make one- buy 2 flat sheets you like and sew them together! There are tutorials online. Bonus- it’s way cheaper than most duvet covers!
Same thing with curtains. Sew them from scratch if needed. Or buy cotton or linen curtains and dye them whatever color you want. (I got cheap white curtains from ikea that have a pretty wavy pattern and then dyed them yellow.)
Taralynn McNitt says
Yes!:) That is very true. I always find it hard to find the perfect fabric, but they just opened a new shop near me, so I may have to do that!
kelly says
I love the fall and now I am running to Target after class to update a few rooms. I can’t wait to go pumpkin picking so I can spray paint them gold. I have a few things that I want to try with leaves (I’m thinking decoupage and glitter!!) Thanks for the inspiration.
Taralynn McNitt says
That sounds so pretty! I’m thinking about making a pinecone wreath for halloween!
Meg says
I’m stealing your ideas!
Taralynn McNitt says
Feel free! 🙂 I won’t press charges!
Ben says
Your football tweets are hilarious. I just love you
Taralynn McNitt says
Lol i just get so frustrated
Sara says
I’d love to see more decor posts from you and would you ever consider selling your art? photography?
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you Sara! Funny you should say that. I’m thinking about putting some of my canvas up today!
Hannah says
I just love you Taralynn
Taralynn McNitt says
too sweet 🙂 xo
Natalia says
Where in the world did you get that mirror?
Taralynn McNitt says
My parents bought it when they lived in Italy years ago! 🙂 It’s my baby!
Bella says
Not kidding, can I hire you? I run a B&B in South Carolina and I’m looking to make it more suitable for Fall.
Taralynn McNitt says
So flattered 🙂 Email me taralynnmcnitt@gmail.com and I can help you with some ideas.
Hannah Devine says
I absolutely insanely LOVE this! Please please please do a home tour!
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you!!
Alison says
The seasonal colors are so much fun. It still doesn’t feel like fall here, but I’m waiting patiently.
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Taralynn McNitt says
It’s felt like Fall here all week! Not a fan of the rain 🙁 but the changing of the leaves and chilly weather can stay!
shanna says
I fell in love with nc while watching dawson’s creek back in the day. Nicholas sparks novels and movies have just fed into my obsession. your room looks amazing!
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you and yes, he definitely captures the state perfectly. You can tell he’s in love with the carolinas.
Susi says
Your bed looks so cozy, and I really like this pattern! For the curtains I think cream would look great. And the baskets are really cool and that little shelf below your TV! So basically I like everything about your bedroom. 🙂
And I love fall so much, especially when it gets a bit colder. 🙂
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you Susi!! & i think you’re right about the cream color!
Lanna says
You’re making me want to move out of my house to get my own place and decorate! I’m obsessed 🙂
Taralynn McNitt says
do it 🙂
Melissa says
OMG! I NEED THAT MOOSE!!!! As soon as I read it was from Ikea, I immediately had to look it up online… and became sad because it’s only available in stores 🙁
Taralynn McNitt says
but going to the IKEA STORE is so much fun :D:D:D
Melissa says
Very true… But living in Chicago without a car, it’s a pain in the you-know-what to go there! I’ve already told my roomie that we need to rent a car this weekend… haha!
Taralynn McNitt says
hahaha the ikea in charlotte…been there! done that! eeeeek
Taralynn McNitt says
This guy is cute https://jet.com/product/product/81599eeb88024b98a0ff4b66c715776b?jcmp=pla:ggl:toys_games_a3:toys_dolls_playsets_toy_figures_stuffed_animals_a3_other:na:na:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15&k_clickid=5ef6c54a-b560-4966-b6dd-e279e5f2484a&kpid=81599eeb88024b98a0ff4b66c715776b&gclid=CjwKEAjw7aiwBRCPgdu70arX70wSJADK6iDD6XqyMW8YTKRItHMfvkA-WpjKt5Oogolehf-US3QKoxoCrTrw_wcB
Brittany says
I love the plaid sheets! Very fall-esque 🙂 I also like to change my bedding with the seasons…Jealous of your temperatures, it hasn’t been that cold yet in DC…I’m ready for some real fall weather!
Taralynn McNitt says
Strange that it’s chilly down here and nowhere else! I’ll be in DC for the fall and I’m so excited 🙂
Kristin N says
I love the idea of swapping out bedding for the seasons!!! So if I actually put that knit blanket on my target shopping lists it’s not an impulse target buy right??
