Interior Design Lauren conrad style

Sooooo I liked this article she wrote, and I want to be able to look back on it...SOOO I'm posting it in my bloggity blog (that I NEVER EVER write in.) haha. CIAO BELLAAAA-


http://www.laurenconrad.com/post/interior-design-5-things-you-should-know

Interior Design: 5 Things You Should Know

7/14/2011
by Lauren Conrad

Some things come naturally to certain people: baking, drawing, decorating a room… For the rest of us, it takes an education. When I decorated my first apartment, I knew what I wanted but had trouble bringing that vision to life. I guess you could say I was overwhelmed. The daunting task of pulling together a space that wasn’t just a bedroom in a fully furnished house, seemed like an impossible chore. As with all things, it took practice, a few moves, and some divine (design) inspiration to finally feel comfortable decorating my home.

Whether your space is simply a room or an entire house, there are a few things I’ve learned about interior design to help you conquer your design demons…

#1: Personalize your space.
Your home (or room) should reflect who you are. If someone were to walk into your home, they should know that it’s yours. The best way to achieve this is by including accessories that reveal your hobbies and interests. What’s important is that you distance yourself from what the stores are telling you to buy. Often times we are drawn to ideas that are trendy or pre-done: “Of course this white lacquered elephant statue would look great in my bedroom!” But is that really you? Maybe not. Instead, aim for pieces that compliment your personal clothing style. You may be surprised to discover that styling an outfit isn’t too different from decorating a room. So take a look in your closet. What colors are you drawn to? Do you prefer mod or modern? Clean cuts or lacy ruffles? Use your taste in clothing as a style guide for your home—it’s an easy way to ensure your space is 100% you.

#2: Work with your surroundings.
It’s important to understand your design limitations. Be familiar with the size and scale of the room. Also, consider your environment and respond to it. Whether you’re in the city or the countryside, it helps to take a cue from your surroundings. In turn, you can narrow down your choices based on the context of your space.

#3: Keep comfort in mind.
Have you ever purchased a piece of furniture simply because it was pretty, only to discover that it’s painfully uncomfortable (or useless)? I don’t know about you, but I am definitely guilty of this offense. Nevertheless, the silver lining of this mistake is that I learned an important lesson: comfort is key. When I think of “home sweet home,” the first word that comes to mind is cozy. Making your home comfy and cozy is a must. Nothing is worse than going to a friend’s house and awkwardly balancing on their post-modern chair. Your space should be inviting and comfortable.

#4: Stick with the classics.
There’s a reason classic is, well, classic. Incorporating pieces that have withstood the test of time gives you the freedom to translate them as your design style evolves. Using classic furniture, prints, and fabrics provides you with a basic foundation to build on with trendy or personalized accessories and finishes. Let’s say you find a gorgeous antique credenza or a traditional armchair. You love the shape and feel of the piece, but the finish or fabric is all wrong. In this situation, I say: invest! There are plenty of ways to transform an older, classic shaped piece of furniture. If it’s a sofa: reupholster, add throw pillows… An aged dresser: paint it! The possibilities are endless when it comes to updating a timeless piece.

#5 Less is more.
Keep it simple. You don’t want to overcrowd your space. If you edit the items in each room, the area will appear to be cleaner and even bigger. Just remember, you can always add more!

I hope you find my tips helpful the next time you find yourself face-to-face with an interior design project.

If you have any additional suggestions, please share them in the comments below!

XO Lauren

A birthday celebration

Hey folks!
haha, do you ever expect me to be consistent with my blogs? NOOOPE. Just wanted to give a quick shout out to everyone who made my birthday week something to remember. I truly am so grateful for my friends and family. I got to spend a whole day with my dad last Thursday, than a whole evening with my mom on Friday. I saw my best friend Thursday night, and my soul sister called me on my day-o-birth. And to top it off , I had all the rest of my special people take me out/meet me out in uptown. Sunday=recovery/valley fair/sooo many great memories/spending the whole day with my brothers. Truly this was one of the best weeks ever! I have sooo much sleep to catch up on but whatevs! :)

And this week brings packing packing packing, because Bryan moves into his very first apartment. COOL! ;)

xoxoxoxox!

