A little bit cozy
It's a bit bare bones at Casa de Rooth at the moment. In my living room, I've got a new tv (crucial but not completely necessary) with media stand, bookshelf (absolutely necessary for my mess of books), dining room table with chairs and that's really about it. Nothing to soften it up or invite people to sit on if they would like to come over to visit or watch television. With the bare wood floors, it literally echoes with emptiness in here.
My almond paste sofa* arrives next week, which should help a bit, but in the meantime I'd like to add some cozier elements to make the space more inviting, friendly and welcoming to the weary friend (if they're friends with me, they're bound to be a little bit weary). All in good time, of course, and I should really start exploring the local home goods and furniture stores here but I can't help but window shop online. Who could resist these goodies? Someone suggested that I toss a few bean bags in here and forgo the rest of the furniture but I can't help but shudder at the thought of one of those popping and those Styrofoam pebbles getting everywhere.
*Almond paste because it's a cream colour. I like how using food to describe colour makes it that much more appealing. And appetizing.
My almond paste sofa* arrives next week, which should help a bit, but in the meantime I'd like to add some cozier elements to make the space more inviting, friendly and welcoming to the weary friend (if they're friends with me, they're bound to be a little bit weary). All in good time, of course, and I should really start exploring the local home goods and furniture stores here but I can't help but window shop online. Who could resist these goodies? Someone suggested that I toss a few bean bags in here and forgo the rest of the furniture but I can't help but shudder at the thought of one of those popping and those Styrofoam pebbles getting everywhere.
*Almond paste because it's a cream colour. I like how using food to describe colour makes it that much more appealing. And appetizing.
A very belated Happy New Year, and a big congrats on your new job and big move! Sheesh you take a few weeks out of the blogosphere only to find your fellow bloggers have gone and up-sticks and whatnot. Seriously though - I hope you've settled into your new place (exciting) and are having fun exploring. Best, Annie x
ReplyDeleteI like that -"almond paste" :) Happy decorating, Rooth.
ReplyDeleteIt's probably all a bit overwhelming. But also, think of all the decorating possibilities now ahead of you!
ReplyDeleteOnly one week until your sofa arrives - just tell everybody you can't have visitors as you suffer from some strange and highly contagious virus, problem solved ;-) "Almond paste" sounds good, look forward to a pic of your new sofa. Btw, thanks so much for your lovely and funny comment on my blog, it made me grin from ear to ear... xo
ReplyDeleteOur new place in unfurnished too and I can't wait to start decorating :) I've also been looking on Anthro for some lovely little things, but really I'm probably just going to have to stick to the candles (those ones are my favourite btw) because everything else is crazy expensive!!
ReplyDeleteoooo your apt is going to be so fly! you should check out ikea, they have a similar pillow...well it's two cows in black and white, i don't know, kind of quirky but i liked it :)
ReplyDeleteThe color theme is attractive! I may just invite that little candle party to come live with me. I can really appreciate you taking tour time to get settled. I always say, I'm not much for a room that looks like the Nebraska Furniture Mart truck pulled up transplanted a cookie-cutter design. The love just isn't the same.
ReplyDeleteBuuuuuuut, that's just me!! Happy decorating!
Mmm, your sofa sounds delicious . . . can't wait to see it! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd those candles . . . sigh.
I just picked a carpet in the same color. And I also refer to everything in food terms. My walls are varying shades of butter.
ReplyDeleteI'm renovating my first old house, and trying to get things feeling clean and fresh is a challenge. (Love your inspiration house below.)
Enjoying your blog!
You could have furnishings out the wazoo and I'd still recommend one of those candles from Anthro. I have the one in the middle and it's the most gorgeous (and gorgeously scented) thing ever. It adds instant sparkle to the room.
ReplyDeleteAwww it'll feel like home soon, especially with that awesome doormat!
ReplyDeleteI kind of love that pillow and I am also a little scared by it.
ReplyDeleteI go for these colours too. My sofa is actually thsi almondy colour :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that you use food to describe a color. Makes me want to go for the almond ice cream that I have in the freezer. Oh joy!
ReplyDeleteWe had a gorgeous looking bean bag from z-gallery that everyone loved for years! No, it never popped. But it had to go because of an incident with Coco or Chanel (not sure which one) - and let's just leave it at that =)
I cannot wait to check out your new home.
I love your description. hehe
ReplyDeletexo,
nancy
Ikea should have everything you need! ^ ^
ReplyDeleteThat pillow. J'adore.
ReplyDeleteJust been doing a little catch up...Happy to read that you survived the move to the Los Angeles of the South [Hmm.] I'll take your word for it as I've never been to Dallas. It does sound very metropolitan. Word to the weary: Just say no to bean bags, and futons. [smile] Most important, have fun decorating!
ReplyDeleteI hope the space comes together as you hope. I definitely recommend a cozy throw. Nothing like something warm to make a person want to hang out.
ReplyDeleteI've been meaning to say congrats on the big move! I hope everything went smoothly and that your adjustment to the new city are going well! Hopefully you get around to putting up pictures of your new place as things slowly come together. Seems to me like your taste is pretty spot on with mine, like always. ;)
ReplyDeleteI agree with you 100% on the beanbags, you'd be finding little bits of Styrofoam for years. I think they can stick to things without any static charge.
ReplyDeleteInstead of a beanbag, you should make some of these! http://www.pickles.no/puff-daddy-knitted-stool/ A few of us are making them although it's taking forever to decide on yarn. :)
ReplyDeleteI like that lamp a lot but I'd totally crash into it all the time.
The pillow is awesome, I could snuggle with a pony on the couch...
ReplyDeleteLove that door mat! I saw one the other day that said "not you again" ;)
ReplyDeleteUsing food to describe colour really does make it more scrumptious and interesting. Almond paste...MMmmm
ReplyDeleteThat rug does look immensely cosy. I love the idea of having a bunch of throws to snuggle up in - in our lounge at home, we have a few fleece blankets that get distributed if we settle down to watch a film!
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(Cream is definitely one of my favourite things to eat though!)
GREAT finds...want them all.
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I luv the rug (i want it for my office ,.. comfy color and texture..feels like a hug). Have fun decorating with no bean bags ...i only like popcorn that I can eat.
ReplyDeleteThat is the mat I have been looking for. ;) Thank you for doing this post. I really think it's those kind of details that make a home especially great!
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