hayneedle Rug, Monogrammed Wine Glasses, Decorative Lighted Pumpkin and Parquet End Table c/o
Other room details:
Leather Couch / Leather Love Seat
One of the best parts of being a homeowner is that Mitch and I now have space to store holiday decorations… which makes me super happy. When I was a kid, my mom went all out for every single holiday, and it made my childhood incredibly special. While there’s a ton of work that still needs to be done on the house to get it back to a “livable state” (construction hopefully starting soon), Mitch and I still are putting a big emphasis on holiday decor this year! (Hey–it’s the little things, right?)
Similarly, we also love that we’re now able to entertain. Back in our tiny apartment, there simply wasn’t enough space to have more than a couple of people over. These days, though, things are a bit different!
Anyway, we recently hosted a little fall-themed wine & dessert party for some friends with the help of hayneedle, and I couldn’t get over how grown up I felt, haha. Kelly Larkin–the same girl who once nailed sheets over her windows for curtains–was holding a themed party? It was so fun.
Side note: I photographed the room before our guests arrived, as lighting is easier during the day, and I never want to put pressure on our non-blogger friends to be featured on Kelly in the City. It can be a bit unnerving if you aren’t used to it! ;)
To get our entertaining space ready, I picked out a few things from hayneedle:
Monogrammed Wine Glasses: At one point, we had more wine glasses than we knew what to do with. But they were tiny, breakable little things, and we somehow were down to three of ’em about two weeks ago. (Didn’t exactly love handing our friends red solo cups full of wine, haha.) Our new wine glasses are large and sturdy, they’re dishwasher safe, and they have a gorgeous “L” etched on them. The Larkins are in Love! ;)
Navy Striped Rug: Picking out a rug has been on my to-do list for a while now, as rugs make rooms much more inviting for guests during the colder months. But I was having trouble finding one I loved that was also pet-friendly. This one completely fits the bill, though! It totally looks like wool, but it’s actually 100-percent polyester (take that, Noodle!)… and its stripes are a beautiful, rich shade of navy. Even Mitch loves it!
Parquet End Table: Over the last couple of months, I’ve learned that just as over furnishing can wreck a space, so can under furnishing. Of course, Little Home in the City is a work in progress, but we desperately needed more areas for guests to put their plates and drinks. This end table–in parquet (my favorite!)–has been perfect. It complements the rest of the room, yet it brings an industrial element to it, too.
Lighted Pumpkin: Our first fall-themed decoration! I love that it looks great while plugged in and while not, and that its warm bulbs seem to make the room glow at night. It’s so festive, and its twinkle lights definitely make me excited about the upcoming holiday season. :)
Check out hayneedle’s Holiday Shop for more seasonal decor ideas, and be sure to visit Porch, a site that links home improvement professionals with homeowners. The company recently launched its “Porch Guarantee,” which is a promise that you’ll be sent quality professionals who will do quality work. Porch-Guaranteed Professionals have been pre-screened by Porch to meet the company’s highest standards so you can feel confident in working with them to complete your next home project. If you’re not completely happy, Porch backs the job up to $1,000!
This post was sponsored by hayneedle and Porch, but all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the partnerships that keep Kelly in the City up and running!
Your place looks great! I’m loving all the Halloween and fall themed decorations. Hope to see you soon! xo
~Samantha
http://goldcoastgirlblog.com
Your house looks so cute! And I just love Noodle. She’s precious.
Alyssa | Glitter and Grey
I love the rug, and Noodle looks ready to host! Too cute that she can just barely get a paw up on the coffee table :)
-Monica
http://www.careofmon.wordpress.com
It’s amazing how a few seasonal decorations and a rug can make a place feel like home! My boyfriend’s grandparents gave us a rug that they brought with them when they left the old country, and it gave so much life to our tiny space :)
Your house is gorgeous, and I hope that you had an amazing party!
XO, SS || Seersucker Sass
Awww — Thank you so much! I totally agree… little things can make a space feel really festive!
XOXO!
Loving the decor, especially that cute lobster pillow and your striped rug!
Taffeta & Tulips
Love the lobster pillow! So cute.
xx. The Coastal Confidence
http://the-coastalconfidence.com/
So cute and festive! Your pie looks delicious!!
XO, Jillian
http://rhymeandreason-jillian.com/
How cute! I love those glasses :)
Looks great! just wondering, do you have a TV in your living room?
Hi Em! :)
YES! We have a TV, but it’s shoved in a corner for the time being. We’re going to mount it over the fireplace once we install a mantle in January or February.
Little steps… ;)
Everything looks so festive! P.S. slight obsessed with that rug! :)
sistersmarie.com
Where is your couch from?! It’s GORGEOUS
This is it: http://bit.ly/1PaFab9
We couldn’t recommend it more! It’s seriously incredible!! :)
Thanks, girl!