1.01.2009

2009 Resolution: Finish Decorating

Decorating The Shire is an ongoing process. Even though we won't live here forever (right Future?) I just love making it a pretty place to be; or at least attempting. Sometimes I get frustrated with my budget, or get stuck in a rut and not sure what to do in certain areas. So one of my resolutions this year is to finish the whole apartment. Here are my goals for each room.

The living room -
  • Figure out a better storage solution for our DVDs. Right now they are all cramped into our TV cabinet and they aren't all visible. We have to pull out the whole collection when we're trying to decide what to watch; it's highly annoying.
  • Or maybe a different TV cabinet could solve DVD problem.
  • Maybe replace IKEA coffee table, Zach doesn't like this idea - "It's fine." But I'm leaning towards a storage ottoman.
  • Get a couple of new throw pillows.
  • Need a rug.

mantle and coffee table

tv area

Dining room -

living room and dining room

  • Needs something on the blank wall next to "monogram wall", perhaps shelves for more storage.
  • Re-paint chandelier in a lighter blue.
  • Need a rug.

Bedroom -

bedroom dresser

  • Change out dresser knobs for prettier ones.
  • Figure out what to do with wall above bed.
  • Headboard?
  • Storage ottomon or bench at end of bed.

Other -

  • Finally order and display some wedding pictures. I know, it's bad.
  • Organize, organize, organize.
  • Download Britney's new album (unrelated.)

9 comments:

Tyler said...

My favorite part is that it's clear who The Boss of Decorating is.

Malia said...

I love it!! Your house already looks amazing!

Emily, Julia, and Annie said...

You're alive!!! We were worried.

EEK said...

Check 'em out...
capelrugs.com
wesleyallen.com

The Wesley Allen beds are really, really beautiful. Pictures don't do them justice.

Anonymous said...

Just keep the vertical blinds. The rest will fall into place.

Michelle said...

Are you waiting for your 1 year anniversary to give me prints from your wedding?

Add that to your "to do" list.

Anonymous said...

I loved getting the "tour". Youve got great taste and the place looks just like you and Zach.

Taryn said...

Your apartment is really cute! You definitely have a gift for decorating. Where do you find all of your decorations, pictures, frames, etc.?

Taryn from Cali

Anonymous said...

You don't me, but I read your blog because I think it's awesome.

The print above your fireplace is great; where did you find it?