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I cannot tell you how EXCITED I am to have a front porch to decorate for the holidays! It’s our first Halloween at the townhouse and whether we end up getting trick or treaters or not, the decorations were going up! This is the first time EVER in my adult life that I’ve actually had a front porch of my own and not just an apartment door so I definitely had a lot of fun with it!

Bats: Similar | Skeleton: Similar | Spider Webs: Similar | Candy Corn Lights: Similar

Our front porch isn’t super big so we decided to also take advantage of our Juliette balcony for some decor! We added a skeleton we had, as well as some spider webs and lights. Since he gets s little windy up there too we also tied the skeleton to the balcony with some twine.

My other favorite part of our decor are these bats! How fun right?!

Next up is the front porch! Of course we all know the real stars of the season are pumpkins! We picked up a bunch of varieties at Trader Joes this year. I also brought out a wood crate we had to add a little height and give us more space to stack pumpkins. Add in some corn cobs and some lights and the front porch was ready to go!

Wreath: Option 1 & Option 2 | Halloween Ornaments: Similar

Another fun decor element is our wreath. I actually got this years ago when I was living in NYC and thought I was splurging (it was a whole $30 😂). What I love about it is since it’s black and silver I can change the decorations to match the holiday. In NYC this was more a matter of space, but even still I like having the option. So for Halloween, I add a spider and some Halloween ornaments. For Christmas, I swap out the ornaments, add some ribbon and a hanging snowflake. Then for Valentine’s Day, I add some cute heart lights. It’s nice to have something that is versatile!

Spider Webs: Similar | Plastic Spiders: Similar | Halloween Tombstones: Similar

To finish off our decorations, we added spider webs to our bushes with plastic spiders sprinkled throughout them. Then a few faux tombstones in our flower beds!

It was so fun getting in the spirit! I hope you liked the tour and maybe even got some inspo for your decorations too!

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Welcome to our living and dining room! Something I absolutely love about our townhouse is that it gets such great light! Add in the yellow paint that’s throughout most of our house and it always has bright and cheery vibes. Which is definitely nice during our gloomy PNW winters too! Another thing that is really awesome about the space is all of the built-in shelving! I definitely didn’t waste any time filling those puppies up.

Couch: Similar | Cowhide: Similar | Pom Pom Throw Blanket: Similar | Tray: Similar

Our living/dining area is located on the main floor (which is kind of the second floor) and something else I really liked about the townhouse is it didn’t have a huge dining area. I know that’s not a popular opinion and maybe my thoughts on this will change. For me though, having a full separate dining room is such a waste of space… We really wouldn’t use one, so I love that we have an area that is functional but doesn’t take away from the use of the room. We also have a balcony right off of the dining area which gives us another little area where we can eat or hang out.

When it comes to our shelves, let’s be honest, they’re mostly used for my plant babies 😂🌱. They’re certainly the stars of the room with my sun-loving plants on the shelf nearest to the window and the ones that need less direct light on the other. Definitely serving out that purpose well!

For the rest of the space, I wanted them to be both functional plus highlight things that were personal to us. We do spend a lot of time in this space after all! So you’ll find that reflected through the artwork, different family heirlooms, and some of the rocks we’ve picked up from our adventures (yes we do that) that are on display. Designing each shelf was really all about purpose, meaning and a dash of styling.

Also, I’d like to let it be known that when I designed the “Let’s Stay Home” print for Evan’s first apartment… I did not anticipate the pandemic of 2020! It definitely has a different meaning these days.

Rug: Similar | Plant Basket: Similar | Decorative Suitcases: Similar

The other end of our living room, connects to our kitchen which is super handy! It’s really nice to be able to still chat while one of us is cooking and also being able to watch the TV if something is on. Plus being able to hand things through the opening if very practical.

When it came to the TV, the big opening where the plant and suitcases are was actually where the TV was intended to be. Our house was built in 2003, back in the era where the TVs were so deep! We decided against putting it there though and went with mounting it instead. It just worked out better and made more sense for us.

Light Fixture: Home Depot | Bar Table: Amazon | Bar Cart: Target | Bar Stools: Target | Shelves: Ikea

Now onto the dining room area! Like I said, this space isn’t too big but it works out perfectly for us. We had this bar table from our old apartment and decided to stick with it here too. When it comes to the dining area, my favorite part is the new lighting fixture for sure.

The one that was there when we moved in was a lot bigger and a little dated. I mean, it worked and everything, but since we opted not to have an actual dining table it ended up just looking too big for the space. Plus, with everything being very move-in ready it was really the only thing I kind of wanted to change. Queue me starting to look for light fixtures… My goal was to find something that was smaller, was a little more industrial, and wasn’t a million dollars. It took me a hot minute to find something I was into but this one ended up being perfect + it was only $150! Which, if you’ve looked at lighting before you know that’s a steal for those types of lighting fixtures.

On top of the bar cart, is my tried and true open shelving for some of my favorite glasses. I’ve integrated this design element into pretty much all of the apartments I’ve lived in since my NYC days and it’s always one of my favorites. I also swear by these shelves from Ikea for doing this. They are SO much sturdier than others I’ve tried. Another thing you can do is spray paint the hardware so you can put a little of your own touch on the look too.

