[Inspiration] Magic Eye Design

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My awesome friend Sarah (who is kind enough to occasionally take my outfit pictures) has just started her first interior design blog. She's a fabulous graphic designer, dj, and decorating enthusiast and is collecting some pretty incredible images to spark your designing senses so head on over and check it out. Plus, if you're looking for some extra guidance, she is offering up some consulting services to help make your place the space of your dreams. You know I'll be stalking her to help me with my new place when I manage to find it.

Happy browsing, friends!

[Everyday Ensemble] Black and Brown

zara jacket, gap blouse, h&m shorts, express tights, matisse boots via dsw,

f21 earrings & sunglasses

I was in a silly mood today when taking outfit pictures, so I jumped. That was pretty much the highlight of my Monday; just another typical Monday. Next Monday is my birthday and this jacket is an early birthday present from my mom. (Thanks, mom!) A cute leather jacket is always a wardrobe must have, no? And who says you can't mix black and brown together in outfits? Honestly, this outfit reminds me of two of my favorite things: chocolate and caramel. I'm off to scour for chocolate and finish this episode of Seinfeld. Short and sweet today. Sayonara!

[Weekend Wanderings] Disneyland

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Guess what I did yesterday? Boyfriend and I took a semi impromptu journey to Disneyland and met up with some friends there for the evening. It was my first time at Disneyland (though I had been to Disneyworld) and beyond the hoards of tourists, I enjoyed taking in all the disney magic around every corner.

Other than that, the weekend was spent recuperating from a very intense work week. I had some super tasty brunch on Saturday whipped up by Chef Julia of the Goodmakers crew and scored a vintage betsey johnson dress at my fave thrift store. Sadly, my camera wasn't around to capture the good times.

How was your weekend?

[Everyday Ensemble] The Boyfriend Flannel

wearing: ralph lauren flannel, forever 21 sweatshirt, target jacket, gap trousers,

thrifted belt, matisse boots via dsw, bgbgeneration hoop earrings

Hi there and happy Thursday, friends. Meet my bike, the Free Spirit and my boyfriend flannel or rather, boyfriend's flannel. We've been hit with some unpleasant cold and very wet weather recently and it's to continue so all I can think about is being warm and cozy and on such occasions, I live in this flannel. It turns out to be the perfect security blanket.

Yesterday was a fairly eventful day. We found out that Elizabeth Taylor passed and I was really saddened. She was such a fabulous and wonderful talent. I was reading about her throughout the day and came across this quote I was particularly fond of.

"Everything makes me nervous - except making films. "

You see, last night was also the last night of my first acting class here in LA and we had a little performance for friends and family. It felt really great to perform in front of an audience again and it really wrapped up the class well. I had been really nervous throughout the class every time we would work on our scenes and yet magically, last night I managed to conquer my nerves and went into the performance feeling rather peaceful. Now, that's what I call exhilarating. It was great to dip my feet into the waters of performance again and I think I'm ready to start some swimming.

[Everyday Ensemble] Kolorowe Jarmarki

wearing: calvin klein sweater, tank dress worn as skirt via akira chicago,

f21 tights, bp boots, f21 earrings

My dad is a goofy guy and I kept thinking about him all day today because of this outfit. That may sound odd but I kept thinking of all the times my sister, mom, or I wore something that my father felt the need to joke about and he would always say in Polish that we look like, Kolorowe Jarmarki, which translates to colorful bohemian fairs or markets. My dad would definitely have something to say about the colorful pattern and my rusty tights and he would giggle his goofy laugh and I, in my stubborn nature, would just say whatever, dad, and take off for the day; that's how it would be.

I guess I've been craving a bit of home lately. It's hard to live so far from your family, but c'est la vie, tis the journeys we choose. Note to self, find cheap weekend flights home.

{Ensemble} At Dusk & A Tasty Treat

{express blazer, h&m sweater, francesca's collections skirt (seen before here), zara leggings,

american eagle tank, matisse boots, vintage coach bag, necklace: gift from my aunt in Poland}

You guys, I took my own outfit pictures today and though they may not be perfect, it's a step to getting there. Forgot to bring my tripod so they're a bit blurrier than I'd like and it was getting rather dark but I think the backgrounds came out quite interesting in these pictures.

Anyway, beyond that I also managed to cook a meal tonight. One of my go-to quick meals is this rosemary lemon garlic chicken. I'm not quite sure how I got this recipe. It's definitely a personal rework of other recipes I've done but it's definitely a simple staple. (I'll bring you a written recipe another day.) Paired with roasted fingerling potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms.

Followed that with a brownie I cooked last night when it was pouring. I cheated and used the mix from the box but I trusted Ghirardelli and made the turtle brownies; so tasty.

{coffe table wares: thrifted brass candleholder, seven grand matchbox, paris matchbook via hazel chicago}

monday down, happy tuesday.

{Home Decor} Inspiration

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Well, thanks to the downpour of rain we got on Sunday I wasn't able to get out of the house and explore new neighborhoods. With our lease almost up, I'm excited to start looking for a new place that I can make all my own so, instead of actually seeing what's out there, I began dreaming of decor and gathering inspirational images. A few of the current pieces that I already have in my apartment give off a modern bohemian feel so I'm definitely going with that for inspiration. I love these images for their combination of modern and rustic with boho accents. It may be too soon but I'm already getting excited to scour the flea markets and do some of my own projects to make my future place fabulous on a budget.

Exciting things to come, friends! Happy Monday.