Spring-spiration

I know that it snowed last night, however, none of it stuck to my ground or my car...which signals to tell me that spring maybe, quite possibly, has finally arrived.
I found myself sitting at my "creating" desk last night, doing just that, creating. Watching GG, and listening to what was at that moment, the rain outside. I felt inspiration that seemed to have left me for the duration of winter, all of a sudden right back at my finger tips. This winter has truly been a hard one for me, and I cannot show my true excitement enough to have it G-O-N-E. I'm not only feeling inspired in my craft, but in work, in my relationships, in my family life, and the list goes on and on.

I can't wait to see the flowers!

Amidst all the struggles in my life as of lately, I can say with a smile that I AM BLESSED, and Life, Truly IS GOOD!

RAAAAAAAAH!

Avacado's...HEY SURE.

So I LOOOVE avacado! I love all forms of it, guac, salads etc etc. I was curious tonight, just how many calories are actually IN an avacado. GREAT NEWS!!!

http://www.3fatchicks.com/how-many-calories-are-in-an-avocado/

Boo

So my boyfriend is on vacation in AZ right now, he left on thursday and won't be back until saturday. Its only been 6 days and I have come to a scary conclusion...i can't live without him. Everything I do during the day seems to remind me that he is gone, and I'm consistantly on the verge of tears especially if he calls. But get this, I was just in mexico for a week so I have no reason to be bad at him for going, and yet every time he calls me I'm pissy with him. It almost hurts to hear his voice. WOW, who am I? Oh and the kicker is that he drunkenly jumped in the lake with his phone and now I can't even talk to him for the next 4 days. I'm seriously so mad at him for taking a vacation for so long lol. AH, dont ever date me, I'm a CRAZY girlfriend.
Ok, vent session over, I'm going to bed! Oh and for the record, I went to the gym tonight...post mexico resolution has begun!
Hooolllaaa!

Life at the palace

Hey! Probably thought I was dead ha? ;) well here is a quick little post to inform you otherwise. Mexico is teaching me alot about myself, and alot more about other people! That can and will be elaborated on probably on a far date in the future! I will go ahead and inform you that although this trip cost me basically nothing to go on, I'm pretty sure I'm coming back to a $300 phone bill, so thats always nice, right? Right.

I'm loving the sun, and its a sickening thought that its only 12 degrees back home, however I really am starting to miss bryan and my family. All I can think about is looking for an apartment, and cutting hair- is that weird, probably!!
While were on the subject of hair, I'm also a little bit pissy about the color of mine, I had it foiled 4 days before vacation and it no longer looks blonde...WTF??
I'm excited to find a gym to go to, and to get back on a work out plan,and to clean out my car! Ahaha oh the thoughts you think!! :)

Well those are the only thoughts I will leave you with for now!!

Cheers!

On line substance sermons

I really just wanted to post the one from today, it was FABBBUULOUS!!! However- since it's not up yet, this is a great start. :)

http://www.substancechurch.com/onlinevideosermons/

To study or to sleep???

ok-

[OK SO.]

In high-school, I apparently i used to start all of my papers with that very phrase...one of my friends kindly informed me that I needed to quit doing that. that was what SIX YEARS AGO??? Sorry tino- if you ever read these blogs it will be also apparent that I NEVER STOPPED! :) HA. That's just how my brain works grammatically incorrect as it is. WELCOME

SOOOO I'm sitting at work right now (the nanny gig, not the salon (obvi),) and I am beyooond exhausted. I am pretty sure it is going to be at least another 4 hours or so before I am headed home and I happen to have my notebook in the car (alllll the way outside) which would make for a great study session. Because as all of you know I will need to pass my color test soon...and how do we do that folks??? We study. HA! yeaaaahhh- I think I might pass out any second now- the kind where you wake up and realize that you've been drooling like a wacko and now your notes are all ruined. And yet I feel like I need to give myself the count down of a lifetime and FORCE myself to skip out to my car (joke- I can't skip [don't know how]) and get that stupid notebook and those stupid note cards and study my ass off until those dang color theories become second nature to me. BLAAAAAH is my response to that thought, and yet I know I without a doubt I will feel so accomplished if I even put 30 minuets into it.

