Our next room tour guest is Erin Thiessen, who you may also know as the other half of the Oh So Lovely duo. Erin is here to share her closet/work space with us!
"My husband, Derek and I, along with our cat, rent the second floor of a hundred-year-old house that has so much character! If
you would walk into my home, the first thing you would notice is all of
the color! I began collecting vintage 50s and 60s furniture, knick
knacks and clothing when I was a teenager. And I love feeling like I am
stepping back in time when I walk through my door! It's
only around 800 square feet, so it's not huge, but it is big enough to
let me have the room of every girl's dreams...a room turned closet! A
place to showcase all of those beautiful dresses, skirts, tops and
shoes! I'd say the
majority of things in my home were bought at thrift stores and antique
stores, and it just so happens that the pieces I collect are usually
pretty colorful. And my closet is no exception! This space has the least vintage-y feel to it of any room in my home, but I wanted the clothes to be the focus of the room. It is one giant rainbow of pretty 50s and 60s dresses with polka dots, prints and an abundance of cute collars!"
"Clearly
I love to organize. And I also love displaying things, so this closet
is the perfect opportunity to show that off. I started arranging my
clothes by color a few years ago and haven't been able to stop since! I
love being able to wake up in the morning and dress according to my
mood, and the color coordination makes that pretty easy! It may look a
little excessive, but I do own neutrals too, I swear! Those drawers are overflowing, and, besides, it's not like I could wear dresses every single day!"
"I
have lived in this home for about two and a half years with my husband,
and before that my brother lived with my husband. And before Derek it
was my sister and brother, so it's been in the family for over 7 years!
Because we're renting, not a whole lot has changed, except for the paint
colors! When I moved in, it was evident that the boys could have cared
less about paint colors, but that quickly changed once I settled in! My
kitchen is now bright yellow, the living room is chartreuse, our bedroom
is a green-ish turquoise and the closet room is orangey-red! Obviously
I'm not afraid of color, I absolutely love the warmth that it brings to a
home. When I first moved in, this space was our bedroom,and all of the
other rooms were switched around too, but because of the layout &
light in of all of rooms, we decided to switch it all up! It's taken
pretty much the whole two and half years to find a place for everything,
but I'm finally content with the way it is! That said, I am happy to
say that we will be house hunting in the next year and can hardly wait
to have a little more space and a yard...and hopefully another closet
room!"
Thank you so much, Erin, for sharing your closet/work space with us! You can stop by Erin's blog or you see more peeks of her home over on Instagram by searching for ohsolovelyerin. Photos by Tristan Fast
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I am so jealous of her closet size and rainbow of beautiful clothes! Very cute space.
Posted by: Jenna Rae | November 27, 2012 at 01:18 PM
would absolutely love to have this colourful closet!
LOVE the colours!!
:)
http://www.doublecrochets.blogspot.gr/
Posted by: Double Crochets | November 27, 2012 at 01:39 PM
I love her closet!
Melly
http://morgane-le-fay.blogspot.de/
Posted by: Melly | November 27, 2012 at 01:46 PM
Wow, really so nice. I love that colors. Have a great day.
http://www.fashiondenis.com/
Posted by: Denisa | November 27, 2012 at 01:49 PM
wow, this is totally fantastic! i love colors and would like to have a home like this
Posted by: Lemons and Loafers | November 27, 2012 at 02:01 PM
Love all the bright colours, and loving this "At Home" posts!
Keep em' coming :)
X
http://kendra-genevieve-rose.blogspot.com
Posted by: kendra genevieve rose. | November 27, 2012 at 02:09 PM
Holy moly, a little too much color for me but it looks great! Jealous of her organizing skills...
Strive to Thrive,
Nic
www.Thriving-Wives.com
Posted by: Nic from Thriving Wives | November 27, 2012 at 02:29 PM
What a beautiful home! So colorful and that closet, I want it too! xx
www.creativityandchocolate.blogspot.com
Posted by: Eva | November 27, 2012 at 02:36 PM
The hanging chair and the wall planters really seal the deal for me! Beautiful space. -Erin
http://www.erinsherry.com
Posted by: Erin Sherry Prim | November 27, 2012 at 02:39 PM
Gorgeous house and the closet is awesome!!!
Posted by: Adeola Naomi | November 27, 2012 at 03:05 PM
The colours in this house are incredible! I love the red walls!
Posted by: Amanda | November 27, 2012 at 03:16 PM
Love the mustache men that hold up her hats!
Posted by: Erin Toews | November 27, 2012 at 03:21 PM
... I am in love.
Posted by: Meg | November 27, 2012 at 03:26 PM
How awesome is this space!! So gorgeous! Love the bright colors. I can't wait for the day I can dedicate an entire room for my clothes!! Boo to apartments and their narrow walk in closets! :)
Styled By The Moon
Posted by: Krista | November 27, 2012 at 03:28 PM
I will never thought that red will work so good in walls!
amazing
Posted by: itziar | November 27, 2012 at 03:35 PM
Now, that's a colorful home!
Posted by: Margherita | November 27, 2012 at 03:37 PM
Love all the color! Is that tooth knickknack a plastic box? It's so great!
-Alyssa
www.arrowheadvintage.com
Posted by: Alyssa DeHayes | November 27, 2012 at 03:49 PM
Wow. I love the colors in this room!!
Posted by: Debie Grace | November 27, 2012 at 03:50 PM
I need that desk o.o! Such a happy home!
Posted by: Jessi | November 27, 2012 at 04:03 PM
Ohhhh my god! Amazing closet!
Valentina
http://valentinaduracinsky.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Valentina | November 27, 2012 at 04:18 PM