Welp I learned during this move that I did not own any adult furniture. I have always lived in and rented places that were furnished. College apartments contained beds and tables and a couch and chairs and desks. I've since then rented from people who already have their houses set-up and I simply lived in a bedroom and borrowed the rest of the house.
That era has ended. Hurray! Not that I fail to appreciate how kind people have been to me...but I've longed to sit in MY chair by MY table in the home for which I've paid and chosen all the accoutrements for.
Well I didn't have a table, or a chair, but I paid for a key and a door to lock behind me. My own home.
These photos are the start....
A bare room with my possessions scattered about. Target bags and Ikea instructions littering the floor. A solo heater in the corner because snow.
After a great deal of shuffling and organizational elbow grease my home is happily livable! Not just livable though, cozy and sweet and full of details that bring me joy.
The Finished Product
After a trip to my parents to pick up all the plates, cups, bowls, whisks, and Pampered Chef items I have been storing for years waiting for this moment...I finally had all the amenities to make my wee apartment a home for one.
I have had to learn how to live small (which I love) and to practice my generally minimalist philosophies.
Not easy but quite simple :) I keep what I use, need, and find value in.
The backsplash is one of my favorite things, that subway tile tho :) Also the awesome giant cutting board from IKEA fits across my sink to give me more counter space for food prep.
The string lights are one of my favorite ways to light a room. So soft and bright! My chairs have been acquired over the last month to my pleasure. The wooden chair was my great grandmother's which I was gifted over Christmas, and the bamboo chair was a consignment store sale find. The mismatched charachter and charm makes my space feel lived in and on-purpose.
My essential oils case is so pretty I leave it out :)
Storage is a trick in a tiny space. This little cart from IKEA is my pantry and tea/coffee station.
My clothing collection stays well curated since it's totally visible at all times!
These are just the little bits that bring me joy.
I'm still fine tuning my home
but realistically, who isn't?