in my next apartment...

so it appears that i will be moving in 2 months time. i need to commemorate my current apartment, but until then, i am going to begin collecting ideas for decor (which i have been doing all this time, but now i might have room to do things!).

i've been looking at furniture, because i will have to buy quite a bit of furniture for my next place and boy oh boy!  its expensive.  so i would like to get some used pieces to redo or bring to new life.  the only issue is, living in a city, there aren't many random garage sales where i can pick things up for cheap.  der.  and the consignment stores are actually quite expensive.

in any case, i would love to do this on something.  here is the aftermath, what i quite love, and what it was.

maybe some colored books? from here.

don't just buy from a furniture store!

i'm using this place to write about different art and decoration things i like.  i love apartment therapy, and have been (re-)posting a lot of pics from there recently.  here are some others i like.  different ideas for nightstands.  i am thinking i would love a wine barrel - refinished, but with a cool brand name on it as a nightstand for me.

which one is your favorite?

check out other ideas here.

repurpose! don't throw out!

so i have this side table that i love, but no where really for me to put it.  it was in my closet, taking up room and not being functional.  i'm thinking of giving it away.  but then i think... well, if i move soon, then i might want it...?  so i'm not really sure what to do.  in any case, it is in great condition and very sturdy and i have always loved it.  and i thought of it when i saw this cool repurposing.  it was an old dresser and now its a fun kitchen storage area!  what do you think?

then (and this is all from here)