San Fran: Cutest One Bedroom Apt Ever

Remember our recent trip to San Francisco?  It was our first experience using an online website to rent someone's apartment.  We really lucked out and found a one bedroom apartment that was in the basement of an amazing house in the city.  I couldn't help but love it's Anthropologie-esque vibe and how it was all put together using Target, IKEA, and vintage finds.

This view is from the front entrance.  The main living space is painted a cool gray.  I love the glass and metal coffee table, exposed brick, and splashes of red.

This little dinette is behind the sofa in the picture above.  Even the placemats and salt & pepper shakers were cute!

The bed was flanked with hanging pendants and antique school chairs.  What a cool alternative to your typical nightstands and table lamps!

This looked like it was found at a cool vintage shop or something, but is a total DIY project.  Bang up and old board, throw on some stain and laquer, garnish with knobs and voila!  You have a cool coat rack!

This bathroom was so simple but I loved it for some reason.  I think it was the chocolate brown subway tile.  And I actually liked how the tile looked without being arranged staggered.  

Have you stayed anyplace cool recently?

San Fran: Noe Valley Boutiques

While visiting my sis-in-law and her fam in San Fran, we strolled through the neighborhood we were staying in and passed a handful of the cutest decor boutiques.  Our apartment we stayed in was within walking distance to Starbucks (manditory when your little ones stay on East Coast time), Whole Foods, and all of the shops and eateries.  I was able to snap a few pics while running in and out of each of them.

If you make your way to the area, you have got to check them out!  It totally reminds me of the Carytown section of Richmond.  

Obviously not a decor boutique, but it was very convenient to scoop up food for the kids!  I could not believe they had large pumpkins that were three for $10!

Imagine their excitement about shopping...at least Livi looked cute in her Missoni for Target sweater.

One of my favorite shops was When Modern Was.  They had a ton of dressers, buffets, and tables that were refurbished with chic paint colors and finishes.

LOVED this bird lamp!

Remember my chair revamp?  This gem gives me inspiration for a future overhaul!

This one-of-a-kind owl lamp was made completely by hand!

 Several flower shops adorned the streets of Noe Valley - I just love the colors and assortment!

There were lots of other shops I failed to snap pics of, but I was a fan of the all-women's running store - See Jane Run.  What a great concept!

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Do you have any favorite shops you visit when traveling?  What is your favorite city for decor boutiques?