anatomy of a bedside table

I'm going to go so far as to say that styling my new apartment is almost as important as styling my outfits each day. I find that a cozy, styled home is a happy home, but it's the tiniest details that really count. With that, I give you the anatomy of a bedside table.

lamp | I think this item needs little explanation. For those times when you can't put down your favorite book (or catalogue) or when you just want to find your chapstick in the middle of the night. Plus, I believe you can never have too much light in a room.

hand cream | Is it just me, or is it a great feeling to slather on the hand cream right before bedtime? Dream Cream is from Lush, and it is super moisturizing and natural smelling. Did you think I could go one blog post without mentioning Lush?!

techy stuff | I love a quick bout on Pinterest before bedtime, hence why my iPad has a prime spot on my bedside table.

most used scents | Some may prefer to have their perfumes on display on a dresser or in their bathroom, but I prefer to have them right next to my bed. The bottles provide a nice visual appeal and the scent seems to linger around my bed after I do a few sprays. Maybe it's weird, but I love when my comforter smells like my signature scent!

trinket tray | One of the most underrated home accessories of all time, the catch-all trinket tray. I love having one of these at my bedside for bobby pins, earrings, and small perfume bottles. I also don't mind the pop of color this one gives.

candles | I am a total candle lover. I find that they provide a sense of relaxation and warmth in any home. I like to light my bedside candle on a lazy Saturday morning or a half hour before I fall asleep.

light reading | At any given moment, you will find a small stack of catalogues on my bedside table. When I'm sick of the internet and need some fashion inspo, I turn to some favorites - J.Crew, Land's End, Anthropologie. The list goes on and on.

any other goodies that make you smile | I decided to accessorize a bit further with the metal "G" from Restoration Hardware, which is so heavy it doubles as a paper weight. I also added a macaron trinket case, a gift from my friend Courtney (below the word "used" in the photo).

I think bedside styling is pretty important for everyday convenience and visual appeal. So choose the items that you use regularly, or that just make you happy.

xoxo,
G