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August 3, 2015 · 44 Comments

My New Pied-a-Terre

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Take a look at my cozy new apartment, complete with a French vintage decor!

Wooden chandelier,  pictures on wall and side table.

Last week I mentioned I moved into a new apartment. It’s an interim place while I house hunt.

Yep, I’m looking for a new house! It’s very exciting but I’m not sure where I’m moving yet.

For now, I want to show you my ‘pied-à-terre’. It’s my little apartment in the city while I look for a new house.

I worked my little butt off this weekend to get it together. I’ve lived here for a month now but with so much going on, I’ve barely had a chance to unpack or decorate. It’s a long weekend here in BC so I took advantage of.

I hate moving, I really do. I haven’t moved for six years now but I used to move every six months.

Every six months! Who does that? I do apparently. When I grew up, I didn’t move that much but when I moved out after high school, I would move every six months.

White couch and pillows.

Don’t ask me why. There were many different reasons. Sometimes I would find a better apartment down the street with better hardwood floors and I would move.

And I would move just by walking my stuff down the street because I thought that would be easier.

Which it wasn’t. Don’t ever do it. Moving down the street is actually far worse than moving across town.

Side table by wall with suitcases underneath it.

Two French chairs flanking a side table with a lamp on it.

It was so fun to mix up all my artwork that I’ve had.

Some is from City Farmhouse (grey art pieces) and Maison de Pax (black and white Paris photography).

Wall with 5 pictures above a side table.

I bought this chandelier last year from Antique Farmhouse but it’s also available on Painted Fox.

Steel bucket on wooden distressed table and a crock.

I’ve posted on Instagram before about how I unknowingly match my clothing and accessories to my decor. You might have come across this one about how my watch matches my decor.

Blonde woman sitting on the white couch in a pink jumpsuit.

How cool is it to have a wood watch that matches your decor?

Watch on girl's wrist who is sitting on the couch.

Pretty cool I think.

Crystal and wood watch on wrist.

Swarovski crystals and a gold rose face? Yes please.

It’s called the Sidney from Jord.

Watch sitting on crock.

I love wood with pink. How perfect is that?

Pink flowers in a white vase.

So I’m super happy with my new watch.

And of course my new apartment.

It’s a crazy time right now but also good. I don’t know what’s to come but it’s exciting what’s on the horizon.

Side table with steel bucket and wooden chandelier in background.

For now I’m all set up in my new pied-à-terre.

Vintage suitcases under wooden table and side table with burlap cloth and pink flowers on top.

And can’t wait to show you around more.

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My new pied-a-terre poster.

Disclosure: Thank you Jord for the gorgeous watch that matches my new pied-à-terre.
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  1. Shal Grant says

    August 3, 2015 at 5:27 am

    Gorgeous … as expected! Great job, Jamie 🙂
    Enjoy your new place.

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    • Jamie says

      August 3, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks so much, Shal 😉
      Big hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  2. Jenna says

    August 3, 2015 at 5:31 am

    Gorgeous new place and I LOVE that watch – its so you!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 3, 2015 at 2:06 pm

      Thanks girl 😉
      Hugs, J. xo

      Reply
  3. Shawnna says

    August 3, 2015 at 5:55 am

    Hey girl- Love your new place !! Looks really good!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 3, 2015 at 2:05 pm

      Thanks so much, Shawnna!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  4. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    August 3, 2015 at 10:22 am

    Just gorgeous Jamie … the apartment, the watch, and your beautiful blonde hair! My sis used to move every year and I thought that was a lot … but you have her beat! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 3, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      Awww, thanks Jennifer! Yeah, moving sucks, a year is a lot too!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    August 3, 2015 at 10:33 am

    Girl, this looks better than my house that I’ve lived in for almost THREE YEARS!!! It looks so pretty and is SO you. Also loving that wood watch. I think they are gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 3, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      Oh stop, your house is gorgeous but thank you girl!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  6. April says

    August 3, 2015 at 11:37 am

    Love the apartment Jamie. Your decorating can make any place amazing! And that watch is beautiful and so you.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 3, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      Thanks so much, April.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  7. Mary Hall says

    August 3, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    Love the new place. It looks great, and you do too.: )

    Love the look and lay out of your blog. Very professional.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:07 am

      Thanks Mary 😉
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  8. Tara says

    August 3, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    It’s stunning, Jamie! I love all of your personal touches. It looks as though you’ve been there for months!

