We’ve lived at our new apartment for almost three months now. Like I said in my last post, I decided to mix neutral beige tones with bright whites in my living room. Sometimes having a specific vision in mind can hinder the overall project, however. I had originally hoped my coffee table would provide that much needed pop of color, but after searching the famous Los Angeles flea markets, vintage boutiques, and thrift shops alike, I found nothing that fit both form and function – especially with our little space.
We gave up our (my) thrifty dream of finding the perfect vintage trunk or mid-century piece of furniture to paint, and headed to the mall. We came back with this small ottoman-style bench/trunk. It honestly doesn’t match anything but two months into our move to California, it was time to have something to put my drinks on. Now for executing my vision of a DIY vintage tray + this styling will be complete.
A few magazines + some pretty candles that I can’t light with kittens around.
Trying to beautify the boyfriend’s Xbox with a lit quote and fake flowers (Kona ate the dried rose I first had out.) When in the alcohol aisle of the grocery store I do not ask myself what cocktail I’ll be making but how flowers will look in the bottle afterward 😉
Little Harpo loves to laze around in the walk ways.
Not bad for a $20 Ikea shelf. Things were neater here, too, before our cats.
It’s nice to have things like boxes (also shown on my craft shelf here) and a coffee table that doubles as storage for use in a small apartment like ours.
I’m really loving your space Angela! and those sweet little kitties!! ♥
Love your little bookshelf and the color coordinating that you did. I see some good books and to-reads on that shelf. 🙂
It looks like a beautiful use of space.