Bedroom Tour

I know, I know, I've been talking about doing a post like this for quite some time. I just don't have the right lens for taking indoor photos, there's usually a small pile of clothes on the floor, and when I have free time, I don't usually think to take photos of my space. Yesterday, however, my room had to be photo-ready for a project a friend of mine was working on so I got to snap a few detail shots of my decor. It's nothing special but I think my room is pretty cozy so I decided to share. So without further ado, let me show you where the magic happens.

Home + Style

This corner is my favorite space in my cozy little room. It's perfectly lit in the morning and nice and toasty by the radiator. Ever since redoing my room last fall, I've found that my personal style has started to reflect the design of my room. Lots of black and white. Clean lines. Intentional color. Is it a coincidence that we tend to mimic our surroundings? 

Rumblings of Fall

My window is open, I wore black tights to work, all is well with the world. Summer makes me kind of depressed. There's something about being sweaty and smelly all the time that's just very off-putting. I love random beach days and the sun is nice but when the breeze picks up and the leaves start changing, all of the outside world becomes my sanctuary. The week before my birthday has historically been a high point for me. Fall starts rolling in, Starbucks starts carrying the Salted Carmel Mocha again, and my birthday present to myself somehow shows up on my doorstep a couple days early. (Every year!) I had a half day today so I loafed around the house, browsed through a few fall clothing catalogs, and made some quinoa-black bean concoction. Candles were lit, Bon Iver was listened to, and a little boozy something-or-other may have been sipped. The Eagles are playing tonight... man, it's a good day. I'm starting to feel those creative juices flowing again and I couldn't be happier. As my man Ice Cube would say, "today was a good day."

xo,

e.m.

New & Different

Sometimes change is necessary. The seasons are shifting, I'm turning 23 in a week or so, and my creative juices are flowing. Instead of my usual "I'm going to take a trip somewhere," I decided to redecorate. Redecorating is something that always feels really great. It's a wonderful way to start over; even seeing a new paint color cover the old is somewhat cathartic. Who couldn't use a little catharsis every once in a while? (Oh, and thanks for photobombing me, Juno.)

Before: I actually don't mind the "before" at all. It's cozy. I wanted a change though, which is why I  kissed that soft seafoam green "goodbye" and traded that green chevron stripe rug for a similar but more geometric one.

I like it. It's classy but still very "me" -- a hodgepodge of sorts but everything is still somehow cohesive. Staining my bed was the best decision I've ever made. It came out unexpectedly well and I now believe in the power of the stain. Seriously, if you want to make a big impact on a budget, stain a piece of furniture. WOWZA. 

xo, e.m.

Around the House

I love the appreciation that my roommates have for details. Our little living space is filled with so many gems. Having trouble making your house into a home? Some plants, throw pillows, books, and pretty bottles seem to be the key.

xo,

e.m.

A Little Bit New

You may have noticed that I haven't been around much this past week. Can you see why now? It's been an exciting few days. A harrowing journey in a sense, but exciting nonetheless. I've been exploring, decorating, putting together Ikea furniture, laying awake at night, shopping for "grown up" things, working... doing basically everything but blogging. Now that the week is coming to a close and I finally have a chance to sit down, I'm crashing hard. It's 11:00 and my usual night-owl self is 1,000% ready for bed but I HAD to share this important little update with you all before I tuck myself in for the night. Here's to new beginnings! See you guys tomorrow.

xo,

e.m.

The Square

Winter is great because the overcast skies are the perfect backdrop for buildings and all of the fountains are empty. That's right. Empty fountains, perfect for various types of shenanigans.

xo,

e.m.

P.S.  Isn't Becca adorable? She's a local photographer/blossoming entrepreneur. Check out her work!