Inspiration: Bar Carts

Is there anything more elegant than a sophisticated little bar cart?
I think not.

I realized this little item has become something of an obsession for me, so I thought I'd compile my favorites and give you guys a peek:

What do you think? Which are your favorites?

The Apartment

It's happening: I'm moving in to my new place. This can only mean one thing: it's decorating time. Remember all that planning I've been doing? Well now I get to put it all into action! So let's take a look at the blank slate:

So I have a nice big space to work with and an awesome roommate who is a master crafter (words I never thought I'd say). So with a little bit of time, a few Target and Ikea runs and a LOT of picture frames, this place will soon feel like home!

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Weekend Pin Ups

Here are my favorites of the week. Happy Saturday! 

Inspiration: Dream Closet

I had a dream about a closet once. It was one of those floaty, fantastic dreams where you wake up feeling refreshed and glowing, like you slept on an animated cloud. You drift out of your dreams as lovingly as you would poke a soufle- only to realize that you can't for the life of you remember the details.

This is exactly what happened. I dreamed my perfect closet, and I cannot remember the details to save my life. Since then, I've had a fascination with closets; to find that perfect closet has become my mission. So I sifted through my pins and found the closest things I could. Hopefully they'll help me in my quest!

 

 

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Wish List: Bedroom

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I'm not bringing any of my furniture with me when I move. See, it's all Ikea, so by the time I disassemble it, pay to ship it and put it back together, I might as well leave it all here and sell it to friends. Which I've done. This leaves me with a blank slate. And oh, oh so many options. A dangerous combination.

See, since we now have an apartment, another blank slate, I have of course been pouring over countless decorating blogs, magazines and websites in search of inspiration. Well, I've found more than my fair share of ideas. Indeed, flooded by paint chips and throw pillows, I eat, breath and dream in apartment design. Not that I have the money to buy the furniture or wallpapers I want. Or can paint the walls. Or go back in time and steal some chandeliers  from Versailles. Ok, I couldn't do that one anyways, but still.

So in an effort to rein it in a bit [laugh track], I've made a list of my essentials for when I get to Wisconsin. The essentials are a bed, storage, and light. I looked back though my pinterest boards and found some great inspiration. I then ventures onto the great wide internet and searched for hidden goodies in my price range. Here's what I found:

ikea bed frames, both under $200. WIN. 

i'd probably paint the mirror frame. and i love the glass cupboard  for shoes and accessories

pretty sheets, glory lamps and a little bit of sparkle

I'll keep you guys posted on how everything turns out!