Sunday, May 31, 2009
Globe Pendant Lamp from West Elm
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Update:
School is pretty much kicking my butt and handing it to me on a platter, which is why I’ve had little time to spend on the site. But here is what’s been going on in my life:
Since we last spoke, I’ve left my cute little apartment in the city and moved into the country with Adam. Surprisingly, I like it! It’s nice and quite out here.
I’ve We’ve been busy putting the house together. Pretty much every surface has to be fixed. Thus far, all the walls have been painted (except the laundry room and guest bathroom). Adam de- popcorned the ceiling and painted it. He is putting down the hard floors next week. We settled for Espresso stained Bamboo from Build Direct (http://flooring.builddirect.com/Bamboo-Flooring/stainedbamboo-Espresso/ProductDisplay_8749_c2_10004177.aspx). I promise I will have pics up as soon as it’s done. Here is a sneak-peek.
We just had the cabinets painted. The difference is amazing!
We still need to tile the backsplash, tile the bathrooms and laundry rooms, redo the siding, paint and gut the man cave… and the list goes on. I’ll keep you posted, even if it means never sleeping. I don't want to share too many pictures. When the floors get in, I'll do a big reveal! Here is a sneak peek at the bedroom.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Mi Casa
I really need a headboard. For a long time, I had my eye on the Archer Bed from Crate & Barrel. (pin-tuck bedding, west elm)
I love this little writing desk, except it is completely unpractical. There is no way I could do my homework here. I think I am going to make it a vanity.(voyager writing desk- bombay)
I am very fortunate to get this vintage sofa from my grandmother. Its my favorite piece of furniture. I love laying in it in summer and just reading a book with door open. Very tranquil.(feather pillow- thomas paul, scored on ebay; script lamp- CB2, on sale)
... I know, it needs to be reupholstered, but I love how old and tattered it looks! This would sell for thousands at Anthropogolie.
Hope you enjoyed my place. More pics to come.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Lapsac
Since I was starting grad school this semester, I decided I needed a new laptop bag. I had had my eye on the Lapsac by Nanda Home. I like how the laptop is stored in the exterior pocket. It seemed roomy, but I was a little skeptical. I wasn't sure if it was wide enough. While it looked cute online, things don’t always turn out that way in real life. I was worried it would not fit all my books, my laptop, etc. Bobby Berk Home carried them. Since they have free shipping and free returns, I figured, what did I have to loose?
Well my bag came in this yesterday and… I LOVE IT!!! I ordered the Lapsac in Stella Creme (thankfully it's washable)
with a chocolate interior.
It's a rather slim bag and the opening is not as large as my trusty Nine West bag. It has three interior pockets that are sown into the side lining. Large enough of a calculator. The other side has a larger zippered pocket. Fearing it was too small, I stuffed it with all books.
Inside: graphing calculator, financial calculator, Operations Management textbook, 2in Binder, Domino Mag, Ziplock bag with index cards & Post-its, pencils & pens, laptop cable, cellphone and....
the exterior pocket is big enough to store my laptop (15in HP Pavillion dv2000) and Groundswell!!! So, I guess everything fits! :-)
Cons: I wish the straps were about 2-3in longer and wider (further apart from each other at the base). And I wish it had an interior divider large enough for a thin folder. However, all in all, I am very happy with my bag!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Sale Alert!
Black BerryIf you want to check out this wallpaper in action, visit the ferm Living design blog, Clever Spaces. Also, Christina Coop, the US rep, recently had her home featured on Apartment Therapy (see if you can spot the Julia Rotham's wallpaper).
Sunday, January 11, 2009
I spy
I don't know if you can make it out (I took the picture with the camera on my phone), but it's a little gnome standing next to his tree house with a mailbox. It was just randomly out there in the woods! It's really unexpected and cute. It definitely put a smile on all our faces :-)