Spray paint is my friend let me tell you! Another thing I spray painted was the barstools! I had a set of two but since we put the table in the middle of the room we needed another set. Of course, after buying a house I was trying to save wherever I could and didn’t want to spend the brand new price for another set. So instead, I looked on Facebook Marketplace, got a set of 3 for a whopping $25 and then I spray painted all 4 of them black so they all matched. My original two were a bronze metal color and the new ones were white, but the spray paints didn’t match perfectly so I just went black so they’d all match.

I’m a little biased but I think it turned out pretty good! Here’s a final look from the dining area peaking out onto the balcony. This is a fun little corner too because our hummingbird feeder is right outside and then they also like to sit in the trees right outside the window! They’ve officially become my unofficial pets now. Plus that tree has been moved into many rooms and was on a mission to die but has been thriving in this corner ever since so it’s staying there for the long-term! Oh to be a plant mom!

I hope you enjoyed the tour and I’ve linked to more of the products we used + some similar options below! if there’s anything specific you’re interested in though be sure to shoot me a note!

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My office is my happy place in our home. Being able to have an actual home office at our apartment was a treat after living in NYC, but having a dedicated space that isn’t playing double-duty as a guest room is solid gold! It was one of the things I was most excited about when we bought our house! Working from home for my business, I spend a lot of time in my office so I really wanted to make sure it was a happy and inspiring space. So today I’m giving you a full tour!

One of the first things I decided I HAD to have in the office was a pink couch. You know your girl loves pink and I decided I had to make it happen! I spent a lot of time looking into different options before I decided on this one. There were a lot of different options but they felt either like the wrong shade pink or were way more than I wanted to spend. After spotting this option on Instagram I decided to go for it! It’s actually also a futon too in case we ever did need an extra bed.

Pink Couch: Wayfair | Side Tables : Similar | Faux Deer Head: White Faux Taxidermy | Letterboard: Target

It’s definitely the shining star in the office if I don’t say so myself! Next up was mixing up my gallery wall. I love having a variety of different prints that I find inspiring (some of which I make myself). Another thing I also like to have on display is my vision board. As you guys know, I’m bigggg on goal planning and my vision board is a big part of that too. I like having it front and center so I have a constant reminder of what I’m working towards. If you haven’t made a vision board before, I also wrote a post that walks you through the process on my business blog.

Aw, if you look closely in some of the other pics you’ll also spot Scoots. The office was one of his favorite places too. So even though he didn’t make it for this post to be shared, I still wanted to include him. One of my favorite parts of the office is I have a sliding glass door that goes out onto a Juliette balcony which was perfect for him being able to people-watch and look outside while I worked.

Sequin Pillows: Similar | Double Macrame Plant Hanger: Similar

Another thing that was a priority was having plenty of space for my plants! #PlantLadyLife is the best life!

Besides being an inspired space, function was also really important. Cue my wall of shelves! For years, I dreamed of having a props closet to organize all of my props for social media photos and this is my version of that! It’s one part prop organization, one part plant shelf and one part office supply organization!

Shelving: Ikea | Wood Crates: Target | Blue Bins: Similar | Wool Woven Storage: Similar

At the Tacoma apartment, I had a double shelf and then when we moved into the townhouse and I had more room I decided to get an extra one to make it 3 shelves. I ended up getting these at Ikea and they’ve worked out great, plus were a great deal!

Desk: Similar | Whiteboards: Lowe’s | Pink Chair: Similar | Faux Chandelier: Similar | Salt Lamp: Similar

Now for a peek at the other side of the office! If I’m being totally honest, I definitely spend more time working from the couch than my desk, but I like to have options! Plus, with all the Zooming we’ve been doing lately it is a much better location for that. Another one of my favorite things in my office are these ledge shelves. They’re such a great option for an alternative to a gallery wall and I love the layered look you can create.

I’m also very into my whiteboards! The one by my desk is for tracking goal progress and monthly intentions but I loved having it so much I also have two right behind my door. They’re perfect for brainstorming and having plentyyy of space at that! The great thing about them too is they’re only like $6 each! You can spend wayyyy more on whiteboards… but Lowe’s (and Home Depot) also sell these ones that are thin and super affordable. They also have a chalkboard on the back if you wanted to use that side instead too. One of my best finds for the office I think!

Here’s a peek at the current print line-up! I think the key to having a great layered mix is mixing and matching the frame colors and sizes. I also LOVE framing cards in the smaller frames. I’m such a sucker for a good card and it’s a great option for adding some artwork that is inexpensive to your space too! Ikea is usually my go-to for frames because the prices (especially for the bigger ones) are tough to beat. I also DIYed the glitter frames. As you’d imagine, those are a little bit messy but I love the look so it’s worth being careful with them throughout the moves!

That’s a wrap! I hope you enjoyed checking out the space as much as I like working in it! Truly one of my favorite spaces I’ve ever decorated! 💖🎉

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