{Decor} More Apt Aspirations

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{Decor} Apt Hunting :-)

Apartment hunting with my roomie, Seda, today in DTLA. In honor of us becoming grownups with granite countertops, some not so grownup decor inspiration:

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{Inspiration} Monday

Getting up this morning was probably the hardest thing I will do all week. But the good news was that Jas was online and I got to Skype with him! I think that was the best way to start my day (plus the extra large latte from Sweet) and that they start making it when they see me walk in :-)

I have class at 3, but I'm just reading and blogging till then. On the agenda this week: reading, some more reading, work blogging, probably some more work blogging, and trying to find more good music.

I think I have figured out what my dissertation will be on, so updates on that later. Some big decisions about life have to be made soon., but I'm also putting that on hold for as long possible - immersing myself in research about sex trafficking seems a little less stressful right now. Should also start to plan Katie and Sara's big trip out here and get plans for Ireland settled. Also on the itinerary: Bath, Oxford and Brighton??? I love living here.

On to my inspiration for the week:

Hope in the world: lol - the stories I have heard this week warranted this:

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I want to do something like this in my apartment when I finally get one in the near or distant future. I love how unique a collage like this would be in someone's home. Daily inspiration in the flesh.

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Everything about this photo is perfect. I want the braids, the dress, the sunglasses and the bike. Oh and the purse and the basket and the shoes. kthanks.

an urban routine

The shoes of my dreams. They. Are. Perfect.

Violet Bella

Happy Monday!

xoxo

{House} Apartment Hunting

Thinking (again) about where I want to live in a couple of months - this generally happens when I've been in the library for 4 days straight...
What are the chances I can find something like this, for oh say, $5 a month in SF?





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{Decor} Sway Rocking Chair

So instead of finishing up with my papers and presentation, I'm torturing myself with ideas for my new apartment when I move back to the states next fall. Where will it be? I have no idea. Like, really - no idea. Maybe SF, DC, NY, LA, or Boston. We'll see.
Anywho, I have a love of industrial chic, but totally would add some shabby chic in that too... I love the idea of this chair , but it would pair it with a big, cosy, cream blanket and some pretty pink pillows.



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{Shopping} Etsy Faves of the Week

I need to commit to buying new clothes and stuff for my (hypothetical) apartment next year. The problem is I just want everything.

Moccasins and a belt from Darlingtonia



Print from DazeyChic


Print from Vol. 25 Etsy shop

[Wants] Love Plates

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Omg, how cute are these?
I want to move into a cute apartment with hardwood floors, high ceilings and molding and hang these plates over my fireplace. One day, I will realize this dream.
Until then I'll enjoy Ingrid Michaelson on repeat and my pad thai from the street vendor.