As summer comes to an end, here are the things I'm grateful for this season:
Happy Labor Day Squeaksters!
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Monday, September 3, 2012
Monday, August 27, 2012
Attitude of Gratitude - Week 11
Last week was such a crazy whirlwind! Luckily the majority of that whirlwind was positive, so let's get to some gratitude up in this hizzy...
- Classes started back again! I know this makes me sound like an uber nerd to be so excited about it, but I'm totally alright with that. I'd say it just goes to show that I'm learning the right things. I am taking drafting for the first time, which sounds really scary but also really exhilarating at the same time. This semester is 2D and next semester will be 3D. Both are absolutely crucial in interior design so I've always felt like these would be my most important classes. So here's to a good year with lots of learning!
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- I mentioned last week that I crossed a few items off on my bucket list, and I guess I was having a really productive week because on Saturday I completed another item! (It turns out putting pad to paper, or finger to key in this instance, really has helped me get motivated to make moves on completing the things that are important to me. I absolutely recommend it to everyone!) I went to see Dralion by Cirque du Soleil with my family in Baltimore. The show was absolutely beautiful and so incredibly amazing! I just wish it had been longer than 2 hours, I could have watched it all day! Very entertaining and squeak-worthy to say the least!
- Last but certainly not least, I can't get over how adorable my baby neice is! I'm not usually big on babies (cue disgusted gasp here), so those that know me are probably thinking they stumbled upon someone else's blog today, but I am gushing with auntly love. I love all my nephews just as much, of course, but I was much younger when they were born so I don't think I could fully appreciate them as newborns. I find it so interesting that you can love someone so much before you even really know them. Ella and I have never spoke, I don't know her personality yet, or what her beliefs and thoughts are... but I know that she is amazing and that I will always be there for her whenever she needs anything. I can't wait to watch this beautiful baby girl grow up every step of the way.
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What are you grateful for this week?
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Room to Grow - A Nursery for Ella
Ella's room is already a deep green, with bamboo window treatments so I wanted to add some accents of yellow and pink to make the space a little more feminine but not overly babyish. My sister has an affinity for dark furniture, so all of the wooden pieces are an Espresso finish. Below are a few of the things I would put in a space designed for Ella, along with descriptions.
All of the furniture (with the exception of the changing table of course) can be used by my sister now and by Ella as she grows older. They didn't really use the crib with their first-born so a changing table with storage underneath is perfect for baby #2. I started my design with the rug as a way to bring in the accent colors. It's an indoor/outdoor rug which means it's durable against baby messes, plus it's so cheerful and pretty! Their home is filled with similarly patterend rugs so this one would fit right in, and the bright colors brought in the color palette without screaming "nursery." I continued the colors in the lamp and the beanbag chair, which I knew would be perfect for the space since it's organic and Larisa goes crazy over that! Andy Warhol paintings complete the look and are another thing that would fit in both a nursery and a college dorm. Art for life! Add in a stuffed monkey and my neice will be sitting pretty in her new bedroom.
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Yesterday I announced the birth of my neice, Gabriella and even though I just saw her, I miss her already! I figure there's no better way to welcome the most beautiful baby girl into the family than to design a room for her, so that's what today's post is all about.
Ella's room is already a deep green, with bamboo window treatments so I wanted to add some accents of yellow and pink to make the space a little more feminine but not overly babyish. My sister has an affinity for dark furniture, so all of the wooden pieces are an Espresso finish. Below are a few of the things I would put in a space designed for Ella, along with descriptions.
All of the furniture (with the exception of the changing table of course) can be used by my sister now and by Ella as she grows older. They didn't really use the crib with their first-born so a changing table with storage underneath is perfect for baby #2. I started my design with the rug as a way to bring in the accent colors. It's an indoor/outdoor rug which means it's durable against baby messes, plus it's so cheerful and pretty! Their home is filled with similarly patterend rugs so this one would fit right in, and the bright colors brought in the color palette without screaming "nursery." I continued the colors in the lamp and the beanbag chair, which I knew would be perfect for the space since it's organic and Larisa goes crazy over that! Andy Warhol paintings complete the look and are another thing that would fit in both a nursery and a college dorm. Art for life! Add in a stuffed monkey and my neice will be sitting pretty in her new bedroom.
What do you think of these choices? What other things would you add to the room?
Please comment and share, I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Please comment and share, I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Monday, August 6, 2012
Attitude of Gratitude - Week 8
I am brimming with excitement this Monday! Last week was so great so let's jump right into my 3 things.
My sister finally popped out her baby and I now have a niece! Gabriella Elana is the newest and tiniest addition to our family. She was born last Monday and I had to wait all the way until Friday to meet her, but it was so nice once I finally did. She is so precious and I can't wait to watch her grow up. Not to mention my 6 year old nephew, Donovan, who is already a wonderfully sweet big brother. I am especially thankful to have such cuties in my life, even though I don't get to see them as much as I'd like.
Saturday my dad proved that even when you're in your 20s your dad can still be your hero. I'm not sure how it happened, but I've cultivated an extreme fear of snakes over the last week even though I had never seen one in real life (except for at the zoo). Then of course what would happen on Saturday when I slept at my parent's house but a very long and slithery black snake comes after me when I'm trying to get inside! I didn't want to wake either of my parents up since it was around midnight but I couldn't get myself to move so I was literally just standing there staring when my dad somehow woke up out of his sleep and came outside to rescue me! I don't know how he knew I needed to be rescued, but a giant thanks and love you to my pops!
