Toying with…
February 28th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
…painting my bed white, but I’m pretty sure my mother would freak out. I do like the wood…but I like the glossy white finishes on furniture too. What would you do?
Aren’t those pillows adorable?? I’m a big fan. 
(photo via design*sponge)
Hot or Not?
February 27th, 2009 § 1 Comment
What do you think of these 50s inspired swimsuits from Victoria’s Secret? I’m not a fan of the one on the right…and I just can’t decide if I like the yellow one or not…
(photo via oh joy)
In Other News
February 26th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
Drew and I are still waiting to hear about our jobs…today was supposed to be the day but now we’re being told that it will not be until next Wednesday. Am really getting tired of waiting, even though it’s only been a little over a week since our interview.. But still! I always try to live by the motto underpromise, overdeliver, not the other way around.
On the upside, tomorrow is Friday. I am quite pleased about this fact and will be happy to have the weekend. Tomorrow afternoon we’re going to the LPF at Carnivale which should be loads of fun–I’ve been meaning to eat there and now I have a chance to do so for free! Yippee! Then we’re going to see Twilight…oh dear. 
I’ve been boycotting the books but I agreed to go to the movie solely because I’ve seen some posts about the cool interior design. And it’s nice to spend time with people, so it should be fun (we’ll see!). Melanie, Katie, and I are also officially registering for the chicago marathon tomorrow…hooray! I really do need the act of actually committing to get myself in gear.
Speaking of committment, albeit a fun one, just as I decided I’d try to finally write a novel by doing a bit each day, Marta suggested a little write club over on her blog. What absolutely perfect timing! So I’m going to mix in some of her writing prompts with my own and hopefully good things will follow! You should join in on the fun as well. Well, I think that’s all for now! I’m off to do some reading…
More Target Furniture
February 26th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
As I mentioned in another post, Target has really upped their game in furniture! I am happy that they’re teaming up with home designers just as they have with fashion designers to bring design back down to the masses! I thought I’d just post some more pictures I found that were just as captivating as the first batch!
This first one reminds me of that beautiful blue bedroom velvet chaise…a little more boxy, but similar effect.
I like this one a lot!
(last picture via beach bungalow)
Oh yes I need a child
February 26th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
Preferably a girl so I could buy her things like this adorable vintage shirt-dress-thing. Can’t you just imagine it with white leggings?!?! Oh… See more adorable (and cheap!) vintage clothes for babies at baby hank’s etsy shop.
Awwwwwwwwwww
February 25th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
I think it’s maybe a problem that I’ve now watched this video three times in a row and each time I get a little teary-eyed. But it’s just so romantic!
Lights
February 25th, 2009 § 2 Comments
Well, after you actually look a bit, you find there are several great chandelier options that don’t involve those nasty candle lightbulbs (honestly I don’t see how anyone finds them attractive!!!). So here are some modern chandelier alternatives, both sleek and fun.
*a sleek look for this sleek loft (abs via design*sponge)
*cute little round bulbs hanging from straight steel rods (saltbox via design*sponge)
*and the other way around (david j. via habitually chic)
*i think this one is my favorite (ochre–pear via remodelista)
*similar… (design within reach via remodelista)
*not really a chandelier but cute nonetheless (megan auman via for me-for you)
Favorites Page
February 24th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you know that I’ve added a favorites page over there on the right of places I love to visit on the interwebs (right now just blogs). Please visit and tell me what else you would like to see there–and definitely if you have favorites of your own you’d like to share! I really enjoy all of the blogs I’ve listed…their writers have definitely inspired and pushed me to keep writing (thanks!)–I hope you enjoy them as well! Stay warm and happy
Biggest Loser time!
Pattern
February 24th, 2009 § 2 Comments
My favorite patterns of recent–which one is your favorite?
1. stripey pillows and blankets from Crate & Barrel outlet
2. this red, purple, and white floral bedspread from Target (featured in January 2009 Dwell mag)
3. this blue, green, and teal madras quilt from Pottery Barn
4. this photo montage by Grant Hamilton (via Black Eiffel)
5. this beautifully tiled bathroom (sorry can’t remember where I found!)
6. this pretty chair and ottoman set (is this what they call ikat?)
7. this Marimekko shower curtain on sale at Always Mod (via Apartment Therapy)
8. these polka dot pillows from Pottery Barn
9. this ikat teapot from Anthropologie
10. this window decoration by Amy Soczka in an Urban Outfitters store in Milwaukee, WI (via Design*Sponge)
11. this colorfully happy bedspread from Anthropologie
12. this red, white, and black rug from a home in Italy
13. this perforated hotel room wall (via Apartment Therapy)
14. this poppy-themed bedside (via Design*Sponge)
15. these large graphic print walls
16. this beautiful lace-stenciled floor (via Design*Sponge)
Red Tights
February 24th, 2009 § 1 Comment
Isn’t this so cute?! I’m a fan.
(can’t remember where I found this picture…from Fashion Week)
