Caitlin Creative at Work: Seattle Apartment Entryway

Happy Friday, everyone! I hope this week has been good to you. It's rainy and dreary here today, so I'm sitting in bed with Bentley and a cup of tea for just a bit longer before I have to head off to work. But first, I thought I'd share a recent interior project that I worked on with you. I love this one for it's simplicity - an entryway can often be a forgotten piece of your home (especially if you live in an apartment) but if you're able to define a great, functional space you love, it will make your day each time you walk through the door.

Jen Barela from Lemon Drop Love reached out for her foyer/entryway area. She wanted something stylish and welcoming, but also functional, as she needed a place to take on/off shoes, place wet boots, dog leashes, doggie business bags, etc. She's keeping her new apartment fresh and clean - with mostly whites, neutrals, and natural wood.

This is what I sent her:

The entryway area is without any outlets - so I also sent through some styling tips to help her style the top of the table without a lamp. 

Overall, it was such a fun project (I've worked with Jen before and she's about as close to a dream client as you can get!) and I can't wait to see the end results. Thanks for being awesome, Jen :).

Today is a pretty packed day - I've got some client work to tend to, some work for The Everygirl to wrap up, and a full day at the arts high school where I manage the theater department. PLUS I need to get myself packed because I'm jetting off to New York first thing in the morning for my dear friend's birthday! So, so excited.

Happy weekend, everyone!

lovelovelove.

C

If you'd like to work together, please head on over to my website to see my full list of services & reach out at caitlinpaigebrown{at}gmail.com

{ content }

i've been feeling awfully content lately. not that i don't have a lot on my mind (because let's face it, life will do that to you) but there's a peace that has come with settling into this little life we're making here, and it feels good. 

looking around at our half-finished apartment and our adorable (albeit spoiled) dog, the piles of dishes in the sink leftover from our meals together, my walk to work in the mornings, spending my afternoons working on design projects, sitting on the sidelines to cheer trevor on for his saturday football games and starting doggie school with Bentley just makes me feel incredibly grateful. things aren't perfect but i am so, so lucky for this little life of mine. 

i lost my phone about a month ago, and it's actually been kind of nice. i'm excited to be back on the map again (hopefully this weekend!) but i've also really enjoyed how much easier it is to be in the moment when i'm not wondering what's happening on instagram or if i've missed any calls or text messages. maybe that's what's responsible for me stopping and smelling the roses lately. 

i have a lot of fun projects to share with you, and i promise i will! check back later this week of a recap of a recent design project, and plenty more to come.

lovelovelove.

 C

all photos via

{ gather 'round }

this photo has me dying for a fall dinner party. we're supposed to be getting a cold front this thursday and i can.not.wait.

i'll spare you the details of why i haven't stopped by to say hello - but i WILL tell you that i have a few very fun projects in the works that i can't wait to share with you! i must say that i'm settling into my new little life in baltimore  quite nicely, and it feels wonderful. 

not to sound like a cliche, but i am so ready for a season of hayrides, apple cider, cable knit sweaters, and my favorite fall movie: you've got mail.

happy wednesday everyone! i hope today is a marvelous today.

lovelovelove.

C

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{ a life lived well }

I crave moments and memories. Does anyone else? From making Sunday morning pancakes to sitting on the Amalfi Coast in Italy, I crave moments big and small. The tumblr A Life Lived Well is my perfect life inspiration board. I constantly want to dive through the photos and soak up the moments that they capture. 

Then again, my moments will come too, and it's my job to not let them pass me by. To notice when I'm happy. Like this very moment, when sitting on the couch, blogging with my coffee and our new little boy dog, Bentley is softly snoring next to me. 

Happy Friday, everyone! Thanks so much for stopping in.

lovelovelove.

C

All photos via A Life Lived Well

{ finding your bearings in a new city }

i keep wanting to blog. in fact, i keep starting to blog, but before i know it i've saved the post as a draft, closed my computer and stepped away from it for the rest of the day. 

i think that's called a rut.

the ironic thing is, i'm in this new{ish - i know i grew up here but it feels different after being away for years} creative city where i should be able to find inspiration right and left, but for some reason, i haven't been able to grasp any of it this week. i can see inspiration from afar, but it's like i can't interact with it. i've just been kind of watching it from a distance. so i haven't been blogging because i didn't feel like anything was worthy of a post, and for whatever reason, i keep putting an enormous amount of pressure on myself to only update the darn thing when i have original, creative content. 

but this morning i thought, "i want to blog." 

and so i promised myself i would. even if it was just me writing from bed with a cup of coffee and not a clue of where i'm going with it. so hi guys, how are you?

in theory, there are so many things i could be posting about. i've had a ton of ideas about new features/photo shoots i want to share {i.e. the patio project i worked on over the weekend, the new dresser we just got for the bedroom, the different beds we're considering to replace our current {broken} ikea one, the rug we've gotten {which i'm still on the fence about}, a fun couch/coffee table styling feature i created, etc.

but don't you ever feel overwhelmed by all of that? i have so many ideas, but somehow being in a new{ish} city, trying to find my bearings, working on making myself peaceful and happy and fulfilled even on the trying days, can make all of these ideas suddenly feel like more than one person can handle. after all, i don't really know the best place to go get flowers for a photo shoot that i want to style, or who will want to collaborate and be a part of these things with me {or if they'll just think it's totally weird}. i guess the bottom line is, i don't have my people yet. my creative people {like danielle & alaina & jess} who won't laugh at me when i talk about the latest issue of Lonny, interiors, projects and ideas, but instead, fuel them with their own creative energy and input. 

finding your people takes time, and i have to remind myself that the discomfort you feel after moving to a different city is often the best part - after all,  it's when you learn the most. 

so for now, ill just enjoy the view.

lovelovelove.

C

{ project patio }

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I'm in the midst of working on a patio project that needs to get finished pronto {like, tomorrow} so I'm spending the majority of my day making a plan for the items that need to be picked up and styled. I found these three images while perusing for inspiration and MAN are they making me wish this patio space was my own. what i would give for a little outdoor area to sip coffee in the morning, drink wine at night, and sunbathe with a book. one day, one day.

stay tuned for more project patio updates later this week!

lovelovelove.

C

{ style your space with caitlin creative interiors & styling }

Happy Friday everyone! I, for one, am SO excited for the weekend. All I know is that tonight will involve wine and Sunday will involve pancakes. Good enough for me.

I also wanted to let you guys know that I've just added a new service to Caitlin Creative Interiors. The Style Your Space package caters to those who either may not have the budget for a total room redesign, or have all the basics in place but need some guidance with that final layer to make the room feel "special." I really wanted to make sure I had a service that would be feasible for more of my readers, so  I hope you guys are as excited as I am! Another bonus? As of now the package will only take 1-2 weeks to go from my inbox to yours, so it's perfect if your in a pinch for an upcoming party or dinner gathering where you want your home to look it's best.

If you would like to get started or want to know more about my services, feel free to visit the site here, or send me an email at caitlinpaigebrown@gmail.com.

Happy weekend everyone! 

lovelovelove.

-C