I'm a nerd.

I'm going tonight to see Harry Potter for the second time and I'm so excited! If you haven't gone and seen this movie, you should. There's so much more emotional depth in this one so those of you who might not be Potter fans, don't worry, it's not a typical Potter movie.

Plus it doesn't hurt that Harry is kinda beautiful... :)

Stripe-tastic!

Aren't stripes the best? They're simple, playful, and will never go out of style. I'm just in a stripe kind of mood today so here's some interiors that used stripes to their advantage.

Fall Fever

It's that time of year where I'm sick of summer and I just want fall to get here. I'm craving maple leaves, scarves, and tweed. Here are some interiors that fill me with that fall fever!

B & W

I need some Black and White simplicity today. Enjoy!

Steph's Apartment

This post is for one of the few who actually comment on my posts, my friend Steph . She's moving to Little Rock in a month to live in an awesome loft apartment. I've been collecting photos for her to give her ideas on what to do with those large ceilings, exposed brick, and open floor plan (yeah, she's really suffering). Here are some ideas...

Those large walls don't need to stay blank forever, so start collecting drawings, posters, and artwork that you can collect together to form a focal wall.

Storage is difficult in open spaces so a set of wall-mounted shelves could be very useful.

Separate your space into different sections. Use every inch by designating living, dining, and office space through the use of visual barriers. In the picture above, the couch acts as a visual barrier between the office and living space, but doesn't block off the open feel of the room.

Since painting the walls is usually a no-no for renters, let your furniture and accessories pop with color. Add warm woods and fun accent pieces to really make the room feel lively, even if the walls are not.

Apartment kitchens are usually the size of a broom closet, so make the most out of the space by lifting things off the counters. Instead of a knife block set, use a magnetic strip or hang your hand towels from hooks for easy access. Also, keep your color palette simple in the kitchen. That way your food will take center stage.

I hope this has helped not only Steph, but anyone else dealing with tricky apartments. Anyone else have good ways to spruce up a blank apartment?

Quote of the Day

I probably won't do daily quotes, but I came across this one and I really want to soak it in.

Let Down

This is me let down.

Ok, so I ordered that adorable jacket online and I get an email this morning saying they checked the order and the jacket was "no longer available" in that size. What a let down! I was actually REALLY excited about online ordering, but I guess this is a slap in the face. Maybe some day I will try online shopping again, but right now I'm sorely disappointed.