{haus updates}

Hallo friends! :) Thanks for checking in on me today and my little apartment. Here's a glimpse of my living room today, it was quite dark for most of the afternoon but with Bebel Gilberto and candles, I was busy at work on my laptop making the most of gray weather (which I actually like since it forces me to chill out) and darkness. I added a new lap quilt for the sofa for movie watching and book reading, and of course the teapot as a decorative accent on the coffee table. I also purchased some 'winter' cushions to warm up the sofa in grays and plums, linen and velvets, so I'll use those on cold days like today and on sunny days the other bright ones will replace them. I like to swap. I found a table on the street the other day as I walked to the market so now it's my new side table. :) (side note: Along with the table there was a floor lamp from the 1950's abandoned on the street and it works perfectly so I'm going to wash the globes with warm soapy water and give to my mother in law. I love the stuff I'm finding on the streets here!) I plan to paint the table and decoupage the top but for now it's to the right of my sofa (shown below). The bell jar on the table was another lovely housewarming present from Esra and I just love it. Beneath it is a butterfly but you cannot really see it. I just blogged about my new teapot from le souk on decor8, but in case you missed it here it is. We enjoyed it this afternoon with tea and cake. :) And remember when I told you that I ordered those special things from la pomme? They arrived this morning so the apples went on my windowsill, I placed them on a mother of pearl tray that I found locally for 8 Euros. I like how simple my window looks right now, candles aglow, it's relaxing and uncomplicated. The pine trees and brick rooftops provide the perfect ambiance I think, typical of this region in Germany. I also have my bedroom inspiration in mind, with the accent colors finally decided upon (after the moodboard was created): fuchsia and deep plum. And did I show these pretty milk soaps from Germany and this new tea cosy from England for my white porcelain teapot (not the ornate copper kettle)... Oh and the bowls from Istanbul (blogged here on decor8) given to me by my friend Esra? And of course, my chairs! I'm painting them white and using black/white striped fabric to upholster the seats. This project will be continued this weekend... I also got a little crafty recently too and made a mobile using wooden birds, beads, wire, ribbon, and found papers along with acrylic paints. It was quite fun and I placed it near my window. I think that's all the updates for now from haus maus central. Now to work on these chairs and get started on my bedroom design -- the goal is to turn it into a romantic love nest instead of the current hospital chic aesthetic. xo, Holly

Comments

Heidi Jo said…
I love your place. It looks so cozy right now. Those pillows are the perfect fall/winter colors for the room. And the new teapot looks perfect, of course. Congrats on finally getting it! : )
Anonymous said…
what a sweet mobile! and I love the teapot too (-_-)
Desiree said…
those purple bowls are just lovely ^_^
I loooooove that colour oh so much!
I'm such a fan of gray weather. So many things to love about these photos. Cute little apples. I'm wondering about the owl illustration and coveting that cookie.
it's so inviting and cosy. it's really evolving.
love all the new accents and details.
that mobile is precious Holly. what a sweet touch.
i have to tell you i almost gasped, well i did actually. i was reading along, obviously getting ahead of myself and when you said paint i thought you meant the coffee table. i thought what on earth would she do that for? then i realised you were referring to the side table. whew! :)
Veda said…
OH my my Holly!!!!!!!!!!what a fantastic living room u have there...so comfortable and cozyyy....good work! U have turned ur dream in to a fantastic reality!!!!!!!!
You are truly an inspiration!

Regards,
Veda
SimplyGrove said…
Its all looking SO LOVELY Holly!! I love the mobile. And way to get such a fabulous free table:)
matchstickgirl said…
wow it looks beautiful ... love candle light when its dark and cold outside
createacraft said…
I love the overall look..
=)
use them all on very happy days..
and.. these plum bowls you have..
do you know they are called"prosperity bowls"..
the first paper money was printed with purple inh.. so there came the tradition.. of relying plum to prosperity..
the lady who sold me these bowls recommended me to put sone coins and to add some water.. to create a small "talismanic corner" =)
enjoy..
Concha said…
I love your living room... it looks so neat, cosy and clutter-free!

I adore the chair in white. They remind me of Gustavian interiors!
Callie Grayson said…
i love the bowls your friend Esra gave you from Istanbul.
the colour is beautiful!
callie
Sweetina said…
I love everything you've bought and created in your apt! I love the view from your window and find myself really drawn into each photo.
Can't wait to see the chairs when they're done!
Happy weekend over there!
Tina
Sweetina said…
Your photos always draw mr in~it's as if I'm there enjoying tea from the souk teapot and feeling warm and cosy while enjoying the view of the pine trees and grey sky.
Have fun finishing the chairs this weekend!
Tina
drey said…
i love the turkish bowls! i must ask... where did you get that lovely sweet plate you have the cakes on, next to your teapot?

i too, lovely scoring bargains and freebies on the side of the road! my last was a Colebrooke set of cast aluminium table and chairs garden set that i'm going to be painting a hot pink or yellow!

