Z Gallerie

So...I know it's been a while, I shouldn't have left you, without a dope beat to step to....

It's so good to be writing again! Trying to get back into the blogging scene with all this new creativity stirring!

With new creativity comes new adventures to boutiques and antiques...so, I recently took a trip up to Encinitas only to discover a whole new place of wonder...Z Gallerie. It's a bit of Crate & Barrel meets Homegoods - and good indeed! From furniture to cute apartment trinkets, it was really hard for me to leave this store - especially where everything is actually pretty affordable. I fell in love with this Boston mural of the most well known streets of the city as well as the these pup bookends. I like that the store offers ideas in sets, but that everything really can work separately so you can make your own unique and comfortable setting.

All of the lights...

So with the apartment search underway, I'm already dreaming up some chic interior decorations. First order of business will be a bed (obviously), but I'm excited to begin gathering all new California inspired items to make my apartment a home. And lighting is an important feature to create the perfect ambiance in your space. I'm not a big fan of bright lights, so here are some great alternatives for relaxing mood lighting.

1. Grayson Chandlier

2. Filisky Little Pear Lights

3. Alexis Mire - I'm sure there is a safer way to make these! very whimsical!

4. Piccsy Jar Lamp

5. Paris Flea Market Chandeliers

6. Clouds

7. Creme Petals

Get Organized

Oh boy, this week is really getting away from me! But I'll be back to a regular schedule in no time, and hopefully will have some great news to share!

Sooo, I think I am a very organized person. Laugh it up. No honestly, I will find you.

But I will clarify that this probably doesn't stretch across all aspects of my life. There I said it. Which brings me to this tidy post today about being organized not at work and not in to-do lists...but at home! It's so easy to be on top of your game during the day when you got your go get em attitude and are dealing with things that your paycheck depends on, but when you head home, your just downright exhausted! But these simple tricks and items could help you get IN the game and make your evenings dedicated to relaxing and decompressing, not cleaning up.  Enjoy!

1. Laundry storage - great for separating whites and colors, or assign one to each person!

2. Grains Storage - very big, especially for pastas and grains which can welcome unwanted pests!

3. Clothes Storage - this is perfect, especially with the word pantalons thrown in the mix

4. Under the Kitchen Sink - a simple rod will allow you to hang all those different sprays without getting in the way

5. Make up Storage - this is a biggie and will help you keep up on cleaning your brushes and replaced old make up

6. Inside the Bathroom Cabinet - these Magnapods are perfect for utilizing space