Over the labor day weekend I went with my boyfriend to visit his parents in Houston, TX. Aside from all the other fun things we did, I was able to experience a HomeGoods store for the very first time. I had heard about HomeGoods through other bloggers like LittleGreenNotebook, but since the closest one to [...]
Archive of posts filed under the Design Solutions category.
Vanilla Ice has a Home Improvement Show…WTF!?
Yep, it has recently been announced that Vanilla Ice of “Ice Ice Baby” fame (he was so cool when i was in the 3rd grade) is slated to have his own home improvement show on the DIY Network. Apparently, Vanilla has spent the last few years flipping houses, so now I guess he is a [...]
IKEA’s New Catalog Highlights
I swore off of IKEA for a few weeks after our move. I just couldn’t afford to keep going. Finally last weekend, I ended my self-imposed IKEA time-out. I drove over to Red Hook, Brooklyn and bought a bunch of little things that I needed for the apartment. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was nice [...]
Vote! To Paint Or Not To Paint (The Closet Doors)
A few weeks back I introduced you to the hallway/entryway to my new apartment. (Remember?) I still like what we have done, but I’m considering making an upgrade to the two closet doors directly off the hallway. I want to paint them a glossy dark gray or even black. What do you think? Vote or [...]
Insta-Mood Lighting
Have you ever noticed that some people actually use their florescent overhead lights? It amazes me that anyone could stand living that way. I guess maybe I’m just sensitive to that sort of thing, but I insist on having good lighting. Since we moved into our new place there has been one thing bugging me…the [...]
Decorating with a sense of humor
Over the weekend I was determined not to spend money. So it was probably a mistake to go the Brooklyn Flea on Saturday. I went with a friend and while both of us went in with the intention of “just looking,” we ended up walking out with bags. Oh well. After much rationalizing I ended [...]
The Kitchen – Finishing What I Started
We have been in our new place for a month now and we are still very much in the process of setting up everything. The living room, after much debate (and thanks for all your votes!) is painted a solid gray BUT will have molding added in the next few weeks. I’ll be sure to [...]
Summer at the Beverly Hills Hotel
Its been a really hot summer. And while I sit inside huddled next to my little air conditioning unit, I imagine a more glamorous way to spend the summer…far far away from Brooklyn. How about the famous Beverly Hills Hotel? Ok, that might be out of my price range, but the famous hotel (also known [...]
Vote! To Paint or Not To Paint (The Molding)
Here’s a sneak peak of the living room in our new apartment…remember the “before” shot? Its not quite ready for a full unveiling, but once we paint, we will be much closer to a finished room. We have chosen our color: Stonington Gray by Benjamin Moore. Its a nice warm gray so it should work [...]
For Your Consideration: Vintage Scarves
Wall looking plain and boring? Not sure what it needs? Then might I suggest vintage silk scarves. These scarves are a throwback to the days when Betty Drapers walked the earth. They may feel too grandmother-y to actually wear (depends on your style), but when they are laid flat and framed you can really appreciate [...]
A Quick Guide To Wall-Mounted Shelves And What Not To Do!
At some point in your life – perhaps this has already happened – you will install wall-mounted shelves and then an hour later they will fall out. It’s ok. It happens to everyone. It happened to me the other day actually. I was trying to put up a shelf in the kitchen and the result [...]
Decorate With Bunting…(Lame Title But All I Could Come Up With Were Stupid Baseball Puns)
(Photo of Cheri Messerli’s Wedding by Jame Ryang) Bunting is a trend I have seen all over the internet and for good reason. Its really cute! These flags/banners are a combination of kitschy and sweet, and they look especially nice outdoors. I had no idea what “bunting” was before, but apparently the term comes from [...]
A Cheap & Easy Remedy To Your Ugly Overhead Light Fixtures
Posting two days in a row after being MIA in Europe for 3 weeks! Gasp! I was just so excited to share this really resourceful, cheap and renter-friendly DIY light fixture project. So, here it is… I’m sure all renters will know what I mean when I refer to the amazingly cheap and ugly ceiling [...]
