Yesterday, we helped my sister move back to school. She is
getting ready to start her junior year at the University of South Florida in
Tampa and moved into her first apartment! Having lived in the dorm my first
year and the sorority house the rest of college, I never really got to live out
the fun side of living in my own place.
After lunch, we ran over to Ikea in Ybor to pick up some
last minute things, like a rug and side table. Because I will have my own place
very soon, I’ve got inspiration boards all over the place! I snapped a few
photos of some things I loved in the store.
1.
I loved the all white kitchen in the mock
apartment! Especially the focal use of the Audrey canvas.
2.
The patterned serving tray with martini glasses
and the gorgeous candle sticks create an all day festive feeling.
3.
I bought this cupcake stand to use as a makeup
and jewelry display in my bathroom! I love it and it is a great tool in
reminding me to put my stuff back when I get ready in the mornings.
4.
The aqua cart was a sweet touch in the very
natural bedroom. It would make for a fun DIY with a cart from a thrift store or
flea market, as well.
5.
Totally lusting after this chrome lamp! And let
me tell you, I normally could care less about lamps.
6.
This blue and white toile pattern has caught my
eye while at Ikea before. I currently have a black and cream toile as one of
the patterns in my current “Vintage France” inspired bedroom and might have to
bring toile into my new place, too!
7.
A grey, round, side table would be so
functional! The best part? It could be painted if it didn’t match. Even better?
It was really well priced!
8.
I am not sure which I love more: the purple
chairs or the bold, patterned table runner! The table runner was a cavas-eque
material. I’ve been sewing for about 14 years so finding some fabric and
whipping one of these out would be no problem!
What are some of the pieces that inspired room design in
your place?
Today’s Pickins:
2.
My birthday always seems to be a holiday party
and I think this hot chocolate bar idea might be a sweet treat for this winter!
3.
Using old wood pallets to create outdoor furniture
looks pretty easy thanks to this DIY!
4.
Kinda fell in love with these wine bottle tea light holders today at Yankee Candle.
