Settlin' in

It has been about 3 weeks since I moved in and things are starting to feel a little more homey. I am working on making my room a little sanctuary for myself. Being totally me, a total design freak, I made a mood board for what I want my room to look/feel like. If I don't have a set vision, I am soo all over the place and just buy stuff that is cute, but then it doesn't really mesh all together.

Anyways...here is my mental work in progress...bigger version on my flickr




I am refurbishing my existing dresser by painting it and replacing the knobs with ones I got from Anthropologie. I especially like the cute yellow bird! :)



I took these shots minutes before the movers arrived w/ all our stuff, so it looks really empty.



Peeking into our kitchen




My lovely large closet



View out of my window



Still gotta get a bookcase, hang art, and paint/put new knobs on my dresser...phew.

Bedroom Dreams

I've got another brand new bedroom to decorate and make my own for at least the next year. I am moving in this weekend! It has a great view of the East River and a huge closet, so of course, I am on the prowl looking for ideas.






2x3 amulet rug. Urban Outfitters. $18






Now I am a big advocate about NOT smoking, so these pretty ashtrays are for candy (Chris I've got you covered).

butlerandmaid. $12





graphic style lampshade. via drawflowers. $100.





masseyandrogers. $70.



Massey and rogers are great textile designers from the UK. I liked the bottom lampshade even more because it has a great handmade quality with the weaving. No price listed on their website.





Maybe this one for one day.... $1,280
Chandi Design

Home Sweet Home

I went home to Cleveland last weekend for my cousin Bridget's bridal shower. My mom has been planning her shower for about 2 months and really outdid herself. It was super nice to have all the ladies from the Kerwin side of the family get together and celebrate Bridget. Here are some highlights. More pictures of the weekend on my flickr.