When I was a teenager, I had the best bed on the planet. It made me incredibly happy.
Ever since I lost the canopy 10 years ago, a bed has just been a place to sleep. Not the little safe haven that it used to be.
Especially since I returned home with family and into the cramped room that used to be my little brother's, as he had settled into mine when I moved away at 18.
The room is pretty small, and I have my whole life and most of the contents for a small apartment packed into it.
As you can see, my bedding was lacking in give-a-damn.
I hadn't gotten new, matching bedding in quite some time. Around 6 years to be exact, and even that purchased set was second hand. To me, things like that always seem like a frill. Luxury but not really necessary.
Is it clean? Does it keep you warm? Good enough.
Well, one day, since I've made a little money on Steemit, I decided to take a poke around on Amazon and look over my dusty wishlist. That was when comforter sets I had long ago looked at caught my eye again.
"Hmmmm... why the hell not?" -Me
I then swiftly realized I had no idea what to look for. Does thread count really matter? What are standard prices for bed sets? I knew I wanted something pretty. I knew that I can't sleep without a comforter. I knew I needed a pillowcase. So I spent far too much time, like I do with any online purchase, reading reviews obsessively and comparison shopping until I found the perfect one.
And theeeeen I got gun shy.
I always have trouble pulling the trigger on purchases for me alone. So I turned to my friends in the MSP Discord for sage blanket advice. Sending my number one selection to a few friends and asking them if it was a reasonable deal. That was when one friend, who has wanted to not be named, told me to send her my address, it is now a birthday gift, and don't give her any lip.
I cried a little. I won't lie.
Especially when it arrived with this amazing message:
And a couple days later, I got a notification from amazon that something on my list was back in stock and ON SALE. For around $15 and free shipping.
Guess what it was?
BOOM.
That night I stood back, smiled, and took it in. "prettyprettypretty", I whispered, and dove under the canopy and rolled around just a little bit.
And that was when I felt something... I had forgotten about. The REAL reason I loved that canopy so long ago. Why I really missed it but just assumed it was aesthetic.
I felt so... safe. Sheltered. Like I was being protected. There was this comforting closeness, and at the same time, bigness. It was like a loving hug from someone strong. Enveloping you in this sense of "nothing can get me here".
I almost instantly fell asleep, and slept better than I had in... I don't know how long. I don't think I even rolled over once. It was so peaceful. So comfortable. I was in my own little nook in a place that I always feel like I am taking up space that is never my own.
I am sitting under it right now, actually. After the chaos of dealing with my family, nerves shot, frazzled to no end, as soon as I duck under that silly piece of mesh, and sit down on my space sheets, it all washes away. It can't touch me.
I have my happy place back.
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Damn, I'm a guy and if I had a bed like that you'd never be able to pry me out of it! That's SO awesome! :)
When I hear Tori Amos, I think Neil Gaiman. BOOM!
YES! You are AWESOME.
Awwwwww. No YOU ARE!
Ooh! It's stunning!
That was so so kind of your Palnet friend! Wow!
Thank you for saying so! I am really, really in love with it. I have a really hard time getting out of bed now. :D
And it really was, I have no idea how I could even begin to repay them! <3
Yay! Good for you. It's amazing how the small things can make such a difference
Got your night time utopia in full effect :-)
It is HOPPING! I really freakin' love it.
Reading this made me happy. My bed was also my safe space away from the world when I was a teenager, and I had the exact same Invader Zim bedding! Right now I just have a mattress and box spring, really lacking in comfort. Enjoy your beautiful new bedding and canopy! Following :)
Ahhh! What happened to yours?! I stupidly gave mine to one of my exes for some reason. I miss that adorable blanket.
I hope you get the chance to spruce up your sleeping digs soon, as well!
Thank you so much for coming by and staying! <3
I was totally going to comment on how awesome the Invader Zim blanket was!
I think one of my ex's has it as well :/ The comforter I had was for a twin bed and I donated it when I upgraded to a queen. Deep regrets!! I'm saving up for some nice bedding now :)
Pff looks beautiful and confortable af
Oh dude, it is so comfy. It is actually a memory foam mattress. I call it my "marshmallow". LOL
And thank you!
'lacking in give-a-damn.'
Lol!
Love the way you write @stitchybitch! Following you :)
Ps: what's the story behind your name? Bet there's an interesting story there :)
Hahahah! Thank you so much! That really means a lot. <3
Oh man, I wish the story was funnier. But I love doing old lady crafts like cross stitch, knitting, and the like. I also swear like a sailor. So I combined my two favorite things. Hahaha!
Upvoted. I'm going to resteem this now :]
Oh wow, thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
Such a wonderful story, and so well deserved <3
There is some really amazing people in this world, this really makes me smile: a lovely, comfy, wonderful happy place!
Awwww! Thank you, Kerlund! <3
There really are, and it seems that a huge majority of them are based right here and in MSP/PAL!
It is so wonderful.
Still needs a Tori poster imo.
I've still got some of them! Just not enough wall space! :'(
Now if you could get your meals delivered directly to your bed, you wouldn't ever have to leave! (Except to poop and shower, but that doesn't really count.)
Awesome nest you have there!
Seriously, I never want to leave my bed. I need to figure out setting up a mini kitchen!
It is very, very nesty! <3 Thank you!
OMG! So happy for you! Interesting you said you've never had much space in your living quarters, so now you're SLEEPING IN INFINITE SPACE! Nice little self hack there girl! Nothing like falling asleep in a bed you love- stoked for you!
