Design Choices.

I am aware that I am nowhere near close to owning my own home, but that can't stop me from figuring out designs for it in the future. 

I know for a hallway, or living room type area, I like the look of a sort of mosaic style of pictures in pictures frames. Especially with the juxtaposition of actual photographs, and art [graphic or traditional]. 

When looking at a bedroom I know I want white sheets, and perhaps white or light colour walls. It would have a nice clean and bright look. But not too much white because that might be too stark and institutional. 

A panoramic landscape photo or painting is an interesting alternative to a headboard, even something to put over a short headboard. A skylight over a bed would be pretty cool too, and the accent wall is a nice touch. Also as a note, I hate footboards. 

This built in storage side table is so very practical. The wood stain is pretty too. I prefer darker wood to lighter stuff.

Sweet photo collage.

My boyfriend loves this bed. It's growing on me, but I'd prefer it without the canopy. 

A part of my Frosh week involved a trip to Ikea, and I saw this bed. It's a little low to the ground, but I still think it's awesome.

This is a bedside table that goes along with the above bed. They're called Malm.

My boyfriend and I decided though that if we ever got married he gets to design the kitchen. Thankfully he's also into design.

Design Choices

I moved into my residence last Sunday

My walls

This is my closet. I didn't bring enough hangers so my mom doubled up some of my clothes.

Bedside

Tomorrow, my design ideas for my future house. 

Young Folks

I don't know how I feel about High School Musical actors in Elle [not that I read Elle... unless Canadian Elle counts?], but I like these pictures. 

I especially find the layering of spiky punk jewelry to look strikingly glamourous. 

Urban Outfitters...A Review

So my little sleepy university town in Southern Ontario has recently opened an Urban Outfitters. And by recently I mean yesterday, and I admit my friends and I checked it out. Frankly, I'm not impressed. 

Out of all two Urban Outfitters I have ever visited, this one seems to be the most spacious and the messiest. Shoes, hats and accessories are scattered throughout the store next to every little rack of clothing. And even the clothes are hidden in every nook and cranny. Almost as if the place was designed to draw in shoppers looking for one specific thing and force them to browse everything to find it [with the possibility of finding other cute, overpriced things]. The environment is nothing if not overwhelming. 

However at the same time it sort of adds to the experience for someone who is browsing, where you can find little treasures all over the place, and doesn't cram every dress in one little section where everyone is trying to look. 

Nonetheless I'm not too impressed with their selection. Their clothes are designed for the indie and/or nu-rave hipster, with all the bohemian floral print dresses, and graphic tees. They are also carrying a lot of peace symbol paraphernalia for a crowd* who have probably never participated in a peace rally in their life, [not to say that I have, I wouldn't buy the clothes, because as far as gestures of peace go, that's a pretty lame gesture], or are largely apathetic about politics. 

And as far as home decorating goes, I don't know who would actually buy this rug, when it so easily could be made. Are people really that lazy? 

There were a few things that did catch my eye though. 

This sweater I find oddly interesting. Maybe it's my love for boatnecks, I don't know.

BDG Mixed Stripe Pullover Sweater

I love peach what can I say. 

Leather Knot Ballet Flat

This bag in person is simply amazing in the Plum colour. 

Saddlery Buckle Bag

In the end, I'm still kind of excited there's an Urban Outfitters in my town. Next week, when the crowds have hopefully dissipated, my mom and I can browse for back to school clothes. I probably won't get anything though.