Move Update!

Hi friends!

How is it already Thursday! I thought I’d give an update as to where things are with the move. We are all settle in and it feels so good.

One thing that I didn’t realize when we got the new place were the “different decor perspectives” me and Sean have.

For example. Sean thought we should leave the nails in the wall from the previous owners and just hang our frames there. It’s like “Oh how convenient! The kind seller saved me a handy job”. Haha! I love boys.

The other thing is how random our furniture is! When Sean and I married, we mixed everything we owned together. Including college things! So to say our aesthetic is hodge podged together is an under statement. He prioritizes comfort (with zero consideration into style) and I focus on looks (with little attention to functionality).

The good news? We have a few things we saw eye to eye on. Here are the little touches we’ve already done!

• We planted hydrangeas (that won’t pop up until next year) as an ode to Nantucket.
• We had the first floor painted in Benjamin More’s – Simply White. Which was named this year’s hottest color.
• I ordered this doormat!
• We installed a Nest! And by “we” I mean Sean got it for his birthday. It’s SO cool.
• Shining On Design helped us with our bookshelves (see above) using what we have. Which wasn’t much. What I realized? I need to buy so many books and update my pictures frames 🙂

Future Inspiration:

Of course, I’m already dreaming of how I want the new home to feel. I’ve never had the chance to put “my style” into action. I’ve finally decided on cozy, traditional, with hints of electric, boho, modern and industrial. That’s all right 😉 I plan to pair new with old and mix brands and designers. AKA a little bit of everything! Which is very difficult to do BTW. But I am up for the challenge. Any tips?

So here’s the plan. Focus on ONE room at a time. And I’m beginning with the living room. Reason being this room sets the tone for your entire home. Not only is it the most used space in the house, it’s the first room your guests see.

I pulled images from my “Secret” Pinterest Board that will drive the direction for our little nest. Now I just have to keep my eyes peeled for the perfect pieces!

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OVERALL FEEL: I will never forget seeing this room above for the first time. This serves as our main source of inspiration. Not to mention I refer to it constantly. Designed by Emily Henderson, it has a similar set up as our main room too!

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LAYERED NATURAL FIBER RUGS: On top of being OBSESSED with this look, using a natural fiber rug is a huge $$$ saver. You can find gorgeous organic 9 x 12 rugs for under $400. You see, rugs map out your space and using one too small is the biggest design mistake you can make! But the problem is the big ones are EXPENSIVE (AKA thousands of dollars!). So the trick is adding the small version (of that expensive one you love!) on top for a punch of color, texture or print.

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BOTANICALS: Plants bring so much life and joy to rooms. Not sure if you noticed, but you’ll find these little buggers in every photo above. I know the Fig Leaf is a usual suspect, but my goal is to find something slightly different! Perhaps a palm or olive tree? But who knows if those will take to good ol Chicago weather! My green thumb isn’t so green either. (P.S. Do you see the layered rug above AGAIN?!). It’s definitely a trend.

 

So what about you guys? Have you designed a home you love? How long did it take you? Any stores or resources you love? I search Craigslist almost everyday in hopes to find a hidden gem!