OHMYGODIDIDN'TEVENTHINKOFTHAT
And thank you, thank you, thank you so much! It is a nice little thing to have. Just something comfortable.
<3 <3 <3 Dayleeo is the best leeo!
You deserve little creature comforts, if you think about how many hours a day you spend there, it's kinda worth it! Good job doing the thing for self! You deserve it!
Aah, so thats what that was. Looks great! Bluish or violet lights would look great with that. It would make it look very space-y
I actually have blue lights in my multi-armed lamp that I turn on at night. You're right, it DOES look great. It kind of gives them this ethereal glow.
SO pretty.
I get gun shy at purchases, too - it's so amazing that someone else stepped in to pull the trigger. One day, I want a canopy studded with little lights like stars - it would go perfect with that bedding!
gasp
Ohmygod... fairy lights.
runs full tilt towards Amazon
(Also, you're right, it really was amazing!)
There are copper LED lights that are pretty through the canopy if you want to keep the cord look subtle.
Ooohhh, with the color of your stuff I bet the purple blacklight ones they sell around Halloween time would be gorgeous!
When I moved to my new room I did same thing, down to struggling on splurging on myself, and it's amazing how much a canopy & a comforter can make a world of difference. Sometimes I make my bed & just look at it & feel the feels.
Congrats on the beautiful space & the thoughtful friend!
Oh my god... must resist the urge to buy lights... must resist... MUST.
You're right, the purple blacklight-y ones would be amazing! I actually have a couple strands I bought a year ago but they kind of crapped out! Hmmmm....
Thank you so much! It really is just so weirdly helpful and comforting to have. Something about making the space yours is so powerful.
I'd love to see your bed if you have a picture kicking around!
Don't resist the urge to buy lights! Don't!
I didn't, within this past hour actually, so I have absolutely no ability to not be an enabler, especially when it comes to creating our safe spaces.
I got 33 feet of copper LED twinkle lights in warm white that are USB. I justified the cost because they'll be one part curtain rod. But they were $6, so it could have been worse! I think I'll get a solar USB battery to sit in the window to plug them into.
I'm not smart enough to upload pics here yet, but hopefully this link will work https://www.instagram.com/p/BZXUUddlg4N/
The curtains I ordered today are a bit like bamboo leaves & hopefully it'll look cute. Everything is brown & blue & cream colored.
(Buy the lights, buy them...:p)
... where did you buy the lights? I... I need the link.
And I LOVE your canopy! Omg, it is gorgeous!
Thank you! I ordered the lights from Wish.com. They are too hit & miss for me to full on recommend yet, but hopefully the new lights will be good. If you ever do order there are tons of 50% off you first order coupons online. (I figure that's less creepy than me sending mine).
I've ordered a lot from there & gotten some crap & some good stuff. Hopefully these lights will rock though. I love that they're USB.
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Such an uplifting post babe.
Who'd have thought a post about bedding would leave me feeling warm and fuzzy? Whoever did that for you is awesome.
Front wedgie Boom! 😂
It really is all the warm and fuzzies! I am glad everyone else is getting that feeling as well! <3
And she is really awesome. I have no idea how to repay them for such a kindness!
Oh that looks like such a happy little bed :)
It really is!
That's a lovely place to park yourself!
Ugh! I know, I love it so much! Now if I can just get the rest of my room in order, I will be set!
Awww, I love all the purple and the canopy reminds me of mine. It was white and pink of course with flowers. You now have your own little safe haven. You deserve it!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am super grateful to own them, they are so soft and pretty!
<3 <3 <3
Do you have any pictures of the canopy? I'd love to see it!
I doubt it, it was a few years ago, but for you I'll look through the archives
It is truly amazing what something so simple can do! or how little of a space we can truly be happy in.
I love the design w/ stars ! altho I don't think my star wars pillow case would match...lol.
I hope you have nothing but good dreams!
Namaste!
It really is incredible, isn't it? You wouldn't think something so every day can impact your your environment in such a positive, powerful way! But here I am.
I really love the stars and space on it, I have eyed sets like these for a while but the reviews are usually awful. Well, those people are dumb, apparently. :D
Thank you, and same to you!
Peace be upon you! <3
Aw, yay, what a happy story. Nothing like your own safe space. @sift666 and I were looking at bedding sets on AliExpress less than half an hour ago. We nearly went with one very similar, but finally chose this one:
Oh, I love that! How long do you have to wait for shipping?
And thank you for stopping by, I am glad to have you!
Usually its about 3 weeks to NZ. But varies depending on what we order and who from. The link for the range of styles from this seller is
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Top-Quality-Cartoon-3D-Bedding-Set-Bedspread-Tiger-Animal-Sheet-Boys-Kids-Duvet-Cover-King-Queen/32808846686.html
Our new duvet cover is here! It arrived a couple of days ago, so took about 16-17 days. Our cat has been happily sleeping in the corner of the laundry on the base of his scratching post for the past three weeks. But within a couple of hours of the new cover going on, he swapped to the bed!
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I love everything about this. And you mentioned MEMORY FOAM! I love mine- I spent waaaaay too much money on it years ago, but I figure I spend a lot of time in bed so.... worth it!
WOW I´m so inspired!
with all ur details in that room
Congrats for your new set-up! Maybe some glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling would top it all off.
I sleep on a thin camping mattress on the floor. I tend to sink down into fluffy mattresses and it takes a rope and grappling hook for me to escape their death grip.
ALL ABOARD THE FEELS TRAIN!
