FURNISHING AN APARTMENT ON A BUDGET

We are moving into our apartment later this week. I'm so looking forward to it! While it's the first time in our marriage that we have lived in such a small space. (Ironic since we now have two children and if we ever needed our half-acre backyard it's now!) But, the up-side is we don't have to buy a whole lot to furnish the place.

On the weekend, I picked out the new paint (how awesome that you get to paint a rental?!) And, I find my spare time at the moment is spent looking for furniture for our new place. Sussing out the what's what & who's who of homewares shops in a new country. And so very thankful for some familiar ones like Ikea. What would we do without it?

Images :: Lounge // Throw // Cushion // Basket // Mirror // Bar Stool 

INTERIOR DESIGN STYLES

I'm not one of those people who can move overseas, interstate, have a family and not skip a beat here on the blog, I'm sorry But, keeping your orders going out on time have been the number one priority, which means I haven't been keeping up my regular rhythm of posts of late.
I'm looking forward to the day when I will have my own office space again and not working from computer propped up on it's own computer box sitting cross-legged on the floor - true story!

Since moving here to Canada I've been very aware of the different design styles in fashion, in houses, and decor. Looking at different places to live has been a real eye opener to what each country considers a modern interior. You don't realise how much your culture and surroundings mold your taste and perceptions.

I've heard the golden rule in home decor is buying and decorating only with things you LOVE and it will all look cohesive. I don't know if it's true or not, but with the opportunity to start from scratch, maybe I could try it?


Images // Top:: Freedom Bottom:: The Home Depot