{Casa de Caitlin: an update}

Hey darlings.

How is everyone's week going so far? 

My Monday felt long and tiring. No matter how much coffee I drank, I just couldn't wake up.

Hopefully tonight I'll get to bed at a decent hour, because tomorrow will be another doozy.

I know I've been promising updated apartment pictures, so I'm here to deliver. Sadly, the photos aren't great quality because my camera and I have not been getting along. But at least they'll give you a general idea of what's new. All of the major stuff (like chairs for the living room, barstools for the kitchen/bar area, maybe a dresser for the bedroom) is still in the works, but I have picked up some smaller things in the meantime.

Oh, and by the way, you'll see my little french bistro chair from The Guild Shop in a few different positions. She's being a pal and standing in until I get more furniture. Currently though, I'm enjoying her as a little nightstand in my bedroom :). 

A little reminder of the Before.

And here's how it's looking at the moment. I still plan to add more art and mirrors to the wall, and some living room chairs. I want to bring some printed fabrics in somehow too to mix it up a little bit.  I'll keep ya posted ;).

Speaking of art, here's a closer look at the new print thats in the corner there:

Trevor treated me to this print when we made a little stop at Ikea a few weeks ago. I adore it.

I also added a few new throw pillows to the mix that I had laying around. I still need to get a few new coffee table books and accessories. Also, pardon the lack of fresh flowers in these photos. There were slim pickins at the grocery store last week. 

Also, here's a quick snapshot of the entry table as it looks right now:

I can't wait to gussy this baby up at Christmas time :)

Now let's head to the kitchen:

I added some storage/counterspace to the kitchen with a new shelf and table. The shelf was from the IKEA As-Is section for about 4 dollars, and the brackets were about 7 dollars. I think. But don't take my word for it. It's past 8pm and I have the energy of an 80 year old woman right now. Moving on. The table. Does it look familiar? You may remember my dining table from before?

(sorry for poor quality picture. i believe this was taken with my iphone in dim light)

Anywho,  I found a way to divide the leaves into two separate tables, because I lovelovelove this piece and really wanted to keep it for after graduation even though it was simply too darn big for my living room. So it's divided in two at the moment, but should be pretty simple to put back together as one when the time comes. The other half is serving as my desk:

*side note: see that little wooden box with the collage inside? that's a jewelry box Trevor Treasure made me for our first anniversary. One of the hinges is loose so it's not entirely functional at the moment but it's one of my favorite things I own. I love seeing it on my desk :).*

Now that my desk is wood, I'd like to get another desk chair. I'm considering a modern white, molded chair with metal legs to add a little contrast to the antique table:

We shall see!

But back to the kitchen. Here's the side facing the little extra nook:

It's pretty boring over here, but it's clean. I have since changed that kitchen towel which spruced things up a little bit. But I do actually really love that rug. I got it at Ikea for about 4 smacks, I believe. 

Now, follow me to the bedroom...

(I apologize for the blurriness. Again, my camera and I were disagreeing)

This room still has a ways to go, but I actually really love it. It feels so cozy and I'm really enjoying sitting in bed at night with a book and tea and letting the stress of the day fade away. The end of the bed throw is from a local thrift store and cost a little less than $4. I think it's precious.

Well, lovelies, that's all I've got for you today. I'm very ready to relax with Sex and the City, a cozy blanket and a cuppa tea. I hope you all do something equally relaxing this evening. See you all tomorrow. Thanks so much for checking in today :).

lovelovelove.

-C