Hopefully sooner than later

Dreaming of a place to call home. ★

Too Lazy To Think Of A Proper Title

I’m going for the cliché by apologizing for neglecting my blog for two weeks. Believe me, it was unintentional. Life is hectic and I can’t remember the last free evening I had. But instead of diving into my crazy life & writing about the serious— like how I’ve been super emotional this week and it’s the first day I haven’t felt like crying. Or how I blame my zillion stupid moments today on the fact that a black cat walked in front of my car. Or how this change and adjusting is more freakin’ difficult than I thought it would be. Or how I don’t want to be the person that breaks down over not being able to see her dog everyday. Or how driving from Tennessee to Arizona for the last time in who knows how long is enough to make me home sick from a place where I only lived for four months. Or trying to explain to you that I know exactly how pathetic that all sounds. Well, I’ll talk about that later. Not that it's something worth sharing, but Lord knows I’m going to write about it. Anyway...

I’ll slowly make my way back into regular blogging by sharing three pretty things that I’d love to have once I live in an apartment of my own.


1. Antoinette Fainting Sofa from Urban Outfitters

Selina Lake, stylist//

The brilliant stylings of Selina Lake: ♥ ♥ ♥

Breakfast @ Tiffany's

I can't remember if it was a Monday or Tuesday, but I was walking the streets of Paris after a photo assignment. The sky was dark as it started to rain. I passed several art studios, umbrella in hand, when this Breakfast at Tiffany's painting (above) caught my eye. I love, love, love it.

{Art Symbol}

I had a dream

"I was a little girl alone in my little world who dreamed of a little home for me. I played pretend between the trees, and fed my houseguests bark and leaves, and laughed in my pretty bed of green. I had a dream. That I could fly from the highest swing. I had a dream. Long walks in the dark through woods grown behind the park, I asked God who I'm supposed to be. The stars smiled down on me, God answered in silent reverie. I said a prayer and fell asleep." -Priscilla Ahn

Dreaming of the future, once again. I am craving a new adventure, somewhere new. I'm sure my adventures in the magnificent wonderlands of Paris, London and Dublin will hold me over until I finally get out on my own. I want to move far, far away to Tennessee. Although, by the time I visit Europe I may have the liking to live in France for all I know. That sounds like a dream. But we only get one life to live, so why not?

For the past few hours I have been searching online through dozens of homes in Tennessee. And this is what I've decided: I want a yard with big, beautiful trees in the front. I want rose bushes and hydrangeas. Of course, I must have a dog. And, since I'll be living on my own, I want a good protector, such as a Mastiff. Gorgeous dogs, I must say. I want a small, quaint home or cottage with a tiny kitchen and living room. The kitchen will be decorated and inspired by a vintage ice-cream parlor. The bathroom will be painted robin's egg blue. The living room will be a light, light color with a mix of modern and shabby chic. & Large windows and tall ceilings would be lovely.

I'd spend my mornings on my front porch, whilst reading the paper and sipping on a delicious cup of hot coffee, my dog laying next to me. I just want to be on my own. Sweet, sweet independence. An adult, living and working and dreaming and enjoying the beautiful world around her. This is what I crave. The more I think about it, I just wish to leave Arizona. It's been a lovely home for the past twenty years, but I believe it will soon be time to say goodbye. Of course, God may want me somewhere different. But Tennessee really looks like it may become a reality. I'd love to live outside the city and work in Nashville. Oh, it would be grand.

Wishing you sweet dreams,

Krissie

Photo Credit: {Decor8}

Interior designs

More lovelies from...

{The Paris Apartment}

My house really will be marvelous one day. Count on it.

Oh I can not wait for Europe!

{Paris Apartment}

Another cup of tea, indeed. 

Mission organization

Spring Break is soon to end and I promised myself I would organize my room and desk area. I just can't wait to have my own home office some day, complete with organized magazines, books and old journals. Well I'm off to cleaning. And don't you just love both the craft space and office? ♥

Springtime Valentine {Target}

1. Floral Melamine Appetizer Plates 2. Peony Acrylic Drinkware 3. Peony Floral Melamine Dinnerware 4. Valentine Owl Latte Mug 5. Owl/Turtle Frames

These little red owl designs, splashes of pink and colorful floral prints are available at Target. Valentine's Day and Springtime are just around the corner, which means it is now the time when stores stock their shelves with all things pink and cute. I can't resist all these pretty little things.

Pretty little things

I love pretty little things. A simple flower and a pair of shoes are just a few examples. I have decided that my home will be completely accessorized with such things. Flowers, especially, are a must.

{The cherry blossom girl}

Far far away...

{Sarah Kaye Photography}

I want to go to a faraway land. Where worries are not wasted on money and bills and stress. Where I can twirl about and sing and smile. A world that knows love and nothing else. I sometimes dream of such a place.

Making a list, checkin' it twice

{the unicorn diaires wishlist ♥}

A is for art.
B is for bows and brownie cookies.
C is for Cherry Blossom Girl, coffee and church.
D is for Decor8.
E is for Eloise.
F is for Flickr and ballet flats.
G is for gingerbread houses.
H is for heels and heart.
I is for iTunes.
J is for Jesus.
K is for Hello Kitty.
L is for lists, A Little Princess and lockets.
M is for mixwit and magazines.
N is for Nylon.
O is for The O'Reilly Factor.
P is for Postsecret and polaroids.
Q is for quilts and questions.
R is for rabbit ears.
S is for shopping and sleep.
T is for tea and Twilight.
U is for The Unicorn Diaries.
V is for vintage.
W is for wish lists.
X is for xoxo, Gossip Girl.
Y is for youtube.
Z is for Z Gallerie.

Keep calm and carry on

1. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like dressing up every day. Or what it would be like living in Victorian times. Having to wake up and put on a courset and what not. The feathers and decoration in the hair. Sounds tiresome. But perhaps I would enjoy dressing up in pretty dresses for a royal ball with my hair all dolled up.

2. The first photograph was featured in a past issue of Nylon, and I loved the nostalgic photographs. Bunny ears, oh deer!

3. Bows, bows, bows- everywhere. I adore bows. I put them on everything- hair, clothes, my room, and the like.

4. Have your cake and eat it, too. Christmas time is a treat for my sweet tooth. But it's a curse for my stomach. I can never stop snacking. I must hit the gym soon.

5. I was not aware that back in World War II, when the UK was being bombed daily by the government, that they posted these all over the country in an effort to help lift spirits. This sign has never been more true for me at the moment. I've learned that the mind controls the majority of sicknesses and stomach problems. And with my current stomach issues, I really should keep calm and carry on.

I dream of wallpaper

I am usually not a fan of wallpaper, but who could resist these designs by Anna French? The metallic colors are amazing.

I love old-fashioned furniture. And I've been obsessed with yellow and mustard colors as of late, so this chair is magnificent. I love the shape. But if I were to ever own such a chair, I would cover it in velvet.

Last of all, I am love love loving this painting featured in a blog entry by Secrets of a Butterfly. Which reminds me, I need to pick up my paint brush. It's been sitting dry for far too long.

Where ART thou

I've given much thought to what I will place in my own home one day. These art pieces from Z Gallerie are just some things I fancy. I used to think my home would be the whole antique look, like my mother has decorated our home. But I think mine will be a mix of modern and shabby chic- light and bright colors. Not that I can decorate any time soon. I've recently decided I need to go to grad school. So perhaps I'll finally be done with schooling by 23.