Nestled In

Today we’re doing something special! We’ve done a few visits to lovely homes before but never a proper house tour. So say welcome to our first house tour guest, Ana from Rearranged Design! Check out all the great house tours on her blog for more design inspiration! Click here for more pictures of Ana’s lovely home.

Name: Ana
Where do you live: Bay Area, San Francisco , CA
Rent or own: Rent
Size of your home: 583 Sq. Ft. (Katja’s note: about 54 Sq. meters for us Finns!)
How long have you lived in your home: 10 Months

What is your decorating style?
Mid-Century Bohemian

What is your favorite place in your home?
Probably my bed, it’s right next to the window and from there I can hear the rain, I can feel the breeze and watch the sun come down.

What do you like the best and the least about your home?
The best is how quickly it came together and how easy it was. The least is that I need just one more closet.

Do you have any projects/plans lined up for your home?
I’d like to find a better divider for the Bedroom/Living room area, I don’t like the way the curtains droop.

What is the next thing you’re planning to do?
Paint the bathroom mirror black.

Have you done any DIY projects in your home?
Yes, many. I removed one of the closet doors and replaced it with a curtain so you could access it, without it the door would not be able to open into the living room.

Favorite stores to shop for furniture?
Thrift stores, Ikea and West Elm.

Where do you get inspiration for home decoration?
Everywhere, catalogs, people’s homes, books…

Your absolute dream home would be…?
A Mid-Century Ranch house or a Craftsman bungalow with attic master-suite.

Thanks, Ana for giving us a peek into your lovely home!

(All images from Ana)

Here are a few pictures taken today at my grandparents’ small summer cottage. The weather was warm and sunny during our visit but as soon as we got home it started pouring down rain again.

Here are some pictures of my friend Jenni’s apartment. She has such a great sense of style and I just adore her small home. It’s full of interesting details, great art and splashes of color. Visiting Jenni’s home yesterday I was reminded that when you let your own personality show when you’re decorating your home you can’t go wrong - the end result will look original and interesting, just like Jenni’s beautiful home does.