2015

It's a New Year.

And in a new year I become obsessed with cleaning out old and bringing in new.

Like everyone.

But I'm especially crazy, 

going as far as cleaning outdated Instagram pictures and Pinterest boards.

I get rid of images that no longer portray what I want to tell people about myself.

That's insane. I know.

Insane to think that I consider pictures of furniture and food and words to be reflections of me,

but I really do.

That's what people like me do because we can't express ourselves through music, art, or poetry.

We, and when I say 'we' I mean design obsessed mothers who are rap enthusiasts,

show our artistry in more subtle ways, like our home, Instagram, blog, 

even through a heavy fringe bang and Adidas high tops.

I'd like you to know that this blog is me.

And it's thoughtful.

So...

things that are starting off my new year right.

Black rooms.

Which will someday exist in my house.

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Black cabinets.

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Art everywhere. Always.

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Gold kitchen fixtures and hardware.

This one is by Waterworks.

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Cheetah forever. 

Talmage fabric by Aerin.

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Cabinet-less kitchens.

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Painted trim.

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Inspiration boards.

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Doings

Here are some doings in which I've been engaged in.

I helped a friend put up a family gallery wall.
I was nervous because most of the frames were small and I thought it may look too busy,
but it turned out fab.
Just don't look behind the frames. Ha.
But seriously...don't.

I pitched a built-in ledge to Mr. Office Redo.

The office doesn't have room for bookcases and every office needs books, 

{duh}

so the bottom ledge will fit standing, face forward art or coffee table type books 

while the top ledge will house personal photographs and rock memorabilia, which the Mr. has lots of.

And more from Project Office,
custom trimmed curtains were hung on the bay window with Ikea RACKA curtain rods
and corner connectors.
Many thanks again to Naomi for the idea.

Apologies for the bad, dark camera phone picture of the bay office window.

The little things are getting to me lately.
People I normally think are awesome I'm finding annoying.
I need a break.

On Thursday I'm heading to Los Angeles to visit my BFF since I was three, Ann.

I'm beyond excited to be with her.

I know it will be just what I need to get back into the fray.

Oh Instagram,

I barely remember what life was like without you.

Brass

My mom and her husband were looking to rid themselves of basement junk.

I took home these two busty besties.

Also this brass vase from Indonesia.

How did I exist without Instagram? I'm obsessed.

Domicile Blog on Instagram

My new obsession is Instagram.

I can't stop.

I'm always late to the social media party. I know this has been happening for a while.

Who knew changing a filter and adding a border could make every boring camera phone picture

look like art. 

I tried to remember to take pictures while out and about in NYC.

Madeline Weinrib rugs at ABC Carpet and Home.

I'm still thinking about my favorite meal at Jean-Georges Vongerichten's ABC Kitchen

kale salad with lemon, serranos and mint

and

Akaushi cheeseburger with herbed mayo and pickled jalapenos.

 The Evolution Store in SoHo.

While debating with friends at Georgetown Cupcake which one was best

I glanced across the street and saw the exact gray I'm looking to paint my entryway.

I heart NYC.