After two and a half years of living in the same place, I’m finally getting around to designing my bedroom. Mostly because I’m tired of it being a stylistically challenged mishmash of hand-me-down furniture, but also in part because maybe—just maybe—if I build it, he will come. … [Read more...]
Project Update: Decking out my Deck
Nearly four months ago I embarked on the 100-Day Project with the intent to complete a rather ambitious DIY to-do list (which you can view here). While I didn’t accomplish as much as I’d hoped (ahem, I hardly made a dent), I did finish a few key elements and also realized a … [Read more...]
FASHION TREND // the (new) one-piece
A few months back, while perusing REVOLVE’s online shopping mecca in search of swimsuit options for my trip to Cancun, I knew I wanted to find a sleek, resort-inspired one-piece and this one—the Mesh Ventura by Rachel Pally—fit the bill (and me) perfectly. … [Read more...]
Bathroom Refresh
As much as I love color and tend to use a lot of it in my designs, I have a huge appreciation for the simple and clean look of bright white—especially in a teeny tiny space like my bathroom. As a renter, I’m limited on how much of a face-lift I can give my place, but fortunately … [Read more...]
BYOB: Build Your Own Bar
I built a bar. Well, technically I created a bar “area,” but it involved hammering, drilling, painting and profanity, so it’s basically the same thing, right?! I’d love to say it was easy, but it was by far one of my most challenging DIY projects ever. … [Read more...]