Baby Animals

I can't remember where I first saw Sharon Montrose's photos but I keep coming back to them.   She has an amazing way of capturing the personality of an animal.   I really love her photos  but I haven't pulled the trigger because I'm not sure if it makes sense for me to hang a picture of a cute little baby animal on the wall of my "adult" apartment.  I think a huge print (she sells them as big as  40" x 52") would make a great statement piece on a wall (and sort of take a way from the cutesy-ness).  Unfortunately, that's a bit out of my price range right now.   So, I'm trying to figure out: Would a small grouping  of these prints hung up in a corner of my kitchen or bathroom look too kid-ish?  I think it might make me happy looking at them every day.

Here are some of my favorites (Click on them to get to the print shop)

I've loved flamingos since I was a kid.  (I think because they're pink?)

They kind of make you smile, right?

My First Before and After

Our living room has come a long way since we moved in. We've moved a lot of things in and out but I'm pretty happy with our current layout.  I had a hard time with the room because the combination of the limited plugs and 2 doorways make the layouts limited.

When we first moved in (around Christmas time as you'll see by the picture below)  we picked up some furniture from the street (literally, someone accross the street dumped it)  The sofas were comfy for a while but I was just not happy with the dark color and they took up too much floor space.

I didn't take any post-Christmas photos but this should give you the idea.

Here is my before and after:

I'm trying to figure out some ways to add color to the room, but I'm pretty happy with it for now. 

Here are some other angles:

Don't Look Back

A little bit of mid-century goodness for Friday:

She & Him - Don't Look Back from Merge Records on Vimeo.

I absolutely love this video as I do most things Zooey Deschanel touches.   I love how she clearly just has fun with music and style  and doesn't seem to take anything to seriously. In addition to having a darling collection of vintage dresses, she seems to be in to home decor. Her apartment was photographed for domino a while back and I loved the cobalt blue that she chose for her walls.

I can't find my favorite picture but here is  a set that another blogger put together:

And, because I'm wishing it was summer, some more of Zooey looking cute.

Lots more here.

Wallpaper (& a puppy)

I love this wallpaper! I perfect combo of classic damask and a bright color that makes it feel fun and modern.

It turns out that I have way too many wallpaper inspiration images for living in a rental.

I am also in love with the dog peaking into this room!

Bedroom Color Inspiration

When we moved into our new apartment I was thinking that our bedroom should be relaxing and simple but it's definitely lacking. Our bedroom does not have enough personality - the space needs some color and excitement!

We're a bit limited by space and because it's a rental but I'm gathering ideas.

Some inspiration pics are below (clearly I haven't settled on a style or color theme)

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