So the new year brought me new granite counter tops and just like that the design rut is over! I work for the firm that owns my apartment and I requested to have new counter tops installed solely off the premise that I needed more space (I was working with about 3′ of usable surface) … Continue reading
I know I have an overdue apartment update post to share with you guys but the thing is…. It’s not done *insert tears here*. For the design lovers like myself, we all have been through the “not quite there stage” and mine is really dragging. There are certain pieces & projects I see in my … Continue reading
Sooo when I tell you guys that the people living in this brownstone are living out my dreams, I really mean it. My father was born and raised in Harlem and I spent a lot of my childhood and teenage years with my grandparents in Grant Projects. Growing up I always dreamed that I would … Continue reading
Hey Loves I mentioned in this post a few months ago that I found a new place that I LOVE and I was in a design frenzy deciding which look I was going for this time around and what furniture pieces to buy… you know how moving is. Well, I’ve moved in and for the … Continue reading
Hello Loves, I have an obsession, Fig Trees! I want a full grown one so bad but the likelihood of getting one to grow full size in my apartment is slim and I have no patience. So I did the next best thing and started searching for full size ones to purchase… Tuh! These trees … Continue reading
So one of my design heros is Betsy Burnham. Burnham Designs captures everything that I love about deisgn. If I lived in LA I would be stalking her for a job. Want me to windex and dust the design sites? Sure!! Seriously, anything to learn from such a talented designer. Her designs are full of … Continue reading
Hey Guys! I’m moving this weekend and it’s getting kinda busy. With all this snow in the Northeast, Im pretty much going to work and trying to make it home in a reasonable time. I’m selling most of my furniture and purchasing a lot of new items which means my garage is starting to look … Continue reading
White kitchens have a special place in my heart. The look of a crisp, white kitchen is so beautiful to me. In my next place I will be renting so I can’t design the kitchen but in my dream home I envision white cabinetry, marble countertops, subway tiles and chrome finishes. I frequently visit Houzz … Continue reading
So I told you guys a couple post ago that I found my new apartment. Well I lost out on that one but this past weekend I found an even better one and I am really happy about it. It’s beautiful, tall ceilings, lots of space and natural light. Updated Kitchen and bath and a … Continue reading
Thanks to all this Polar Vortex weather, I’ve been in the house snuggled under blankets catching up on all my fav blogs. I recently ran across Domain’s exclusive feature of Kourtney Kardashian’s Calabasas home and it’s captivating. The over the top design draws you in and makes you feel as if you’re touring a museum … Continue reading
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