Desk Decor

My new work environment is much more upbeat. And now that my desk isn't drowning in a sea of papers I thought it'd be the perfect chance to make it an organized, peaceful space. If I'm going to be spending 9+ hours a day there it might as well be filled with things I love.

To the internet machine!

A couple of these have already found a home in my cube but I'm taking the slow and steady approach to sprucing up my space.

Get This: 1. Pinwheel Push Pins from Anthropologie 2. Framed Corkboard from Urban Outfitters 

3. Banderole Pencil Set from Anthropologie 4. Fashion Flap Journal from Urban Outfitters 

5. Marbled Dot Votive from Anthropologie

How do you decorate your workspace?

This is how I cope...

The beau is officially gone for the summer...wahh!

So in preparation for NYC weekends I thought it was important to peruse my weekender bag options. Priorities over here.

These are my current favorites (apparently I have a thing for stripes right now) but I think I'm going to go with the J.Crew Canvas Overnight Bag based on price point and due to the fact that the size will prevent me from trying to bring everything I own with me on my travels. Even though I'm still lusting after the Kate Spade Saturday one...

• Kate Spade Saturday Weekender • J.Crew Canvas Overnight Bag  • Anthropologie Nantucket Weekender  •  J.Crew Rail and Wharf 48-Hour Duffle • Sole Society Cassidy • Slone Ranger Denim Stripe Weekender • 

 

Living Room Reorg

Recently I've been overwhelmed with the desire to redecorate our living room.

Don't get me wrong, I love our home to bits, but after an impromptu furniture reorg after taking down our Christmas tree I've been wanting to do more. A little more styling, a little more decorating, a little more everything to make it look more put together and comfortable to relax in.

Luckily making little inspiration boards is one of my favorite things so I thought I'd throw one together of pieces I'd like in my home that I'm currently on the hunt for on the cheap.

Hurry up yard sale and flea market season!

• Lucite Tray • Lace Etched Arch Mirror • Gray Patch Pouf • Creek Candleholder • Open Weave Ivory Throw • Lupine Print • Pansy Print • Bridget Kilim Rug • Azzure Toss Pillow Collection • Fergano Toss Pillow Collection • Embossed Numbers Wall Clock • Kubu Storage Basket • Diptyque "Baies" Scented Candle • Meurice Floor Lamp •          

Holiday Goodies For Him

1. Bonfire Log 2. Backup iPhone Battery 3. Leather Magic Wallet 4. Urban Renewal Leather Keychain
5. SmartWool Liner Gloves 6. Mustache iPhone 4/4S Case 7. Photojojo Lens Set 8. Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad 9. Silk Bow Tie in Pindot 10. Deciduous Dock

All my favorite things for all my favorite guys in my life.

And all under $100! Happy shopping!

Holiday Lovelies For Her

1. Llama iPhone Case 2. Essie - Plumberry 3. Anthozoa Bangle 4. Touchscreen Gloves
5. Elephant Bottle Stopper 6. Tech Hearmuffs 7. Classic Pocket Datebook 8. Capri Blue Etched Jar Candle
9. Personalized Initial Necklace 10. Dotted Leather Pouch  

This year I tried to organize and be early with my Christmas shopping. I started December 1st and have been hitting the mall and online shopping ever since.

In typical "I have undiagnosed OCD" fashion I tried to organize with two lists this year: per person & per my favorite things and then matched the two up.

My lists generally cover lots of people from 'For Her', 'For Him', 'Kids', to 'Coworkers' (and sometimes mayyy be inspired by things that I would love to have). So I thought I'd share some of my lists this year to help mid-December shoppers!

Today I have my list of favorite gifts "For Her" that I love to give to family and friends. The bonus is that all these cuties are under $100 because this girl's on a budget frands!

Sweet Dreams

Thanks to Anthropolgie being kind enough to email me about their 25% off bedding sale I've found myself suddenly wanting nothing more than a new bedding set. In the past 22 hours since receiving the great bedding news of 2012 I've spent an unhealthy amount of time walking through their store touching all their gorgeously soft blankets and compiling wish lists in my Firefox bookmarks.

I'm currently leaning towards a white/ivory/cream neutral theme and since I know you all want to see what I've wasted dedicated my time to lately, here are my current bed inspirations from around the interwebs.

Anthropologie Rosette Quilt
Currently the top contender



Ikea Ursula Throw
Since Fall's just around the corner (womp) the only thing that
will comfort me is looking at throws I can wrap myself in.



Anthropologie Twill Tie Quilt
So easy and comfy looking!

Ikea Ofelia Throw

Ikea Ofelia Vass Duvet Cover
A more budget friendly duvet cover that can be dressed up easy peasy.



Target Simply Shabby Chic Duvet Set
My trusty Target has some great duvet selections too!
(as to be expected from easily one of my favorite stores ever)



Hello stove, let me introduce myself...

As the saga to live up to my New Years resolution (read: early November resolution) to make food for myself that requires me to do more than put it in the microwave for 2 minutes, I decided to make myself Chicken Zucchini Alfredo on Monday. This decision was based on an my strong desire to wear my adorable Anthropologie apron (a gift from my amazing friend Amy), my love of zucchini, and the fact that the Food Network labeled the recipe as “easy”. Although this seemed like something that would be difficult to massacre the idea of making an alfredo sauce from scratch scared me enough to pick up an Amy’s organic frozen dinner as a back up plan. Luckily I can report that Amy’s frozen dinner was not necessary and my dinner turned into a delicious success! Check out my (sometimes less than stellar) food photography:

I would’ve been happy just eating all of these for

dinner once they were all sautéed up.

The most terrifying part of the process…

alfredo sauce (dun dun dunnnn)

Success! It turned out delicious and now I have at least one

go-to dinner recipe in my back pocket if necessary.

Hello adorable apron that makes cooking

just that much more fun!