Thursday, December 29, 2011

Bedroom Snaps

Hi my dears, I'm on a staycation again just enjoying the extra time with family and my friends.  Regular posting will begin next week I promise.  In the meantime here are some pictures from my bedroom redo.  It's still a work in progress since I still need a few more finishing touches. Usually I'm not too patient when it comes to finishing up with decorating my own rooms, but this one I want to be just right. Here are a few things I've done so far, which may change since I sort of have decorating OCD.








What do you think?  Can you tell what I'm going for here?

Friday, December 23, 2011

Lunch Time Snaps - Millennium Park Winter Edition

I haven't been over to the Millennium Park area in Chicago since the Summer.  And now that the ice skating rink is in operation, I decided to trek over on my lunch for some new shots of the scenes.









Over at the Crown Fountain Area






 I'm still learning all the tricks of my new Canon Powershot so I can improve in my photography skills.  Hope you enjoyed the photos! 

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Fall Wrap Up 2011

Here are some of my favorites looks from this Fall:














Happy 1st day of Winter, bundle up with style babies!

Monday, December 19, 2011

Kindhearted

There are some really wonderful, giving people in this world. I was recently the happy recipient of a gifted box of hats from a lurker of my blog.  She no longer had use for some of her hats and generously sent them to me without even wanting a penny in shipping.  I am beyond appreciative for such a wonderful gift from a kindhearted woman.  Thank you so much Nicky!
How glamorous are these?


And ya'll know I couldn't wait to rock one, so here it is...



Hat - Gift
Nine West Boots, Dress, Sheer Blouse, Hue Tights - Marshall's
Belt - The Limited

Friday, December 16, 2011

My Current Home Inspiration

On my computer I have so many images that inspire me for the home.  So here are some pictures from around the blog world; Apartment Therapy, Design Sponge, Ikea Hackers and wherever else, that I'd like to use in some way in my apartment.

I love this color palette for my living room.  I have a deep purple couch and I'm looking to add some other pops of color (the yellow and magenta).


I have a blank canvas that I'm not currently using and wrapping some delicate trim around it would be so pretty.  Simple right?


I'd love to have extra shelving like this to put in my kitchen area for plates, bowls, and cool pottery to display.


I love everything about this photo, mainly the furniture arrangement.  


I love this idea of built in shelving to create an entryway.  This is a more ambitious idea for my place since I'm renting, but a girl can dream about it.


I'm obsessed with any decor styling people do with the Ikea Expedit's.  I love that they placed two different sizes side by side for more storage and tabletop display.  My electronics take up most of the space on mine and I'd really like to be able to have a lamp and some other nicer things on the top.


Love this photo.  After recently acquiring more hats, I positioned about four of them going down the wall just like this picture.


And here is what I'd love for my bedroom to look like.  It's dark, but it's so rich, warm, and cozy.  I'll get there soon, promise.


What's inspiring you lately in home decor?

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Red Topper

Can you all tell that my favorite color is red?
And since these shoes just work with everything, you will be seeing them quite frequently.





Tunic Shirt - Filene's Basement
Crop Pants - Loft
Jessica Simpson Pumps - Filene's Basement
Hat - Gift
Beads - Jewelry Wholesale Store

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Around The House

I recently saw a post over at Soul Pretty where she purchased a  New York neighborhood vinyl poster for her entryway and I just fell in love with it.  So over the weekend I went to my local Homegoods store to see if I could find one for my apartment, and here is what I got for a mere $7.99.



I selected the major cities poster since it fits into some of my travel achievements and future travel goals.  This poster can easily be repositioned, how cool is that.  Do you have vinyl decal art in your home?

Monday, December 12, 2011

Simple Elegance

Nothing like taking a simple dress and making it elegant.





Dress - Thrifted
Cardigan - Marshall's
Shoes - Ross
Hat - Filene's Basement
Necklace - Gift

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