I have spent more time looking at lighting in the past 7 months than I have in all my previous years combined. My apartment does not get great natural light. The windows are north-facing, and there is a building very close across the way. The overhead lighting … [Read more...] about All the Lighting I’ve Added to My Apartment
Three Times I Chose Pretty Over Practical and How That’s Working Out
Sometimes, no matter how much I love something, I cannot bring myself to invest in it. Sometimes, for me, practical beats out pretty. But in general, I tend to lean pretty over practical most of the time. Ideally whatever I buy is both pretty AND practical, but … [Read more...] about Three Times I Chose Pretty Over Practical and How That’s Working Out
It’s the Weekend!
I had my monthly (currently) virtual book club on Tuesday and I met up with one of the girls in person. It was so nice to see a friend in real life, and it made me really hopeful for the future. In general drinking a glass of wine and laughing on Zoom was just what I needed as … [Read more...] about It’s the Weekend!
Let’s Talk Rugs
In April 2013 I went to Istanbul. It was such a beautiful and vibrant city and that trip is one of my favorite memories. I wish my budget at the time had allowed me to buy one of the gorgeous rugs available from the Grand Bazaar, but it wasn’t an option then. … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk Rugs
A Guest Room Plan
My mom consistently has one guest at her house. That guest is me. She moved into her home almost three years ago, and the guest room is the only room that isn’t mostly completed. She asks my opinion on a lot of decor decisions, but I know for this room in … [Read more...] about A Guest Room Plan