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This year, I want to travel as much as possible. Anytime I explore a new place, my inspiration levels skyrocket through the roof and I feel absolutely refreshed. I took this photo over the summer near Page, Arizona after visiting Antelope Canyon on a hiking roadtrip with a girlfriend. On our way to Flagstaff, our GPS directed us to a bumpy dirt road that literally seemed like it would never end. Nervous about popping a tire and without cell reception, we had to drive 10 miles an hour around massive ditches and giant rocks. It took forever! Looking back on it now we can laugh about it and I long to be staring at the desert landscape again. 

I wonder which destinations I'll cross off my bucket list this year?

A Little Trip to Providence, RI

 

 

On a recent trip to Rhode Island to attend the opening of Foolproof Brewing Company (I'm the brand artist for the brewery!) I was able to visit some of my favorite places in Providence. When I was in school at RISD, I regularly came to the Providence Athenaeum to read because the interior is awe-inspiring. There are so many little nooks and private corners to get cozy and immerse yourself into a novel. This place is dear to my heart.

1. The Providence Anthenaeum is the 4th oldest subscription library in the USA, founded in 1753

2. Edgar Allen Poe was visited regularly

3. Member's dogs are allowed inside! 

 

1 - VINCE CAMUTO Jamma Petal Crinkle shoes ($139) .............. 2 - HOUSE OF HARLOW 1960 Two Tone Horn Stacking Ring ($65) .............. 3 - TOCCA Bianca Parfum Spray ($68) .............. 4 -  WHITEFAUX TAXIDERMY Seafoam with silver glitter antlers resin deer head ($149.99) .............. 5 - NARS Storm Bird ($18) .............. 6. 3.1 PHILLIP LIM leather-sleeved silk top ($725) .............. 7. The dreamy and beautiful TOCCA homepage image 

More Photos from the Brooklyn Botanical Garden

 A little green inspiration!

Bonsai Special Exhibit from the Brooklyn Botanical Garden

I was so thrilled to find that the same weekend I was planning on visiting the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, the Sakura Matsuri event was taking place. All weekend, the garden celebrated traditional and contemporary Japanese Culture. I was able to catch The Art of Bonsai lecture by BBG bonsai curator Julian Velasco. These photos below are some of the Bonsai from the Living Sculpture: Bonsai Exhibit. 

This bonsai sadly died but it lived for 800 years and is still a gorgeous work of art. Read the full description below.

Grand Central Station At Night

I randomly found myself walking through Grand Central Station again at night and took some more snapshots. It's such a gorgeous interior!

New Pouf!

I have to share the newest addition to my living room decor, this West Elm pouf. I've been looking for something to rest my feet on and add an extra element of pattern. I'm in love!

Constellation Inspiration

The ceiling in Grand Central Station depicts a beautifully painted scene of constellations.  I would love to paint a ceiling similiar to this in my apartment but it's too bad that I'm renting. I began looking for other ways to bring the constellation theme into my home. Here are some of the ones that caught my eye!

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Photo of the East River

Instagram is so fun to use especially because I rely on my Iphone for all my photos. I took this while walking my dog along the East River bike path early in the morning. It has such an enchanted feel to it!

Color Inspiration

Living In Chevron

1. Ziggy Zaggy Quilted Doona by Oh Mabel ($339-379)    2. Cat/Dog Bed in Blue & Natural Ivory Zig Zag with Soft Minky Fleece by PetDesign ($28)    3. Chevron Personalized iPhone Cover by PlumStreetPrints ($55)    4. Chevron Gold Bangle ($1056)    5. Zig Zag Jaipuri Runner in Jadeite ($275)    6. Chevron Drum Shade Pendant ($129)