Stunning Soakers - Glamorous Tubs

Is there anything better than soaking in a tub?? Seriously, I can only think of a few things... A few candles, dimmed lights... I also adoreeee the look of claw foot tubs. They are so elegant and make a bathroom girly and glamorous. While white tubs are most commonly seen, I love the look of colored tubs, as well. Check a couple of my faves out below.

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Taxidermy and Faux Taxidermy in the Home

I have been loving the look of taxidermy in the home since I discovered a couple of great Etsy shops that specialize in colorful faux taxidermy. Since then, I have been seeing different animal heads have been adding a touch of whimsy to the home. While real taxidermy adds masculinity and a rustic edge, faux taxidermy can be colorful and fun. Two of my favorite Etsy shops for great taxidermy finds are Mahzerandvee and White Faux Taxidermy.

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Pretty Pillows

Bright and colorful pillows can change a room. Whether it's a statement pillow on a bed or throw pillows on a couch, one pop of color is sometimes all a room needs. Mix and max fabrics, colors and patterns for a fresh look. Etsy is an amazing place to find inexpensive pillow covers. I got my navy ikat pillow for my bed there and adore it.

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Etsy Finds of the Day

1. Shoes // 2. Art // 3. Dresser // 4. Ikat Vase // 5. Chanel photograph // 6. Necklace // 7. Necklace // 8. NYC large prints // 9. (skipped nine...whoops!) // 10. Gold decorative object // 11. Art // 12. Pillow // 13. Paris canvas // 14. Gold table // 15. Glitter envelope liners

For Like Ever

I recently purchased a "for like ever" poster that I have been lusting after for years. Ever since I saw the poster on the cover of Domino magazine, I knew I had to have it in my future apartment (this was 2006- really thinking ahead...) The print was designed by Tracy Jenkins of Super Rural and has been sold out and reissued many times. Jenkins was pursing an MFA in graphic design from Yale when she came up with the poster. She couldn't get the valley girl phrase out of her head and included the poster in her thesis. Brian Murphy of Loeffler Randall bought a poster and he and his wife's home was featured in Elle Accessories where the poster was shown. Next, a poster was featured on the cover of Domino and from there it took off. It is now sold in a couple of different colors including the classic light pink with red font.

The poster hanging in my apartment

Below are some photos of different ways to hang your poster. You can buy the print here. 

**Photos taken from pinterest.com

My First NYC Apartment

After I graduated, I was so excited to get a New York City apartment and make it my own. I lived at home all summer and commuted so I couldn't wait to find a place. The truth is, as all New Yorkers know, you don't get a lot of space for your buck. I did luck out with the size of my bedroom but it is still significantly smaller than the rooms I had in college and at home. I wanted to decorate with a somewhat neutral palate and decided on a tan/oatmeal and blue color scheme. There are pops of gold and silver and a little bit of pink from art and decorative accents, as well. It was a big project finding things that were in my budget. I knew I wanted a nail head headboard but the ones from West Elm and other store were too expensive.  

I found my headboard on overstock.com and it was a real steal at less than $200. I got a lot of great things from Home Goods like my bedside dresser/table and a lot of decorative objects in my living room. For the rest of the room, I looked on Etsy, Joss and Main and One Kings Lane for weeks before deciding on my lampshade, decorative pillow, etc. I've already been in for a month and still haven't found a rug (or a price) that I like. If anyone sees one they think would look good in my room let me know!

Below are some pictures from my apartment bedroom and then links below. 

 

 This one is a bit blurry but wanted to show my great beside table!

West Elm dresser // Lamp Shade Designs from Etsy lampshade // Art from 20x200.com here and here // Decorative pillow from Urban Pillow on Etsy // Headboard from overstock.com // Bedside dresser from Home Goods // Frames from Pier One // Tray from C. Wonder // Bowl from Anthropologie // Smaller tray from West Elm // Bedding (old but similar from Restoration Hardware)