more interior design inspiration!

So, I’ve been in the new apartment for just over a month now and I must say that my bedroom is really coming together. I have yet to hang all my wall artwork, but this whole decorating thing has been a semi slow process.

The idea for the new room was “my vintage heart”, incorporating vintage pieces with modern pretty pieces that I love. I have focused on adding small touches, thanks to inspiration from other design blogs!

I had to fetch my old vintage vanity from my parent’s house because I knew it would perfectly fit the theme in my new place. I had originally wanted to paint it and re-cover the cushion, but my roommates talked me out of it, saying they liked the authentic feel of the dark wood and vintage fabric. I seriously don’t know how I lived without my vanity for a year at the other place! There are other great vanities at this Vanity site including some in white, the colour I wanted to paint my vanity (perhaps I will be doing a giveaway with them soon…hint hint)

This gorgeous chandelier lamp was given to me for free from Andrea the other day.
Me: “Wow Andrea I love this lamp it’s so pretty!”

Andrea: “Do you want it?”

Me: “Excuuuuse me?”
I offered to pay for it because I desperately needed a floor lamp and the Ikea one I bought for $16 just wasn’t visually appealing. She insisted that I take it, so I definitely owe her one! I could pay you back in free babysitting ADZ 😛

It’s amazing what a difference a vase of fresh slowers makes in a room. It has been pretty easy to maintain too, Safeway usually has a variety of cheap smaller bouquets at this time of the year.

The idea of scarves in a bucket is from Sarah Richardson’s Cottage. I have one bucket of scarves, one of belts, and one with all my hair products (blow dryer etc.) The magnet butterflies that you see throughout my room were a purchase from a small home decor boutique.

I originally thought I’d get rid of my desk but I ended up just using it as more of a place to decorate rather than a traditional desk. I’m left with the dilemma of finding the perfect vintage chair. It’s quite awkward trying to type on the computer while standing.

My desk essentials: a digital picture frame, my favourite fashion books, colour coordinated Ikea magazine holders/boxes, a Q from Urban Outfitters (for my name), small figurines that Adam has given me over the years…

…easily accessible pens and scissors, a Hello Kitty calendar (on the wrong month…oops!), an old school photo of my family, a photo of my grandparents, my fave books, a vintage key, a fake flower (it was for a school project don’t judge), a pic of Austin, and some candles.

Next time I’ll take photos of my closet & the pictures I put up on the walls.

Now the only challenge will be keeping it clean…