as per my previous post, i’m loading up the truck and moving to laguna beach. i’m actually kind of a weirdo about moving — even though i’m definitely a homebody, i really like moving to new places and having the chance to redecorate all over again. the packing part, not so much, but the unpacking and seeing how your treasures fit in a brand new space is really fun for me. in this case, the cottage is smaller, so i need to downsize quite a bit (stay tuned for some online sales and a yard sale soon!) and i also need to replace a few things, like my sofa which is too large, and i’ll need a cool new bookcase since i can’t take my built-in with me. but for me, that’s the fun part — hunting for new pieces to complete my home and make it my very own, uniquely ‘me’ space!

i’ve been inspired by a few places and people — this gorgeous frogtown home, designer leanne ford’s golden touch and especially her little cabin in the big city project, and also serena mitnik-miller and mason st. peter’s incredibly beautiful topanga home. i want to keep the cottage pretty open and minimal and rather ‘wabi-sabi’ with lots of white and neutrals — slipcovered sofa and chairs (like these from elsie green), vintage rattan (i’m keeping my daybed for the guestroom!), sisal rugs and oversized paper lanterns. anyway, here’s a peek at what i’m getting inspired by at the moment. stay tuned for more!

clockwise, l to r: frogtown house photographed by lauren moore for take sunset; dining table inspiration via avenue lifestyle; Jamie Dietrich Designs Camel Feather Lamp; Chic Slipcovered Chair from elsie green; urban outfitter’s Mariella Multi-Hook; dining space inspiration via @anyeske; architectural digest; Connected Stripe Rag Rug from urban outfitters; sixpenny cotton linen white slipcovered gabriel sofa; sofa inspiration via lauren moorephotography for take sunset; lulu & georgia bartha rattan wall sconce; lulu & georgia bridgid lounge rattan chair and ottoman; guest room styling inspiration via another ballroom; Woven Natural Jute Rug from urban outfitters.

clockwise, l to r: white smeg fridge via olivia thebaut; palm print from art.com; vintage ratten chairs from super marché; st. frank black glass beads; vintage chair via hotel henriette; serena mitnik-miller’s bedroom; anthropologie Embroidered Lilou Quilt; todos palm print from laure joliet; urban outfitters bamboo beaded curtain; Noguchi Round Akari Pendant Lights.

all other photography credits in order of appearance: lauren moore photography for take sunset; leanne ford’s little cabin project; @maraserene dining table; custom built shelves via @maraserene; kitchen shelving; leanne ford interiors; leanne ford interiors; bedroom via @maraserene; in/out bedroom; leanne ford’s little cabin project; leanne ford interiors.

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