Welcome Spring To your Home......

Happy Friday !! Although It has been a bit chilly in NY it finally feels like Spring. The sun is shining more than ever and i can hear the music of the ice cream truck. Now, inside my home it doesn't feel like Spring. We put our Christmas decorations almost 3 months ago and it has looked pretty plain.

 I said to myself it cannot only be my apartment or home looking like this maybe together with other gals we can spruce up our apartment and make it feel like Spring. These are my five tips on making your home feel like Spring

Flowers are a great and affordable way to spritz up your home. I think Tulips are great for spring not only they come out in the Spring but also they are beautiful. They are simply beautiful. I suggest buying enough to place around your home. If you don't have mason jars you can purchase them at the dollar store and place one or two tulips on a mason jar and place it on your bathroom sink, another in your dresser and the main one in the dining table. I am sure your home will smell and look lovely.

 I bought these about a week ago and they got prettier each day. This was on their third day. BTW they only cost 10 dollars.

Christmas Home GIfts Under 100

blanket / apron / Cheese Plate /  gold candle / Glass terrarium / Soap and Kitchen Lotion / Cook Book

Hi Ladies ! The countdown begins we have a  7 days until Christmas ! Don't worry you still have a couple of days left. If you haven't bought anything for your friend that just moved to her new place or to your mom or co worker i have added the perfect home gifts and guess what they are all under 100 ! Mayor Score. 

The first item i added on the board was the succulent plant kit. I think these are great for your home plus they are not hard to maintain and you can have it any where you want either the office or bedroom. I also added a couple items from my favorite home store on earth Williams Sonoma, a cooking book and a cheese plate perfect for parties or girls night in.  Enjoy the items. Have Fun !

XOXO

Andrea 

Bedroom Tour....

A couple months ago I wrote about how stress I was due to that I was moving to a new apartment in New York City. I got so happy because my mom and I found an apartment with two great bedrooms. Finally I have a bigger bedroom.  Where i can accommodate more furniture and make it my own space. 

My bedroom Inspiration is neutral tones, clean and bright room. I want my bedroom to be a place where i can relax and feel comfortable with what I have. I moved 3 months ago and I still can't find the furniture i want I have visited so many stores, garage sales and Thrift shops that i decided to give it a break and start my search after I come from vacation.

 I decided to share with you what my bedroom looks like so far. Basically walls painted in my favorite neutral color. Behr Dolphin Fin the nicest, softest grey i have ever seen. My favorite piece of furniture so far in my bedroom is the Upholstered headboard that i got online under 300 Bucks !

I decided to add to my bed white linen bedding and a furry pillow. What you think? I am still planning on adding more pillows and maybe a blanket at the end of the bed. I haven't put anything on my walls yet all of that is on hold until i come back from Vacation. 

If you are planning for a neutral color for your home i suggest checking this color you can find it at your nearest Home Depot

XOXO Andrea

Traditional relaxing home style

Soooo i am in the process of moving. My mom and i decided to move to a new location. We have lived in our  NYC apartment for 10 years. We have so many memories that we lived in. But.... is time for a change. I thing change is great plus i get to paint and design a new space which i have so many ideas. I got a bit inspired and decided to made a design board. This design is perfect for a living room. It is calm, traditional and classy. I added a touch of brass with the lamp and decor vases. I really enjoy the basket weave pouf or ottoman what ever you call it,  that i included is the perfect acessory for this design set. If you enjoy neutral tones i think you will enjoy it as much as i do. Happy Friday ! 

                                                   XOXO Andrea 

A Colorful NYC Apartment

Yesterday while roaming around the magazine section of my nearest drugstore i spied on a colorful cover of house beautiful. I couldn't believe it was a colorful apartment in NYC. I said to myself this is every girls dream pad. Full of bright blue tones, disco ball lamps  in a kitchen and a bathroom covered in pink. When can i move in! 

 I simply had to buy the magazine and read all the details. The designer of this gorgeous place is Amanda Nisbet " The Color Whisperer" she sure is taking her name really serious. Amanda says that the client's favorite color is blue. She played all the card of the game and gave her the most gorgeous apartment with blue tones. I included some of my favorite photos.... But i suggest going to House Beautiful website to check out the rest of the photos they are breath taking.

Ghost Chair

Happy Friday !! I am so happy the weekend has finally arrived that means i get to relax after  running around the city the whole week running errands. This week inspiration is the famous Ghost Chair.

Their is something about the chair that makes the place more classy, elegant and contemporary. It also makes the place feel roomy. 

These chairs are great if you live in a small space and don't want to make too much room with big chairs. The fact that they are clear makes it look invisible. These are different examples of how to make your space look pretty, comfortable and roomy.

Christmas Entertainment !

