for the cabin

Yesterday D and I popped over to Ikea to do some shopping for the cabin. We felt a tad silly getting new items just before moving but we had received a gift card for our wedding and as there are no Ikea stores up in AK we decided to go find some perfect little items for our new home. My goal in furnishing and decorating the cabin is having a place that is simply decorated and incredibly well organized. With less than 400 square feet to work with I think it is going to be essential to keep things tucked away to make the place looking tidy on a daily basis. The baskets we got yesterday I think will serve as good storage and will look good up on shelves.

Once we get up North I plan on buying some lumber and working on some furniture projects before work picks up. With that small amount of space I think building our own furniture will be the best bet. I found some fantastic designs from Ana White. If you haven't already I definitely recommend checking out her site.  I have been completely inspired have several pieces bookmarked to build with some carpentry help from Dad. I will definitely post links and pictures when I begin building.

For now I'll enjoy a mug of earl grey and look to pinterest for some "cabinspiration".

Also, check out D's graduation present from my folks. I'm in love with them. I can't wait to hike the Chilkoot in August next to such a fine pair of hiking boots and the even finer man wearing them!