An Addendum

"A thing to be added; an addition." Welcome to my addendum to the Seal Beach Studio!! I think it might always be a work in progress, constantly adding and subtracting. But I have some funsie additions to show you all! The best one is yet to come, unfortunately it is stuck somewhere between eBay and UPS. :-( But let's not dwell on the negative. Check it.

I first discovered this via 9 By Design, a design show on Bravo. They added it to an office. I was freaking out and my Momma informed me that it is vodka by Dan Aykroyd. Although I am not a big vodka drinker, I love the size and funky cork of this crystal bottle.

It is such a nice addition to my shelf. I am trying to restrain myself and not put TONS of knick knacks up there, but there are so many things I love to show off!

He is right above the entrance to the galley kitchen, very Pirates of the Caribbean. Enter if you dare!

Please ignore that little plaster chip by his right ear. A little DIY disaster and part of living with these odd cardboard tiles for walls. This beauty was given to me by my Momma for Christmas. She said she almost didn't give it to me because of what happened to my Turner Baby . But I'm glad she did, he gives me a smile every time I see this bottle opener.

This little cubby area is quickly becoming a mini bar. I just need to find a new place for my pink mixer. Decisions, decisions!

OK, 2 things in this pic. To the left, my pretty french tile hook. It was given to me by Sandy Maxwell (Hi Sandy!) at my bridal shower. It was actually a set of 3 but I have no where to put the other 2, so I picked my favorite one to put up with my apron. To the left is a metal wine bottle that houses corks. It was a Christmas gift from my Sissy (Hi Kimmy!) and her hubs, Zac. I LOVE it and as soon as I move that mixer it is taking its rightful place in the mini bar!

So with wainscoting it is difficult to have a headboard. We actually don't have a proper bed, just risers under the box spring, but it works. I have felt for a while that the bed looked a little bare. I didn't want to go the frou frou pillow route, so Momma suggested white European shams. PRESTO! Clean, simple and easy to make the bed.

I saved the best for last. EAMES HANG IT ALL COAT RACK!!! The holy grail of MCM coat racks! But you are not using it for coats you say! I wanted to show off its colorful brilliance, so I decided to use it for my jewelry. Although I like having my jewelry easily accessible and enjoying the modern colorfulness of the rack, I think it might be too busy. Thoughts?

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!

 Changes have been made to the Seal Beach Studio! I thought I would share them with you all, specifically Aunt Kandee! Hi Aunt Kandee! ;-) I have added some more storage, a couple little decorator items, and added more to the bathroom. We finally have some storage in there. Hubs and I are really starting to enjoy our little studio. Life is simple and clean up is easy, what more could you ask for? Although I still have had trouble fitting my clothes into the miniature wardrobe. Enjoy the before and afters!

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Seal Beach Studio Part 2!

Valspar Paint! I forget what the color is called...

I'm back!! Sorry it has been so long. Life has been super busy and I have not had a whole lot of time to take pictures documenting everything. I finally got the studio into decent shape and am willing to share a few pics. About two weeks ago Momma came up and help me paint and decorate. It only took us a day since the place is so small! Although it is nice to simplify life, there are some of my favorite pictures, posters, and decorating accessories that will not fit, but c'est la vie!
We began by painting the weird cardboard tiles gray. They were such a pain to paint since they are super absorbent and you have to paint in all the crevices. It is much more soothing than the icky khaki color they had painted it. After that we added bamboo shades and hung them all the way to the ceiling to give the illusion of more height. Along one wall we added shelving for storage and to draw your eye upward. I had installed some rope lighting at the back but alas when we plugged it in one section was out! You would think that white, 18 foot rope lighting would be super available right now, but no. I am "on the hunt." ;-)

CB2 duvet, I love the orange flowers!

I collect these plates by Sara Cihat, I'm desperate for a hangman one.
Check out her website here.

A faux plant is always green!

Bamboo shades to the ceiling and an arc lamp. I want this one,
but don't have $339 laying around.

My favorite mirror, Target. Clearance.