We've really been enjoying this "At Home With..." series. Our next guest is Abi Porter. She is here to share a space in her lovely new home with us!
"
Just
two months ago we moved from a tiny apartment to a larger 1912
craftsman home in northeast Portland. Trying to fill in the extra space
has been a little challenging on a limited budget, but we're adding to it
little by little and making it work! One of my favorite parts about the
house is a little living room we have connected to our bedroom. It's
awkwardly shaped but the perfect place to cozy up to read a book and
drink tea. We're still working on some renovations (I can't wait to
paint that trim white!), so the walls are still bare. But let's be honest.
I'm pretty indecisive when it comes to wall decor, so they may be bare
for quite some time." 
"My husband and I have very different styles. I'm a minimalist, and he
would prefer to have the wall covered in movie posters. Oh my! The
painted black skull was our compromise in this room. It's minimal enough
for me and quirky enough for him."
"We've lived here just over two months, so it still feels brand new. And
we're figuring what works and what doesn't. I'm a compulsive room
re-arranger, so it's already been changed about ten different times. I'm
really looking forward to adding some more comfy vintage pieces as
budget allows. We're also working on painting all the trim white and
giving all the walls a fresh coat too, it's amazing how much trim can
change the look of a space."
Thanks so much, Abi, for sharing your space with us! You can stop by and say "hello" to Abi over on her blog,
Vanilla and Lace. xo.
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The details makes this apartment so cute. I love that this "at home with" is a work in progress! (sometimes it's depressing to see "perfect" homes...) And the way that she and her husband found such a fun compromise. Inspiring!
Posted by: katie | January 15, 2013 at 12:38 PM
Abi, come decorate my house please. :)
Also I am really enjoying this series as well! Great idea!
Posted by: Tyler Anne Snell | January 15, 2013 at 12:38 PM
Oregon represent! <3
Posted by: Sierra Nunley-Gross | January 15, 2013 at 12:44 PM
I love this Hudson Bay blanket. Great space, there is so much potential. :)
Posted by: Ana | January 15, 2013 at 12:47 PM
I love the chalk board in green...it's actually quite rare to see a chalk board that isnt black now! Just beautiful!
xx Ashleigh
www.ashflynn.blogspot.com
Posted by: Ashleigh | Love Stoned | January 15, 2013 at 12:48 PM
I love it! I totally know how the trim can change everything, we have dark wood trim allll throughout our house just like that and painting it white (slowly) has made the BIGGEST difference. it truly is a breath of fresh air!
Posted by: Angelica | January 15, 2013 at 12:59 PM
Abi, while I'm normally with you about simplified, white trim, the brown trim actually gives this space a vintage-y vibe! The brown on the chairs and the chalkboard really make the brown wall trim look meant to be!
Such a beautiful start!
Posted by: AlyssaBeth | January 15, 2013 at 01:04 PM
Lovely. creative home.
Posted by: Suzanne | January 15, 2013 at 01:08 PM
Hard to read the model, but is that Minolta an SRT 202 (or 201)? I have the same one. It's my baby. :)
Posted by: Cassie | January 15, 2013 at 01:13 PM
Very nice pics. I like that style. Have a great day.
http://www.fashiondenis.com/
Posted by: Denisa | January 15, 2013 at 01:19 PM
"The painted black skull was our compromise in this room." That gave me a laugh, reminds me of myself when decorating. I just found this blog a couple days ago and have been loving it!
http://www.thecharleygirl.com
Posted by: The Charley Girl | January 15, 2013 at 01:20 PM
Lovely home! xx
www.creativityandchocolate.blogspot.com
Posted by: Eva | January 15, 2013 at 01:20 PM
What a beautiful home. I'm also really enjoying this "At home with" series. Keep them coming! They give me a lot of inspiration for my own home.
Liz
http://liz-makes.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Elizabeth Lewis | January 15, 2013 at 01:21 PM
love this series, it's so inspiring!
Posted by: Stella | January 15, 2013 at 01:22 PM
Love it ! so beautiful !
have a look at my new post: http://www.thestilettoholic.com/
Posted by: Laura | January 15, 2013 at 01:27 PM
I actually like the trim the way it is, at least on the floor. I might just paint the window's trim white.
I would love to have an extra room attached to the bedroom- so many possibilities! I think I would turn it into my craft room.. or a giant closet ha!
Posted by: Rachel | January 15, 2013 at 01:36 PM
So cute! Great Post! xoxo
http://savvyspice.com
Posted by: Dale Janee | January 15, 2013 at 01:39 PM
Gorgeous home. Lovely jumper too!
Katie xx
http://gravityandshe.blogspot.co.uk
Posted by: Katie | January 15, 2013 at 01:42 PM
bliss. full of emptiness . i love it.
Posted by: babette | January 15, 2013 at 01:52 PM
Thank you for posting a Portland home! I am trying to figure out my sense of style in this new city and I love seeing what other Portlanders are doing :)
Posted by: Alison | January 15, 2013 at 01:54 PM