So I am going to go ahead and procrastinate for at least 5 more minuets- tell you about my day, probably puke up all the bad food choices  real quick and than...THAN I will go get my study on. I mean really...how often is it that you get two legit posts out of me in the same week? RARE, I KNOW.

Ok I lied, I am not going to tell you about my day really at all, because it was fine but not really blog worthy. I mean there were a couple crazy cat clients that I had but I will save all client funnies for a real live audience. It makes for better sound effects and the LOL's increase by at least 10%. yeah...I'm really stalling here.

but in general, as most of you know- life is AMAZING right now. Sure I have had quite the cluster of trials come my way in the past few weeks which have brought the tears out of even me. However, the lord has been so faithful, my boy friend has been a ROCK STAR, and my parents well they have been my parents- ever coming through for me. I hope one day I am able to give back to them as much as they have given and continue to give to me. Ok- enough mush. Seriously though, my friends have been fabulous- I couldn't ask for better. And I feel like this spring has so much to offer it just blows my mind.

So here is a BIG FAT THANKS to everyone who has been cheering me on and supporting me all of my life, or just in random portions of it. I love you. COFFEE DATE PLEASE?

AANNNDDD ON THAT NOTE...I'm done.


P.E.A.C.E


oh Side note- does ANYONE have a verizon blackberry I can have??? AH.

fabulous.

A couple of other etsy sites you might enjoy. :)

http://www.etsy.com/people/janestudio?ref=ls_profile


http://www.etsy.com/people/knitonecrochetwo


Let me know what you think. I just purchases an awesome ruffle scarf from Jane studio on etsy. I cant WAIT WAIT WAIT to get it!!

Until next time.

NIGHT.

New hair daisy's! :)

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67312568/burgundy-red-hair-daisy

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67315606/yellow-hair-daisy

glass eyes???

http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/noted-the-last-glass-eye-maker-in-britain-12079/?ref=fp_blog_title

new chapters

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Lets just go ahead and get that out of the way. That was a squeal of excitement in case you need explanation. :) So without further a due, I will inform you that I am being placed at the St. Anthony Salon which is the salon that I REAAALLLY wanted to go to and almost didn't think was even an option. It's kind of a tricky situation of sorts, but none the less, I start part time in a couple weeks. I have SOOO much that I need to do in the next couple weeks to get me ready to go, (STRESS) I'm such a panicker lol so I hope I make it out alive. Wouldn't that be great?? :) HA.

As I sit here drinking my morning (second cup) of coffee A few thoughts cross my mind:

1) I really hope I don't spill it on anything important today.
2) I can't WAIT to start looking at apartments in St. Anthony.
3) I am excited to drop these bags of clothes off for my cousin.
4) I REAALLLY hope I get around to taking pictures of these hair flowers that I so desperately need to put up on etsy.
5) I NEED A NEW PHONE.
6) I hope I don't pass out before noon. [TIRED]
7) BRYAN PLEASE FIX BELLA
8) I HAVE SOOO MUCH TO DO TODAY AND NOT ENOUGH ENERGY TO DO IT.

And on that note I am going to get off of this thing and start plugging away for a while. I might play a little Morissey to catch up with the times. :)


Later lovers. P&B, P&B.

Love this Idea

http://foundintheali.blogspot.com/2011/01/lace-back-tank.html

Feel free to browse it- it's adorable, as is ALL of her stuff!!!

Lecrae - Go Hard (Official Krump dance video): Mike Avery from SMC dance...

Guy's- I'm kind of obsessed with lecrae right now- Thanks Nick Martin.

