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Start Somewhere {Simple Coffee Table Vignette}

When it comes to the whirlwind of unpacking boxes with stuff literally everywhere, you just have to start somewhere. I started with our coffee table, or atleast half of it. I put it in its spot, even though our couch and rug aren’t here yet, and the books for the other side of it are still in a box. But even just that one little spot being finished made me breath a happy sigh of relief.

We’ve been collecting coasters from all over the world since our honeymoon, the vase was a $5 find in Okinawa, the candle was on sale at Anthro and I found the gold tray at Home Goods last week.

This pretty bench was my $12.99 steal from Target!

Happy Independence Day weekend! We are thrilled to be in our country to celebrate it this year.


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Comments

  1. Becca says

    July 3, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    So beautiful! We'll be leaving Sicily in less than 2 weeks and setting up house in Coronado, CA, in about a month. I know it will be crazy for awhile, but I can't wait to set up corners of beauty when we get there!

    beccagarber.com

    • Amanda Marshall says

      July 9, 2014 at 7:39 pm

      ahhh I still to this day cannot believe you guys got to live in Sicily. I wish I could have visited you!! Too bad you won't be there when we're in Croatia – Sicily is high on our list of where we want to go. I hope your move goes smoothly and you love being back in the States! Are you moving to CA permanently?

  2. Maureen SIM says

    July 3, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    Love it! The blue and pink are amazing together. So calming.

    • Amanda Marshall says

      July 9, 2014 at 7:39 pm

      Thanks, Maureen. I agree ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope you're doing well!!

  3. Denise Lopatka says

    July 3, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    so pretty!! and so glad you are slowly getting settled. glad you are back in the US of A!! xoxo

    • Amanda Marshall says

      July 9, 2014 at 7:40 pm

      Thanks, Denise! Wish I could have seen you in NC, and sorry we didn't — we had family time every single day. I hope next time we're there!

  4. Caravan Sonnet says

    July 4, 2014 at 2:44 am

    So gorgeous!! I love the colors that you have chosen! ๐Ÿ™‚ They are my favorites!! ๐Ÿ™‚ You have a gift for creating a beautiful space! Thanks for sharing it with us! ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Amanda Marshall says

      July 9, 2014 at 7:40 pm

      Aw thanks so much, Rebecca!

  5. Lorraine says

    July 4, 2014 at 4:15 am

    You always create such beautiful spaces, wishing you a wonderful weekend….x

    • Amanda Marshall says

      July 9, 2014 at 7:40 pm

      Thank you sweet friend.

  6. Daina Ankrum says

    July 6, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    Beautiful! I swear peonies make everything better. The coffee table space looks great!

    • Amanda Marshall says

      July 9, 2014 at 7:41 pm

      Hahaha I could not agree more!

  7. Mary Grace M says

    July 7, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    LOVE that bench! Is it still available? Glad you were safely in the US for our nation's birth, too!

    • Amanda Marshall says

      July 9, 2014 at 7:41 pm

      Hi MG!! I found it on clearance at Target – so maybe?? There was no price tag on it so the nice gentleman said, hey, how about $12.99 and my mouth dropped. Hope you can find one!

  8. Anna @ IHOD says

    July 9, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    Little details to make a house feel like a home:) Missing peony season already!

    • Amanda Marshall says

      July 9, 2014 at 7:42 pm

      Yes, me too. Come back, peonies!!!!!!

  9. Rachel says

    July 9, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    Oh everything already looks great in your new place! Sometimes it's nice to have a fresh start ๐Ÿ™‚ we are moving in September and I can't wait to decorate a new space!

    • Amanda Marshall says

      July 9, 2014 at 7:42 pm

      Moving so often is exhausting, but you're right, it's nice to have a fresh start and fun decorating a new space. I hope your move goes well and you enjoy your new home, Rachel!

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