Lately, I'm also really thankful to have the passion for interior design that I do. This blog helps me keep up my interest and I really feel like it helps me learn because it drives me to look into things I may have overlooked before. I actually made a few (but impactful) changes around the apartment this week and it gave me such an adrenaline rush! I walk into my room and I just instantly get happier. It's a truly amazing feeling, and the one I hope to give to others some day.
My sister finally popped out her baby and I now have a niece! Gabriella Elana is the newest and tiniest addition to our family. She was born last Monday and I had to wait all the way until Friday to meet her, but it was so nice once I finally did. She is so precious and I can't wait to watch her grow up. Not to mention my 6 year old nephew, Donovan, who is already a wonderfully sweet big brother. I am especially thankful to have such cuties in my life, even though I don't get to see them as much as I'd like.
Saturday my dad proved that even when you're in your 20s your dad can still be your hero. I'm not sure how it happened, but I've cultivated an extreme fear of snakes over the last week even though I had never seen one in real life (except for at the zoo). Then of course what would happen on Saturday when I slept at my parent's house but a very long and slithery black snake comes after me when I'm trying to get inside! I didn't want to wake either of my parents up since it was around midnight but I couldn't get myself to move so I was literally just standing there staring when my dad somehow woke up out of his sleep and came outside to rescue me! I don't know how he knew I needed to be rescued, but a giant thanks and love you to my pops!
Lately, I'm also really thankful to have the passion for interior design that I do. This blog helps me keep up my interest and I really feel like it helps me learn because it drives me to look into things I may have overlooked before. I actually made a few (but impactful) changes around the apartment this week and it gave me such an adrenaline rush! I walk into my room and I just instantly get happier. It's a truly amazing feeling, and the one I hope to give to others some day.
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How was your week? What has excited you and spurred some gratitude?
Comment and share, I'd love to hear!
Monday, July 9, 2012
Attitude of Gratitude - Week 4
Happy Monday! How was your weekend? So much has happened this week that I can't contain my gratitude to just 3 things. So here are 5 things that made my week.
1. If any of you have been reading my posts lately, particularly this one, then you know huge props are in order to Kirsten from Through the Front Door who made my dayweek when I won her first giveaway! She has an amazing blog, that featured this fabulous giveaway below. I can't wait to get my package in the mail. :)
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2. Luck was really in my favor this week... I won another blog giveaway! So Much to Smile About was one of the first blogs I started following because Liz always has interesting posts and she's from the DC area too! She generously gave a gift card to The Limited, and just in time for when I needed a new suit! Thank you Liz, you are fabulous!
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3. Squeaks has finally moved! After months of anticipation, he is in his new place, so you know what that means... let the decorating begin! It will be nice to be only 5 minutes away, cause, you know, 20 minutes is just soooo far...
4. This past Friday was my mom's birthday, so what better time to be thankful that I have such a great one. Growing up we didn't always see eye to eye, but as I've gotten older and moved out we have gotten a lot closer. She's really been there for me when I needed someone these past couple weeks and I couldn't be happier that we've gotten to this place in our relationship.
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5. Losing my DVR capabilities due to the crazy storm last week made me realize how much I adore this thing. It is a seriouslifesleep saver. I follow way too many television shows, and somehow the ones I like are always the ones that come on super late! I'm forced into being an early riser for work so without my beloved DVR I would miss out on all theamazingnesstrain wreck that is the Real Housewives and the amazing hotness that is Dallas, and that would be tragic.
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Let me know what you are thankful for this week. Have you ever won anything exciting? Has your relationship with your parents changed once you left the nest? Comment to share, I'd love to hear!
Monday, June 18, 2012
Attitude of Gratitude
Are you surprised to hear gratitude positively affects happiness? A psychologist did a 10 week study and found that appreciating what you have leads to being happier with where you are in your life, etc. When you think about it, it's actually a pretty logical connection. So while I would say I am already a pretty happy, sunshiney person, who couldn't use a little bit more happiness in their life?
This leads me to what will be my weekly Monday posts - 3 things I'm grateful for. Some may be trivial, some may be deep, but as long as I have good things in my life I will continue to be thankful!
To check the study out, click here: http://bit.ly/YYwnX
This leads me to what will be my weekly Monday posts - 3 things I'm grateful for. Some may be trivial, some may be deep, but as long as I have good things in my life I will continue to be thankful!
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1. I'm grateful my parents are both healthy and close by so that I can visit and spend
quality time with them, like this past weekend to celebrate Father's Day.
2. The weather the past two days has been absolutely amazing and I'm so
glad I got some time to be outdoors and enjoy the sunshine.
3. My amazingly comfortable bed makes me pretty thankful.
To check the study out, click here: http://bit.ly/YYwnX
What are you thankful for? Big or little, it all counts so let those squeaks out!
Friday, June 15, 2012
Happy Friday!
Happy Friday everyone!
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Today has been super crazy and hectic, only to be followed by a weekend at my parents'. I'm visiting my dad for Father's Day and we'll be checking out the Riverfest since he loves boats & I love anchors, so it should be a good time. What are your weekend plans?
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