Decorology

So my boyfriend and I will be moving into our new apartment in Bethesda, MD in a week. I still have a ton to do - pick out paint colors, paint, pack, etc. I work from home, and he will be spending a lot of time studying when he starts his masters program at GWU the end...

Rugs are a great way to bring a new lease of life to a tired looking room. However, before you make your selection you should consider these three tips, as rugs can be used in many different ways in a home or office.1. Placement:You'll need to think about where you place flooring rugs if you want to avoid trips...

So - I have a confession to make - I don't really watch much HGTV, but that's only because I don't really watch much TV.   I'm not a TV person, and it is really hard for me to commit to a tv-watching schedule. Luckily, we just got DVR, and two new shows have caught my fancy....

Since I'm moving August 1st (we found a great place in Bethesda, MD - pics to come soon!), I have been in a sale sniffing mood, scouring high and low for great deals. Some I just have to share - like this gorgeous Graham and Brown wallpaper and these fab rugs...If you're interested you can get them on...

Cello is one of my favorite instruments. I would love to learn how to play one daycute pantry!via Covet GardenHave a great weekend!

So, this week I have been scouring the DC area for apartments.  After living in NYC for 3 years I figured every other city would seem inexpensive and abounding in square footage.  I was wrong.  The apartments in DC are less expensive, and slightly larger, but I guess I had my hopes up too high.  That's okay though, because...

1. High Gloss Magazine, 2. Southern Living, 3. Scandinavian Chic, 4. Nate Berkus, 5. The Hawley House Project, 6. Casa Diez, 7. Christopher Peacock Cabinetry

...cause it's Mondayvia Elle Decor2 images above via Eric Rothvia Lantlivvia Scandinavian Chicvia Love Nordic

We've had a rare few days here in Maryland with little humidity, which makes the 80 degree temperatures and sunshine super pleasant. Hopefully the weather where you are is beautiful too. Have a great weekend!images above via Pure Green Living Magazinevia BHGvia Country Livingvia Pinterest

These kitchens are elegant and functional, a quality that I think could make my cooking taste decent....via Pinterestvia Trad Homecheck out the arm chair in the kitchen!  Do you like this look?Stunning...the floor, the tiles...the jumbo baskets...check out the light fixture....spoons!An interesting loft minimalist kitchenInteresting layout - great use of rugs...5 images above via Schibsted Forlag