working on it

working on the new apartment every day-it's such a fun process to make a home feel cozy and safe.

here's some pictures of my work in progress

I wanted a very vintage inspired couch, and I was able to find this one on sale at urban outfitters. I love it! It is very small-perfect for a New York apartment, but really comfortable. It also folds out into a bed, which helps a lot when visitors come through town :) It's hard to see clearly here, but it is in fact green!

I am a huge collector of all kinds of artwork. I found this Brooklyn print, and then ended up taking an old window and making it into the frame. Everyone who comes over immediately loves this print-how could you not?

my favorite print sits by the door-it is the motto of my home

one thing that can transform any apartment is what I call "moments"

I don't have much space so I use little corners to make mine-here is my "mail moment" ha

I got the mail plate from Kate Spade and the lamp is Anthropologie-also as a general rule of thumb I always have fresh flowers inside. It brightens up the entire room. 

I also included a Audrey moment in my bedroom...

I kept the kitchen pretty simple-all I really do is switch the tea towels out from time to time. I also like to personalize the fridge with polaroids-sometimes apartments can come off very cold because there are only so many ways you can personalize. It's important to utilize every opportunity.

a calendar was needed to keep track of when bills are due and when roommates are out of town-I found this one at paper source and I love it! It really brightens up the room, and the gold hardware helps things to not look so thrown together.

the smallest details always seem to make the biggest difference

my biggest obsession by far is RUGS. I could buy them all day-they truly warm up and change the space in an instant. I've had this one since I moved to New York-I love it in my bedroom to add in color. It sits under my vanity and bed.

Did I say vanity? More like make shift vanity-I have to be really creative to meet all my needs in this space-I double use a dresser as a vanity, and I keep makeup and personal items on floating shelves.

I use antlers to hold Elvis' leash and collars. They work perfectly and again add a little more color to the room.

last stop on the tour is my room!

The fire escape makes Elvis very nervous-this is his mom get inside now face.

and that's all I have so far! for rooms that inspire me you can check out my pinterest page!

having a weird day?

LOOK AT MY PUPPY FALLING ASLEEP

as a die hard cat person...I must say my love for this dog is ridiculous. He is the best you guys! Just look at those huge paws if you don't believe me.
Today I have the day off so we are spending it together :) We are going to watch Ryan Gosling movies, organize my calendar, try to learn some new impressive tricks, who knows, maybe a nice long night walk to cap it off-happy weekending friends!

waiting for spring

in the meantime-River Phoenix movies all night every night when insomnia pursues and the wind is howling outside my window.

 

 

It's hard to describe how much his performances matter to me and to most young actors. His light is so bright in each piece-I decided to watch Stand by Me the other night on a whim, and since then I've watched them all again. He's still one of my favorite people in the whole world. I highly encourage popping in "Running on Empty" this week! It's amazing, and sort of knocks you out in the best way possible.

 

so yeah cheers to you River! still missing you

also Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield released an album of  Elliott Smith covers and it is gooooodddd.

what do you do when it's the middle of the March and it's still cold out?

monday morning

I was having a hard day today, then I saw a girl (early thirties-ish) reading Alice in Wonderland on the train. I just thought that was amazing--even better I made a note of it in my phone to remember something good today and accidentally typed out "alive in wonderland". I love that. I've decided it's the title for this time of my life.

also

you should be at Cinderella right this second. It is incredible.

"have courage and be kind"

on a Thursday

let's all be strong today, the week is nearly finished! I love this verse (both versions).
 Something about the phrase "in the midst of her" is so.... BIG.

and the Oscar goes to...

The Academy Awards are basically my own personal superbowl. I get very into it, offering up many... strong opinions. What I'm telling you is-it gets real y'all and this year was no exception. I saw everything nominated!!
 except "Still Alice" (missed it at the theatre-hoping to rent soon)
"The Imitation Game" (sorry heard it was boring)
"Foxcatcher" (dying to see this!!).
Again though, I saw everything else!!

just to be a real pain-here are some of my complaints this year....


I must say I'm disappointed Unbroken was left out....very disappointed...like it should have won best picture because it was the best ask anyone it's great!
Also, no nomination for Miles Teller? ummm ok whatever that's ridiculous.
Eddie Redmayne-you seem like a sweet man but for the love of God cut down on the concealer.
That guy cut Sienna Miller off like 3x at the podium ANNNND bumped into her-what the hec weirdo
Adam Levine's model wife keeps sticking her tongue out at the camera-do you know where you are girl? dumb. models are dumb.
They left out Joan Rivers. HOW DARE YOU
Was Common playing pretend air basketball as he rapped?
Everything is Awesome is not an awesome song-in fact I had to take medicine for a headache after.
no air conditioning? everyone was sweating!

now for the good

LADY GAGA LADY GAGA LADY GAGA
Reese Witherspoon looked stunning as did Jessica Chastain also Marion Cotillard
Neil Patrick Harris you are funny
The set looked beautiful and the lighting made everyone look flawless
Shirley Maclaine's black sparkle jumpsuit ummm HELLO GORGEOUS!
when they showed clips of the foreign films-that bull running inside looked amazing
as did the foreign film about the little boy and his pet chicken-cutie pie
PATRICIA ARQUETTE BRINGING THE FIRE!!!  to quote Meryl "yes! yes!" I was jumping up and down on the couch at home
Julie Andrews is perfect
The speech about everyone having a place in this world even if you feel weird

My top choices this year are as follows:
1) unbroken
2) whiplash
3) Selma
4)grand Budapest hotel
5)wild

on a sunday

"Quick now, here, now, always-"
T.S. Eliot