The struggle is real… I am in the middle of a move & it has taken up so much of my time, which is why I have been so MIA to the world/this blog. We left Boston in May, traveled throughout the summer, & arrived to our new home, San Francisco mid-August. To say that it has been a roller-coaster would be an understatement… I have laughed, cried, screamed, & mostly cried.
I know many of you have gone through the struggle of moving, so I wanted to share my insights on how to deal with a big move & some of my current interior inspo!
How to deal with moving:
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Pack anything that is very important to you, yourself. My (new) rule of thumb- Your favorite pieces WILL get broken during the move, unless you pack it yourself.
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Take breaks while unpacking… The excitement of your new city will eventually wear away, so take the opportunity while it is still there to go for a stroll or go explore to take a break. The fresh air helps!
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Always throw away anything you do not need/want (such as boxes& bubble wrap & old clothes)… Like constantly. The less you see, the less stressed out you will be.
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MOST IMPORTANTLY- Realize that things are just things, everything will be OK, & life will all eventually come together. Is it just me that needed that reminder? I sometimes just wish things would look perfect after unpacking for a week, but I have to realize that there are many touches, that may take months, that make your place a home. Also, I had a huge realization that there are so many much more important things going on in the world, so a broken chair should not be as important to me as my health & happiness.
Now on to the fun part…
Apartment decor inspiration:
I am super inspired by minimalist, neutral decoration lately. I love the idea of a simple bedroom/living room that is spruced up by plants, art walls, & touches of color. Below are just a few things that I have pinned on my Pinterest board that are helping me decorate my new place. I was also super inspired by one of my friend’s blog post on CB2 & literally went straight to the store in Emeryville after I read it.
What are you inspirations? Share your Pinterest board with me… I would love to see!
If you are moving, God speed! If you aren’t, please take me out for a glass of wine… I probably need it!
xoxo,
shushu
Where can I find that chunky knit blanket in your inspo pics?!?! LOVE IT. Also, great advice for a move.
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Check it out here… https://oheightohnine.com.au/2016/08/10/chunky-knit-heaven/
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