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Brooklyn Apartment Update

07/22/13 | Amazon Prime, Brooklyn, City Living, home decor

I know, I know I am long over due in giving you a glimpse at my new apartment but as all of the pieces came together I wanted to wait until everything arrived before I took photos. As I mentioned last week, my favorite things to photograph are flowers, quickly follower by friends and family. Interior shots are really not my thing, especially in rooms that only measure a few paces across, but I have tried my best. Here is a look at our living room and kitchen:

As I mentioned before, the space is small (the living room is 60 square feet and the kitchen is 92), but we really truly enjoy it!  The past month has been very interesting blending existing items the three of us brought to the apartment with new ones.  Here is a look at the big pieces you can find in our living room and where to purchase them, and of course, click to shop:

LIVING ROOM 

After looking at a dozen different options we decided on the Chatham Collection blue and ivory rug as the focal point of our living room and I love how it looks agains the dark wood.  The rug is framed with a beige adjustable back sofa with various throw pillows and a chevron blanket. On the opposite wall you can find our new wood and glass TV stand atop which rests our VIZIO 42-inch HDTV.  All of the artwork we had previously, and three of the photos are from my last trip to Venice, Italy which I have displayed in thin black frames.

KITCHEN
I brought the kitchen table from my old apartment and in the very small space having a drop leaf table is absolutely essential. Our kitchen cart with wheels is both decorative and useful for storage and cooking.  In the original plan, a large storage cabinet was not the part of the plan but after getting settled in we realized we needed more shelving.  Of course, I then collaged it.  The newest addition to our living space are those cute Anthropologie mojito dish towels in the second to last photo, a house warming present! 
Photos of my bedroom will be coming later this week!

What do you think of our little space?

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Comments

  1. Jackie says

    July 24, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    I saw your comment on Tarole’s music post. Love how you styled you apartment! I live in Brooklyn, too 🙂

  2. Marina H says

    July 23, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    I love it doll you’re done an amazing job decorating your place.

    <3 Marina
    Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle

  3. Annie says

    July 23, 2013 at 11:15 am

    Your apartment is so cute! Love the rug and the yellow + gray end table 🙂

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

  4. Laura @ Chaotic Domestic says

    July 23, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Love all the fun patterns… especially the rug and the throw!

  5. Sonia De Macedo says

    July 23, 2013 at 3:01 am

    Love! Especially the Texas(?) flag on the door.

    SDMxx

  6. Michèle Kruesi says

    July 23, 2013 at 2:10 am

    I seriously love that apartement and the furnishing

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  7. Jamie Sefcik || Hello Little Scout says

    July 23, 2013 at 1:57 am

    Love it!

  8. Fash Boulevard says

    July 23, 2013 at 12:24 am

    Gorgeous pics. I love the pops of yellow!
    http://www.fashboulevard.com/

    • Pamela Williams says

      January 20, 2015 at 10:00 pm

      So cute and beautiful especially the sofa! Love it 🙂

  9. Liz B. says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:19 pm

    Texas Represent! Also love the blankets and pillows on the couch!

  10. Kelsey Eaton says

    July 22, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    Super cute! Great job at making such a small space look fabulous.

  11. Christine Rosko says

    July 22, 2013 at 7:15 pm

    I love your space! I love what you did with the pantry. All those pictures put in a collage are so creative. I’ll be moving into a studio next week and I’m so excited to finally decorate!
    ~Christine

  12. Susannah says

    July 22, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    What a cute little space! I love the way you decorate! 🙂

  13. Miss Aggie Kwong says

    July 22, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    everything looks cute and stylish!

    I absolutely adore your blog.

    Following u now via Goggle +/ bloglovin/ facebook. Follow me back if you like! ♥
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    Miss Aggie Kwong
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  14. Kacie Cone says

    July 22, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Looks amazing, I love the “EAT” sign!

  15. Cake Couture says

    July 22, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    What a super cute apartment! Love the furniture and details.
    xoxo

    http://www.cakeandcouture.com

  16. AJ says

    July 22, 2013 at 11:01 am

    So cute! I love interior posts! Can’t wait to see your room! I’m redoing mine too and a post will be up super soon 🙂 I’ve been tweeting pics like crazy LOL!

    AJ | TheAJMinute

  17. Helene in Between says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:39 am

    Will you come over and help me decorate?! Seriously.

  18. Amy {Cupcakes+Couture} says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:33 am

    love your rug and chevron blanket! looks like your apartment is coming along so well 🙂

  19. Sam says

    July 22, 2013 at 9:18 am

    The apartment is so charming, love the printed elements and the eclectic mix of pieces, its really great hun!

  20. TheTinyHeart says

    July 22, 2013 at 9:13 am

    I love that chevron throw! It is a decorating challenge when you live in a small space but you guys did a great job!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    PayPal Giveaway!

  21. Noor says

    July 22, 2013 at 9:08 am

    Love this whole decoration , and chevron pattern on couch , mwah!
    Noor @ Noor’s Place

  22. mariafelicia magno says

    July 22, 2013 at 9:05 am

    i love this post..thanks for sharing these beautiful ideas..
    kisses

  23. Sofia Donatelli says

    July 22, 2013 at 8:55 am

    Thanks for sharing these decorating ideas.

    Hope you had a great weekend.
    Sofia

    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

  24. Michael says

    July 22, 2013 at 8:44 am

    I love that little end table. Super cute. And the rug is a great focal piece. Had so much fun with you yesterday! xoxo

  25. Karla says

    July 22, 2013 at 7:48 am

    Love!!! It’s so cute! Love the couch and the blue rug! =)

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