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What I already miss about the weekend

Even though there is zero space left on my apartment walls to cover, I can’t help but pine away for this adorable print. It’s part of the new Kate Spade Saturday home collaboration with West Elm and I love it! It’s such a pretty reminder of my favorite weekend activity: sleeping in. Everyone ready for Monday?! 😉Check… Read more »

An ode to my houseplants

As I get ready to travel for Thanksgiving this week, I’ve been spending a lot of minutes thinking about the houseplants that I’ve been dutifully watering on my windowsill. For example, this pretty Boston fern: I’m worried it won’t make it through the weekend! I water it twice a day right now since it has… Read more »

Pillow play

Last minute gift idea: These hilarious (and somewhat sweet) pillowcases from Xenotees. An ode to turtle doves, these “love birds” are hand-screened from an original drawing by the designer. Sort of silly, but they totally make me smile. 🙂 Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? More gift ideas from Xenotees here. (Images via Xenotees)

Kitchen wall space DIYs

In our new Brooklyn apartment, there is a tiled back splash above the stove. I didn’t think there was much I could do to make use of the space, but then I discovered this helpful tutorial over at Seventh House on the Left. Now, I just need to figure out what to hang. I love… Read more »

Bright doors in Brooklyn

Ever since I heard Hugh Grant describe the blue door that marked his flat in the film Notting Hill, I have thought about how charming and distinctive this design choice really is. Enter Brooklyn, and my new neighborhood there. Somehow it seems that there is a colorful door to be found on every block! I… Read more »