martha would be proud.

The DIY continues...

Ever since I moved, all of my jewelry has been place in one cereal bowl, un-happily tangled together. I was in desperate need of some organization that didn't take up the counter space, that I don't have. I found this little gem on Pinterest and decided to work my magic. One trip to Michaels later and voila. 

supplies. 

-styrofoam

-needlepoint cloth

-embroidery hoop

-acrylic paint

-t pins

Paint, clear coat, or go au natural with the embroidery hoops. I chose a fun orange that will hopefully "fun" up my white white walls. 

Trace the styrofoam with the hoop you will be using for necklaces and cut it with a knife so it fits snuggly inside the hoop. For those of you that struggle to cut in a straight line, don't worry, no one sees the back. 

Add the fabric to each hoop making it as tight as possible. Then add the styrofoam to the back of the necklace hoop. The earrings do not need foam as they can simply hang from the fabric. You may want to hot glue the edge of the fabric to the foam or insides of hoop. 

So simple! And as you can tell from the pictures above....it won't be too long until I will need a third hoop. 

just a little bit of paint.

When I move to a new place, I like to move in completely...this whole taking it slow with opening boxes is for the birds. I am only staying in my current apartment for a few months before moving in with my good friend Sara (a 12 month lease in Boston. Eeek!). Of course this means that I cannot unpack all my boxes and I can't really make myself at home. I do not like this. So to help in this little challenge I have begun a few projects to spiff up the room I am renting. 

Thank you cheap IKEA pot, Martha Stewart sticky stencils, and acrylic paint.

 You just brightened up my life. 

This little guy was just taped off with some blue painters tape...

couple coats later and voila!

Sara - I promise I won't get too crazy with the crafting when we move in together. :)

pause.

The last few weeks since making the decision to move to Boston has been a complete blur. I have been busily trying to get every detail in place, while spending as much time with my family and friends as possible. Needless to say I have not had a whole lot of "me time" to really sit down and let everything soak in...and to be completely honest, that is probably a good thing. 

I am already a bit of a mess. My emotions have taken the better of me this last week, every day trying to keep my tears to a minimum as I say goodbye to people that have done nothing but love and encourage me on a daily basis. I cannot thank you enough. The decision to move was not an easy one - I love the community of people I have surrounded myself with and I also am head over heels in love with Portland.Yet at the same time I know that what I have waiting for me in Boston will be an amazing and life changing experience, even if just for a few years. 

A friend sent this short video to me this evening...I started balling. (Just to give you more insight of my lack of emotional control...I tear up while watching Folger Christmas commercials - you can only imagine my complete inability to hold back the tears when I have something real to be sad about.) And on that note. Enjoy. 

see ya'll in Boston!

big jump.

It is amazing what just one year can bring. Almost exactly 365 days after my first Boston trip I have been offered a job in my favorite east coast city. Boston here I come!!! The last few days have been filled with a roller coaster of emotions - picture one minute KO jumping up and down, and the next minute crying. In a little over a month I will be making my way to Beantown! (we may need to come up with a different nickname)

Oh and the best part about moving across the country in a little over thirty days...

finding a place to live.

Padmapper I love you. If anyone knows of a place....

something to wrap your hands around.

For some crazy reason fall/winter means I need a new coffee mug (Although if you look in my kitchen cabinet it is clearly evident that I have no shortage). It doesn't feel like I have officially rung in the new season without a little ceramic goodness to wrap my hands around. 

and because I majored in psych...a little Xanax with your cup of joe.

simplicity.

If this were my office, I would get so much more done.

Look at all that light!

sit.

There is something about entry way benches that scream homey to me. They seem like such a welcoming piece to a usually boring room. Don't they make you want to just take a seat, open a book and people watch out your front door?

Great use of an old door. 

love the simplicity of this wood bench...almost looks like a church pew.

bano.

In my experience bathrooms tend to be the forgotten room. Not for lack of trying, most people just do not have enough space or desire to dress up the bathroom. Usually they end up being a place for the clutter, or maybe that is just mine. My bathroom counter can be found under my hair brush, toothpaste, make up, lotion, etc. If only I had a tiny bit more space, or were more creative with it. Maybe my bathroom would look like this....

I love it when bathrooms become a little more personal. 

All you need is a simple photograph and voila! Your stark bathroom is now a cozy space.

Plants are also a great decorative touch.

This is not a good storage example by any means...I just really really like it.

rick ross tribute.

I'm positive that this is a necessity in my home. 

Mixes my love of Martha craftiness and a little bit 'o gangsta. 

It happens people.

via AmandaJean 

sleep in.

My dream bedroom would look a little something like the following. Thank you Flickr for never ceasing in the ideas department. Would absolutely love to wake up to one of these snuggly bedrooms...and a cup of coffee?

pretty pictures.

PINTEREST.

I love you.

check out heirloom on pinterest.

light me up.

If I had some moola to spend on a lamp...I would spend it on this puppy.

umbu

I love the description..."Materials for map: old city maps. white ribbon and yarn."

And that is how it should be. Simplicity at its best.

found.

Found Vintage Rentals is the greatest find (hehe) ever. A friend of mine discovered this lovely event decor and prop resource for weddings, photo shoots, and events. It has everything from candlesticks to bikes to couches. Anything and everything vintage you could possibly want. Unfortunately for us in the Northwest, Found Vintage is located in Orange County...maybe they could move up North soon?? Pretty please?

Pretty please with sugar on top?

Found Vintage Rentals