    And that watch is lovely. I’ve seen those Jord watches around, and I think they’re so timeless. Great choice.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 3, 2015 at 1:53 pm

      Thanks so much, Tara! Yes, it’s starting to feel like home. I love the watch too.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  9. Alice Wingerden says

    August 3, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    The watch is beautiful and I love your new place! Hope you are finding lots of peace there 🙂

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    • Jamie says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:14 am

      Thanks so much, Alice. It’s starting to get homey.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  10. Chelsea says

    August 3, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    Everything looks stunning, the apartment, the watch, YOU! I can’t believe how quickly you pulled it all together – so pretty Jamie!! xo

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:15 am

      Thanks so much, Chelsea! You’re too sweet.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  11. Krista @ the happy housie says

    August 3, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    Your space looks fabulous! And gorgeous watch – looks perfect on you:) That slightly rustic but still super feminine and pretty feel.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:15 am

      Thanks so much, Krista. I love the watch too.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  12. Danielle says

    August 3, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    Jamie, your new place is gorgeous and that watch is stunning. I really love the wood on it. x

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    • Jamie says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:17 am

      Thanks Danielle 😉
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  13. April Hoff says

    August 3, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    The new place looks fantastic, and so do you! Love that watch! 😉

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:16 am

      Thanks April 😉
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  14. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    August 4, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    You are amazing! Your transitional place is waaaay more gorgeous than my permanent dwelling! 🙂 I love, love, love what you’ve done with it– wonderful job! Oh! And cute watch!

    ~Abby =)

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:17 am

      Thank you so much, Abby! You’re too kind.
      Big hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  15. susan says

    August 5, 2015 at 9:59 am

    Your place is lovely! You made it so inviting and pretty!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:09 am

      Thanks Susan!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  16. Nina says

    August 5, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    Everything looks just beautiful, Jamie! Your pied-à-terre looks so serene and calming. & I love the watch!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:09 am

      Thanks so much, Nina!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  17. Jenna says

    August 7, 2015 at 11:41 am

    Jamie, it’s fabulous! Next month, we will be moving into a rental apartment while we house hunt, too. I’m excited to see where you (and I!) end up!

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    • Jamie says

      August 11, 2015 at 9:37 pm

      That’s exciting Jenna! I love your blog. It sucks being in limbo but it’s nice to make a rental comfy and cozy while you’re there. Good luck house hunting!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  18. Jemma says

    August 7, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    You have created a beautiful spot in your temporary living space! I love it.
    Jemma

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 11, 2015 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks so much, Jemma.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  19. Jeanette @ Creating a Life says

    August 7, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    Everything looks so pretty and cozy! I hope it becomes a great place to dream and plan for what’s next. Love the watch, too 🙂

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 11, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      Aww, thanks Jeanette.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  20. Jill says

    August 7, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    Stunning and you look incredibly beautiful!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Thanks so much, Jill 😉
      J.xoxo
      PS: Can’t wait to see you!

      Reply
  21. Ann says

    August 9, 2015 at 9:16 am

    What’s not to love here, really? LOVE it! You look so happy and beautiful.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 11, 2015 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks so much, Ann!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  22. Jamie | anderson + grant says

    August 12, 2015 at 9:23 am

    You are going to find the perfect home for you and the kids whether it is in the city or the country…..and I have a feeling that maybe it will finally be your forever home. The one you won’t have to move from. I’m so happy to see that you’ve been able to make this place of transition look homey and still YOU. But I can’t wait to see what you find and how you transform it.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 22, 2015 at 9:52 am

      You’re so sweet, Jamie. I hope we don’t move for a long time! Thanks for your sweet comment, friend.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply

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