GET OUT THE PAINTS...

I really like the bright, watercolor inspired pillows I've been seeing this spring. They have a hand- drawn feel about them, that seems to work. What do you think?

Tie Dye Stripe Pillow, West Elm

Marguerite Pillow, Lekker

Sea Stripe/ Oyster Linen Pillow, Hable Construction

 Water Stripe Pillow, West Elm

 Madeline Weinrib

 

Palette Pillow, CB2

 Pallette Pillow, CB2

 Watercolor Splash Pillow, West Elm

Outdoor Throw Pillow, Trina Turk

ACCESSORIZE IT!

I'm a big fan of accessories, usually home related, but I've been seeing some really cute, fresh accessories that I had to share. Some of these will definitely be making their way to my apt soon!

 Burberry Studded Leather Wrap Bracelet

Mountain Peaks Cosmetic Bag

 Michael Kors Rose Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Watch

 Tory Burch Foundation Studded Cuff

 David Aubrey Willamena Cuff

Foldover Double Zipped Clutch

St. Tropez Bangle

Twisted Knot Bracelet

Pop Art Sandpiper Bangle

(This also comes in a black and white polka dot which I have and adore!)

Sequin Ikat Necklace

Cluster Ring

MAKING SPACE

One advantage of the flood was clearing out all the extra items from my bathroom. Most things were damaged, but I also threw out/ recycled all the half-empty travel shampoo bottles, make-up that never really worked and facial products that did little more than make my face break out. Minimalism is my new mantra. Underneath my bathroom sink and my bathroom cabinet are now clutter free!

Tackling my bathroom has inspired me to clear out my closets too. The first thing I plan to do is get rid of excess items and then organize the rest in gorgeous storage containers. Here's some creative inspiration and cool containers I've found...

 Image courtesy of Martha Stewart

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While these are not closet solutions, definitely a creative use of space...

Such cool stairs and storage...

Another view (Image found via Deco DIR)

(Image courtesy of Deco DIR)

MeBox found via Storage Glee

Bigso Bold Box

 Cutter Box

Pandan Storage Boxes

AND WE'RE BACK...

After a week of living with plaster and paint and non-working shower, my new bathroom is painted, cleaned and back in working order. I'm thrilled!!

Here are some of the before and after pics...

Remember this?

 After

 Before

 After

 Before

 After

Now I'm in search of a cool bathmat and shower curtain to replace the ones I lost in the flood (light blue ones are just temporary)...

Bed, Bath & Beyond

Bed, Bath & Beyond

Anthropologie

Anthropologie

THE BIG DECISION...

A friend wished me good luck on my "forced renovation" this morning. While laughing, I thought to myself it's completely true, given the busy holidays and business, I haven't made a lot of time to tackle projects in my apartment. The flood while hardly ideal, has certainly made me think of the possibilities in my living room and bathroom. (It's also made me highly caffeinated from working at Starbucks everyday...)

Last night, I made the decision to repaint my living room walls white. Those of you who have been reading this blog know I love color. The first thing I did was paint every wall in my apartment, just because I could. But there is something about a fresh white wall appeals to me. It's clean and gives a new perspective on things. Plus, given the eastern facing windows in my apt, I hope will make the living room seem brighter throughout the day.

Now the big decision is which direction I want to go for accessories.  A colorful mix of pink, orange and tan, or pure black and white. Here's my inspiration...

 Image courtesy of P.S. I Made This

Image courtesy of Elle Decor

Image courtesy of Apartment Therapy

 

or black & white...

Image courtesy of Domino Magazine 

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Image courtesy of SF Girl By Bay

Image courtesy of Nate Berkus

Image courtesy of Decorpad

Apartment of Jenna Lyons

Which do you think I should go with?