Apartment inspiration #2

Here's another post with some apartment inspiration - again from Ikea, so if you like anything, you know where to get it. :) Everything here is also pinned to my boards on Pinterest. 

I think the pots are just so pretty and usable - after you burn the candles you can use them in kitchen for peanuts or for dips. :)

Shoe cabinets with a practical shelf on top - great if you don't have much space in your hallway.

Wall storage for a small bathroom - I love it. :)

I want it - instead of a regular towel hanger this one is much more useful.

Another new product - pastel chairs. Retro-chic. :)

I have a thing for little breakfast/dining corners. :)

Next time I go to Ikea, I really have to check out the plastic containers for make up.

And another useful item for kitchen, bathroom or any room - shelf insert instantly doubles shelf space.

(source: http://www.pinterest.com/source/ikea.com/)

Apartment inspiration

I really enjoy wasting my time looking at pins from Ikea on Pinterest. I follow Ikea Italia, UK, USA, Sweden...I'm obsessed. The thing is that I used to drool over loads of other stuff on Pinterest, but when I do that with Ikea photos I can actually buy some things. :) Here's a few of my latest pins from Ikea:

I would love to have a breakfast corner like that.

(source: http://www.pinterest.com/IKEAUSA/dining-eating-create-the-perfect-setting/)

Why did I buy a black desk?!

(source: http://www.pinterest.com/IKEAUSA/home-workspaces-making-it-work/)

I love the plastic compartments.

(source: http://www.pinterest.com/ikeasverige/badrum/)

Something like that will be perfect for the balcony storage.

(source: http://www.pinterest.com/IKEAUSA/hallway-storage-the-beauty-of-organization/)

I would love to have it over my desk.

(source: http://www.pinterest.com/IKEAUSA/)

Books

I do have a little obsession. I buy cheap books. There is this voice inside my head saying: " It's only 3 euros, that's less than a fashion magazine. You HAVE to buy it." (btw, that voice also present when I see cheap cosmetics, clothes, shoes ...) So yes, that's my thing. The second "problem" is that when I have a new book at home I have to read it - and nothing will stop me. No exams, homeworks or laundry. :) So I invented this rule that allows me to buy only one book each month and I do try to stick to it. I wanted to show you my collection on my "headboard book shelf". I love our bed, by the way. The headboard is excellent if you don't have space for a real bedside table.

My "headboard nightstand".

I think I need a bigger one. :)

Cookbooks.

Hello December.

How to decorate your house on a budget? Ikea offers a bunch of ideas that are simple and affordable. My inspiration for christmas decorations comes from the ideas in my head combined with useful tips from Pinterest. I'm going to take some pictures of my "festive apartment" but for now let's just enjoy the beautiful photos from Ikea.

(source: http://www.pinterest.com/ikeaitalia/basta-poco-per-decorare-il-natale/)

(source: http://www.pinterest.com/IKEAUSA/home-for-the-holidays/)

(source: http://www.pinterest.com/IKEAUK/ikea-presents-christmas/)

(source: http://www.pinterest.com/ikeasverige/jul/)