Glittering Gold Transformed This Chicago Apartment into a Holiday Wonderland
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Name:Revae Schneiderand her dog, Bogey
Location:Roscoe Village — Chicago, Illinois
Size:1,000 square feet
Years lived in:Rented
This holiday decor house tour originally published several years ago, but it’s such a beautiful example of a classy, elegant look that we like to rerun it for inspiration and ideas every year! At the time of her tour, Revae Schneider loved getting into the Christmas spirit in all the classiest ways. There were no multicolored Christmas lights in the apartment she shared with her dog Bogey (who has since passed away, sadly)—her color scheme was strictly white and gold with roses all over.
一个企业家,she foundedRS Collective–a “Chicago-based consulting company specializing in interactive mixology classes, cocktail recipe development, and more” in 2011 and more recently,Mahalo Vibes, a creative and social media consulting firm. Since cocktails play a role in her career, she had over 350 bottles of booze around this apartment, which she housed on antique bar carts, some of which she restored herself.
At the time of this tour’s publication, Revae had a fascination with Paris, which you could see all over her space. There are French sayings, as well as books from Parisian fashion houses. Whimsical no matter the season, fresh and preserved flowers mingle with glints of metallic gold in a home tour that’s easily one of Apartment Therapy’s favorites throughout the years.
公寓Therapy Survey:
My Style:Paris Chic
Inspiration:I’d like to think when I come home that I’m transporting myself into what will eventually be my apartment in France.
Favorite Element:I love that I’ve had a hand in finding everything: various antique markets, Craigslist, and refurbishing a lot of it—and all of the antique glassware!
Biggest Challenge:Finding enough space to hold a business and a home in one!
What Friends Say:It’s like you live in a Pinterest Board! It’s glamorous and feminine, sometimes I don’t know if I can sit down!
Biggest Embarrassment:The kitchen backsplash (not my choice since I rent)
Proudest DIY:My 1920s bar cart. I originally got it for someone I was seeing and things went south before it was finished, but I worked so hard on it and it works really well in the space now as our whiskey cart.
Biggest Indulgence:Original artwork
Best Advice:Go slow, keep your eyes open in really random places, and have fun!
Dream Sources:Milo Baughman and Jonathan Adler
Resources
LIVING ROOM
- Wall pockets: Joss & Main
- Ice chest: antique
- Gold frames: antique
- Hurricane: One Kings Lane
- Stocking:Christmas Is Loveon Etsy
- Decorative ball:West Elm
- Chairs:MegMade
- Gold pillow:Anthropologie
- Gold chest: Etsy
- Bar cart: Craigslist
- Punch bowl: Craigslist
- Pet bed:Serena & Lily
- Couch: Craigslist
- Floral pillow:The Artwerkson Etsy
- Striped pillow:Cottage Ruffleson Etsy
- Marble bar cart: antique
- Press For Cocktails sign:Lisa Golightlyon Etsy
- Decanter:Anthropologie
- Candles:CB2
KITCHEN
- Cake plates:Anthropologie Weddings
- Bar stools: Craigslist
- Gold pitcher: antique
- Marbled bowls:One Kings Lane
- Peroxide jar:Jonathan Adler
- Art:Cocoa & Hearts from Made By Girl
BEDROOM
- Headboard:Joss & Main
- Bench:Joss & Main, repainted
- Bedside tables:Oakdale Boutique
- Bedside lamps:West Elm
- Pinch bowls:Yamarilet Pachecoon Etsy
- Chair: Craigslist
- Fur pillow:West Elm
- Dream pillow:RH baby & child
- Standing mirror: HomeGoods
- Floor vanity:West Elm
- Amethyst jewelry box:One Kings Lane
- Dresser:RH baby & child
- Candle:Diptyque
- Bar cart: antique
- Wall flowers: Pottery Barn Kids
- Duvet: Pottery Barn
- Original sketches:Gabriel Saint Arton Etsy
- Frames:Blackbird Framing
BATHROOM
- Tres Femme metal sign:Gauge NYCon Etsy
- Bath salt:Jayson Home
- Vase:Jonathan Adler
- Side table: Craigslist, refinished
- Bathmat:Urban Outfitters
- Towels:Kohl’s
- Guestbook:Amazon.com
- 镜子ed tray: antique
- Towel hanger: antique
OFFICE
- Desk:Neiman Marcus
- Chandelier:West Elm
- Oval mirror:RH baby & child
- Butterfly:Bug Under Glasson Etsy
- Prohibition-era alcohol prescription:Prohibition Whiskeyon Etsy
- 镜子:RH baby & child
- Calendar:Garance Dore
- Chanel print:Leigh Vineron Etsy
- Frame:West Elm
- Beachfront photo:my little pixelson Etsy
- Frame:West Elm
- Carousel photo:Carl Christensenon Etsy
- Frame:West Elm
- French Street photo:The Paris Print Shopon Etsy
- Frame:West Elm
- Brushstroke art:Cocoa & Hearts from Made By Girl
- French lemons photo:Rebecca Plotnickon Etsy
- Floral oil painting: original
- Ranunculus photo:Rebecca Plotnickon Etsy
- Female figure:Simple Art Studioon Etsy
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Thanks, Revae!