Plain White Shades.

So this pic makes me think that plain white shades wouldn't be too plain... of course, I don't have quite as much going on in my apartment as this chick:



I'm thinking white shades for the bedroom. I like how these let light in, and aren't completely blackout. The bedroom is the only room in my apartment that gets direct sunlight, so I don't want to rob myself of that. I think it just might work...


photo from [apartmenttherapy.com] House Tour, Kelly's Craftsman Comfort

Pink.

I'm painting something in my apartment hot pink. Period. It's decided.

Photo courtesy of Design*Sponge [designspongeonline.com]

Sale Item(s) of the Day!

Okay, this won't work with my decor, but I love the sculptural pop art quality of this table! This would be great in a foyer or entry way in lieu of a more traditional pedestal table.





Bike Wheel Table, $199.00, down from 399.00, [pbteen.com]

Red /Orange Dining Chairs

So in my new apartment, I have a semi-eat-in-kitchen. I have enough room for this cool drop leaf table I found, but not much room for chairs to go around it. Hence my search for red or orange armless chairs (or possibly maybe metal stools) so that the table can be used for dining. Of course I can't afford the true apple of my eye- this Marais cafe chair from DWR (ha!) in Vermillion. It is currently on sale, but for 200 bucks. Which is about 150 more than I really want to spend. It's so lovely though, isn't it?


Other options include:

The Bryce Adjustable Bar Stool from Pottery Barn, 149.99 (still too expensive, but cool)

Or the Jake Chair in orange from Room and Board, $79:



The Air Chair from DWR, on sale for $98...


But guess what I'll probably go with? Ikea! Snooze. But I do love the funkiness of the Urban chair, $39.99.

Although, there is always the painstaking option (probably the best option) of hitting up local flea markets and Housing Works to try and find some funky chairs that I can paint red... and I love the idea of a few red metal stools stacked in the corner, waiting for guests. Guess I have a good excuse for doing more shopping!

Small Bedroom Inspiration

So I finally moved into a new apartment, and the bedroom is super small! We're talking 9 by 12, if that. So the room is wide enough for a full bed, with two small bedside tables on either side. That's it! (Pictures to be posted soon) This bedroom, from the New York Times real estate section, gives some inspiration. Love the chandelier, the collection of mirrors, and the tall dresser. A little frou frou, but some good ideas!

Photo: Ruby Washington/The New York Times

Atlas Tapestry

Best thing ever. Wish it came in different colors...

Atlas Tapestry, 36.00, [urbanoutfitters.com]

Sale Item(s) of the Day

These tables are pretty ubiquitous, pretty colorful, and now, pretty cheap! Gotta love that lacquer finish.

Natalie Nesting Tables from Pottery Barn, 99.99, down fron 179.00, [potterybarn.com]