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Thrifted silk blouse, F21 leather short, vintage belt, UO feather earrings, Jessica Simpson platforms.


Fiance and I converted our dining room into a study the other day. It all started because we just really wanted the Expedit bookcase from IKEA.

It really says something about our generation when space for your computer takes precedence over space to eat meals. But really, how much more time do you spend in front of your computer vs. time spent at the dinner table? Luckily in our case, we have a big kitchen with a big island where we eat our meals. However, this means we still have a wine fridge in our “study.”



One more for good measure.

As mentioned earlier, here are 2 of my DIY home decor projects:

The “planters” are actually desk organizers from Ikea.  They have 3 compartments are were meant to hold pens, pencils, notepads, etc.

The sticks are also from Ikea, but I cut them in half and trimmed them to be all the same height.  They’re comprised of leaves, bamboo, and stick.

I went to Michael’s and picked up some of that green plant foam and cut it to fit each compartment.  After sticking all the plants in, I covered the top with polished glass pebbles for some ~sparkle~.

Total cost for both:  $42.

My wall hangings were 24×36 picture frames, with the glass removed.  I cut lengths of ribbon and glued them along each edge, then weaved them.

I made 2 brown ones with a lined, thin, brown ribbon, and 1 gold one with thick, sheer ribbon.

Total cost for each hanging:  $20.

The completed projects displayed.

American Apparel tank, Diesel studded jeans, Forever21 sweater, Charles David snake skin pumps

This is what I wore to CLOSE ON MY NEW HOUSE. I can’t believe I actually own a house!

The beeeaaauutiful kitchen.