In A Funk

I've been feeling out of it lately, plain and simple.  It happens about 2-3 times a year where I just...get into a funk.  It's part lightweight depression,  part boredom, part blog/job/travel envy.  But this time, I just want to get out of California...for a long period of time.  I need a change, but for real this time.  I'm tired of it here.  I am so fortunate to live in California, have a job I love, and have supportive friends and family.  Regardless, something just isn't quite right.  I want to see what else the world has to offer because quite frankly, it's downright depressing to save every penny I have in hopes of eventually owning a tiny house in a horrible part of town, in which I will have invested a small fortune.  The Bay Area is notorious for outlandish real estate prices, and I'm trying to buy a home sooner rather than later.  So many things are on my mind, and I feel like I just need a sign.  Sorry for the rant, but I'm so restless I can hardly stand it.  Hopefully things come together soon; I know everything has a way of working itself out.  For now, all I can say is...merrr =/

Luxe Interiors

I adore this combination of modern and retro glam that I saw awhile ago from Coco + Kelley

Saw this lovely pic on Design Darling, originally from here

I am in love with emerald everything lately; love the paint job of this room I saw from The Decorista

I've been all about interior decor lately, slowly gathering photos of how I would want my future place to look. I found these pictures to be particularly inspiring, and I have the sudden urge to paint the next wall I see! (High vaulted ceilings have proven to be a major hindrance, boo.) How beautiful and crisp do white and emerald look together?

Neat Little DIY Project

I was so excited to start this cute (and quick!) little do-it-yourself project the other day. I totally ripped off the idea from something I found in a friend's house, and knew I just had to try it! What I did was I just took 2 old books that I'll never read again (though it was still tough,) and started by taking off the front and back covers. I left the binding intact, and began folding each of the pages in half, one by one. The form just kind of shaped itself, and the less perfect, the better. It really is a sweet little idea for a bookshelf or nightstand; it adds the perfect eclectic touch.