Welcome to my first blog post ever! I figured this would be a good place to start because I have had some exciting things happen this year and moving was one of them! I’ll give a quick rundown of the process and link all of the home items the best I can along the way. Some items are sold out so I will link similar items – hope this helps!
Long story short, my lease was up after summer and I knew I had wanted to move into something a bit bigger and more private because I was living in a 650 square foot apartment and quickly outgrew the space. Given that this was my first apartment in Orange County, I soon learned what my must-haves would be for my next place. Initially, I wanted my next place to be beachfront because I thought to myself, “When will I ever get the chance to live on the beach again in my lifetime?” I was really set on it, but I couldn’t find anything that would work space-wise for Chase and I within my budget and timing of the move. It just wasn’t meant to be for me at the time but I’m sure I will end up on the beach at some point in life. It’s a dream of mine (:
I continued to search high and low each day for about a month until I found my current place. I found it on either zillow or hot pads – I can’t remember exactly which app it was because I was checking multiple apps and platforms daily. I called the listing agent within minutes of it going live, saw it the following day, and applied that same evening. This was the first place that I submitted an application to and I was approved almost immediately. I definitely lucked out here. I got the keys a week later and my incredible friends helped me move in! Side note – I will hire movers in the future so that I don’t have to put my friends through that again, even though they went above and beyond for me. I tend to like to do things myself but next time I will hire movers. Oops.
Some things that were important to me when I was looking for a place were having a yard/space for Chase, a parking spot, laundry, and I absolutely did not want to live on the bottom floor. I ended up with the upper unit in a duplex with all of those accommodations, plus a driveway and a garage. I also have a bit more square footage now, which makes it convenient to have a room designated to work, film try-on hauls, etc.
I got all of my belongings put away within two weeks – I was hoping to have it finished in one week but it was nearly impossible. You really don’t know how much stuff you have until you move and it’s all laid out all over the place. I donated a lot of items, gave a lot away to friends and family, and ordered some new goodies! My decor pretty much stayed the same from my old place to this place, however, I definitely have more of a minimalist thing going on for me here.
Kitchen:
Barstools: Makers & Smiths – they are not in business anymore. I was originally going to purchase these from Hati Home. They are beautiful but a bit pricey.
Plant Stand: West Elm
Plants: Home Depot
Utensils: Crate and Barrel
Knife Block Set: Crate and Barrel
Ceramics (Mugs, Bowls, Pour Over): Etsy
Coffee Bean Grinder: Amazon
Kettle: Amazon
Dishes: Pottery Barn
Blender/Cold Press Juicer: Mod Appliances – code danielle15 for a discount
Toaster Oven: Crate & Barrel
Paper Towel Holder: Crate & Barrel
Linen Dish Towels: Etsy
Rug: Urban Outfitters – 2′ x 3′
Shelf Liner: Home Depot – I laid this down in every drawer & cabinet. It is a bit thicker than the traditional shelf liner, however, I love the way it looks and feels.
Living Room:
Couch & Coffee Table: HD Buttercup – I bought both of these in-store at their Costa Mesa location.
Coffee Table Books: The 5 Minute Journal, The Rhythm of Life, The Alchemist, Care Package, Resisting Happiness, Read This If, Essentialism
Rug: Urban Outfitters
Pillows: Etsy
Keyboard: Amazon
Pedal: Amazon
Filming Room:
Media Console: Sold out from Urban Outfitters & here is a similar one!
Clothes Rack: Ikea
Wooden Clothes Hangers: Amazon
Rug: Ruggable – 5′ x 7′
Mirror: World Market – this one goes in and out of stock & here is another one I love.
Rattan Basket: Sold out from Target & here is a similar one
Pampas Grass: Etsy
Dried Palm Leaves: Etsy
Pampas Grass Print: Desenio – 50cm x 70cm with the oak frame.
Record Player: Amazon
Speakers: Amazon – these are amazing.
Trinkets: Garage Collective & HomeGoods
Essential Oil Diffuser: Amazon
Reed Diffuser: Amazon
Bedroom:
Bed & Pillows: Casper with a 2″ mattress topper
Bed Frame: Amazon – I wanted something low to the ground but also high enough to where I don’t feel like I’m sleeping on the floor and this one is perfect for that look and feel!
Comforter: West Elm
Bedding: Brook Linen – I have the washed linen in multiple colors to mix and match. I also have a linen bedding set from Parachute
Arch Mirror: HK Living
Floor Mirror: Sold out from Rejuvenation & here is a similar one that is way cheaper.
Jute Rug: World Market – 3′ x 5′
Printed Rug: Sold out from Urban Outfitters & here is a similar one – 5′ x 8′
Pampas Grass: Etsy
Large Ceramic Vase: HomeGoods – I purchased a cheap blue vase from there and spray painted it white.
Dog Bed: West Elm – I searched high and low for a linen dog bed and this is the perfect one. It is overpriced so I ended up using the insert from the dog bed I currently have and just purchasing the cover. You can also buy a cheap dog bed from T.J. Maxx/HomeGoods and then use the insert from one of those. Another alternative I’ve seen people do is buy poly-fil to put inside the cover. There are a lot of options for the insert!
Woven Pendant Shade: World Market
Projector: Amazon
Projector Ceiling Mount: Amazon
Projector Screen: Amazon
Speaker: Amazon
Speaker Mount: Amazon
Floor Poufs: Etsy – I filled these with multiple bags of Poly-Fil
Rattan Plant Stand: Sold out from Target and here is a similar one.
Rainbow Print: I scored this Tess Guinery print at a garage sale. I had been looking for this exact print in a larger size for months with no luck. Even though it isn’t the size that I initially wanted, I am so happy to have one of her prints in my home! I also like this print, which has a similar vibe.
Small Print: Urban Outfitters
Small Ceramic Vase: I can’t remember where this one is from. Here is a similar one.
Wooden Rainbow: This was a gift and here is a similar one.
Books: Wonderplants, Paint Box, The Kinfolk Home, The Way We Live With The Things We Love, The Way We Live In The City
Desk: Crate & Barrel
White Shelving: Crate & Barrel
Stool: HomeGoods
Bathroom:
Towels: Sand Cloud
Bath Mat: The Garage Collective
Reed Diffuser: Amazon
Matchstick Holder: Etsy
