$2, 000: Decorating the bedroom

Notice I didn't say "redecorating." Decorating. Not only does my betrothed have one of the saggiest mattresses I've ever slept on, his bedroom has all the style of a college dorm room, with a twist of a weekly sublet. Bless him for all his simplicity, but I need to make some changes if I'm expected to actually sleep there on a regular basis.

* First on the list is a new mattress. I like to sleep like a skydiver, so a king size mattress is a definite. A quick internet search puts a decent new mattress and box spring at about $700, plus delivery, so $800.
* I used to think that having my bed not on the floor, but on a $40 metal frame, was a sign of class. It still is, with a bed skirt -- that is too long. But I would love a real bed, made of wood. I'm thinking of the art deco thing in a warm honey finish for about $1,000 from Lane furniture.
* Next we need a duvet cover. The one I want, if I can get it shipped to the states, is about $110, plus say $50 for shipping. So $160. My hope is that this one isn't too girly: http://www.johnlewis.com/
Home+and+Garden/Bed+Linen/Bed+Linen/Duvet+Covers/5377/Product.aspx
* That leaves $40 for painting the trim a nice fresh cream and the walls a sleepy, deep blue.

So good-night and good-bye $2,000. . . .