Home for the holidays: A collaboration with Article
Like many others, we are home for the holidays. For anyone new here, I should probably mention that my husband and I are new to parenthood. We had our baby boy last week and are finally back home with our new bundle of joy, and very much looking forward to the holidays as new parents. Although we won’t be going out and taking part in the holiday festivities like normal (I mean...there’s no going out amongst crowds of people with a newborn - especially without completing his vaccinations - and especially during a pandemic). That said, it was so important for us to make our home as comfortable as we could during this time.
We wanted to feel like we weren't completely removed from society during our time adjusting to parenthood. We are also really big on being outside, and wanted a way to get some fresh air without putting our son (baby Jack) at risk. We live in an apartment, which means we share our common areas with others. This leads us back to square one - having to spend the majority of our time in our apartment. BUT, the good news is, we have a patio. Though it’s a small area, it’s a means to us safely being outside and getting fresh air without putting our sweet baby Jack in harm's way… or in germs way I suppose. We were so happy to be able to partner with Article to complete this space, and make it cozy enough just in time for the holidays, and Baby Jack’s arrival.
We were able to give our patio area a very cozy and California coastal-holiday update using two of Article’s Corvos Corner Modules in Whisper Gray along with the Corvos Ottoman in Whisper Gray. The Corvos, with its brushed fabric and cushioning made the patio feel like a lounge area, comfy enough to spend hours out there unwinding (I’m currently sitting comfortably outside as I write this blog).
I should also mention that Article offers contactless deliveries, which gave me a huge piece of mind, knowing I wouldn't have to deal with anyone coming in and out of our home during such a fragile time. Not to mention, The Corvos is lightweight and easy to cart in and out, My husband was able to easily carry each piece into our home and onto the patio. In a regular circumstance (where I’m not pregnant), I’m sure I could have also managed the pieces.
But back to how comfy the Corvos is! I should also mention that my husband is 6’4,” so having a realistic setup where our furniture is big enough for him to plop down onto was also important. The fabric is made with breathable polyester and polystyrene beads, so it pretty much hugs you back when you fall into it. Another item of importance was for us to have a place where we could lay out comfortably with the baby in the morning while we have our coffee or wind down during the evenings to drink our tea.
The Halden Round Side Table in Dark Charcoal made this possible. With a clean and aluminum slate, this coffee table offers a sleek look, with ample room for plenty of coffee cups and breakfast burrito plates. This setup truly makes us look like “the cool parents” haha… We are loving our new patio setup, and it makes us feel like we are still outside and a part of the world during such a trying time.
Wishing a happy and cozy holiday to you and yours!
From our patio,