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I hope everyone remembers Monica Geller's apartment from FRIENDS.  You know, the unbelievably large lilac-coloured one with green doors?  Well ever since I saw the show for the first time, I've had an obsession with it.

If you've always wanted it too (I can't be the only one), then here are the 'Monica must-haves', for very reasonable prices.

        

The Colour

You can't have a 'Monica' apartment without the 'Monica' colour.  Or as Dulux likes to call it, Pure Orchid. (no kidding)




The Couch
Having a white couch is a great way to tie a room together; especially an eclectic collection of furntiure like this.  The Karlstad Sofa modernizes the look a bit, but it still very similar to Monica's.

                          

The Artwork

The artwork above Monica's TV certainly stands out in the apartment.  The 'Aux Buttes Chaumont' can actually be found on ebay.ca.  You can choose which size you want the print in and the price just varies!

Great find. 

   

The Kitchen Chairs

Before it was a 'new fad', it was classic Monica. Mismatched dining chairs look awesome, enough said.  There's a great Antique Mahogany Chair that I found on Kijiji for an insanely good price.

Flea markets and thrift stores are smart ways to find them if you want to stay in your immediate area.  There's a flea market in St. Catharines every Sunday, or check out the Salvation Army or Goodwill store.

                                 

Last but surely not least...

The Picture Frame 

One word: Amazon.  The Picture Frame sold on amazon.com is a replica of the one on the back of Monica's door.  I just ordered one, so you probably should too.  You can't go wrong with the price. 

Hello, all.

I don't know about you, but I have a real issue with separating television and movies from real life. Also an issue with shopping.  And thank goodness I've thought of something that involves both of those things (with help from my dear brother Todd).  

Things that happen on a daily basis can be easily compared to your favourite TV show or movie.  Quotes, issues that the characters deal with and how they handle said issues, or people you know that resemble the characters.  

If you don't have that friend that's always comparing life and TV, then you're that friend.  Don't worry.. it’s me too.

I'm also the type that can re-watch seasons of shows, or my favourite movies, thousands of times- to the point of quoting them.  And so much so that you become engulfed in their lives- having an opinion on their outfit when they come on screen, or shouting ‘WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!’ when they do something opposite of how you would do it.  I’m not ashamed to admit that my boyfriend and I have had stupid little arguments because we take sides between characters.    

But if i love it, I love it.  I can't help it.  

So in this blog, I'm going to help fellow television and movie addicts (this is a safe space), to bring your favourites to life.  Idolize Zooey Deschanel's character from New Girl?  Her style?  Her room?  How about Courtney Cox's iconic character Monica Gellar?  Always dreamed of having a lilac coloured apartment with mismatched furniture?   I can help you.  

From their style to decor, love the characters even more.