Apartment 915 - Inspiration

West Elm Window Day Bed

Modern Chic Home

I have been trying to find a couch, no larger than 7 feet wide, although I have the space to one that is a little bit deeper. I have had trouble finding one that is everything I am looking for - cheap, comfortable, pretty, well made, original...go figure, right? I have also had my heart set on white, especially in case i decide to change my colour scheme in the future. I figured white was easiest for me. Until I remembered the beer drinking, potato chip crunching, and sloppy eating boys with dirty feet and a habit for spilling, who tend to inhabit my couch for hours on end watching movies and playing video games. On occasion - I also call them my best friends! [it's a bit of a contradiction to be one of the boys when you have such a feminine style I guess, haha]

So I quickly realized white just wasn't practical for me when it comes to a piece so often used. Then I found this little beauty at WEST ELM! Its a daybed, which will make it great for overnight guests. I am thinking I can buy it in white, and then the mattress cover can always be removed and washed easily. I can even buy covers in a few colours! Then jazz it up with some pretty pillows. Perfect. 

Modern Chic Home

Rai xo. 

Homemade Soups

Broccoli

Cauliflower 

Mushroom

Butternut Squash - my FAVOURITE.

Once or twice a year I spend a day making about 5 or 6 large batches of homemade soups. Its something I do with my mom! When finished I pour single servings of soup into ziploc bags, and then freeze them lying down(so they freeze flat, to save space). Its a great way to always have soups on hand which are delicious AND quick. 

Rai xo. 

Feathered Light Fixtures

Osterich feather chandelier, so decadent. 

                            

                            

I am thinking something like this would be great for my living room! There is a store on Queen West that has something similar in their window display. This seems like something I would be able to re-create myself, and I am trying to more diy projects. Its something I keep telling myself I am going to do, so its time to actually do it. I feel like making some things myself, or at least adding some personal touches, will also make the pieces in my home mean a little bit more and have more value to me, and thats important! 

I will keep you updated on my new diy project. Im excited to get started on it! 

Rai xo. 

Beautiful Words

Rai xo. 

Toronto Decor

Just wanted to spotlight a Toronto spot that I love! 

12|12 Decor

Would adore having one of those prints on my walls. The piece to the left that you can't see is the same print done in pinks.

Rai xo. 

Apartment 915 - Inspiration

I am LOVING this beautiful wallpaper.

I had originally planned to not be using wallpaper. To be honest, I am a HUGE fan of white wash. When I envision my space, I see white walls, and all white pieces, accented with bright pops of colour through accessories and artwork. 

However the more I come across statement walls covered in beautiful patterns, the harder a time I am having making any decisions. 

I am having a hard time making decisions in general. On style, colour scheme, furniture pieces...EVERYTHING. I have heard it said before that a designer can often create beautiful spaces for others, but has a hard time creating their personal space. I am definitely having this issue, BIG TIME. I am finding it impossible to do for myself as I just cant seem to make a decisions. 

So, in the mean time I will continue to post spaces that I love and inspire me, and that I can picture my home emulating, and hope from that I will be able to draw that inspiration into my own life and create a space for myself that I have always dreamed of - and be content with my creation. Note: I am never content...its a terrible disease. I am working on it. 

                              

Where oh where can I find this couch reasonably priced, sigh.

I am sure you are beginning to see a pattern. Like I had mentioned before, this is my time to have a girly apartment. I want to take advantage of it! Lots of pink, some other bright pops of colour, a bit of glamour, something animal print, a lucite coffee table perhaps...oh the possibilities. I am sure you can understand why I cant seem to commit to a piece of furniture. I just want it to be perfect. I guess I need to remind myself that the grass isn't always greener. 

Has anyone else had such a hard time making decisions when it comes to their own homes?

Rai xo.