Cat Nap: A Series

Lazy Sunday afternoon naps. 

Every then minutes or so I would look up and mr. kitty would have rolled over or stretched out into a new oh-so-comfy looking way.

"oh hi, u been watchin me?"

xoxo

Monochromatic Pink

One of the recent projects for my certificate course was to create an editorial-style photoshoot using an iPhone to experiment with different filters and techniques. Starting with some inspiration searching and creating a mood board I came up with the idea of a monochromatic look with a bold and playful vibe. Being both the photographer and model can be super tricky so I decided to shoot the photos in my apartment using my pink couch as the color inspiration. The arch lamp and brick background make this an interesting dynamic space for a photoshoot.

I found some deep pink pieces in my closet to go with the couch and create a monochromatic look. I wanted a playful vibe so I put my hair up in a high bun and added layers of jewelry and a bold pink lipstick. Then I experimented with using different filters in my iPhone camera and trying different poses. While the photo quality is nothing close to usable for an actual editorial, I had fun with the project and learned about the camera settings on my iPhone camera. For this shoot I ended up liking the "Fade" and "Chrome" filters best because of how they played with the colors and saturation.

These are a few of my favorites photos from the project!

Top: Old Navy. Jeans: BDG at Urban Outfitters (similar). Sneakers: Keds. Earrings: Banana Republic. Lip: BareMinerals "Risk It All"

These are a few of the images that inspired my project.
(images from pinterest)

xoxo CC

Cozy at Home

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of this blog? Well, this is pretty much it: cozy clothes, curled up on the bed with my laptop as I edit photos and write, with a snack or some warm tea at hand. While many people like to sit at a desk to work, I prefer to curl up on the couch or bed where I am comfortable as I type away. Being in my colorful room also keeps me cheerful and the inspiration flowing. When I am relaxing at home I am usually sporting something casual like this leggings, teeshirt, and sweater combo. Fun socks add a little necessary color to the outfit! Cozy socks are such an essential in the winter, and I'm obsessed with how cute they usually are too!

A little story behind this adorable mug: I've always thought squirrels are cute, and my friends in college used to tease me about watching them out the window instead of doing my homework. I picked this up at chateau Vaux le Vicompte in France, whose original family coat of arms included a squirrel. The gift shop was full of adorable squirrel collectables, but I love how the print on this mug creates heart shapes with the squirrels' tails!

Sweater: Target (almost identical at UO). Hi-lo tee: Z Supply. Leggings: Garage. Socks: J. Crew (similar). Necklace: similar 1/2/3. Mug (similar 1/2/3/4)

xoxo, CC

Colorful Cozy Winter

I showed you my apartment decor a few months ago, but a quick update seems in order with a few little changes made for the winter weather. I've swapped out my pastel quilt for a brightly colored comforter that not only keeps me warm but keeps my room cheerful in the darker colder days of the year. The bright colors and whimsical print go perfectly with the rest of the decorations and furniture in my room. 

A new planner for the new year is also an exciting addition each winter. I was so excited to sit down with a warm mug of tea and fill in my schedule on the crisp new pages. 

Duvet cover: Urban Outfitters (similar: 1/2/3/4). Pillows: Pier 1 Imports. Sheepskin rug: Ikea ($13!). Owl artwork: by my mom.
Sweaters: American Eagle, Wooden Ships, H&M (similar 1/2/3).
Planner: Lilly Pulitzer. Mug: Kate Spade via Marshalls. Slippers: J. Crew.

xo, CC

Home Sweet Apartment

The other week I shared some of my apartment decor with you, and I thought it would be fun to show you our living room too, since it is the other space I had fun decorating! Luckily my roommates were ok with going for a girly punch of pink in the living room with a raspberry colored couch. Talk about a statement! I love that the geometric black & white pillows keep the look mod, and the arch lamp adds an edge of luxury. As my brother says, "they use arch lamps like that on HGTV whenever they want to make a room look expensive," so, it was a fun sophisticated piece to add to the room. We definitely have a colorful eclectic theme in the living room, mixing some furniture I already had with some new pieces. The fun colorful rug just rounds it all out, and keeps in line with the warm tones of the brick wall. We were so excited to get an apartment with exposed brick! It adds so much character to the room. Now that we actually have furniture our shared space is a wonderful cozy room to hang out in. How have you decorated a small space?

Couch: Ikea. Pillows: Ikea. Clock: Ikea. Rug: Overstock.com. Arch lamp: Overstock. Coffee table: Old, spray-painted. Coasters: from the Metropolitan Museum of Art gift shop.

xoxo, CC