A Patio Inspired by Flamingos

Hey y’all! Today, I am coming to you all with a brand-new apartment reveal today: my patio!!! Yes, my patio! My patio has been my super sweet spot to host, admire the many flora around, and simply have a glass of wine. My Papa and dog Rosie loves it as well!!! It’s a great spot that I have LOVED utilizing for MANY different purposes! As always, I will list where I purchased each of my items and if it is still available to purchase. Please note that most pieces have been purchased from years past or were recent purchases made affordably. Now, let’s see my summer party space!

*Disclaimer: Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase through one of my links, then I will receive a small commission. This commission is at no extra cost to you. Additionally, this post is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own.*

How I Shopped:

  • Tumbler: Lilly Pulitzer
  • Adirondack Chairs: Target (similar here)
  • Flamingo Pillows: Target Dollar Spot & gifted from a friend
  • Aqua Pillows: Costco (came in a set of 2)
  • Pink Pillow: TJ Maxx (got years ago)
  • Brown Bench: Papa’s
  • Black Table & Chairs: My Mom’s & Papa’s
  • Lobster Pillow: Target (got years ago)
  • Seashell Pillow: Home Goods (got years ago)
  • Big Meredith Rock: Made by my Papa
  • Little Meredith Rock: Made by my best friend Laurie’s Dad
  • Fire Pit: Papa’s
  • Pinwheels: The Dollar Tree
  • Flowers: Walmart & my Mom’s
  • Flower Pots: My Papa’s
  • Silver Tin Table: My Papa’s

Here’s to making many more memories on my patio!!!

XOXO – Katie <3

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My Grand Millennial Kitchen

Eeeeeekkkk!!! Yet *another* apartment room being revealed. Today, I am revealing my kitchen aka my sweet spot for cooking, enjoying my daily morning coffee, and savoring some wine after a long day. Most of my kitchen is filled with some older and more charming treasures along with some newer finds. As always, I will list where everything was purchased from with links where and when I can. Here’s to finding some apartment inspiration for your own kitchen. Now, here we go!!!

*Disclaimer: Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase through one of my links, then I will receive a small commission. This commission is at no extra cost to you. Additionally, this post is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own.*

Where I Shopped:

Outfit:

Kitchen Items:

  • Rugs: Walmart (gifted years ago)
  • Knives Set: KitchenAid (given from my Mom)
  • Knife Block: KitchenAid (given from my Mom)
  • “T” Blush Pink & White Colorblock Pitcher: Mark & Graham
  • Wooden Spoons & Spatulas: Williams Sonoma, Target, & Walmart (all gifted and/or older)
  • Cupcake Pottery Item: Made Myself Years Ago!!!
  • Antique Wooden Home Blocks: A Family Antique
  • Wooden Clock: My Papa’s
  • White Dish Rack: From my Dad
  • Dish Drying Matt: Walmart
  • Paper Towel Holder: From my Mom
  • Fruit & Vegetable Bowl: Antique Find
  • Mini Chicken Pitcher: Gifted From my Aunt Bell from the Amalfi Coast, Italy
  • Wooden Homes: A Family Antique
  • Green & White Plates: Antique Finds
  • Pink Mini Keurig: Amazon (4 comes in 4 different colors)
  • Keurig Display: An Old Spice Rack from my Mom
  • Keurig Display Bow: Michael’s
  • “The Struggle is Real, but so is God” Block: Hobby Lobby
  • London City Print: A Westminster Abbey Gift Shop
  • Teal Mug Baskets: The Dollar Tree
  • Mugs: Lilly Pulitzer, The Disney Store, & many others!
  • Trash Can: Target
  • Recycle Bin: Rae Dunn
  • Heart Plate: Rae Dunn
  • “Love” Pottery Heart: Rae Dunn
  • Dog Canvas: Shutterly (a gift from my Step Mom)
  • Pink Frame: Painted myself!
  • Fake Flowers: The Dollar Tree & Antique Finds
  • Vases: The Dollar Tree
  • “LOVE” Canvas: Painted myself at The Pink Retreat’s Virtual Valentine’s Day Wine & Design
  • “Love” Wooden Handlettered Block: Target Dollar Spot
  • Tree Painting: A Custom Painting won at an Auction at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia
  • Deer Antlers: My Papa’s
  • Basket Above the Fridge: My Papa’s
  • Meredith College Magnet: Custom Made Gift from my Papa

Here’s to another part of my apartment reveal coming soon. Up next week will be my patio reveal. Stay tuned!!!

XOXO – Katie <3

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My Lilly Pulitzer-Inspired Bedroom

The secret is OUT! My post-graduation apartment is *FINALLY* being revealed here on The Pink Chickadee *cues the confetti*!!! Each week, I will be revealing a different part of my apartment – whether it be a room/space in my apartment or how I organized it. We are kicking off this series starting with my bedroom. Please note that most pieces have been purchased from years past or were recent purchases made affordably. I will list out where everything is from below and links so you can shop them too if an item is still available. Now, let’s get this party started!

