Leopard Sheets & Getting More Sleep

October 8, 2013

I’ve always believed in the power of fabulous sheets, so it should come as no surprise that I gifted myself a new set of sheets (thanks Pottery Barn) for my upcoming birthday.

They’re leopard and I love them! Getting old has its perks I guess.

It’s amazing to me how something as simple as a new set of sheets can rekindle your love affair with your bedroom.

I’m also hoping these new sheets help me to start getting to bed earlier. I’ve always been a night owl – always, so getting to bed early doesn’t come naturally at all. But in my quest to live a paleo lifestyle I’ve started to realize more and more just how important getting more sleep is in relation to your overall health and well being.

It’s so hard for me though, especially as a diy blogger. I typically do projects and photograph things during the day while my kids are at school. Then I do my after school mom duties – dinner, extra-curricular activities, homework, bed. Then once my kids are in bed I edit photos and write posts. I don’t typically get into bed until midnight and then I’m up the next morning at 6:30 am. By the time Friday night rolls around I’m exhausted, and Saturdays are so busy there’s hardly time to sleep in. Sunday after church I spend most of my time preparing for the week ahead. So I’m in the middle of figuring out how to rearrange my schedule in order to get to more sleep.

I think the first step is realizing that you need to make getting more sleep a priority, but new sheets can’t hurt right? What time do you get to bed at night? Are you a night owl or an early bird?

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I am a reformed night owl. Well, almost reformed. The trick for me is to have a really good book then I am dying to get in bed. I just read one and it motivated me to be in bed by 9:00 every night and the extra sleep made such a difference!

those sheets are so perfect for your bed!

I had those sheets 20 years ago…Ralph Lauren….love how you mixed them in!! I'm tired just listening to your schedule….you are right. Something's gotta change:)

Your bedroom is amazing. Love all the deep blues.

I love those on your bed! xo Kristin

Love the sheets. I saw them the other day and considered getting them to add a fun print for winter. I am with you…I need to force myself to go to bed earlier. I have found if I have a book to read, it helps. I haven't been very good this past week, but really need to get back on a schedule.

Great bday gift once again!! 😉 Love it!

I've had those Ralph Lauren sheets for years, I about died when my first pair wore out and I couldn't find them, ebay to the rescue! My schedule is exactly like yours, but we leave for the bus at 6:30 and get up at 5:30. Let me know when you figure out a plan! 🙂

I LOVE your bedroom and the sheets are ones I had when I was a teen, maybe need to get them again 🙂
Like you I don't get to bed early, my schedule is so busy and I have no kids – imagine when I do! Ideally I'd like to be in bed by 10, more realistically 11 – unfortunately my husband works at Radio City Music Hall and with concert season in full swing he's working most evenings and not getting OFF work until close to midnight – being a good wife I pick him up so he's not on the subway so late (the trains slow down at that time) and I feel bad he's been on his feet all night.. and like I said it's a second job so it's exhausting for him… but it's double exhausting for me too.. it's like I have another job! Writing it down made me realize just how bad it really is.. cheez lol..

Oh, leopard sheets…I think I need some of those! Your bedroom is so gorgeous, Carmel!

I adore your new sheets. That is so fun!! Balance – it's elusive, isn't it? Blogging is time consuming that is for sure, and busy mommas need their sleep!!

Grrrrr!!!! 🙂 I love these and your bedroom is such a nice balance of elegant and sultry. Love it!

Those sheets are fabulous!! And I'm turning more and more into a night owl I have to say. I'm loving the quiet after the day has settled. I take that time to edit photos, write, cruise pinterest, blog and read my favourite bloggers. While it is late, its total me time and I really enjoy it 🙂

If I didn't have to wake up so early I would enjoy it more 😉

Thanks so much!

The new sheets are perfect, and they feel so "you" 🙂 My schedule is almost exactly the same as yours and my bedtime has slipped and slipped and is usually 11/11:30 which is way too late for me to feel good. For awhile I tried to keep 10:00 as my bedtime, no excuses, just shut the laptop and go to bed no matter what. It worked great for awhile but I've gotten away from it lately. I need to figure out a better routine too, it's definitely taking a toll on me!

Love your blog!
I mentioned this in my blog {focusedlivingblog.com}recently about sleep patterns. I work full-time, go to school full-time, have a toddler and a husband…I love sleep and make it a priority. Although I don't get to sleep in {EVER!!!} I always try and go to sleep early. Like betweem 9 and 10 p.m. My daughter goes to sleep between 7:30-8:30. I have "me" time and then I am in bed. I also take naps when I can! I am not a night owl by any standard…but with a 2.5 year old it makes it so counterproductive to be one…she gets up so early and defeats the purpose. If I could sleep on to 8 a.m. on Saturday it is a small victory!

A defenite night owl here. I love the quiet time, but am retired, so I also truly love my late sleep in the mornings. I feel that night/day person is something that is set at birth. It's just part of our personalities. My parents tell of putting me to bed when I was only 3-4 years old, and half an hour later, there was my little blonde head peaking around the doorframe, and I was asking if I could come out and be with them. What a shock…there were never any more kids born after me!!! We can all adjust/change in the name of school and jobs, but our interior clocks will never change us permanently…we will always be night owls. Hoot, Hoot.

It's the perfect addition to your gorgeous bedroom. I'm an early bird. There is nothing like getting up way before the kids and enjoying some blog reading time with a cup of coffee.

Carmel,
long time reader, first time poster. I am dying to know where you got the amazing comforter/quilt on your bed? I love this room and would love to have a similar bed covering! Your decorating skills are amazing!

That sounds heavenly!

The quilt is from the Martha Stewart line at Macy's. I bought it this past spring during a huge bedding sales event. My hub is anti-comforter – he says they make him too hot, so I always go with a quilt. I've seen similar quilts at Tuesday Morning and Bed, Bath and Beyond. Hope that helps! and thanks so much!

Carmel, Your bed is so inviting! I would want to dive right in! I know what you mean about being up late at night blogging! We tend to burn the candle at both ends. LOVE your new bedding and your bedroom!

Oh wow, I love those sheets!! They are so you, and so gorgeous. I just love your room!!! I tend to do and photograph projects in batches, then edit in batches…it's a more efficient system for me.

Can't go wrong with leopard! I'm wanting to do a leopard ottoman in my living room soon! I'm all about it!

I am reading your post at 11:45pm and hoping that you are sleeping peacefully as we speak! I guess I don't have to say if I am a night owl or an early bird. 😉

~Sarah

My Mom had sheets like these in the 70s. I guess it's true about everything coming back. Would you mind sharing where the white or is it off white quilt or duvet came from that I can see on the end of your bed? Love your blog, room, and the whole house.

I bought it at Macy's this past Spring during a bedding event. It's from the Martha Stewart line – but I can't remember what it was called. Hope that helps! and thanks!

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