Do you make your bed every morning? I have to admit that I never really have. I’m not a morning person, and the thought of having to do one more thing upon waking up (sometimes I don’t have enough time to even eat breakfast!) is not very appealing to me.
But I had a change of heart after reading a passage from It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken (which I previously mentioned here), where the author Greg Behrendt says:
“After my breakup, some new friends and I were talking over coffee one day. The topic was “What’s the corniest cliche that you actually live by?” Mine was “No pain, no gain” or some dumb variation on that, because I was still in the process of working through the remnants of my heartbreak. But then Doug, an ex-football player/sometimes actor/full-time bartender buddy of mine said, “Messy bed, messy head.” Really? Messy bed, messy head? Is that Dr. Seuss? We all laughed about it, but sure as shit, the next day I looked down at my futon as I was leaving and thought, “Messy bed, messy head.” It hit me like a ton of bricks. The chaos of my unmade bed, my bedroom–and my apartment, for that matter– was directly related to the chaos in my head.”
Ever since I read that passage, whenever I feel like I’m stressing out, I glance over at my bed. Surely enough, it’s not made.
I love hearing little tips like these, even if they sound cliche, because personally? I could always use more productivity and organization in my life. Besides, it just feels better when you know that if all else fails, by making your bed, you at least got one thing done that day.
So, for some additional bed-making inspiration, I present to you, some beautifully made beds:
To me, this is the ultimate girl fantasy bed. Pinks, whites, flowers, wallpaper, and that headboard. I might actually never get out of bed if this were mine.
I love this contemporary room, with the crisp white, but not too perfect duvet and really comfy-looking throw/blanket.
Okay, so this bed isn’t exactly made. But it’s cozy, and clearly someone (obviously not the stylist because this is my fantasy) had it together enough to put together a tray of French press coffee.
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Image sources: The Cross Decor & Design / Andrew Meredith / the jewels of new york - thank you to Sara for sourcing the last image!)
I totally agree with this sentiment. I once cleaned our bedroom out (no piles of clothes, cleaned off the dresser, dusted, opened blinds, etc) and it was so bright, happy, and peaceful that I enjoyed a cup of tea and a magazine in bed. Can’t say it’s looked that clean since though. When things start to get chaotic I know the apartment probably looks like a disaster!
Also, the last photo is from here: http://www.designsponge.com/2009/03/sneak-peek-jewels-of-new-york.html :) I’d also like the rest of her apartment!
I do that too! When everything is clear, I just lay in my bed that suddenly feels so much bigger, with some tea and a book or magazine.
Thank you sourcing the photo! Their chicken coop/pantry is to die for!
I just happened to make my bed this morning. lol. Usually it’s not done though! I think–why does it matter since I’m going back in it? But when I do make it the whole day seems more productive. :) I would imagine it would be easier to make if I had prettier bedding and room, like the first picture!
Hahaha, I would think the exact same thing! Now that I’ve started making my bed, though, it feels kind of like a fun ritual :)
I’m not sure I necessarily agree with an unmade bed equating to a messy head, but I love the saying and think that those beds look like really relaxing places to read. So maybe when I have given my bed a makeover to look like that I will find that a tidy bed does equal a tranquil mind!
I agree, they look like the perfect places to unwind with a good book. I can’t wait to be able to create a bedroom space from scratch again, and hopefully make it look anything close to these! Thanks for stopping by, Siobhan!