I am so excited to kick off a new TCB series!
Stylish Apartment Living
If you live in an apartment or a small space, you are going to LOVE this series. Even if you have a huge home, you’ll still love this series. You’ll fall in love with Katie’s talent and ability to make small apartment living as stylish, comfortable and inviting as living in a 3500 sq.ft Cape Cod home.
Don’t let her young age fool you. This girl is an old soul with a real sense of who she is, where she’s going and how she wants to decorate! That last part is the most important, right?
I’ve been reading Katie’s blog, Creole Wisdom for a long time! I actually featured her a while ago where I wrote the following.
“I’ve enjoyed her blog for a couple of years. I like her candid writing about growing up, going to college, having boyfriends…….I find myself wishing I could be that girl again with as much poise and grace as she has at such vulnerable age for all of us. The age where we are truly becoming adults. Katie is a smart girl. She’s got the confidence that we hope all young girls grow up with.”
I still feel the same way about her. Although we’ve never met in real life, I just adore her.
I love her simple and clean style. She effortlessly blends together traditional and cottage with a hint of modern…….all wrapped up into the most adorable space.
I absolutely LOVE her dining room! She made the wall art……..of course she did ………. and we all know how much I love to decorate with numbers. 
You’ll find many feminine touches throughout her apartment without being too girly.
If I ever have a chance to visit her, she better lock these dishes up. Could you just die?
Mixed with that black signage …turned wall art……LOVE!
Katie is amazing at organizing creative nooks……at every turn, something deliberate and creative catches your eye. It doesn’t have to be BIG or BOLD, sometimes just the smallest touch is perfect!
I learned long ago to cluster and gather collected items. She’s obviously putting that “rule” to work in the most beautiful way.
Do you living in a small space? I’ll be sharing more of her apartment right here on Today’s Creative Blog, so be sure to check in often.
Do you have any questions for Katie? Just leave them in the comment section and she’ll be thrilled to answer them.
For more decorating ideas visit Katie’s blog and follow Katie on Pinterest.…..and you should also follow Today’s Creative Blog!
Ashlea Gardens says
These are such cute tips! What fun ways to bring color into a room – this would work super well in apartment where you aren’t allowed to paint the walls. Love the table especially!
Rilane says
The apartment looks really great 🙂 Especially look cool these letters on the wall 🙂
TidyMom says
oh wow I love Katie’s style and eye for decor! Thanks for sharing!
Kim says
Isn’t she darling?
Trudy says
I loved the photos of Katie’s real apt. – just as beautiful as spreads in magazines that cost a fortune to do! Katie has a great sense of style!
I have never posted on a blog before – someone else must think Katie’s great [email protected]
Kim says
It DOES look like magazine quality! Actually Katie works for a magazine as a photographer. Lucky us!
creole wisdom says
This is my Aunt Trudy 🙂 Thanks Aunt Trudy! I love you.
Kim says
Awww, so sweet of her to visit and also leave a comment! Welcome Aunt Trudy!
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
A wonderful idea for a series. While I live in a home, it is small. 🙂
Kim says
I thought the same thing Laura. These ideas are great for small homes or even large.
Angela @ CreativeBlossoming.com says
Wow, that’s so wild that we are both featuring series on the same thing! I always find it amazing when two people are on the same wavelength without knowing it. I’ll be checking back to see what tips she has!
Kim says
🙂 Decorating small spaces is always a great topic! Good luck with your series.
creole wisdom says
Thank you so much Kim. Really. You are very kind to do this and I am so honored to be featured on your space here!!!
Kim says
You are welcome! I so thrilled you’re allowing us into your home!
mary anne says
How did you make the wonderful number art? What color are your chairs? You did a fabulous job
creole wisdom says
Hi Mary Anne! Thank you so much for your kind words. To answer your questions:
Dining room number art is actually cut down pages from a gigantic calendar made by Stendig: http://www.stendigcalendar.com/Stendig_Calendar/Welcome.html
The paint color of my dining room chairs is: Behr rockwood jade 440C-3 in semigloss (paint & primer in one)
xo
Jennifer Almanza says
I agree fabulous job! i would love to make the wall art but don’t know where to find inexpensive frames. Where can i puchase some for a good deal or do you make them yourself?
Michelle @ Elegance & Enchantment says
I’m so happy about your new apartment series! We moved from our big New England home into an apartment last year when we relocated south, wanting to explore the area before buying a new house. I’m always scouring blogs for cute apartment decorating ideas! Can’t wait to see more.
Kim says
This will be perfect for you! You’re going to LOVE Katie!
creole wisdom says
Hi Michelle! That sounds like an exciting adventure 🙂 I really believe that you don’t need a big house to create a home you love. Best of luck and fun in creating an apartment that you love. Xo