New Desk from IKEA

My new MICKE Desk from IKEA.



I need to get a chair. I am not liking the whole orange & black color scheme. It is all I have right now and it works. I will get a new office chair later.

Design Board - Amanda's Living Room

Amanda recently purchased a great retro home from the 1960's. She contacted me for some design ideas. She told me that she liked turquoise and orange. I love that color scheme and felt it fit her home really well.

Design Board #1


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SOLMYRA Dots Picture
Orange & White Fabric
Orange & White Pillows on Sofa
Mirror
Orange Clock
Shag Rug
Genie Glass Orange Lamp
Glass End Table
Sputnik Light
Aqua Dots Doormat
Image source for BLENKO GLASS VASES {HERE}
No links for the orange egg chair or vintage wallpaper

Detailed Entryway:


Detailed Living Room:

I think it would be neat to have a wall of bookcases in Amanda's living room. She could find some vintage wallpaper or fabric to place in the back of them! I would also suggest painting the fireplace a bright white so that it would stand out more.

Design board #2


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White Mirror
Orange Table Lamp
White End Table
White Sofa
Wall Color - Cloudless
Mod Dot Rug
Tripod Table Lamp
Rex Ray Prints

I hope these pictures below also inspire Amanda! I featured this photo on the design board! I love the star burst style mirrors on the wall! They really create a great focal point...


This turquoise and orange themed kitchen is amazing!
Image source: Berd House Gallery

I think a collection of starburst mirrors {new and vintage} would make a cool focal point on a wall! Also, a silver floor lamp like the one pictured below gives any room a "retro" vibe...

Image source: Thirteen & South

I love this white room with its beautiful white egg chair. This room is a good example of vintage and new decor used together.

Image source: Three Men & A Lady

Here is a great image of a room decorated in retro decor...



Happy Decorating Amanda!

Painting Alice

I finally decided on something to paint on the canvas that hangs over my couch. I found this image of Alice in Wonderland and thought it would be fun to attempt to paint it myself. I will change the colors a bit so that it matches the apartment better.


I just started late last night. I used a projector to put most of the image on the canvas. I will go back and free hand all the small details. I spent about $13 on acrylic paints from Hobby Lobby.



I wanted to prime the canvas, but realized I didn't have any primer. It just means more coats of paint! Oh well. Hopefully I stick with it, this is going to be very time consuming. I just think the finished product will be wonderful. I smile every time I see Alice and it reminds me of Disney World. Did I mention we are going again in December?? We can't wait!!




Alice in Wonderland Image source {HERE}

4 Movies

1. Youth in Revolt - I love Michael Cera. Very cute and funny movie. 4 stars

2. Adventureland - Funny movie with a cute love story. 4 stars

3. Superbad - This movie was pretty funny also, but I was annoyed with the main characters acting. 3.5 stars

4. Astro Boy - I really enjoyed this movie. My husband was watching it, not me. It actually caught my attention and sucked me in. 4 stars

New Bookcase Arrangement

When I posted pictures of the apartment the other day I had mentioned that I was not happy with the arrangement of my dining room bookcase. I spent sometime the other day digging out different photos & items. Here is what I came up with...





The old arrangement wasn't horrible, I just wasn't happy with it. I felt it was to busy. I think now everything goes better together.



Here is the shelf that you can't really see...



Do you think I should paint the bookcase? I like it better white now that I changed the arrangement. I really am seeing pink walls in the apartment!!! I want to live here a month or so before I decide. I just hate the thought of having to paint it back. :(



I now have a bowl of Hello Kitties on my table. lol I had to put them somewhere!!

ADORE {online magazine}

Have you seen Adore yet?



What great eyecandy! Adore is a new online magazine based out of Australia. I was drooling over every page. Look at this gorgeous kitchen...



Here is a few more of my favorite photos in the magazine...



I had actually considered painting the chevron pattern on my bedroom walls. The image above is the only image I found online where someone else had done it. I know it would be a lot of work, so I am undecided. Make sure you check out the issue {HERE} and the link to their website is {HERE}. You can subscribe to their magazine by visiting their website!
Enjoy :)

{Image source: Adore Magazine / Kitchen belongs to Louise Bell / Other Images belong to Caitlin Wilson}