Lamps

Basically, this post is lamps. Is that so wrong?

Crate & Barrel, $229

Target, $45

Pottery Barn, $99

Hobby Lobby, $50

Still trying to decide if I like that last one for real or as some kind of genie-bottle joke.

Sofas

The sofa in my apartment is not so good. Please notice how I refer to it as "the sofa in my apartment" as opposed to the far less cumbersome "my sofa". It is not good at all.

In fact, it isn't even a sofa. It's actually an incredibly cheap loveseat. I bought it two years ago from Ikea for $150. My family refers to it as "the Barbie couch". It's endured many, many spills to its rough exterior, and it's currently covered in an old brown blanket that actually greatly enhances its appearance.

Suffice it to say, I seriously need a new sofa.

Shall we peruse my options?

via West Elm

via Pottery Barn

via Urban Outfitters

I probably won't buy a proper sofa until I buy a home someday but, oh, how I dream of the day when I can entertain more than one and a half people in my living room...

Before & After

I think my favorite thing about interior design is before & afters. 

I'm just a sucker for a good makeover.

{all images from Design*Sponge}

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That cabinet is probably my favorite.

What is your favorite?

Funky Cups

I saw these mugs this morning on EAT DRINK PRETTY and I knew I had to share them here.

They are New Wave Cafe Cups, and I think they are the cat's pajamas.

So Inspired

As you may well know (cos I can't stop dwelling on it...), I have no income at the moment {sad day}. If I did though, I would hire Lauren at busy bee lauren to help me create an exact replica of her living room. It shouldn't be too challenging since she lives in an adjacent city. How would you all like to serve as my little decorating elves? 

Girl's got talent, amiright?

xo.

Closet Case

Lately I have been all about chic and organized closets. 

Here are a couple faves:

 

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Fall Decor

While visiting the mall today to buy a suit (Grey. Banana Republic.), I couldn't resist a walk through Pottery Barn. Just thought I'd share some of the new fall items that caught my eye.

 

Do You Rue?

In support of my blog buddy Alaina at Live Creating Yourself., I am spreading the word about a new online design magazine she has started called Rue. I know what a large fan base Lonny has drawn, and I am confident Rue will be able to say the same soon!

{the launch date is 9.16.2010}

Timeless

I bought a new desk (and yummy white leather chair) awhile ago, and I have been dying to put pictures up on the ol' blog, but my workspace area isn't quite complete. On Sunday I painted some old black picture frames with leftover turquoise paint from my living room, and I've hung those above my desk. I also, finally, framed and mounted a poster I had purchased before CHRISTMAS. There is still a lot of blank space, though, and I think what I need is a pretty clock to keep track of the hours I spend reading blogs studying. Here are a few that I've found that might fit the bill.

via Etsy

via Etsy

via ZGallerie

 

 

 

 

 

Interior Fantasies

Even though I moved in on Friday (...and Saturday...and Sunday) my apartment is sill a disaster. While in reality I must deal with cardboard boxes, duplicate kitchen supplies, and what seems like hundreds of curtain rods, my fantasy world is full of spaces like these.

{all images via La Dolce Vita}

RAWR!

Most people, I think, had a childhood infatuation with dinosaurs. They are so magical, so immense, so monstrous. It's hard to believe that they really lived and roamed this very planet. I think dinosaur décor would provide a fun, playful look for any room, not just those of little boys.

FRENCH! T-REX!

a page from the 1946 Wonders of Science, Simplified

handmade wooden box

you might recognize this from California roadtrips

would look awesome in a mirrored frame

It's all very Ross Geller of me, don't you think?

xo