A new day, a new adventure

This will have to be shorter than I had planned due to the fact that I still need to shower, and upon my blogs arrival I decided that it just HAD to have spring flowers on it. :)


I am seeking out CHANGE. I will not go in to the gory details of my relationship on here, however I do think its become a tid bit boring in many aspects. Very predictable, not so much comfortable, and I can't decide if we are entering the were just really good friends zone...
This could all just be because its the winter and I go C-R-A-Z-Y come January, and would you look at that, RIGHT ON TIME! No, but seriously, I used to be the most adventure seeking person and than I went ahead and fell in love with someone who really isn't that spontaneous or out going in circles other than his own. Which is cool, but with the knowledge that we most likely will not be getting married anytime in the near (or potentially far away) future, I think a switch has flipped. All of a sudden all I want to do, is whatever the heck I feel like doing, whenever I feel like doing it. Almost like a single minded lady. WHAT? Spring just has so much prospect for change and ADVENTURE, and I decided I am going to go ahead and jump on that wave. If Mr. wants to come a long, than he will make up his mind to do so. But I came to the conclusion that in this relationship, for the majority of the 2 years (not the point. 5 portion) It is me driving to great lengths to be and spend time, with and in his world. Well my world called and it wants me back, and I for one think I am ready to be back.
I'm looking at apartments for the spring. It is quite the daunting task as I have NO IDEA WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR. But I have called upon my great wisdom filled apartment lived in friends/mom, and I am SURE between the many of them that God will show us something perfect. I want to live alone- I am past the whole I want to live like I'm a college student day's- I want no roomate. I want to be able to play my guitar at 3 in the morning if I so desire, or to break out my sewing machine and leave my fabric all over the floor for at least 2 days. I have NO idea how all of this is going to come about, but I truly and erratically am getting overly excited at the thought of it all. I am scared, don't get me wrong. It will be a whole lot of change all at once and even though I have tons of friends and family walking me through life, I might feel like I am completely alone for a while. However- isn't that the place where God can reach of the best, or at least where we sincerely are looking 100% for him?

Ive found myself purging as of the past couple weeks. Preparing for what, I don't know. Or perhaps, again, it's just because I so desperately need something to "give" in my life. Things have become WAY to routine and I need to break that up a lot more than just a "bit."
Clothes I still love but haven't warn in a long while have been bagged up and are waiting for my cousin to snipe them. The longer the bags sit, the more I add to them. Trash bag upon trash bag has been filled up with randoms because I just don't want to look at it anymore.[ SPRING] I have so much to look forward to.

I cannot wait to figure out where I am getting placed (salon wise.) I know I have LOTS left to learn, and go through before I'll be "graduating." However, I feel so incredibly blessed to be right where I am, RIGHT NOW. I love my co workers, I love my instructors, I feel like I learn more and more about who I am in life and who I am as a stylist every single day. Weird ha? :) I am feeling quite inspired as of lately so LOOK OUT WORLD.

Ok- clearly that was longer than I had intended it to be lol SOOOOO shower- HERE I COME!!!!

necklace's GALORE

I had full intention's of being in bed by 10:30 (HA HA) tonight, and here I sit at almost midnight. Hmmm

I have finally finished editing and posting the majority of my necklaces on my site. I am excited because now I feel like I can finally move forward in my creating. WOOHOOO!!!

I would also like to send a quick shout out to my latest customer Shannon. I am excited for you to receive your necklace in the mail! YAY!

Ok here are the last 3 necklaces I have posted. Enjoy. :)

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66395708/black-and-white

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66393904/bethany

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66392672/button-beauty

Don't forget to Add my page on Facebook. :)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/NEA-Originals-by-Tiffany-Nicole/133096420088707

Goodnight Friends.

xxoo

NEA ORIGINALS ON FACEBOOK???

SAAAY WHAAAAT?????

Hey folks. Ok so I halfway followed through with the picture posting plan today. I updated 3 items and posted 2 newer necklaces to the etsy page. You can easily access this page via my facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/NEA-Originals-by-Tiffany-Nicole/133096420088707

Which you obviously should all go and "like" RIGHT now so you don't miss out on this awesome opportunity. DUH.

OOORRR aside from adding my page on Fb, you can get a hold of your very own NEA Originals pieces strait from my etsy page:

http://www.etsy.com/people/NEAoriginals


All you need in order to purchase from my site is PAY PAL, and to make a quick etsy account. I promise you will love the site in general, and thank my in abundance for forcing you to become a member. Even if you don't purchase my stuff...you WILL fall in love with the community.


