the marginalian: Apt Fun

March 5, 2011

A Design Journey

My cup continues to runneth over as I continue to settle into my new apartment! I feel so blessed to have this space to call my own and to furnish in accordance with my style. My dear and incredibly thoughtful friend Emily recently sent me Domino: The Book of Decorating to guide me as I begin to bring this comfortable space to life through design (an undertaking that I hope will not break my pocketbook!)!

I hope to post design developments on the blog, showing before and after photos of each area in my humble, yet darling studio apartment.

First off, the picture above is my current nightstand situation: using a chair as a nightstand -- an idea that I discovered through Chelsea Fuss's blog, {frolic!}. Since I have very little furniture right now, I used the chair more out of practicality than fashion, but I really like the idea nonetheless.

I am determined to ensure that this space is not cluttered with furniture and bits and bobs (an English phrase). Domino asks me to determine my style, and, at the outset, I would like the theme to be English Country with a slight modern edge (but let's face it, it's me so there are going to be florals everywhere). I miss England so and I wish this space to be a little pocket of my favorite country. I chose to have my own place because I require a calm, comforting refuge after a day spent in the chaos of the world.

I am thrilled to begin this little design journey and hope you, my dear friends, will join me! Happy weekending!

February 20, 2011

Decisions, Decisions

Life has been a gorgeous flurry as of late. New job, apartment searching, seeing old friends - every girl should be so lucky! But now I am just ready for things to settle a bit. I think I may have found a permanent place to live so fingers crossed it happens! In the meantime, I have been thinking about furnishing my new digs (I am finally going to have my very own place!). First stop is some kind of sofa, preferably a sleeper sofa for guests. Here are some cute options I am considering (has anyone ever ordered furniture from Urban Outfitters?):