Office Styling

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As you may have noticed I have a serious obsession with super feminine styled offices. Home decor has been on the back burner of priorities around here lately, but I still find myself dreaming up new looks for our place. I've mentioned a few times how much I'd love to add some feminine touches to our office, and I think some of these pieces would do just the trick. I think wherever I live will always be an ongoing project as my taste changes, but that's what I love about style and decor. It is always evolving with you. 

Balcony Garden

I try and make the best of my tiny 5x5 balcony. A few window boxes filled with herbs (that I enjoy daily), pots filled with flowers and of course a barbecue. One day we will have a larger space that we can actually fit furniture on, but for now this will due!

Get The Look: Neutral Palette

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This month's issue of Rue Magazine featured the home of Kelly Moore, which included her beautifully styled neutral living room. I've always loved a softer colour palette, there is something so subtle yet impactful about the simplicity of it. Something I'm hoping to create in my own home eventually. But for now, here are a few pieces on my wish list to create this look, all from CB2.

xo

At Home

pillows here and here | lamp shade here | owl here | BC print here

Decorating my condo has been a much longer process than I expected, especially when the weather gets nice and the last thing I want to do is be inside! But now that the sun seems to be fading and the air cooling I've started focusing on my home again. I'm working on a gallery wall over my couch, as well as collecting vintage pieces to add some special touches. Maybe in another year I will actually feel like I've completed the decor. Then again, maybe not!

xo

Bathroom Organizing

If you haven't already noticed from when I shared my closet solutions or how I store my jewelry, I love to keep things organized. I think it makes everyday life easier when your things have a home. I struggle with mini condo sized everything in our place, (our oven doesn't even fit a normal sized muffin tray!!!) so I have to be creative when finding bins and things to fit in our space. I found these clear trays at IKEA and I love them for both function and aesthetic. I also recommend this divider from the same collection, it was just too big for the drawer (of course). 

Our bathroom has drawers on either side of the sink, which makes for perfect "his and hers" storage. I keep my makeup in the top drawer and the rest of my products (cream, hair, etc) in the bottom drawer. Before this I had always kept my makeup in a large bag, which always made it impossible to find anything. Now everything is divided by eyes, lips, etc.. making my morning routine very simple and stress free!

xo

Balcony Garden

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Our balcony is currently empty with the exception of a barbeque, which isn't the most aesthetically pleasing piece. Although the balcony is only 5x5 in size, I'm doing my best to try and liven it up, literally! Adding some plants and herbs in a variety of sized pots will hopefully do the trick. One day I hope to have a larger balcony that we could actually sit or even eat on, but for now I will do what I can with what we have! 

I'm loving the look of the grey pots with the white stripe in the third photo, but since we don't have a West Elm in Vancouver (sigh) I may try and DIY my own! I'll share some before and after photos soon!

xo

Jewelry Storage

Last week I shared my newly organized closet, and thought this week I'd share how I store my jewelry. I actually have a dresser sized jewelry box that I adore, however it doesn't fit in my current condo, so I've had to come up with a new solution for all of my jewels! The top drawer to my antique dresser is quite shallow, so I decided it would be a perfect spot. I found the plastic storage unit from Ikea, which I use for my go-to pieces, and keep the rest in boxes. I also display my chunkier necklaces on hooks above my dresser, which keeps them from getting tangled as well as adds some personality to my room! 

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Closet Solutions

I often find it to be a challenge to make a rental space feel like your own. You can't make any permanent changes, and you don't want to invest too much in the space when you don't own it! I ran into this challenge while setting up my closet when we moved into our new (rental) condo. The closet was originally just the one bar across with a shelf on top (I should have taken a before shot!) and I needed to find a non-permanent way to add more storage space. I found this Extend-It Closet System at Canadian Tire, and it was the perfect solution! You can customize the bars however you want and it's portable for when you move. 

My other organization solution was for my bags on the top shelf. I often find they end up in a huge pile, but with these book-ends from Ikea they stand up neatly and it's much easier to see them. (I found this idea on The Glamourai) The hooks on the closet doors and the basket for my chunkier scarves all also aid in keeping my things tidy and accessible. 

Note: I swear my shoes aren't that dirty, it's just how they photographed!

xo

Bedroom Moments

Sharing a space with another person can sometimes be a challenge, especially when it comes to decorating. I try my best to not overpower my boyfriend with girly things around the house, but sometimes I just need a little pink in my life! I decided that my side of the bed will be my own little corner of my pretty, feminine pieces. My favorite perfumes, jewelry and style books are all displayed on my antique dresser that I found on Craigslist! (I added some knobs from Anthropologie to give it a personal touch)

xo

Tinsel Ornament DIY

I've been so inspired by the subtle Christmas decor ideas floating around the web right now, hence my silver and gold colour palette for my home. I saw this DIY idea posted on Made By Girl and thought I'd try my own version, with tinsel instead of sequins. It took no time to make, and I love the result. The ornaments are especially pretty at night! You could also pile them into a tray or bowl as a center piece. 

I simply took the tops off of the glass ornaments (found at Michael's) filled them with a small handful of tinsel, replaced the lid and tied on some ribbon!

xo