It’s about time for another round of Making it Yours (MiY), don’t you think? MiY explores ways to use stylish investment pieces for the home while keeping up with changing lives and changing tastes. In this third edition, I’ll be focusing on the ever popular Madeline Weinrib Zig Zag Rug. It will start out in the home of a young woman who has just splurged on the rug (it’s the most expensive thing in her apartment!), then make its way with her through several changes of residence.
Nothing here is extraordinarily expensive, but our young apartment-dweller is starting to gather some nice things for her living/dining space. IKEA’s Karlstad with a green slipcover is a great sofa for only $499, and the hot pink chair is a fun addition to the room. Wicker chairs keep things light and airy, and the tee pee dining table is a piece that will be loved for many years to come. The pink lamp is a steal at just $49 (on sale), and it would look great on a substantial white blocky table. White wall flowers and a pink print dress the walls, and a cute pillow sits on the sofa.
Next up, we’ll see the rug move into the bedroom.
35 comments
Julieann/CreateGirl
OH MY GOODNESS! you are feeding my typography addiction with that etsy pillow! I adore it. How perfect it would be for any young girl to have in her room or any of us for that matter. so true, thanks for sharing
www.betterhomenogarden.com
This is the apartment Peggy on “Mad Men” would have if Peggy were more fun. Loving the pink chair.
Anna Liesemeyer
LOVE THIS! Thanks for sharing your taste. LOVE the lamp.
Liz
LOVE the Alexandra Ferguson pillow. I am ordering the Be Nice or Leave version.
HR Lady
WOW! BIG WOW! Pink..pink..pink…I just love pink..
Kathleen
I adore this series and that rug. But thinking about my first apartment through now there have been lots of red wine spills on lots of inexpensive (thank GOD) rugs. I’m just now feeling adult enough to splurge.
Nuit
What a gorgeous rug!!! I totally see why anyone would wanna build around it. so nice…
xo
Ivanchika
Dear Nicole, sretan rođendan or happy birthday- your fan/reader from long distanced Croatia (small country in Europe, near Italy)! Ivana, mother of two beautiful kids
Down Pillow
Such cute pieces! I can’t get over that adorable chair from Target – love, love, love it :)
robin
such a cute inspiration board! but while it is a very cute couch in pictures- i highly advise against it. i had recommended it to a friend as it would be easy to take up the elevator of his high rise unassembled… which was true. however that was the last nice thing about the couch. it is truly SO uncomfortable and after a day of use, it looks worn out and ugly. just sharin….
Dani
I love this room! I would love to see one installment of the rug accommodating a man’s need for masculinity in a room. Like when this “girl” moves in with a “boy.” :) I showed my husband this room and all he could say was “it’s too feminine.” Disappointing!
Nicole RJ
Oh I LOVE that chair! Target when are you coming to Canada?! :(
Helen
$1,000 is quite expensive for a rug, but I actually thought that madeline weinrib rugs were more in the $5k range
Macy
I love it! Pink and girly are my thing. Wish I could have these at my dorm room.
Kerri K.
Love this room! If I didn’t live with a boy, this would be my ideal decorating scheme. :)
For someone who couldn’t afford the Madeline Weinrib rug, I think these would be cute, too:
http://www.target.com/Striperoo-Rug-Collection-Mellow-Green/dp/B000VTLKV8/ref=br_1_23?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=11055231&node=11055231&searchRank=salesrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=Striperoo%20Rug%20Collection%20Mellow%20Green
http://www.target.com/Stainmaster-Kreis-Rug-Collection-Celadon/dp/B000U7X3ZM/ref=br_1_36?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=11055231&node=11055231&searchRank=salesrank&searchPage=5&searchSize=30&id=Stainmaster%20Kreis%20Rug%20Collection%20Celadon
nadia khafagi
i just love the pink and this shade of green,
thanx for sharing!
julia
What is the rug made out of (cotton, wool)? I recently bought a beautiful 8×10 green/cream cotton rug for my living room but my 1 year old spilled water on it and it stained. Yes, water stained it. Apparently cotton rugs are prone to “browning” when they get wet with water so they cannot be cleaned. I’ve had my rug about a month and it already needs to be replaced. This rug would be perfect – as long as its more durable!
Fiona
I love it, it way too pretty! I love the Lucy Upholstered Chair!
Averill
I love your MIY feature and I’m glad you’ve brought it back! The MW zig zag rug is a great choice and I can’t wait to see what you do with it next.
kristen
so cute! that table is awesome.
kate
As a girl just starting out in her first girlie apartment, I’m loving this edition of MIY.
Now, if only I could afford a Weinrub rug– sigh.
Thanks, Nicole!
danielle
That lamp rocks my socks!
A Merry Mishap
I can’t wait for the bedroom!
:::Lyzz:::
Gorgeous finds. I love that rug but can’t believe how expensive it is!
Audrie
Wonderful picks! I especially love the print and the Lucy chair.
Elissa
I’ve loved that rug for a while. By “most expensive thing in her apartment” how expensive do you mean? I can’t seem to find price info.
Making it Lovely
An 8’x10′ is about $1000.
Kari
I LOVE this room, it’s absolute perfection for me.
Manda
Yay! I’ve been waiting for another MIY. I love that CB2 table, I wish CB2 would come to Australia.
siescierto
I love that Target chair! It looks like a nice place to sit and read for a while. Great eye for color combination, as usual!
J
Just saw these and for some reason…they remind me of your site! http://shopmica.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=4900278
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