Happy Weekend!

We’ve almost lived in our house for 5 years. It’s the longest I’ve ever stayed in one place. I have to admit that it’s only been the last 2 years that I’ve felt comfortable calling it home.

Today, I feel cozy, fuzzy, feelings of home.

This arrived today. I realize more and more that ‘small’ is a relative word but regardless, I’m all for a well-edited spaces— a well-edited life.

Here’s my latest project. It’s still a work in progress (notice the uneven curtain rods!). I’m working from home so we rearranged our dining room to accommodate a workspace for me. Like I said, this is version 1.0.

What I’ve done so far:

• I replaced the old bookcase with one that wraps around the corner to hold more books and use the space better.
• Raised the curtain rod(s). This will make the room seem taller. Only one has been done so far because David finally had to (I’ve been asking (begging) him to do them for awhile now.
• Table cloth and rug to tie the room together. The tablecloth is Dwellstudio for Target Blossom and the rug is a clearance find.
• Room Divider. I chose Ikea’s Expedit as a room divider. I really like this one because it clearly breaks the room apart but it doesn’t cut off the flow. This divider works so well too because I need the extra surface area and the cubbies.

What’s Next:

• Organize cubbies. I’m thinking of getting the baskets for Expedit Not sure.
• Switch out art work. Current wall art is from previous formal dining room setting.
• Eventually, I want a desk that will go with the area. Right now, we’re making most of what we have and it works.
• Paint the room. Not sure what color yet.
• Hardwood floors.

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