{ Cozy Summer Entryway Drop Zone Refresh.. }

You know those spaces that you just can't get right because of one little aspect that either isn't worked in correctly or because of light or BOTH?! Well, this space is BOTH of those, and I'm being daring showing you this space with both of those elements working against me...please be nice haha! So this front entrance of ours isn't super small, but it's not huge either..I do like that there is a separation from the kitchen & living room , BUT I despise that it's two levels { you walk up a step } & it's not centered!! For someone with OCD that is  a big NO ha. I also can't ever center anything with the drop zone organizer because of the ledge step-up...I came up with something the other day that kind of helps this space look more cohesive & I played around with it because it needed some love for summer..I mean it is the first space you see when you enter the house...Anyways come see this new bench & the front entrance refresh!!

 

  

I had a theme just like most of my posts..I wanted it to be super cottagey with tons of boxwood greenery, woods & some rustic black mixed in. The rustic black came from the sign & our front door because it needs to be painted SO BAD! I mean see how I made that work to my advantage...kinda ha!

 

This organizer isn't huge by any means but it's sturdy, was a free find { Pottery Barn } & just needed some chalk paint! Perfect for this little entryway of ours & we actually use it EVERYDAY! From keys, sweaters, sunglasses etc..We USE it, I promise ha..Even the glass mason jars have a purpose- loose change collectors!

   

Sources: 

The lantern is from @HomeGoods, planter is Rae Dunn, signs are both from Hobby Lobby, crocks are vintage finds, stool vintage thrift, hat is Gap & greenery is from all over.

 

My favorite part of this little entry is this new { old } bench!! My mom was out junking Memorial Day weekend & kindly surprised me with 3 little chippy different stools..Yay! This one was my favorite because of the color of the wood, size & it's wide for our "everyday" shoe basket & my backpack etc..It truly is a nice drop zone & for the larger items the closet is the right of the front door which is pretty big for storage!

 

  

" You can't be old and wise, if you are not young and crazy". I've featured this sign before, but it was one of our first purchases for our condo as 21 year old babies. I gave it a little rustic makeover since, but it's still one of our favs & so true!

 

I hope you guys liked this little drop area ours! Even spaces I don't care for the most I need to make cozy & functional for us & this is one of those spaces! It's fresh, clean & gets used which is the main thing. So no matter the size, budget or awkwardness of a space..make it work for you or your family & make it PRETTY!!! I promise it will make you love it even more!!

Happy Wednesday!

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{ Cozy Summer Indoor & Outdoor IKEA Decor }

Hey pals thanks for dropping back in!! I hope your weekend was amazing!!! Ours was packed for the first part with some fun with my sister + niece & family..Michigan finally has some awesome weather these last few days & even my sensitive- sun loving body got outside...and of course decorated some spots needing some TLC from our harsh l o n g winter!! I was taking a mental note of what I wanted to add while browsing our gardens & playing with the blooms & then the online shopping kicked in hahaha. I ended up on the IKEA website because they have affordable, durable indoor/ outdoor decor that I know I could use all summer & use both inside & outside easily!! Anyways I thought of you guys & put together some summer essentials from IKEA..Come take a peak!!

** Direct links provided!

1. Graslok

  

2. Hjartelig

 

3.Graslok

4. Harliga

5. Himalayamix

6. Ikea PS 2014 Greenhouse

7.  Lallerod

8.Satsumas

 9.Lindved

 10. Pachira Plant

 

11. Socker

 12 .Gladom

I hope you guys gathered a bunch of ideas from these goods! I love that they are so versatile! Which one was your favorite?

Happy Monday!

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{ Target Haul & Dining Room Corner Refresh }

Who is ready for the WEEKEND?! I know you all are probably just as much as me haha. It's supposed to be gorgeous weather here in Michigan, so you know I'm taking advantage of that & by that I mean my WHOLE weekend is packed with markets galore ha..Yep, I'm serious! Sometimes I can't always make time for vintage markets etc..so I look for items that resemble cozy cottage or vintage charm & for summer I look for cute garden or greenhouse goods. A few weeks back I mentioned via my stories on Instagram HERE that I did a little mini haul at Target. To be honest I haven't shopped Target in a while since most of their lines I'm not a fan of recently...which is great for my bank account haha. When my sister & I happened to be out on a late night slurpee run we decided to stop in & oh my...I spotted things right away & decided to treat myself for being so good at Target lately... These things inspired me to redo our dining room a little bit, oh & something else not so "pretty"..eeek...Come read the rest of the story & see the after below!!

 

The things I picked from Target are these two indoor/outdoor garden pillows, the mini burlap lamp & the Hearth & Hand apron!  I got all of this for under $65 & you guys know I like to buy items I can use all over the house...neutral goodness!

 

I should mention I downsized our table too & added a new rug! I was so over the jute rug { see my review HERE } but was too cheap to pull the trigger on getting a new one until that bright sunny day that our elderly dog decided to vomit it alllll up..THANK YOU, Stinker girl haha. I wrapped that bad boy up & trashed it ha! I found this neutral bright one for under $50 & LOVE how it brightens the space, no shedding & it's SOFT! Win!!!

 

These pillows caught my eye right away!! They were only $30 for both & are already treated for outdoor use...which I love because I use my stuff for years over & over. They also added that cozy garden greenhouse cottage feel I love so much in our home.

  

 

The apron from Hearth & Hand also caught my interest! I needed something for this wall that had green, was cottage/farmhouse style & something I love...APRONS duhh ha. I collect them & this one had everything I was looking for & added more summery vibes. I also loved that I didn't have to change out this whole wall..The apron was $17.

 

 

I know this space will change  a few times before summer is over, but I'm loving the extra seating space on the bench & the bright cheery feel with all the plants etc.. 

Question:Should I paint the bench white or leave it green? Let me know in the comments below...!!!

 

What do you guys think about this updated space? Do you love the new cozy corner in the dining room as much as we do?!  Have you done any sprucing up for summer?

Happy Weekend!!

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{ Vintage Wood Hamper Side Table }

Happy Tuesday, pals!! So I've noticed I've been blogging more on the weekends which isn't true to my regular schedule, but I'm kind of liking it actually. I wanted to share today's post today { Saturday writing this up.. } because I thought with the warmer temps that more of you will be out junking & picking...So little back story, last weekend we attended the Finders Keepers Vintage Market HERE & I spotted the cutest vintage wood hamper!! It just so happen to have my most favorite color too..CHIPPY GREEN! I knew when I seen it that it was coming home with us & we got it for a STEAL- $40!!! You don't see many like this anymore & it's something vintage we don't have in our stock pile { I promise we're not hoarders } haha. We got home and for two days it say in our entryway & then it popped in my head to set it next to our antique chair in the upper living room that was looking pretty bare...I set it there & bam instant home ha. It makes the cutest side table & adds so much chippy texture to the space for summer!! Come see more below..

 

The texture on this hamper is a true love. I'm obsessed with the weaving & natural wear + tear on it. The distress hits all the right spots & it's chippy vintage green..another love ha! Since our whole upper level is garden, cottage vintage greenhouse I styled it with some garden-ish items I had..

 

  

The mix of the garden pillows weathered wood & decor have me soo excited for the start of summer. I mean Michigan played a crazy joke on us & jumped seasons, but I'm pretty sure the hot weather is here to stay...Yes, we have our air on already eek!!

 

I hope you likes this fun little thrifty vintage find & how I used it on a different way. It seriously makes the perfect little side table & adds so much charm! What do you think of this little conversion?

Happy Tuesday!

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