Taralynn McNitt says
Lol you’re golden!
Abby says
What a gorgeous transformation and on the cheap too! Getting my fall candles out and flipping my closet always makes me feel ready for autumn.
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you Abby!
I just flipped half of my closet yesterday 🙂
Caitlin says
How do you keep a basket of booties and blankets in the same room as Grumples?? My 7 month old puppy would eat all of them in a heartbeat! I need advice!
Taralynn McNitt says
Grumples knows his toys from my things:) He didn’t as a puppy though! You just have to keep encouraging him to play with his toys. Get his scent all over his toys and when he’s chewing on something he shouldn’t, just replace it with his!
Anne says
Love this post!! I miss fall so much and everything that comes with it – changing colors outside, chillier weather, cozy flannels and all things pumpkin 🙂 After moving to LA from Iowa, I now look forward to the same weather every single day….
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you! I definitely miss the Iowa fall! I don’t think I’d ever be able to live somewhere with one season. ;( kudos to you!
Emma L says
Congratulations on the shout out in today’s Charlotte Agenda!! Keep doing what you are doing 🙂
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you Emma! 🙂 I loved seeing that!
Kristin C says
I love plaid! I almost wish the chilly would come back. This rainy and 80 Charlotte weather is even worse 🙁
Ps- where was Tino?
Taralynn McNitt says
Me too!:)
Tino lives at Nicks 🙂
Kristin C says
Ahh. Gotcha. 🙂
Abby says
My target doesn’t have any flannel sheets, im so jealous!
Taralynn McNitt says
Nooooo:( maybe you can have them order them?
alyssa says
I love the new Fall look, I always just walk in for 1 thing and surprise, it’s a cart full. I have the same basket for my sons toy basket, love how it hides things so well.
Taralynn McNitt says
OH, the things you can do with baskets:)
Jill says
Your room looks so great! I haven’t put my flannel sheets on the bed yet, but I love the extra coziness. You have so many pillows on your bed! Love the look but it would drive my fiance nuts!!
Taralynn McNitt says
lol men hate decor pillows, they don’t understand it!
Bianca says
Decorating for seasons isn’t something that is done where I live. People might put up some Xmas decos but that’s it. Do you decorate the rest of your house or just the bedroom?
Ariel says
do you have a publix near by?! they are selling their cinnamon brooms! Love decorating with them and they smell amazingggg. I like to paint mine black and add glitter! 😀
Jessica says
I LOVE Revenge! It’s such a great show, but it’s very addicting! I wish it was still on the air 🙂
Ana says
I love the plaid look. I also miss Target (I moved to the UK from the US about a year ago). The UK has really nice things, but they are just not as comfy and familiar as stuff from Target!
PS – I love your room, grumbles and your story 🙂
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you Ana! Wow that is a huge move! What inspired you to do it?
Ashton Jury says
Just saw this post and had to giggle, I was at Target yesterday and bought the same flannel sheets and orange blanket! It’s not cold (but today it is rainy) here in California yet, but I figured I should get them before I can’t find them. Love the look of your room, reminds me of mine a bit, I just added some fake pumpkins and new candles from World Market. <3
alexa jasinski says
where is your wall shelf from below your tv ?
Taralynn McNitt says
just built from an old board and painted grey 😀
laurel says
Where did you get your bed frame from? Also I was wondering, since you have a queen bed, and like me too, love getting duvet covers from ikea, what size do you purchase? Queen or King? I have a extra deep mattress (18″) and most sheets don’t cover the full mattress, and my ikea duvet cover that I love, sadly doesn’t reach but a few inches over the sides. 🙁
Also, since you make your bed a bit “differently” do you sleep under both of those duvet covers that are under the sheet? just wondering, because it looks super comfy, but then you wont have the sheet on you.
<3
Taralynn McNitt says
My dad actually built it for me 🙂 I always purchase king size duvets because i like them to be huge and hang over the sides. I sleep on top of one of the duvets and use my other for the cover! 😀
Lacey says
BEAUTIFUL ROOM!
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you!!
Sal says
GORGEOUS!
Taralynn McNitt says
tHANKS!!!
Katie says
That’s amazing your dad built your bed! I been thinking about doing that myself. Do you know what plans he used?
Taralynn McNitt says
He didn’t use any plans just kind of rigged it together! Look up Ana white bed plans! She has a ton 🙂