A Trip To The Mall...

never proves to be a good thing!

I ventured into Crate and Barrel, bad idea. I found amazing things for an apartment I don't even have yet! Oh the woes of relocation.

Well, for when the Hubs and I do find the perfect place I want this couch:

It is quite possibly the most comfortable couch I have ever had the pleasure of sinking into. And it come with a chair and a half! With an ottoman! Can you say makeshift chaise lounge for two? I can. It would be totally perfect for movie watching. I only have one issue, it only comes in that child-friendly denim fabric. Ick. I prefer a chicer finish. I guess style is the price you pay for comfort. What a bummer. 

On a side note, I found this:

We aren't in the market for a new bed, but when we are this is it. A modern canopy bed, in black! It could not be more "our" style. And yes, on this one we would actually agree. And, I couldn't possibly buy this bed without the completely awesome ottoman at the foot of the bed. Perfect. 

What can I say, I dream big. Really big. It may be out of reach now, but I don't let up. 

{image cred: Crate and Barrel}

When I Grow Up

...I don't want to settle for less. Ever. 

I know how ridiculous I seem to be sometimes, but the bottom line is my life should not be less than what I think I deserve. And I am not up for settling. 

This early-twenties thing is overrated. Does anyone else ever get that feeling? 

Life is tough, and I am taking it one day at a time with specific goals in mind. And I don't think there is anything wrong with that. 

Here is to never settling. Despite the odds. 

{image cred: RetrospectPhoto}

Nautical Nancy

Well hello! I haven't seen you all in ages! No really, I haven't. So sorry! Things in my life have been a little upside down lately, but all for good reason. The new job is hands down amazing, so amazing in fact that I barely have time to register anything going on around me. It's design all the time and I haven't a single problem with that. It couldn't be a better fit!

Back to business. I wasn't planning on writing a post until I finished work today but these prints have me head over heels and I just could not resist sharing immediately. The Hubs and I will be moving to a much for nautical part of the world (yup, the great state of Maryland!) next weekend. While it is going to take a bit of time before we can afford our own place up this way, I have found the perfect first addition once we get to that point!

Check out these nautical prints from Black Baroque on Etsy, at $10 a print you know I will have my hands on a few of these! I see a mini gallery wall in our future.

I adore every single print in their Ocean Life category, but I think I feel an octopus theme for my future living room. That magenta print is just killing me. I know the Hubs will just adore it, right Babe? 

{image cred: Black Baroque via Etsy}

One Sugar or Two?

Since the Hub's and I are moving, in a couple of very short months, I am on a decorating kick. You know, when you are all excited about moving into a new space and you just think all day about how you can reinvent it to be just yours. Ok, well I do that! One project I know I have wanted to tackle for a while is changing out the drawer pulls on our "old person" bedroom set. I really think these would do the trick to make it just a little more "us."

Back to the point! I was perusing the Anthro site and came across these pretty amazing chandeliers. I am not sure if I would ever have the guts to hang anything this quirky in our home (or if the Hub's would let me), but I do appreciate them for what they are.

I just can't get over how unique these are! I mean, imagine the conversation a piece like this in your dining room would start. I would have to hold regular tea parties if I had that first chandelier. Hands down.

Would you be gutsy enough to give one of these a try?

{image cred: Anthropologie}

Speechless

What I wouldn't give to live or work (or both!) in a space like this. Absolutely brilliant.

{image cred: Giorgio Possenti via Black*Eiffel}