Fall is calling my name. Not because I’m into pumpkin spice…that shit drives me nuts. But I love every other stereotypical fall thing. Crunchy leaves, holding hot beverages while cozied into a sweater, upstate cabin stays & hikes with the hubs and Speedy (check out the amazing cabin we stayed in last year here), foods that you can let simmer all day to keep your place warm. I mean, I could fill an entire post with all of the ways I’m looking forward to the new season.

Even though we’re still in summer, I’ve been making a few updates to our apartment decor to make it feel more cozy. That being said, I also came back from LA so full of Cali vibes that I think some of that played into the updates I’ve made, too. I think I’m finally finding that balance of Midwest charm, NYC chic, and chill LA vibes. Scroll through to check out the updates. I put links to most of the pieces, too, if you feel like doing some updating yourself!

The Bedroom

I wanted to add lots of textures, as well as separate our sleeping space from my working space. We used to have a huge rug that covered nearly the entire room. By using two smaller rugs, one under the bed and another under the desk, I was able to create more of that separation.

Updates other than the rug include the printed curtains, the addition of lots of plants with midcentury modern-style planters, and a cozy throw & fur for the bed. I also added some functional little accessories for our nightstands. Our go-to stack of books, a woven sisal basket to put things like hand cream, chapstick, etc., and a little tray to put my rings in. I’m in love with the night stand on my side, which is the beautiful carved wood one.

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1 – Headboard is here 

2 – Comforter is here 

3 – Rug under the bed is here

4 – Nightstand is here (similar)

5 – Throw pillows are here & here 

6 – Faux bull skull wall decor is here

7 – Curtains (on sale!) are here 

8 – Blue throw blanket is here

9 – Faux fur throw is here

The Workspace

I created a cute little corner next to my desk to keep me inspired while working. Nothing worse than looking up to a blank white wall. I got a bunch of accessories to secure my goal of becoming a successful plant mama, and a distressed decorative ladder that doubles as storage for extra throw blankets.

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2 – Desk is here

3 – Desk chair is here

4 – Dresser is here

5 – Decorative ladder is here

6 – Planter is here

7 – Watering can is here

8 – Plant mister is here

The Living Area

Our living area has to meet a lot of requirements. It’s got to be a lounging space for reading and watching TV, it’s got to be a dining area, and it’s also got to store important paperwork, as well as house all of the books and knick knacks we love so much. To make a basic storage shelf more fun, I’ve decoratively displayed some of our favorite books. I also am building out the decorative pieces I’ve topped the shelf with. I love this vintage globe I found (thank you NYC trash day) and the candelabra looks so pretty unlit, but when it’s lit during the evening, it’s MAGICAL.

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The Kitchen

Being people who love to cook, we’ve had to be creative about storing some of our favorite specialty cooking items. Our kitchen is galley style, so there’s not a ton of space to decorate. But the window nook is a spot where I’ve added some flair and simultaneously stored our pizza stone. I use it as a decorative tray (if you look closely, you can see that it says ‘Love This Kitchen’ on it <3) for whatever fresh flowers I grab a Trader Joe’s for the week. I also keep my succulents here, as they like a good amount of light. I think the sheer curtain makes the light look so pretty in this room. Fun fact–I hemmed this curtain by hand! And I think my favorite feature of this little nook is the antique kitchen timer we found at a local shop. It still works!

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1 – Pizza stone is here

2 – Curtains are here