My bed tried to kill me.

Well, that's probably a bit overdramatic. Turns out, I have had a pretty bad allergic reaction to the new bed base I bought from Crate and Barrel. While I'm not asthmatic or otherwise super allergy-inclined, I do have bizarre chemical sensitivities to things like strong household cleaners, fresh house paint, new carpet etc. So when we bought a new bed, likely drenched in flame retardants and other nasties, and I slept on it for 7 or so hours each night, I began waking up with horrible headaches, body aches and general badness. And hey presto, when I began sleeping on the airbed in another room, I was fine.

Flash forward and we've sold the bed (yay and boo - it was beautiful, but lethal) and I'm looking for another base. I'm wondering about a wooden one, untreated (this one is beautiful and untreated) or perhaps a metal one? Anything without fabric. Any suggestions, dear readers? It's not especially heartening to see the metal and wood options out there, so thought I'd ask around...

Dot bedspread

This is outstandingly good. The mess, the dots - everything.

Perfect Ikea bedding

IKEA! Please, please PLEASE make this in King Size! Goodness gracious - couldn't imagine a cuter bedspread if I tried. (And if you have a double or a queen bed - buy this!)

Stripey stripey

As I start to think/dream about setting up our new apartment (yes, the one we don't yet have...), I've been thinking a lot about stripey linens. You know - a nice, orderly stripey bed? Yeah, that's the one. These two from Pure Home and West Elm are current favourites. 

Gorgeous bedspread

This bedspread is spectacular. Geometric, textured and deep, beautiful grey. Must find. Must buy. Must snuggle.

Adorable study nook

I just can't go past a good nook. I try and then, nope. Can't get past them.  And the French bin? So adorable.

Modern bedroom

Adore the mustard tones of the bed and the masculine black leather chair in this bedroom. Warm and comfy - and not usually my style.

Susanna Vento

Well I don't even need commentary for this one. The blanket! The sidetables! The pink neon rope!