*Disclaimer: Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase through one of my links, then I will receive a small commission. This commission is at no extra cost to you. Additionally, this post is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own.*

How I Shopped:

  • Quilt – Lilly Pulitzer x Pottery Barn Kids
  • Printed Shams – Lilly Pulitzer x Pottery Barn Kids
  • Pink Shams – Kate Spade Home
  • Flamingo Pillow – TJ Maxx
  • Headboard – Wayfair
  • Hotty Pink First Impressions Duvet – Lilly Pulitzer for Garnet Hill
  • “Choose Happy” Painting – The Redheaded Camel
  • White Chest – Family Piece
  • White Bedside Table – Pottery Barn
  • Hotty Pink First Impressions Lookalike Pillow – DIYed with fabric from Hobby Lobby
  • Alarm Clock – a gift from Amazon
  • Black Mannequin – Gift from an Antique shop
  • Paris Mannequin – Gift from a friend
  • White Mirror – Pottery Barn
  • Flamingo Head – Hobby Lobby
  • White Pom Pom Curtains – Target
  • Flamingo Painting – Gift from a friend
  • Wreath – Cassie’s Designs (check out my amazing friend’s shop here!)
  • White Dresser: Pottery Barn
  • White Bookshelf: Ikea
  • Shopping Bags on Bookshelf: J Crew, Chanel, Lilly Pulitzer, Coach, Kendra Scott, Tory Burch, Gucci Garden, MAC, & Jack Rogers
  • Handbags on Bookshelf: Kate Spade
  • Brown Dresser with Mirror: Family Piece
  • White Lamps (2): Family Piece
  • Angels (3): Family Piece
  • Disney Ears: Disney Shop, won from a giveaway, & The Polka Dot Emporium (check out her shop here!)
  • Candle: The Dollar Tree
  • White Tall Dresser: Pottery Barn
  • Pink Lamp: Pottery Barn Kids
  • Necklace Holder: Gift from my Mom
  • Brown Basket: Family Piece
  • Chickadee Painting: Purchased from a local artist
  • “Rest” Birdhouse: Rae Dunn
  • Tissue Box Cover: Sewn by my Grandma
  • Air Purifier: Amazon
  • Flamingo Canvases & Framed Photos: Hobby Lobby, The Dollar Tree, & The Redheaded Camel
  • White Jewelry Organizer: Gifted from my Grandpa
  • Tan Jewelry Organizer: Gifted from my roommate Sophie
  • Aqua & White Chevron Cubby: Amazon
  • Teal & White Damask Storage Block: Home Goods
  • Clear Jewelry Tray: Gifted from Meredith College Staff
  • Crystal Bowl: Thrifted
  • Crystal Perfume Holder: Family Piece
  • Glass Flamingo: Gifted from a friend
  • Pineapple Jewelry Tray: Gifted from a friend, but is Lilly Pulitzer

I hope you enjoyed my mini tour of my brand-new bedroom in my brand-new apartment! Here’s to next week where I will be sharing my affordable jewelry organization and how I did it spending $0. Have a great week y’all!!!

XOXO – Katie <3

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What I Wish I Knew Before My Post-Grad Move

Moving can be tedious and stressful! The only moves I really remember experiencing were moves to and from college but mostly to my college dorms and apartment. But, I never experienced moving post-graduation and let me tell y’all there are quite a few differences AND things that I wish I knew! So, I will be sharing some of the many things that I wish I knew before my post-graduation move.

What I Wish I Knew Before My Post-Grad Move 

  1. There is sometimes a holding phase – Yes, there is a period of waiting when it comes to post-graduation moves. Well, occasionally. Many of us post-grads move back home either for a few weeks, months, or even years before moving into our own apartments. The holding phase also known as the waiting period can suck! But, it is what you make it – taking time to enjoy with family is so important as you probably will not have times like these again. The same can go for seeing friends in your hometown or your favorite hometown spots. Although it can suck at times, having experienced the holding phase will make you so much stronger and more resilient in the end!
  2. Do your packing before your potential helpers come – With a big move like your post-graduation move, there is a lot of things that you do need to pack before you move! I made the mistake of not packing enough before my moving helpers aka my family came to help me move out. Any work you can do on the front end to help mitigate the moving out process will not only help yourself but those who are also helping you move out.
  3. Determine if there is anything that you don’t want or need anymore – if you know you do not need something anymore or there is no place for it, then sell or donate it! At the same time, if your things will be in storage for some time, then it is definitely worth seeing if there’s anything that you do not want/want to buy new when the time comes to get it out of storage and sell it. Having less stuff to move out is always a bonus!
  4. Make a list of things and its place within your new place – Whether or not you will be in a new apartment right off the bat, knowing where you would put some of your things in your new place is always the way to go. That way, if you need to store things, then you can determine what goes in storage and what doesn’t and arrange it all accordingly. The same concept can go for figuring out what things to get rid of and which to keep. Lists most definitely help!
  5. It WILL be Emotional! – Yes, moving out of your home away from home to wherever the road may take you next will be emotional. Whether or not you loved your college experience, it is always emotional to move onto the next phase of life. That being said, be sure to have some support by your side and take some time for yourself when needed (more on that in the next bullet!).
  6. Take time for YOU – Through it all, moving is stressful AND emotional! Above all else, remember to take time for yourself during the moving process. Whatever that may be for you, be sure to take the time to do something for YOU!

Through it all, the post-graduation move is HARD! It can be tiresome, emotional, and stressful. However, through it all, you will ultimately end up where you are meant to be.

XOXO – Katie <3

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