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Living Room
Since I've only shown glimpses of each room (here, here and here), I figured I'd share a few photographs of my not-quite-finished living room. There's still no art on the walls and I've yet to find...
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Flea Market Finds
I just posted a picture of my bar here, but over the weekend, I found a replacement. I've always loved the idea of a formal bar with character, and this industrial shop cart does the trick (especially...
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Home Goods
{A glossy Greyhound now lives in the middle of our fireplace} We've had all of the necessities in our place for a while (a couch, dining room table, etc.), but it's the little details that take the...
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Shimmering Wall
Since I work from home, and spend nearly ten hours a day in my office, it's crucial for me to keep the decor inspiring and fun. The pink walls help brighten things up (I used Benjamin Moore's...
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Apartment Therapy
I've been showing glimpses of our new place for several months now, but left it to Apartment Therapy (one of my favorite sites) to really give you the official tour. Though we're far from being...
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Souvenir Shop
{Aboriginal art c.1950's I found at an antique store on Magazine St.} One of my favorite things about traveling is finding souvenirs that serve as reminders of trips. I look for special pieces that...
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Show and Tell
It's not often that I go to the flea market with a specific item in mind and come home successful. Often I'll look for something like an umbrella stand and come back with two vases, a necklace and a...
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Guest Room
Our guest room has remained practically unfurnished since we moved in. The problem is that it's essentially two rooms in one - there's an awkward little add-on that used to hold the bed, which left...
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Creating Corners
A few months back I bought this bar cart at the Rose Bowl Flea Market. It was absurdly cheap ($25!) and I intended to use it in our dining room. The very next weekend though, I found an even better...
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Kitchen Essentials
{Floating vase (tutorial here): perfect for kittens that love flowers} Since I've shown glimpses of nearly all of the rooms in my place (like my closet, guest room, office and living room), I decided...
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Office Maintenance
One of my favorite pastimes is rearranging furniture (apparently many of you feel the same, according to Twitter). It requires little effort, but yields such rewarding results (and makes me feel...
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Living (Room for Improvement)
On a rainy day a few weeks back, I decided to change around the entire layout of our living room. The room itself is rather awkward - it's long and narrow, and our old setup only made it feel more...
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West Elm Event
One week from today (December 15th), I'll be co-hosting an event at the new West Elm store on Beverly Blvd. The space is gorgeous (the layout was done by Thomas O'Brien) and in addition to cocktails...
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Golden Slumbers
I'm a firm believer that bedrooms should be simple and serene. Ours doesn't have a TV (though watching movies in a hotel bed is one of my favorite things ever), the walls are Benjamin Moore's "Pelican...
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Bedroom Basics
After our rather hurried attempt to purchase bedding this past weekend, it got me thinking about the general guidelines I follow when it comes to creating a tranquil sleeping space. My bedroom is one...
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Build a Bar
When I lived by myself, I rarely entertained. I kept one dusty bottle of vodka on hand, in case guests dropped by unexpectedly, but that was it. I was intimidated by the process of having a fully...
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We've had our coffee table (first seen here) for a while now, but it wasn't until recently that I finally got around to styling it. At times I had it completely empty, but when a table's not...
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Style Me Pretty At Home
As a longtime fan of Style Me Pretty, I was thrilled when they asked me to be part of their "Behind the Blog" series on their new interior-focused site. Here are just a few of the photographs from the...
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Loving Right Now
I feel like I'm at a slightly awkward age for art. I'm far from my college days when I was happy to tape just about anything to my walls, but I also can't waltz into a gallery to find a snazzy piece...
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My New Favorite Vintage Find
Flea markets can be overwhelming, but amidst all of the random objects and questionable smells, you can find some really special pieces. This past weekend I found this vintage gazelle bust and...
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