Monday, June 21, 2010

How to decorate your home like a mature sophisticated adult.
















So I arrived home from work today, opened the door to my apartment and was quite surprised to discover a fluffy black cat. Then I looked up and saw a table I'd never seen before. Looked around a bit more...where'd all this crap come from? It took a few seconds...yup I walked into the wrong apartment. Apparently I'm not entirely settled in yet.
I have a disturbing amount of stuff so I think getting unpacked and organized will take awhile. I've been trying to spend a bit of time each day making the new place feel like home. My method for decorating the apartment is: Buy old stuff from antique malls, Goodwill and Value Village. Also accept donations of second hand old stuff. Mix in with new stuff (such as picture frames, plant pots and plastic dinosaurs) from the dollar store. Paint, frame, hang and/or display stuff.
Ta-Dah!

10 comments:

  1. I like your taste in interior decoration!!! cozy and vintage! <3 love.

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  2. I have a similar style as you. I call it mid century cottage minimalism. It works well and it's cost effective. Buy a can of paint for your walls- it will make you feel at home right away.

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  3. I think your new apartment looks young and hip, I like it! It's a nice mix of new and old stuff. I like that last picture of your closet, I'm curious to see more. I have a thing for looking at other peoples' closets.

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  4. I love the title of this post! beautiful frames with the antique birdcage.

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  5. Hehe, you crack me up! I can't believe you accidentally walked into the wrong apartment, LOL!

    http://bargainfatshionista.blogspot.com

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  6. i would have picked up the cat and taken it with me :P

    i love the photo with the birdcage and the big canvas with the roses, i can't put my finger on what it makes me feel but i definitely like it :D also: DINOSAURS! every home needs dinosaurs. i have a velociraptor :)

    manda x



    moreismore.blogspot.com

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  7. LOL at going in the wrong apartment!!

    Sal xXx

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  8. OMG you and I have such similar vintage-y taste haha I LOVE Goodwill! I just got a macrame hanging strip with porcelain owls on it. AND AN OWL THERMOMETER. INSANE! Love love love your place!


    - Sarah
    http://www.tabayag.com

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  9. I love your frames and photos. So cute.

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