Round plate / Drinkware / Red charger / Kitchen gadgets tool / place mat / cheese spreader /  serving bowl

This year my mom and i are not hosting our Christmas dinner party. We will be over at my cousins house. She moved into a new home and decided to host her first Christmas party in the new home. 

She called me a couple days ago for suggestions decor wise. We went together to a couple of stores. such as Target, Crate and Barrel and C Wonder. We were delighted with what we got that i decided to share with you some of the pieces. 

We went with the gold and white theme. Every year most people go with the color red or green. But I think Gold is a great color for Christmas party or even for Christmas decor.

Are you ready for your Christmas Party. Remember buy things that you can use all over again and that you can mix it up through out the next years. 

Have fun planning your party. And remember as long as their is good food, music and a great vibe people will forget about everything else.

XOXO Andrea

Living Room Decor Inspiration

 table lamp / Modern lighting /   pillow / Ikat pillows /  basket / candle /  leather sofa / table

Today I bring a design inspiration. I had a long time without writing one of these post. Lately my mom and I have been thinking of re decorating our living room. I live in New York City and space is something that you have to compromise sometimes. Thankfully we live in an apartment where we  have space to move around furniture and add a couple of decor accessories. 

My mom knows that I am an interior design addict. I mean i have stacks of Elle decor, and other interior design magazines at home. It is one of my favorite hobbies. Her knowing that, she has decided to leave the living room project on my hands that means that I have the opportunity to play around with things but not with cash. We have a budget which I will try my best to not go past it. 

How am i going to do that? by buying a good long lasting leather sofa and combine it with other accents from Marshalls, Target, Home Goods and shops around my neighborhood.  My mom loves the traditional style and i do to . If it would of been for me i would have everything pink and white but i don't think that would work. 

I am sticking with neutral and adding color touches with a rug and pillows. I am also on a hunt for the perfect sunburst mirror for the living room with gold accents like this one and long window sheer panels and a fresh coat of paint. That will turn my living room into a new one. 

 SO what do you gals think Yay or Nay ! leave a comment of what do you think of this Living Room interior design inspiration.

XOXO Andrea

Fall Home Decor

I don't know about you but i love to decor my house for each season . I won't say that I do a complete makeover but I do add a little something to the apartment. either some fun pillows for the living room or I get together with my friend and paint fun pumpkins. I also love to buy scent candles in the fall that have a touch of Autumn. If you are lacking some Fall decor inspiration I have added these images that i found at Pinterest. The best place on earth to find decor inspiration.

I'm All About The Pink Accents......

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 Since I was little girl, I had a fascination for the color PINK.  I was the kind of girl growing up that had the pink bedroom and closet full of pink clothing. I would ask my mom to buy me only pink clothing or anything pink, you name it I had it in pink.  I remember my best friend asking me if I was ever going to use another color and I would answer no.  Now that I am a grownup I am still fascinated of the color pink. Of course in moderation, well I try.  As you know already I love Interior design actually I am considering after I graduate from college in completing a course in Interior design. I love pink accents in homes I think you can always do everything in moderation and décor is one of those things that you can play with.  While I was searching for inspiration for my future apartment I was thinking of adding a touch of pink maybe not on the walls but have different accents such as furniture, headboard, wallpaper, lamps, home accents and maybe kitchen supplies. Of course I want to add other colors but maybe in the living room I can add a neutral color sofa and pink cushions. I would have to see how is the apartment and the size of it. But I am definitely including some pink in my future home or bedroom.

ALL PICTURES FROM DECORPAD.COM

 XOXO Andrea

A little Christmas Spirit Around My House

Since I love Bows so much I decided to change up a bit this Christmas and use one it as a tree topper.

Reindeer's is a must in my home especially this gold baby here. My mom got it a couple years ago at a local home decor store and It just gives that touch of Christmas Spirit at home.

As you know in many places around the world people call Santa Claus Noel I saw this sign at Target and I liked it it gives it's not the typical Santa name. 

As you all girlies can see the touches in my home this years is Gold and Red. 

XOXO Andrea

I leave you here one o my favorite Christmas Songs

 

Get your Gold on Girl

ISSA London slimming dress / Kate Spade handbag / Kate Spade post earrings / NARS Cosmetics lip gloss / Chanel , $37 / Deborah Lippmann gold glitter nail polish / Gold nail polish / Ralph Lauren Home Classic Pied-A-Terre Single Wick Candle, $72 / Gold Snowflake Ornaments

Now that Christmas is around the corner one of the top major colors that you see people wearing or around is GOLD. People wear a color piece in gold for Christmas or New year. Here are some examples of objects that you can find for your personal use or for the home. I really love a touch of gold on my nails or on a pair of earrings. Also i love to match white with gold for Christmas decor. It just gives it that little extra.

Get your Gold on Girl !!! 

XOXO Andrea