Office Decor Inspiration

Hey y'all! I'm happy to be back into the swing of things after some work travel last week. I know I said I'd be better about pre-planning posts, but life got in the way and it just didn't happen for me. I did however have a blast down on my business trip and managed to escape a snow dusting in Atlanta! I am not a fan of the snow. So, it's a win in my book to have been in sunny FL! Even if I was sitting in meetings most of my time down there!

Anywho, I've been in my new apartment for a little over a month now- isn't that crazy?! In the spirit of being completely honest with y'all, I have a confession. I still have 3 boxes full of things that I can't seem to find a home for! The layout of my new apartment is drastically different than my last (more space! yay!) and I've had a hard time figuring out these last few pieces of the puzzle. It'll happen eventually though. And if not- at least I have a head start on my next move!

One of the biggest changes with this apartment is that I have a built-in desk with shelving above. My sister is graciously keeping my desk for me in the basement of her house until I have a need for it again. The desk in my new apartment matches the granite in my kitchen and is super spacious. I love it! But it needs some additional flair to truly make it mine. My current desk accessories are still gold and navy- and are the anchors for my design inspiration! I hope to add in a lamp, some fun and inspirational prints, and additional organizational items like the ones featured below:

Thankfully, I have some great bones and just need to fix things up a little bit. How cute are those prints? Although I have an office chair, I love the ones above! I wish that I got a chair with wheels. It's such a small detail, but really makes a difference when you're getting up and down. I also just love having little trinket details on my desk. They really cheer me up when I'm working! A pretty planner or a decadent candle are right up my alley.

What are your favorite desk accessories? What's on your wishlist? Where do you shop for office items?

Current Coffee Table Books

Happy Tuesday, y'all! I'm so sorry that things were quiet around here last week- I took a long weekend off from work to head back to GA. I haven't been home since December, so I wanted to be fully present with my family and decided to stay off the blog. It was an absolutely perfect weekend at home except for the fact that it rained the entire time that I was there!! Regardless, I had a great time with my family and that's what matters. My sister, mom, and I woke up early on Sunday to go to our local Target to shop the Lilly collection. Check out my Instagram for one of my favorites and look out for a post detailing my experience in the near future!

Lately, I've been in a rut with my apartment. I've lived here for a year and still feel like I have SO much decorating to do! This is my first adult apartment (not at school or with a roommate) so I have been building my decor basically from scratch. It's been a lengthy and expensive process, but I think things are finally coming together. I have the majority of the big furniture pieces purchased and am working on the decor aspect. About 3 weeks ago I started looking for some books for my coffee table. I see cute ideas on Pinterest and Instagram but wanted to find the right mix for me instead of just copying someone else's ideas.

I started looking on Amazon and honestly didn't know what I was looking for. I knew I wanted to get multiple books, in different colors, about different topics, and have them from from different authors. Pretty broad search, no? For me, coffee table books need to be pretty but also serve their purpose to entertain guests if needed. I decided on 3 different topics: food, travel, and decor. That way- no matter who sat down on my couch- they could find something interesting to look at. After many hours of browsing, I found my 3 perfect coffee table books!

Edible French: Tasty Expressions and Cultural Bites
Domino: The Book of Decorating
The New York Times: 36 Hours USA & Canada

I still haven't quite figured out how I'm going to arrange them on the table, but here's what I have decided on right now.  Let me know what y'all think!

What are your favorite coffee table books?

My Dream Kitchen Wish List

I am a HUGE fan of the all white kitchen. Honestly, I am drawn to neutral tones all over the house. There is something so calming about a crisp and clean white room! I am currently rocking a mostly white kitchen with some splashes of color {hand towels, silicone cookware, etc.} throughout. I would say that as far as what I've supplied, the white theme still shines through. While I have lived in my apartment for just under a year, I feel as though I have quite a bit of decorating to do. Here are my picks to finish up my perfect white kitchen!

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6

1 Garlic Press. I love garlic in my dishes. It is definitely one of my favorite flavors! I have always admired these handy little presses and would love to add one to my kitchen gadget drawer.

2 KitchenAid Standing Mixer. Ever since I knew what these were, I have wanted a KitchenAid standing mixer! Not only do they simplify the cooking process, they do EVERYTHING! Once I get my hands on one of these guys I will be getting all of the accessories too!!

3 Decorative Pitcher. The floral print on this pretty pitcher is eye catching. I have been on the hunt for a white pitcher and I'm really drawn to this delicate piece.

4 Dainty Champagne Flutes. I typically drink all of my alcoholic beverages in my stemless wine glasses. I think it would be really nice to diversify my stemware and love how pretty these flutes are. Before I host any special event, I will be sure to invest in something like these!

5 Nespresso Machine. I absolutely LOVE my Keurig, but lately I have been enticed by the idea of making my own espresso drinks. This Nespresso VertuoLine makes dreamy coffee and espresso in the same machine! Naturally, I love the white exterior and anything that makes a delicious coffee drink is a winner in my book!

6 Counter Height Stools. I have been on the hunt for some stools for my kitchen island counter. I love the simplicity! I could definitely see myself eating dinner with my friends on these.

Living Room Inspiration Board

Happy Friday, y'all! Today I wanted to share my inspiration board for my current living room. Although I have been in my apartment for just under a year, I still have a lot of decorating to do. My living room is a calming mix of white, brown, and navy. It is coming along nicely and I have gotten my main pieces purchased at this point- couch, coffee table, rug. Now, I am just looking for those personal decor touches to make it my own!

pillows // couch // tray // coffee table // candle // domino book // southerner's handbook // rug

Pillows. I absolutely love the mix of patterns with these pillows. The navy component keeps them tied together, while incorporating more colors into the room! Each are available in different sizes to find exactly what you need to dress up your couch!

Couch. The tufted back on this couch is gorgeous. It is very romantic and feminine. My couch is a tan color, but I am currently lacking the tufted back. That is definitely going to be a feature in my next couch!

Tray. This is a great tray to help keep things organized on your table. I have a similar tray that I found in the Target holiday section that works for me year-round! Target is a great source for affordable home items in my opinion!

Coffee Table. This is actually my coffee table! I adore it. It is from Pottery Barn, and I seriously love everything about it from the color to the wheels. I store extra blankets folded up in the bottom for easy access from the couch!

Candle. I also have this candle. It has a fun story behind it- I always love how each Anthropologie store smells when I go shopping there. Last time I walked into the Georgetown store, I was totally consumed by the smell and asked the sales lady where I can find the source. She paraded me through the whole store to find them- when they were actually where we started! They had the candles burning up in the front of the store. I had to leave with one. It is even more perfect for my living room since the tin matches my color scheme!

Coffee Table Books. I am still hunting for the perfect coffee table books to stack on my tray. I love these 2 and may be starting my collection soon!

Rug. Geometric printed rugs are a gorgeous way to add a little something extra to your living room. I have a shag herringbone rug that I found at Marshall's but I absolutely love this bold print from Urban Outfitters!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and enjoy all of the Super Bowl snacks and commercials Sunday!!

What is your living room color scheme? Do you have any must-haves decor pieces that I may have missed? Please share your thoughts in a comment below!