Increasing the cozy factor

 

This weekend we did a little DIY/decorating in the apartment. It is nothing major but the affect is wonderful. As most of my friends and family can attest, I enjoy decorating and creating a home. This process hasn’t been as fast as I would like it to be with our new apartment but I am finding a way to increase the cozy factor a little at a time.

While I was back in the states I was able to hit up my trifecta of favorite stores: Target, Ikea, and TJMaxx, for a few items. Additionally, one of the best things about our new items is that a few of them were made by my grandma with a little help from me (I would like to take more credit but she really did a most of the sewing). I also was able to make a few pillow cases for our bedroom with the assistance of Molly (who is quickly becoming a sewing guru). I love that I was able spend time with both of these ladies and to do some crafty things while I was home. It is one of my favorite activities and I haven’t been able to do much of that in France up to this point.

So I won’t keep you waiting any longer, here are some photos of the lovely additions to our home. There will be more to come as soon as some boxes arrive, as my shopping in the states exceeded the suitcase capacity, no big surprise there!

The table runner with a fun reversible option.

One of the new pillows that My grandma helped to sew (2 others arriving in the boxes)

James installing the curtain rods. Before and after

Maelle’s room, before and during. We underestimated the size of her window so will get another curtain panel to complete it.

The fancy pillowcases I made with Molly.

So there you have it, the fun little updates. There will be more to come…