The bedroom dreams are made in

I love this bedroom so much. Full of light and life and cute handbags...perfect. Found it at Apartment Therapy.

WALLPAPER! YAY!

Get your rolly finger ready, 'cause this is a long'un.

Ros-Marie 2: Lisa Bengtsson (sorry, I don't know where to buy this)
I'm totally in love with this wallpaper. If I had it in my house, I wouldn't have a tv--I'd just stare at it all day and be completely happy. Found at ApartmentTherapy.com.

Isn't this crazy?! I wish I knew what it was called or where to find it. I know it's a Josef Frank design, found at ApartmentTherapy.com. There's probably more information there. Sorry, lazy. :)


Fairy Flower (gold): Ferm Living
I love almost every paper at this store. They're really organic and fun and this one is fun, but kinda subtle, too, which I like.

Serious Bokay: Nama Rococo
Man, this collection is great. There is one called Random Geometry that I might do math for (get it, 'cause it's called Random Geometry, but I don't like math, but I love it so much I'd be willing to do math for it...lame, I know :).

Woods: Cole & Son
So cool. Love the strong verticle lines but also the organic, earthy feel.

Knit: Cavern Home
This wallpaper is hand screenprinted and named "knit," which makes it even cooler. They also have a really cool feather design that I really like.

Amaze: Hygge & West
Love this too. Reminds me of a map or blueprints or something, but drawn by a kid, like anything is possible. I love it and there are a bunch more colors.

I found this image over at ApartmentTherapy.com, but it's not so much the specific papers that I like, but the way they put them on the wall, in segments, like a collage. Such a great idea, 'cause you could use remnants or even old wallpaper sample books!

Jon Burgerman Wallpaper: nineteenseventythree
This paper is a lot of fun, but I think it might drive me crazy if I messed up. Found it at (NOT apartmenttherapy.com--yay!) FreshHome.com.

Frames: Taylor & Wood
Along the same lines as the coloring book wallpaper above, I like the idea of this, but I'd be scared I'd fill a frame with something stupid of mess and then I'd have to rip the whole paper down or something and that might drive me crazy. But I still think it's neat.

For the papers I didn't have a "found at" link, I probably found through this post at, yes, ApartmentTherapy.com. There are tons more, so get lookin!

HOTW: PINK

I take it back. THIS is what I want my house of the future to be like. I love the wall mural. It totally reminds me of the Sharpie Basement, which reminds me that I've been sitting on some really great wallpaper and wall art ideas, which should be my next post, so stay tuned! :)


Found this posted over at (not Apartment Therapy).

I'm not psychic, but...

As much as I love sleek, modern homes, I'm pretty sure my future house will look something like this:



The Selby posted a series of photos from Elisa Nalin's Parisian apartment and I can't help but feel like I'm looking into a crystal ball. I love tons of photos and bright, fun tchotchke's and I have definitely left a vase full of flowers sit too long and decide I like it better that way. I have mixed feelings about this. I love how colorful it is and how she obviously loves old, forgotten things, but is it too much? Here are some more shots from my doppleganger apartment of the fuuuutuuurrrrrre. :)

ART: Because sometimes I forget

Remember a bunch of posts ago when I said I'd start posting art? I'm finally coming through--yeah! Here is a bunch of art I love with messages I need to remember. They're kind of big, beautiful, unsticky, bathroom mirror post-it notes. Enjoy!


Above 2 pieces by Sarah Gardner.
Below 2 pieces by Jen Renninger.

I like your drawers

I LOVE this dresser. LOVE. I've seen a lot of dressers where they paint the drawers different colors, but unless you know what you're doing, those tend to look pretty cheesy. But THIS, this is beautiful and doesn't seem TOO hard to DIY. Found it at apartmenttherapy.com.

Before you say, "Jigga! That ain't no drawer," allow me to save you the embarassment--it's drawer from a letterpress chest. All of the little compartments are for the different letters of the alphabet! These drawers hold a special place in my heart (my graphic design geek is showing) and I recently picked one up at my local flea market! I love it and I'm so glad I came across this is a great idea to display my collection of jewelry. I like the contrast between rough, warn wood and beautiful, shiny treasures. I found it at a spanish blog: petunia.typepad.com--I can't understand what else she's saying, but this picture says everything I need to know. :)

This is a great idea to give life and use to some old dresser drawers. I like how they lined the backs, too. Go to casasugar.com to see the before and after.

HOTW: Retro Eclectic

I love this house. It has such a feeling of history without being a sterile museum. I love all the touches of real, green life like the water plants in jars and the cacti--I need to remember to do that in my future house. I like that the wall collages are fun and interesting--not just framed pictures. And since doing this blog and looking around at houses and decor, I've noticed that I'm really attracted to houses with lots of natural light--I think that will be a huge priority when I do finally look for a house.

I found this house over at (where else?) Apartment Therapy. Make sure you check out the slideshow for tons more shots of all the neat little details in this house (there are so many!)