We're so happy to welcome Kara Haupt to the blog today to share her lovely apartment with us!
"My best friend and I moved into this apartment together a bit ago and it was the perfect reprieve from our last place's boring location and terrible, yellow-beige walls. Though it's very small, the balcony and great floors make it all worth it. Plus, my favorite coffee shop is just downstairs. The best!
"Our place is super small and so the main room is an office, dining room, and living room. My favorite spot is my desk, as I spend most of my time there. I write a lot of affirming, positive notes to myself next to my desk and it's all-around a good place to hang out. I can chat with my roommate or move over to the couch if I get antsy. This was the first apartment where I've had my own working space that wasn't the kitchen table or floor, so it's so nice to have a home to make some magic.
"I have quite of bit of my grandmother's work up on the walls. She was an artist and passed away a few years ago, so it's nice to have her presence out and about. I have one of her paintings, some polaroids, and posters I made for a school project where I photographed and archived her art supplies (by my desk).
"We've been here for 10 months now. We left a lot of furniture at our old place, so we've slowly added pieces to the main room as time has gone on. We finally caved and got an IKEA couch, but were able to dress it up with inexpensive mid-century legs we found on Etsy. It's the first place we've had that actually feels put-together and homey. Which, in college, is a nice feeling!"
Aww, how cute and stylish! I love this little place! It’s amazing how these personal touches bring so much character to this apartment. I really love the art and the home accessories… That tea kettle is to-die-for! ABM girls, I really love the “At Home With” series! Please continue!
Circus & Bloom
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I have never been more in love with anything that I am with this filing cabinet. The words written on the front are just amazing. I will definitely be doing something like this when I get my first place alone.
What?! I can’t believe that’s your college apartment. It looks so legit…inspiration for what I want my place to look like once I graduate ;D
http://itsjpei.wordpress.com/
Such a cute home full of personality. Love it.
So simple and still so beautiful. Amazing how minimal style can make miracles!
tsiou, http://www.inwhirlofinspiration.com/
I love this! Hope this series is coming back to the blog 🙂 Love that she has her grandma’s art up. I have pieces from my late grandmother around my house as well, I love it.
Also, LOVE the colorful update to the blog, Nice!
Wendy
http://www.splendidlysimple.com
Yay! I’ve missed the “At Home With” posts… They’re definitely my favorites.
It looks like such a cute and creative space. Thanks for sharing.
Girl Against Oleka
Kara, I would definitely buy your bra drawing! You should definitely sell it. Through the ABM shop, maybe? Pretty please. 🙂
Bitches build empires! YES! I love the handwritten notes in front of her desk. What a great way to keep yourself motivated 🙂 I love small spaces!
Thank you for sharing. It looks wonderful and very creative, Kara!
Please, please show more lovely small apartments like this, ABM. I sometimes find it quite tricky to make a small place my own without over-stuffing it.
I really like what you did with your filing cabinet. I have a standard boring gray metal one that’s a complete eyesore! This inspires me to spruce it up!
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I really like the bra-thing and your little-office-place.
Wish I had it too!
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Love it! Everything is so simple http://www.hannamarielei.com
It’s funny to see how your “super small” flat seems super huge to my parisian eyes 😉
Lovely place! I love this feature on ABM.
love the file cabinet restyle….. wonder if i could pull that off in my conservative (read: boring) office..
That filing cabinet is amazing!
xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/
I love the filing cabinet!
I love looking at other peoples ideas and renovations. I hope to see more apartment tours in the future.
Yay Kara, love your space! Great post 🙂