Reside: My Favorite Places

This is Reside and every so often I want to focus on the idea of home. Home means different things to different people at different times. Today, home for me means my literal residence, but lovely cozy apartment connected to the residence hall that I manage. I've been back from winter break for a week and a half and I have finally settled back in and rearranged the place to my liking. I wanted to share some of my favorite spaces with you!
The Coat Rack

Depending on which entrance you use, this is likely your first encounter. I love having a place for all of my coats and scarves - and my new bag, that I am in love with. A coat rack just says, "Hang up your things and stay a while."

The Living Room Tables

My living room is pretty sparse these days. I'm waiting for a chair to fill up the empty space, and I need some more wall decor. But I keep a few simple things on the tables that I enjoy. I have my candy cup that I made out of a peanut canister and some old book pages, one of my prouder crafting accomplishments, and my Real Simple magazine stack. It's the best magazine.

The Kitchen

I love my kitchen. I love cooking. And eating. And I love kitchen-y things. That adorable thing on the left is the stack of hedgehog measuring cups that my dear friends Nickie and Justin got me for Christmas. The right is my new island that my parents got me. 

The Stacks

I have a bookcase filled to the brim and an ongoing stack by my bed.

The Workspace

I have an extra room that serves as a bit of an office. One side is dedicated to fun projects, one side to work.

My Room

I try to keep my room simple as well, since it's where the rest happens. I have the handmade calendar from Lauren, my favorite candle, and color-coded closet. I won't apologize for it.

I love home. You are welcome any time.