12 special floral couches to inspire your living room design
I was thrilled to find a small vintage floral couch on Craigslist that the family was basically giving away. It probably shouted “my moms couch from the 80s” to some, but to me she screamed “design your living room around me!” In honor of that couch, here are a few “inspirational seating options” that I found on Chairish (my favorite place to find vintage home decor) that could easily inspire your next living room design…
Elevate your #shelfie game with these rad shelves & shelf decor
I love perusing the #shelfie tag on Instagram. It’s always full of color-coordinated books and interesting trinkets and lighting. So if you’re like me and want to up your #shelfie game, these shelves and the decor to go with them are for you. From weird and wild vases to rockin’ candles to nerdy bookends, let’s go shopping for some new decor to store all your stuff…
16 places to find cheaper furniture (other than at Ikea)
Whether you’re just starting out in furnishing a new apartment or just don’t want to spend a ton on furniture, you probably plan to hit up your nearest Ikea. But as you graduate to midrange furniture pricing, there are actually a lot of options. Here are a few places to find cheaper furniture stores and home decor haunts that are both big names and smaller, more niche boutiques.
Woodgrain housewares to give your place that Midcentury feel
Offbeat home decor may have new trends coming and going, but woodgrain details always come back strong. I scrounged up some new faves for woodgrain on both expected AND unexpected items in your house. Think wallets, glasses, fans, gaming controllers, and some contact paper to cover anything left over in your house.
Let’s get to shopping for mid-century-inspired woody goodness…
The North remembers these Game of Thrones gifts (to commemorate the end!)
If you’re keeping up with the final seasons of Game of Thrones, you know there are only TWO episodes left (or zero, depending on when you’re reading this). Either way, the end is nigh and the The North remembers. Winter truly is coming and all we’ll have left will be our memories and whatever loot we can snag before it’s lost to the next TV show that ensnares our hearts.
Everything you need on an alternative bar cart for all your swanky soirees
“Do you guys have any interesting ideas for setting up a mini bar in my new place? I’ve always wanted a grown-up bar cart for guests and impromptu gatherings and such. My new place doesn’t have a lot of space and I want something a little off the beaten path. Re-purposing weird furniture or shelves, building something from scratch, crazy cart makeovers, — got any brilliance for me?”
Let’s see what bar cart inspiration is out there and what basics you’ll need to get started on your own…
Ikea’s new fall collection has DIY Ikea Hackers in mind
If you’re an Ikea fan, you’ve probably seen the world of Ikea Hacking, or taking Ikea pieces and making them your own with mild or extensive customization. Ikea seems to be running with this idea in their new limited edition collection, SJÄLVSTÄNDIG. They are launching the collection in U.S. stores in October with customization in mind.
Space out with these out-of-this-world galaxy goodies for your home & office
If you’re a fan of galaxy print (like I am!), there’s a LOT out there with which to decorate yourself, your home, and your office. From galaxy shower curtains and lunchbags to art prints and washi tape, galaxy is always a super fun way to add color and personality to everythang!
Let’s get space-y and start bedazzling our lives with the whole flippin’ universe!