I once attended a conference where the visual merchandiser for Anthropologie advised that the strongest retail stores create mini moments within the bigger picture, places that allow the eye to rest. I happen to believe that these little moments are also what make an ordinary apartment suddenly feel like a well curated home. And since I’m celebrating the #littlemomentsthatcount this week, here are my favorite ones from around The Steele Maiden home…
The above image is our bar cart in progress – the cart itself was a flea market find (originally a typewriter stand), and the mirrors and decanter were thrift finds as well. The holder for the paper straws and matchbooks are actually intended to be a toothbrush and soap holder – but I loved the deco design and decided to repurpose them.
A Paris souvenir that now holds a collection of rings by my bedside.
A little gold spray paint transformed standard issue clipboards (great for holding everyday inspiration) and a baby gator picked up in New Orleans.
A statement wall where our DIY wood and steel pipe shelving unit holds my collection of travel books, agate book ends courtesy of a roadside shop in New Mexico, and my favorite skull mug.
Removing a less than appealing bathroom wall cabinet freed up space for a mini gallery wall featuring illustrations of places in New York that each holds a special memory.
A photo I took in Marfa, Texas and had printed on canvas recreates a more famous work of art – with added sentimental value – and our first house plant stands proudly beside the fireplace.
The chalkboard wall drawings I come home to, courtesy of the boy, never cease to make me smile.
A vintage sign found in Austin, Texas is a cheeky touch above our stovetop. 