making lemonade out of lemons

Although our newly painted apartment isn't even close to being done decorating wise - I'm embracing the new color.

Remember when I asked you your opinion on the grays? We decided to go with Harbor Gray – and while I was a bit nervous about it having the tiniest bit of blue in it, we went for it . . .

Thomas O'Brien's home is my new apartment inspiration.

Walking into our freshly painted apartment it turned out to be a grayish blue, but with time, some overhaul redecorating and finding the right accessories, I was able to fall in love with the color. The picture below is a sneak peek of our bay window decor - more will come in the future, but until then I wanted to show you my favorite corner.

That's the story - not everything turns out as we expect it to, but sometimes in the end it actually works out for the better.

Board (from top left clockwise): John Robshaw Ikat pillow, John Robshaw sheets, Bella Notte fabric, Astier de Villatte handmade pottery, Summer House rug swatch, Oly Studio mirror, and Williams Sonoma Home floor lamp.

{photos: Thomas O'Brien via coco+kelley and Erin Beach}