Flipping Out

Finally got to watch some TV last night, and caught the new season of "Flipping Out", on Bravo. 

Jeff Lewis cracks me up.

Cast of Flipping Out. 

As a whole, hilarious. So many interesting characters, especailly Zoila. So funny. I love how OCD and a nut-case perfectionist he is. But it completely shows in his designs and amazing homes he's able to transform. He provides his clients the most outstanding and thorough service possible. It's how all business should be run. Great show.
Design Public does a pretty good job explaining Jeff and the show as a whole:
http://blog.designpublic.com/2008/06/17/its-time-to-flip-out-more-design-tv-news/

Here is a link to Jeff Lewis's actual site....gorgeous and of course, Perfect. Leff Lewis Design

This is one reality show that is actually worth watching!!

5 things I Want To Learn....

How to make designs in my soy latte foam

The In's n' Outs of Etsy, so I can buy and sell and support handmade and local artists.

More about investing so I don't have to rely on a dog...i mean stock broker.

To play golf with a handicap without LOOKing like a handicap 

To be more ADVENTUROUS in my designs. 'ala Johnathan Adler.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What are 5 things YOU want to learn this year??

Case of the Mondays

It's only 11am, and I have a definitely case of the Mondays. Thanks to my not-o-trusty iphone,  alllllllllllll my recent DIY photos and blog photos have been deleted. So I'm NOT a happy camper. You know how things are just supposed to be easy and simpler with all this new technology and stuff??....well, its not.
I'm beyond annoyed.
I had this whole post prepared, but with out the photos it just makes no sense to even post. So I'm just doing a pretty collective image post today. Enjoy bloggers, hopefully Tuesday will bring some resolve and technology will feel like cooperating with me.


Does anyone else feel overwhelming by technology sometimes? Like they created all these things to make "our lives easier and more efficient" and really we are less efficient and everything is difficult and time consuming?

I bought a rectangle short vase for this very purpose.

I want to capture the calm. Nate Berkus Design

I can't get enough. It's so clean, inviting and just pretty.

I'm more relaxed already. Just a case of the Monday's I think...

Send Some Love

I just finished ordering some new notecards from, VISITPRINT, Where you can Get FREE SHIPPING and SAVE 25% OFF Sitewide at Vistaprint! This weekend. I love sending little notes to people just because. It's always nice to receive Actual mail nowadays. I'm pretty excited because I have ordered with VistaPrint before and you just can't beat the price or quality. I've ordered a set of Cherry Blossom Notecards and also a set of Checks which were about 1/4 of the price of bank checks.

There are many different print and custom-creation sites out there, but if you are just starting a business, are low on cash or funds or just need something done quickly and professionally, VistaPrint in the place!
Click on the Image to recieve your Huge Discount. Have a Happy Sunday Bloggers!!

Etsy Cravings

Sometimes all you need are some little handmade treasures! And Etsy is the chest to those treasures. Here are some of the things I'm currently craving on Etsy.com 

You Can Do No Wrong With This Hysterically Cute Paper By: GemmaBear 

Super Trendy Right Now, But I Still Want One By : PinkyOurLimb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I Can't Begin To Express My Love For These Plates By London Artist, James Wards Design.

I posted a few because I love them so Much! How great would it be to finish your meal and have these looking at you. Such a good laugh. 

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Make EveryDay Your Birthday With These Candles From : KoKo Candles 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T.G.I.T Eye Candy!

Thank God It's Thursday! That means it's almost Friday. Wanted to leave you all with some chic spaces I'm currently craving. Enjoy

This is the way to do a bookcase.

 BowHaus Dog House $599

This has become my new All-time favorite image and inspiration. It includes ALL of my favorite things: French Bulldogs, Alcoholic Beverage, White Couches and a urban chic doghouse/side table. (I have to note I designed a variety of this when I was about 13 and convinced I was opening a high-end dog boutique. I got as far as making some dog collars.)

Elle Decor 

 Holy perfect color palette! .........oh let me just pick my mouth up off the floor now.

Australian Vogue

What a perfect harmony. Adore the collection of prints, stealing the trend for my bathroom!

$10 Floating Bedside Tables

In a small space, with few exceptions, less is more. Although I'm fortunate to have a good amount of space to work with, I still don't enjoy clutter or overbearing pieces of furniture. So when it came to the bedroom, I was looking for a relaxing, calm and visually clean environment. Keeping a fairly neutral and bright color palatte, I kept everything simple and neat.

room before

Working on such a tight budget, ($700 to be exact) for the entire apartment! I put most of the budget into the main living space so that didn't leave much wiggle room for the bedroom. I passed on a bed frame for the time being and focused on accents to give the room a little life.

In Progress 

So, after digging through Ikea's Ahmazing As-Is section, we found 4 scraps of wood for .99 cents each..can't argue with that. We stopped by home depot to get some simple gray L-brackets and screws. 

I primed and painted the little suckers and we measured and leveled and attached the brackets. 

We (well, I was busy taking pictures and directing) My mom worked to attach them securely to the wall at a decent height for when my bedframe does arrive. 

for $5 each I really can't complain! They are super functional, take up practically no space and fit in perfectly to a poor girls budget! 

The End Result: 

More on the mirrors and artwork later, oh and accent pillow! ;)
Happy Thursday fellow Bloggers!