Cheers to a CRAAAZZZYYY day and the spring that is clearly coming our way. HA. :)

Goodnight all.

A little perspective

So I had a little down time before work, after out meeting this morning. I'm s-buxing it up at the wrong s-bux, missing Kenzie, and blogging on my iPod. I was just reading an old note from when I first started aveda. I Think will share it again. It's always good to look back on old goals, see which ones made it and Which ones bit the dust, and also which ones could be re integrated into life as I know it now. I apologize for Any spelling errors here, I am on my iPod after all. So here's to being re-inspired in life, and putting my best January foot forward. Perhaps later(if motivation sparks) I will make a new list of goals. Anyway, ENJOY, and may you also feel inspired to be better different, or changed.

Raaaaaar

I don't know how often I will keep up with this little "note" Idea of mine HOWEVER, I am going to do my best to jot down a couple thoughts every day in reflection of my newest adventure. AVEDA.

Day one- BORING, and LONG.... We never made it into the classroom and it felt kind of stuffy to sit for 5 hours in a dimly lit room. However the room was BEAUTIFUL.

Day two- Much better than day one in terms of boring-ness HOWEVER, I was EXHAUSTED from the previous day, and the twins game the previous night. I do believe I got max, 6 hours of sleep.....we ALL know that I'm at least and 8.5 hour kind of girl. YIKES 6 a.m to midnight can kind of seem a bit brutal 2 day's in a row, ya??? :)


Day three- SO FUN!!! I'm LOVING the things that I am ALREADY beginning to learn, I am already going to start needing models in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for that, I will be sure to let you know. :)

I strongly enjoy being in the classroom right now. I more strongly enjoy the 15 minuet speed breaks I get, and my wonderful friend Lauren that I take them with. Prop's to her for walking vs. smoking. :) healthy and wonderful choice with MANY benefits if you ask me. My class is starting to grow on my a bit more. It is awfully overwhelming at times being in a class with 50 18 and 19 year olds. But like I said, I'm getting used to them and their many complaints, repeated question's and obnoxious attitudes at times. Oh the things that secretly go through my brain...all encouraging and uplifting of course. :))))

I ADORE my teachers, I don't so much adore my simple cheese sandwiches any longer. I think I'm going to have to start making PB&J.

We had to come up with 3 goals on the 2nd day of class that we were going to try to uphold to through out this year. Mine were as follows:


* To have perfect attendance
* To utilize the MANY stairs during my brakes...TONES BUTT AND THIGHS. :)
* To bring my own lunch daily (which conserves all the money that I currently don't have)

Some extra goals not mentioned in the class room:

* To be one of the best if not THE best in my graduating class
* To be a constant encouragement to the people around me
* To enjoy as many moments as possible, and to give God glory in ALL that I do
* To SAVE SAVE SAAAVVEEE (not just on lunches)
* To walk outside as often as possible, even in the up coming winter
* To be to school EARLY EVERY day
* To get 9 hours of sleep every night (YIKES, considering I would have to go to bed at 9 every night)
* To better myself, learn more about who I am and who I am supposed to be, and to continue taking steps FORWARD.
* Last, but most importantly, I would like to do my very best to start EVERY MORNING out with devotions and time for Jesus. Because seriously, my day's would be worthless if not for him, and when I don't start them out with him, little negatives tend to pop up all around me.

ANYWAY, thanks for reading and stay tuned for my (hopefully) daily updates.

I'm SOOOOO excited for this adventure, I feel as though it has been a long time coming, and now that it is FINALLY here, well it's hard to know what to do with myself. :)

Love, peace, blessings,

Tif

PS: did I mention what an AMAZING God we serve??? AHHHH he is SOOOO FAITHFUL!!!

Jewelry upkeep.

Ok---- SOOOO I made a facebook page to connect my etsy site to. It will probably be a while before everything is right up there where I want it. However, I am all about these baby steps. :) Enjoy and be sure to like it so I can get this ball a rooooooling!!! :)

MWUAH!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/NEA-Originals-by-Tiffany-Nicole/133096420088707