Decorating...

Dobacaracol-Baiser Salé

I don't know if it because of my new-found interest in cooking, the change of seasons or what exactly it is but I have been feeling more and more domestic recently. I know, I know, the word "domestic", to me at least, has had a very negative connotation in the past. But I have begun to see it a bit differently. I am not talking about Stepford Wife domesticity, where the woman gives up all of her desires and pleasures in life in order to make everyone else around her happy. I am talking about these amazing women I have been reading about in various blogs who seem to be able to balance baby, husband and jobs while maintaining their creativity. They are awesome cooks, businesswomen, designers and writers. It is so inspiring to see that there are different paths in life and that you can choose that path. I read a quote today on Aura Joon and loved it. It said: "Let the beauty of what you love be what you do." I could not agree more. Life is too short to not be surrounding yourself with what you love.

On another note, I cannot wait until I am in my own apartment/home. I cannot wait ot start decorating. Interior decorating is one of my favorite side projects. I love making spaces my own and I love helping out my friends as well. Right now I am really inspired by simplistic, clean designs inspired by nature. I found this really great online magazine that focuses on decoration called Lonny Mag. I will definitely be bookmarking this page for future reference. I am also really inspired by Urban Outfitters and their while home decorating section. I cannot wait until I can move out west. preferably Seattle or Oregon and move into my own space and start decorating. Until then, a girl can certainly dream....

Inspiration from Lonny Mag...

More Inspiration....

Also, Rumi from fashiontoast did a great photoshoot with Free People catalog at this spectacular house outside of Philadelphia. I think it does a great job of letting nature and the surroundings decorate the house itself. It has such a natural and basic approach and I am in love.

Finally...

Items that will be found in my home: candles, sea shells, coral, starfish, antlers, faux fur rugs, driftwood, paper lamps, lots and lots of coffee mugs, lots and lots of plants (aloe, hanging baskets, palms), fresh flowers, lots and lots of books, a record player, a bust of Beethoven, wine, fresh fruits, old medicine jars, mason jars of herbs and pebbles, incense, vintage pictures of family, Mexican blankets, pillows...

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weheartit.com
fashiontoast.com
lonnymag.com