Moving Woes

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 The last week I have had the joy of moving into my first house. Which has been very exciting, but as you can imagine there has been many exhausting days and late nights, but it finally seems like everything is starting to come together. I am a very organized person so when I first began planning my move I had everything organized down to a "T", but as many people warned me nothing has gone exactly to plan - wrong hardwood, damaged furniture deliveries, changed appointments etc. Thankfully even though practically nothing has gone as per plan, everything has seemed to work out in the end. 
Pictures to come, back to painting for me!

Laurie

How it feels to be a homeowner...

Yesterday I officially closed my first house, and I can't even express how excited I am to have my own place. I know it will be a lot of responsibility, but I'm sure it will be worth every second! Unfortunately I can't actually start moving in until next Tuesday but I'm sure moving day will be here before I know it. I can't wait to see how everything I have bought comes together - and prove to everyone that you can buy things before you move in and have it all go together!

"A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body." - Benjamin Franklin

And that's all my iphone has to say about that...

Happy Sunday!

Fall Cravings

Vince Sweater, Alice & Olivia Skirt, Alexander McQueen Smoking Slippers, 7 For All Mankind Jeans, Vanessa Mooney Necklace, Aritzia Tribal Sweater, Wildfox Skeleton Sweater, Alexander Wang Shoulder Bag


For this fall I am loving dark rich hues, chunky knits and bold prints. Leather and loafers are also pretty high up on my list of WANTS.

Redesign

Ta daa! I recently decided that with the one year anniversary of my blog it could use a redesign. I also thought that it could use a new name which is now "Paper Skull", I will change the web address shortly as well.

Thank you, and hope all of you like the new diggs!

Home Wishlist

Owl Measuring Cups $19.95; Floor Pouf $261.00; Kitchenside Stand Mixer $399.99; Grey Armchair $299.00; Glass Bowl $40.95; Owl Cookie Jar $68.00; Large Lidded Basket $156 

Décor Inpiration

I recently bought my first house and I think the most exciting part (other than moving in) is decorating it! I found that when I rented my condo I went crazy with colour - purple, orange, green, blue. This time around I find I am more drawn to neuturals such as grey with a pop of colour. I have also developed a slight obsession with Chevron! I love how simple yet bold the pattern is and I am finding it is showing up more and more in interior design this year. By far my favourite place to shop has been West Elm - they have a really cool relaxed yet stylish vibe that fits exactly with my design aesthetic.

What colours/ textures are you coveting this season?

And that's all my iphone has to say about that...

Happy Wednesday!

Weekly Outfit Inspiration

Vince Striped Tee $99.00; Alice and Olivia leather skirt $276.00; Yves Saint Laurent Arty Ring $250.00; Chan Luu Wrap Bracelet $200.00; Cambridge Satchel Company $122.00; Christian Louboutin Spike Pumps $1668.00

Cool Hunting: Chan Luu

Happy Tuesday! Sorry I have been a little mia lately, life has gotten a little crazy!
Chan Luu is jewelry designer that I have been obsessed with for some time now, and I realized I have never featured her on my blog before. She is well known for her beautiful wrap bracelets which come in an array of hand cut semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals, sterling silver, gold vermeil, and custom dyed leathers. Prices range from $100 for a single wrap and go as high as $400. I absolutely love how she uses organic materials and semi precious stones to create something so beautiful and contemporary.

I plan on investing in a blue or dark grey one!

Coming soon! A DIY tutorial on how to make these beauties!