"Mad Men" Inspired Bedroom

Okay, let's face it. 72.5% of the reason I watched Mad Men was for the style. From the interior designs to the costumes, there was such attention to detail! One of my absolute favorites though was Joan's apartment. That coral/aqua combo is just amazing.

So I painted the walls coral (Benjamin Moore 2169-40 "peach cobbler") and I bought some fabric from Hobby Lobby for the curtains (a white muslin and "spearmint" cotton). I love it with the Broyhill Brasilia bedroom set we have and it just makes the room feel so happy when the sun pours in through that south window.

Of course, the walls and one of the corners feel a little naked, and I'm still short one nightstand, so we're not done yet! But boy does that color make a world of a difference!

Inspiration: Joan's "Mad Men" Apartment

Movin' On Up

...Well technically I'm on the first floor. So when I say "movin' on up" I mean that I have bedrooms with doors, a peephole, dish washer, phone jack, central heating and A/C...and carpet! I really didn't mind all that much living without those things in my last place, but I do admit I am really enjoying having them now. :)

On the Road Again

The fact that I am moving soon is becoming more and more of a reality. Seeing all my things boxed up and my colorful walls painted back (living room above) is making me both a little nostalgic that I'll be leaving my first place, but also excited about my next adventure. Only about three more weeks! As much as I loved this house and all its idiosyncrasies, the new place is much cozier and comfier. The one I'm in now was built in the 1910s or earlier, whereas the one I'm moving to is from the 1950s, and seems to be upkept quite well. I also like the layout a lot more. The rooms are separated more distinctly and even though it has a smaller square footage, I think it will be ample room for me. Can't wait to post pictures!

House-tile-ish

So I am moving into a new apartment soon, yay! I'm really excited because it's in a great area near a park with the cutest market right down the street — it feels like I've been warped in a time machine every time I go in there. I am going to have two small bedrooms (...with doors! An upgrade from my current abode, haha!), a tiny but cozy kitchen, tiled bathroom, central heat/AC, and tons of closet space. The complex was built in the 50's and each building has its own unique characteristics, style, and layout. Being as I will be moving soon, I've been looking at ideas on how to decorate my new space! And I thought I would share some of the cool inspirations I've found—here they are!