hiking in stilettos: apartment

Tuesday, January 4

Animal Farm

Sometimes I wonder if our house guests notice the conspicuous presence of animal-inspired decor in our home. Between the brass deer on the mantle, antler candle holders on the coffee table, and a vintage horse lamp beside the TV, it may feel more like Old McDonald's living room than a young couple's. Nonetheless, I enjoy the modern feel and earthy nostalgia that bucks, horses, and other creatures can bring to a room. Although I prefer to buy from antique and vintage stores, here are a few ideas for creating an animal farm in your own home. I just wouldn't put them all together... we really don't want to end up living like Old McDonald... or George Orwell, for that matter.

1. Love Bird Wall Art - Urban Outfitters
2. Enchanted Buck Measuring Cups - Anthropologie
3. Feather Wreath - Pier 1
4. David Dear Duck Mirror - Urban Outfitters
5. Cowhide Rug - West Elm
6. Wise 'Ol Cookie Jar - Anthropologie
7. Horse Bust - Z Gallerie
8. Woods Wallpaper - Anthropologie
9. Calico Owl Knob - Anthropologie
10. Zebra Slipper Chair - Urban Outfitters
11. Elephant Salt & Pepper - Jonathan Adler
12. Marquette Taper Holders - Z Gallerie
13. Squirrel Candle Holder - Jonathan Adler
14. Cardboard Taxidermy - Urban Outfitters
15. Trotting Thoroughbred Handles - Anthropologie

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Tuesday, December 2

Holiday Decorations

As I mentioned before, Christmas is my favorite holiday, so I spent some time this past weekend making my apartment festive. Since I share an apartment and since the apartment came furnished in a style that is a bit woodsy (and not in the cute, kitschy sort of way), I didn't put out all of my vintage ornaments and antique decor. I'm saving it for next year when K and I will have our first Christmas as a married couple. I tried to go with the woodsy, country sort of theme, but with a bit of a vintage twist. (The name of my apartment complex is The Lodge... think leaves and wood everywhere!) I think the final result is quite cute considering the circumstances. As always, the apartment is a work in progress, but here are some of my make-shift Christmas decorations.