I promised a proper tour of my apartment, and Leslie was over on Friday and took some pictures that I thought I’d share. Her photos are always amazing, and you should know that much of my decor was recommended and/or decided by her. I seriously don’t know what people do without a friend like Leslie.
Okay, on to the tour! When you walk into my house, this is the first thing you’ll see:
Yes, the walls really are that green! The color is Retro Avocado. Curtains are all from IKEA. The big painting in the back is from Target years ago. The enormous sectional couch belonged to Andrew’s family and despite it’s large size, it’s ridiculously comfortable and awesome.
We stacked some of my books, added some tea lights from Crate and Barrel and one of my favorite things: my turquoise typewriter, a gift from a dear friend. Oh, and my glasses, which I ordered in part because the style was called “Crimson Tiger.”
To the right of our living room is the eating nook. I scored that table and chairs off of Craigslist and added some red paint. Leslie and I found some frames at Goodwill and used my own frames to create that cluster on the wall.
Beyond the eating area, there’s a small hallway that leads to the other rooms.
Andrew selected a map of the world shower curtain, and I added the round bath mat:
Next to our bathroom is our bedroom!
I’m in love with the sunny yellow color. The painting above the dresser is by Leslie.
Leslie and I made a faux Roman shade to put above the sink. I love the way it lightens up the very teal room.
This baby stove may be the only thing I don’t adore about this apartment—cooking is definitely a challenge!
Of course, that is balanced by the fact that I have a place to show off my handwriting in my kitchen with my chalkboard, used to write out my meals planned for the week.
So, that’s my little apartment! Yes, we do have an office, but…let’s just say the other person who lives here isn’t quite done getting it ready yet.
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Oh, so cute. I especially love the Starry Night print. One of my favorite paintings.
Oh Amy! I love it! And the pictures are spectacular. I especially love the first one, so homey. I can’t wait to see it in real life!
You might possibly have the cutest apartment IN THE WORLD! Love the color of your kitchen.
It looks amazing. I am so jealous of the couch, it looks perfect. And the walls and colour are just amazing. Nice one! You’ve done so well.
I love it! SO gorgeous!
you’re place is beautiful!
Lovely and I have been in our place for a month and we’re still not done. I’m jealous. I’m going to get off my butt and get stuff done today.
oh snap no. shit. this is why I need to be awake before I type.
YOUR place is beautiful. not “you are”. BLERGH.
This is unlimited cute. Don’t ever let me visit if you want that shower curtain to remain unstolen.
OMG your place is so etsy/Target/awesome.
I LOVE your apartment! It looks fab! Hope you’ll both be very happy living there
Your apartment is SO CUTE. I adore all the bright colours and I’m so jealous of how nicely decorated it is!!
Ha ha, I was just trying to decide if I should make some Sesame Noodle Pasta for the 4th. But I am thinking you might have just eaten that
Also, that shower curtain is very Andrew. Awesomeness.
Oh my gosh! Such an adorable space you put together I love it!!
I love your place! It looks really welcoming and comfy. The round bath mat gets a big thumbs up from me!
You did a great job! I love how you decorated your apartment! Will you help me with mine?
Your place is beautiful! I love the colours so much. I’ve been trying to convince my boyfriend that we should paint our apartment but he hates painting with a passion. Your photos have given me a little push and I think I’ll go look at paint colours tomorrow!
Two things:
1. We have the same coloured kitchen!
2. Your house is so much cuter than mine, I’m feeling a little depressed lol Beautiful work though!
Is it weird cute or weird STALKER ALERT that when I finished reading this post the first thing I thought was ‘man i want to move in with those guys”? Either way, now you know. And I want all of it! Especially the paintings. So pretty!
Love these pictures, your place is beautiful!!
I can’t believe you live here – there’s nothing about it that I don’t like! OK, except maybe the stove. But EVERYTHING LOOKS AMAZING, lucky girl. Totally worth the terribleness of the move itself? <3
Looks great! We had a tiny stove like that in our third apartment. It does make you become creative with your cooking space, but it’s not really that bad.
I love your apartment. I love your glasses. I love you. None of this is news, but I think it’s worth a reminder.
I love the chalkboard door! I totally need one of those…maybe then I’d actually make the meals I plan
OK, when can I move in?!
I am just totally obsessed with your humble abode!
I LOVE the cute photo frames and how you’ve placed them on that wall. Mind if I borrow that idea? Of course you don’t!
What a lovely place to hang your hat!
Love the way it looks =) hope that you & A are loving it too!
Mmmmk, that map shower curtain is SO CUTE!!! Your place is just as adorable as you. Love it!
seriously your place is so darn cute, i might be a little jealous. i love all the different colors on the walls and your furniture and the artwork and yes just love, woo!
Love how colorful your place is!!! I’m really digging the red table.
That yellow in your bedroom? Is EXACTLY what I was searching for when I lived in a loft. I must have tried at least 10 samples without any luck. They were either too bright or too pastel. And so, I chose chocolate brown, instead. I’m a tad bit jealous you nailed that warmth right on the head!
Your place is so cute I can hardly stand it! Please share your decorating wisdom with the masses. I LOVE!
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Job well done! Meets all the requirments: cozy and adorable!
And now I foresee a faux roman shade tutorial in your future…. GO!
oh. my. GAWD. will you come and decorate my place? it’s ADORABLE and i love your colors. good good good for you– another number on the list DONE.
Your apartment is adorable!! Beauitful colors!!
Your apartment is adorable! And I have those same espresso kitchen towels! I love the chalkboard in your kitchen, I think that’s awesome!
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Hello hello,
Lovely lil haven you have created for yourself. I am in midst of a bathroom reno and your world map shower curtain is the most superb thing I have set my eyes on – the colors the blue..bliss. Any tips on where I can purchase it? I have seen all sorts of world map shower curtains but they are see-through. Your advice would be appreciated.