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I love everything about kitchens. They are the heart of the home... think about it. Cooking, entertaining,  every meal of the day happens in the kitchen! I love the brightness that you can bring into a kitchen but you have to know how to pair your cabinets with the countertops and then don't forget the floors! These kitchens have got it all going on - Which one is your favorite?

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Rustic Chic: Part Two

If you joined me yesterday and you've been waiting eagerly for part two of this South Carolina apartment, the wait is over! My whole idea behind a two part post is logical. I promise.  I like to keep my posts short and right to the point no matter what it's about.  Some are shorter or longer than others, but who wants to sit down and read a novel during their lunch break? I've found that short sweet, and straight to the point is the perfect recipe for happy readers!

So here it is. Part two, the bedroom.

 

Like the look but don't know if you could pull it off with all the mixing and matching involved? Here's a little spread of ideas to give you a little boost on creating your own rustic chic look!

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What do you think - Would you like to live in this apartment? If you find yourself lost and don't know what to do with your space, feel free to contact me at emmamnewell@gmail.com for all or any of your design help, advice or needs!

Rustic Chic Apartment

Happy Thursday, friends! Today I have another exciting post for you all.  This weekend I went to visit a friend from college and I helped her transform her adorable South Carolina apartment into a sophisticated space fit for a grad student.  With the the rustic elements, wooden furniture, and the shabby chic mixing and matching, we're calling this apartment "Rustic Chic"

Note: This is only Part One to this post.  Stay tuned for Part Two tomorrow!

Before (the process of moving in)

Living Room:

Dining Room:

I'm sure we can all imagine the amount of studying that goes into being a successful grad student, right? This dining room space will double as a desk/study area when the extra table space is needed to cram for exams.

Hallway:

Now, If you've made it this far [which I hope you have] you're in for a treat.  I tested my skills in creating a gallery wall for the hallway/living room area and let me tell you it came out amazing! Everyone loves it - I also think it creates a great focal wall for the apartment and LOVE how it mixes so well with the delicacy of the other walls!

Hint on how to create your own gallery wall:

Clear a space on the floor and lay out your artwork against a tape measure set to the desired width you wish to create.  I used the exact width of the console table in the images above. [48"]

We also got creative with the metal hanging piece which is actually a plant holder.

Does this make you want to take on the challenge of creating your own gallery wall?  Don't forget to check back tomorrow to see whats in store for Part Two of this South Carolina apartment!

Burlap & Bows

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend! Besides my obvious shopping filled weekend [refer to my last post] I managed to squeeze in some minor crafting to continue the never ending design of my bedroom.

Here's what I got carried away with this weekend:

With a roll of burlap from the ever so trusty Michael's Craft Store [the closest hobby lobby was a far drive and too much traffic - and those who know my love affair with "hob lob" know I'm dying inside] and a fired up hot glue gun - These [once hideous] lamp shades got the most adorable makeover!

All in all, my ultimate announcement would be that it's official. I'm becoming a southern belle. [kinda]  While my northern style of aggressive driving habits has yet to change, my bedroom now includes an oversized monogram [see post here] and bows.