Accessorizing

When it comes to decorating a room, I've always loved figuring out the layout, the fabric combinations, the colors, all the big stand-out pieces, but when it came down to the little things like accessorizing I felt a little lost.  I always ended up trying to mix up little things and having it not feel quite right.  So then I would wind up going the minimalist route.  Not to say there's anything wrong with a zen minimalist type of look but as a decorator I love to bring in a little more for the eye to see in a room to give it more interest.  I also love flea markets and I need a place for all those adorable antique and vintage finds.  This past year in our new apartment I did just that.  I started trying different groupings on console tables, side tables, and our oddly shaped - kind of difficult to decorate - glass Noguchi coffee table.  And I fell in love with accessorizing.  This led to more of a love of jewelry and accessorizing outfits as well.  The list can go on and on and it so much fun and a less expensive way to express your creativity and change things up within your home.  I think I've gotten the hang of it!  The best place to start is to find photos or even groupings in your favorite home decor store and take your inspiration from there.  Here's a few ideas for coffee tables to get you started.

I have to have candles going in my home, so love adding a few to the coffee table.

You can add your favorite little objects to sit atop some books.

Notice how they divided up the table here.  You can always add fresh flowers and a dish of little collectables.

A coffee table is a great place to add a pretty tray as well to corral a few trinkets or keep a grouping of little items together.