but these freebies are getting rarer and rarer!
Simone said…
that room gets more cozy everytime I stop by... nice!
Vanessa said…
your apartment is adorable. i love the coffee table! you have great taste!
Laura said…
Wow! I can hear your excitement. I love that you have truly nested in your space. nothing quite like looking at little organised moments of joy. well done you. I am inspired to go and tidy!!
Anonymous said…
I love that you showed all the little details! What a cozy place to curl up with tea, a blanket and a book while it's drizzling outside.
Just beautiful! I love seeing your home updates so much Holly and find them all so inspiring. Beautiful and more beautiful!
xo
Melis
ansley b. said…
I love those chairs! Where did you get them?
Liz Harrell said…
Mmm... these photos are so lovely, they make me want to go home and turn on all the lamps!
Kathleen said…
When did you get the quilt? It is perfect for the room...any chance of a flat shot....we quilters are crazy for flat shots so we can ooh and ah over every inch...millimetre just does not sound as good. Looks like it may have touches of lilac/violet in it too!!! I also love the purple bowls....that friend is a keeper...she knows you well.
Hope you enjoyed your weekend and have recovered from the paint fumes...they give me a headache so understand totally
Vica said…
Hi Holly,

Your little house is so lovely. Everything is so organized and neat. I was following your blog for a while and is nice how things are getting done. There is a music that I like very much and I think it goes perfect with your little home. It is sang by Ana Laan and here is a sample: http://www.myspace.com/analaan.

Hope you will enjoy :)
Victoria
Anonymous said…
Your house is so warm and inviting Holly! Wish I could come over for a cup of tea and girl chat!
And I L.O.V.E. your mobile! Will a DIY tutorial be forthcoming perhaps? ; )
xox
Ez
patricia zapata said…
I love seeing all your new additions. What a cozy welcoming apartment. So inspiring!
Catherine said…
I Love your house, it is looking so cosy and lovely. You have great style.
Anonymous said…
Am wondering did I miss something?
You bought a quilt!!! It looks great!

It is kind of freaky actually....I was shopping in our huge mall today when I saw some lilac blowls and I thought.. Holly would like those!
Chelsea Van Tol said…
can't believe you just found that table! lucky
Heidi Jo said…
The more I see your coffee table, the more I love it. I have one with the same sort of legs that was a hand-me-down, but it is a lower height. I was going to turn it into an ottoman, but I'm beginning to think I might want to keep it as a coffee table...
Creategirl said…
Holly your place looks so warm, inviting and cozy!! How will you ever leave? I love your combo of fucsia and plum for the BR, can't wait to see it pulled together. You might never emerge from such a lovey room!
Anonymous said…
I've been following your blog only for a short time, but I just adore your place so very much. It's just so lovely and beautiful and exactly how i would like my place to look. I love coming here for inspiration, and to see what you come up with next.
Anonymous said…
wow your place is really coming together. it feels warm but clean and uncluttered. i love the coffee table and the cushions on the floor.
Anonymous said…
Oh my, what lovely place, so peaceful and relaxing. Just beautiful
Hatteshuus said…
Wonderful living room. I love white sofas!!!!

*Svenja*
Anonymous said…
What a warm and inspiring living room to walk into . I love the colors inside and ouside. I am a big fan of gray weather, soft glow from the candles and indirect lighting. Your living room looks picture perfect. To cuddle up with someone on the sofa under the warm quilt, drinking hot cocoa, on a winter evening.. just looking at those beautiful pine trees outside.

Because you involved all your reader in the whole process of setting up your home and not just post the finished pictures we get a sense of belonging.

Great work.

Vinita
Anonymous said…
Oh, you have done well. It looks so delightfully pretty and inviting!
YUMMY! INK said…
I love your mobile!
Your place looks beautiful!!!
Anonymous said…
Just checking back for an update - how are you getting along with the bedroom?
Think I'm going to start saving up for one of those turkish teapots, I saw them on soukshop before but seeing it 'in real life' on your coffeetable makes me realize they are really, really beautiful and I really, really want one!!
;-)
Looking forward to a new post soon!!
Luna Levy said…
It gets cozier and cozier every time I drop by. Love the shades, candles, teapot, everything! Thorsten is a lucky guy!
Anonymous said…
new post please
haus maus said…
ansleyb - the chairs are from a german company, car moebel.

magicquilter - the quilt is from a local shop in hannover called esplanade. i really like it, it's so cozy for the soda.

renate - no progress on my bedroom, sadly. i leave germany in 2 weeks so it may not be until next may now... :(
Anonymous said…
You have such great taste. The white sofa is so pretty.
Julie said…
I love seeing American flare in a German apartment! I have been living in Germany for almost 15 years and as much as I love it, I struggle with the furniture. It's way too modern for my taste and the "American" accents (the GREAT lamps, side tables, and chairs) are so very hard to find. I look forward to seeing your new place. -Julie

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