8 Years of Bliss

Happy Anniversary Nick! I love you very much.

Who Says You Can't Go Home??

I've been a bad, bad blogger lately...so sorry!

Via an awesome day dream I came up with an insane idea to buy my childhood home. See, my mom lives there alone, while my brother is away at school and my dad lives in an apartment in the same town. Because of this situation, and because my dad still pays for the house and is essentially the repair man, he wants to sell it. I have so many intense emotions even thinking about my childhood home being no more. It actually pains my heart, literally. The memories and years of love in that house are overwhelming. SO I thought me and Nick could possibly buy it?? Crazy, I know! But it's an amazing house. I am a city girl at heart, but I'm also a realist. I will never be able to own an apartment in the city, especially with kids. So many emotions!

I'll get to the good part-- decorating! Although my mom has fantastic taste, it’s not necessarily my taste. I've come up with a couple ideas, starting with the living room, which has a perfectly good maroon rug. Based off that, I've picked out several decor and furniture pieces. Enjoy!

Coral Chair from Pier 1

Floor Lamp from Pier 1

Bronze Chandelier from Z Gallerie

Table Lamp From Pier 1

Throw Pillows from (I think Neiman Marcus)

Throw Pillow (I think from Pier 1)

Faux Fur Throw Pillow from (I think IKEA)

Coffee Table from Bed, Bath & Beyond

Glass Tile to retile the fireplace, from Home Depot

Faux Fur Sheepskin Rug from IKEA

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Hola! Greetings :) Nick recently put his insomnia to good (creative) use and rearranged our living room! He basically switched the positions of the couch and the TV, and I must say it looks cool and feels refreshing. Being the avid music fans we are, I purchased this SICK guitar canvas from Home Goods yesterday to fill a little void left by the swap. I simply love it.

Next up... how about we get some panels for the window?  I suggest these sheer green ones from Bed, Bath & Beyond.  Even though we already have a lot of green, I feel this would really make our pillows and accents pop.  Also, we'd like more privacy (day care children can peer into our window).  So, sheer seems to be the way to go.  Another choice from Ikea, these white panels with subtle black patterns. 

What do you think?

Puppy Love

Guys With Style

At the tender age of 17 me and my boyfriend Nick bonded over Diesel sneakers, and to this day our mutual appreciation of apparel and footwear hasn't faded. He always looks great from head to toe, but this blog is about toes, so check out his fab Converse's!