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Apartment Snippets

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Old-fashioned vintage doorknob

This week I say goodbye to my sweet little space of the last three years. That’s the longest I’ve stayed put yet, and I loved turning my little nook of the apartment into something that was so quintessentially Emily. I’m SO excited about our new space and new neighborhood, but I will always treasure the fun years I spent in my crazy post-grad home!

I haven’t shared many looks at my apartment on the blog [let’s be real, it wasn’t exactly Glitter Guide– or Apartment Therapy– worthy], but here are a few snippets I’ve collected over my time in it…

Carrie Bradshaw Apartment Gallery Wall

Lilly Pulitzer Tray; Animal Crackers, Box

How to display and store bracelets

Kitchen Chalkboard Wall DIY

How To: Gold Chevron Wall Paint

nautical bar

If I want to fly, I'll find a way to fly art print

Clutch + Book Stack

How to display perfume

Tassel Garland Etsy

Pictured:: Lilly Pulitzer Tray | Acrylic Jewelry Stands | Warning: Mermaids Sign | Preppy Pink Shop Clutch | Sew Sarah R Clutch | Shiraleah Chicago Clutch | Kate Spade Book Clutch | Design*Sponge | The Flair Exchange Tassel Garland |

Tipsy Tuesday No. 11: Galentine Bar Cart

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Valentine's Day Bar Cart

I’m sensing a seasonal project coming on… I loved the look of our bar “cart” all decked out at Christmastime, so I thought I’d try my hand at dolling it up for Valentine’s Day. My male roommate is far from impressed at its glitter-soaked girly-girl state, but how perfect would it be for a little Galentine’s Day party?

Pink Striped Straws

Glitter Garland Letters

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The heart garland is from a DIY workshop Kate hosted at West Elm this past weekend– more to come on that!

Felt Heart Garland DIY

Make It a Double Print

Pink Bar Cart

Bar Cart, vintage [similar splurge//similar save] | Glitter Garland, Walmart [similar] | Printed Heart Bowl, West Elm | Pop Fizz Clink Card, Kate Spade | Straws, Paper Source [similar]

What do we think– St. Patrick’s Day next?? Could I serve as a stop on the annual St. Paddy’s pub crawls?

Tipsy Tuesday No. 7: Holiday Bar Cart Style

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Christmas Bar Cart StyleMy holiday bar cart–which may not exactly be a cart at all but gets the job done–had been a great work in progress for a couple months, full of pink + sparkly details, just waiting to make its debut. Until I realized, at least for this time of year, it was better suited to be paired with our mini Christmas tree, twinkle lights, and ingredients to make loads of Peppermint and/or Cinnamon Spiked Hot Chocolate (more on that later!).

Gold Chevron WallsChalkboard FrameSparkle Monogram LettersMini Champagne BottlesHoliday Bar Cart

It’ll return to its normal state soon, but for the time being, it’s adding lots of holiday cheer to our apartment!

House + Home

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I do love my apartment, though lately it’s just felt like it could use a few more homey touches. As usual, Anthropologie’s home section has got my heart going thumpity-thump as I dream about warm sitting room with a fireplace and charming pieces like these…

anthropologie home

New Antiquarian Wallpaper, $148
Linen Corrigan Chair, $1,698
Cabled Throw, $228
Correspondence Pillow, $88
Mercury Trinket Box, $18
Winter’s Perch Mirror, $148
Topsy-Turvy Jewelry Box, $298

Bedroom Details

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I realized it’s been too long since I’ve given any little glimpse into my personal home style, so I do hope you enjoy the following snapshots my little nook 🙂

Gallery wall inspired by Carrie Bradshaw

Sequin hangers, DIYed via Free People

Scrap paper bulletin board

Antique-style mirror [similar]

Fresh flowers + floating sequins

Tassel garland via Pom Flair

Hanging bird details

Jewelry tree [similar]

What are some of your favorite bedroom details?

Bedroom.

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Happy November! I can’t believe that November 1st means that I have officially been a resident of my “new” neighborhood– and bedroom– for two months now. I figure that means it’s about time for a couple photos of the room like I promised!

I got my inspiration from Carrie’s apartment, when she has it redone in the Sex and the City movies…


My version, though surely full of differences, came out better than I ever could have hoped!

A little preppy, a little boho, and with a hint of sparkle– I feel right at home here 🙂 The frames are full of a mix of vintage postcards, little sayings, and some of mine and my friend Samantha‘s photography.

And just because it’s not a Carrie [or Emily, for that matter] lair without the clothes…

I think I’ll stay awhile.