My new project...

I was over at a friends a few weeks ago up here and noticed she had maximized her space and seating area by making her ottoman her coffee table. I loved the look and idea, so started finding a few pictures of my own for inspiration. Here are a few that I found that I like:

via Sunset

via Coastal Living

via Coastal Living

via Google Images

And then these were the pieces I liked and might try and use for a similar effect:

Ikea

West Elm

West Elm

Pottery Barn

Impulse buy of the week

I've been needing a reading lamp for one side of my bed, so bought this last night at West Elm. I'm not sure if it was worth it, but I like the little guy.

Image via West Elm