Our St. Pete Bungalow
Blouse || Jeans || Sandals || Earrings || Bracelet || Coffee Mug
Welcome to my home! Since I’ve been spending so much time here, it only seems fitting to share my little St. Pete bungalow. Our tiny spot in the historic, Old Northeast neighborhood of St. Pete will always feel like home. That may seem strange, since we just moved back to the Sunshine City in December. What I didn’t share was that we lived in the same exact spot before he moved to NYC. Learning that it was available again was actually a huge factor in our decision to move back. It just seemed like the universe was telling us it was time. In light of all that has happened, I do feel fortunate to be safe in St. Pete, but if you want to whole story, you can read my recent post here.
Left: Dish Towel || Oven Mitts || Tea Kettle || Accent Plates || Utensil Holder || Dog Bowl || Island || Crock Pot
Rights: Couch || Pillows || Picture Frames || Garden Stool || Silver Lamp || Sandals
I want to make a huge disclaimer and state that I am by no means an interior designer. If you want real interior style and inspiration, I suggest visiting my friend, Stacie Flinner, for that sort of content. As much as I love our little 660 square foot space, I obviously know it’s not going to be our forever home, but we’re perfectly happy living here in the interim. Because of that, David and I decided not to blow a huge budget on furnishings. Since it is such a small space, I can hear my mom’s advice to keep everything the same color scheme. That’s all fine and good because I feel the most at home with neutrals and blue tones. All of the walls are painted in Farrow and Ball’s Borrowed Light. I love the name, but I love the color even more.
Left: Curtains || Similar Bench || Baskets
Right: Similar Bar Cart || Similar Tea Towel
Even though I wanted to keep to a budget, I had a very certain aesthetic in mind. Most importantly, I wanted it to be a quiet retreat after work. The blue tones help, but it’s the natural light that really makes it happen. Apart from the interior, the walls are covered in large windows, including two sets of French doors that lead out to a little patio. I counted 11 total, which is a lot, considering the size of the space. The sound of the neighborhood birds singing can always be heard in the background. It was also important for our bungalow to have a slight touch of coastal flair. I love a good dose of kitsch, but I really pulled back so it didn’t feel cluttered. Displaying souvenirs and photos from our world travels give it that final personal touch.
Left: Turkish Towel
Right: Similar Shower Curtain || Bath Mat || Garbage Can
Our bungalow was built in 1930 and has the original doors to prove it. It sits nestled, next to a larger main house, built in 1925. Both were originally owned by a local church and housed the parish’s visitors. There’s a lot of rumors about who those visitors were and it’s on my bucket list to dig up the history of the space. I would simply love to be able to travel back to St. Pete during this time period. The Vinoy was just built in its signature pink color and the city was really starting to blossom. You know me, always the history enthusiast.
With Tampa Bay a few blocks to the East and downtown St. Pete a few blocks South, this bungalow is the perfect spot in town. We chat with all of our neighbors, really making it feel like home. I hope you enjoyed my quick little tour. Sharing more of my home makes me feel so connected with you, my dear readers.
Left: Bed Frame || Comforter Set || Sheet Set || Accent Pillows
Right: Night Stand || Similar Lamps || Book
Love from Florida,
Katie
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