I'm in the process of updating and decorating the little apartment space that John and I will share once we get married. Over the past two years of dating, I have fallen in love with the quirky rounded door arches, beautiful brick fireplace, and gorgeous wood floors and am starting to look past the things I HATE. Namely the massive amounts of dust produced by old apartment buildings (yuck), the large white radiator that takes up half the bathroom space, and the rusty appliances that come with the rental.
In learning to look past the negatives, I am looking into ways to spruce it up and truly make it feel like "ours". I have added pillows and baskets here and there, and have printed out photos of both us and our families. This is a start, and let me tell you I think its come a long way :-)
My next project to tackle is the artwork both on the walls and leaning up against them waiting to be hung. I want each one to have its space, that that takes quite a bit of thought. John's mom has been generous enough to provide him/us with some beautiful pieces, and I hope to find the right place to display these said beauties. While many of the rooms will be taken care of, we still have a few holes (no pun intended!) where I am looking to add some artwork.
The following are some of my favorite art pieces and shops on one of my favorite go-to shopping sites: Etsy!
I have ordered these and they are in transit. I only ordered three in the series, and hope to put them in a rustic style frame similar to what they have done above. I love the "earthy" feel and think they would go perfect in a bathroom! We are currently looking for some "over the toilet" artwork. Charming, I know.
This shop is a sweet as it sounds. The have beautiful calligraphy prints like the one above and the quote rings true to John and I's relationship. I would love to put this one in the kitchen as a daily reminder that no matter where life takes us, we will always have one another (sappy).
Another site with beautiful calligraphy prints as well as charming other home goodies. I love the look of the print in a skinny gold frame and think I will be attacking this one as a potential DIY in the future.
Our art collection wouldn't be complete without some type of landscape. We have currently decorated the place in a lot of traditional elements and earth tones, so this print would fit right in. Plus I love landscapes and the soothing look of this one would be perfect for our living room gallery wall.
I love this little shop for its unique and interesting quotes it uses on its prints. This is one of my all time favorite quotes and I could see it find its home anywhere in our house.
I have been eye balling this flower pot series for months now as the perfect little 4 picture series for our kitchen. It is sweet and simple, yet is slightly more modern than my tastes usually lean. I love the colors and the patterns, and think these little beauties would be perfect in any kitchen, bedroom, or any space that needs a little livening up.
Happy Etsy shopping!
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