For the love of New Haven.
Models || Ardiana Selimaj
Alyssa Laquerre
| Cool Vibes |
| Warming Up |
| Pop of Color |
| Smirks |
| The Unexpected |
| Just Looking |
| Thank you New Haven |
In the midst of winter I was looking back on warmer days and ran across this day out! I wanted to show case more of my photography and edit style. So here are a few photos that I took of some dear friends of mine.
Missing fall time in New England.
| Big smiles are the best smiles. |
| I love the warm tones in these photographs. Thank you fall sun! |
| Fall Friends. |
| Thank you for being such great models! Check out their blog by clicking here! |
New Year
2017
As the start of the year came and went it had me thinking. As so many people do they set out to change things about themselves. New year new you? For myself I wanted to push my self and set goals. Short term and long term so that I have things to look forward to but also to be achieving goals and keeping up my motivation.
1. I want to always try to do my best. I don't want to find myself taking the easy way out or giving up. Putting 110% into the work that I do.
2. Be more present in life. Not always vying for the future but enjoying where I am at in this point in my life.
3. Try new things because the worst thing that could happen is that you don't like it and you don't do it again, but you could try something amazing that you love.
4. I want to read more. Classics books, books by my favorite celebrities, any books, I want to dive into books and get captivated.
5. Drink more water, eat more veggies over all be a healthier version of myself.
6. Run more. I've never really been a runner but I feel like it could be very therapeutic.
7. Blaze a trail for my career. Make connections in my industry. Do the best work I can do. Help myself long term.
8. Be a leader not a follower. Be innovative and creative.
9. Work on relationships. Be a better daughter, friend, sister, girlfriend, student. Build close connections and make memories.
10. Make 2017 the best year yet.
Thanks for reading! xoxo
6. Run more. I've never really been a runner but I feel like it could be very therapeutic.
7. Blaze a trail for my career. Make connections in my industry. Do the best work I can do. Help myself long term.
8. Be a leader not a follower. Be innovative and creative.
9. Work on relationships. Be a better daughter, friend, sister, girlfriend, student. Build close connections and make memories.
10. Make 2017 the best year yet.
Thanks for reading! xoxo
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Valentines Day Decor
You find yourself wanting to add a little spice of love to your home decor around valentines day but don't want your space to feel like cupid throw up heart and candy. Here are a few items from Target that you can add to any space to give the feeling of love around Valentines Day.
$8.99 Tree Garland Threshold
This can be added to any mantle or doorway to send the feeling of love throughout the space!
$17.99 Heart Wreath
I see this on any door. Front door, pantry door, bedroom door, a splash of gold that exudes Valentines is coming.
$15.00 White Cake Stand
Added to any kitchen island or bar cart with pink and red cookies will help you get into the Valentines Day mood!
Happy Friday!! xoxo
My Fav Bloggers to Follow
Before I started blogging I fell in love with some inspiring interior designers. Following their blogs is what sparked an interest for me in blogging. Expressing my thoughts, designs, and passion in an open space is an amazing feeling. I want to put just a few of my favorite interior design bloggers in the spotlight.

Emily Henderson Blog
Emily Henderson Insta
Studio McGee
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| Studio McGee Blog |

The first blog to follow is Studio McGee. They are a husband and wife team based in Salt Lake City Utah.
What to look for from Studio McGee:
They don't just blog they upload videos to youtube and their website about recent projects and how to videos. Whenever I see that they have uploaded a video I can't wait to watch. Studio McGee is definitely an up and coming design studio with a style that is practical, functional, and gorgeous. They add new trends to classic styles. They design beautiful homes that any person would die for. I love their style and eye for design and transforming a blah space to unbelievable.
Emily Henderson
Emily Henderson Blog
Next up is this hip Californian blogger who is fun and outgoing! You can see it through her designs.
What to look for from Emily Henderson:
I love to follow Emily around on her Insta Story she is always updating her followers on all her projects. As of right now she is in the middle of her own home renovation. I love to see what she chooses to do to her own house. You can really see her own personal style shine through all of her design choices.Emily Henderson Insta
Caitlin Wilson Design
From Portland OR to San Fran Caitlin Wilson is making her mark with young, vibrant, designs and textiles.
What to look for from Caitlin Wilson:
She just launched her new store in San Fransisco where you can see all her textile and rug designs and more. She also carries home decor and has E-design for anyone wanting a consultation online. What I love from Caitlin Wilson Designs is that she brightens up my instagram feed. She posts pictures of her designs from pillows to furniture all beautiful placed and perfectly picked to complete a design.
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Just a couple fellow interior designers that I love to look at and inspire me daily.
Our Story||Her side
At the ripe young age of twelve I unknowingly meet the love of my life. He was disguised as annoying middle school boy. We became best friends because I was also just as annoying. We hung out at youth group, joked, laughed, and tried to hurt each other a lot. High school came around and we began going to the same school. Still being our annoying best friend selves. He became my math tutor, we would tell each other everything instead of learning math. We were just friends nothing more. I saw him as my best friend who I loved to tell everything, talk about my problems, vent, laugh with, everything. Deep down I swayed back and forth between do I like him or is he just my friend. The hard thing was not wanting to push anything to far and ruining our great friendship. As junior year of high school approached he transferred to a different school. This brought us having to see each other outside of school. Long walks, long talks, and feelings starting to develop. After a while it became more than just hanging out with him. He was the only person I ever wanted to see or talk too. After nights spent talking instead of sleeping and getting coffee turned into coffee dates we couldn't stay apart. He took me to a movie and asked to hold my hand. That changed my whole life. From there our feelings grew and about two months later he became my boyfriend. And here we are over 3 years later. This boy who was my friend who I confided in became so much more than my friend. And who knew he would become my high school sweetheart and the person I want to spend forever with. Blake is so much more than a boyfriend he is my best friend, my confidant, my number one fan, he loves me unconditionally, and is my own personal comedian who can make me uncontrollably laugh. He makes the hard times less hard, he makes the sad times easier to bear, he is like sunshine in my life. I am so excited to share more about Blake and our story.
What I do in class all day.
Studio III class fall semester 2016
Part one of fall semester we have been working on a design to revamp a local delicatessen here in Bridgeport CT. Everyone in class is taking their own spin on this dynamic space. My approach was to keep the space clean and natural. I wanted my focal points to be texture and pattern over crowding the small space with too much stuff. I choose clean white tile for wall accents and a retro polygon flooring tile. A patterned tile wall to be the main focal point as you enter the room. Also leaving the brick to contrast the bright whites and adding a butcher block counter top to give the space some warmth. I want this space to have more metropolitan feel with also being inviting and making you want to come again.
The lighting I wanted to be simple and reflect the style I was trying to achieve. I didn't want it to be busy so metal with simple bulb fixtures worked perfectly with this space. I used stainless steel accents in the main eating area on the table bases and side bar seating. And switched it up in the bathroom and added pops of gold. Overall the space is clean, simple, and interesting with out being busy.
Inside my Dorm Room
Posting some photos of my dorm room. I loved making this old run down dorm into my little home. I got a lot of inspiration for my room from Pinterest. My Pinterest board is named "Dorm Done Right".
{Yellow Pillow-Target]
{Geometric Pillow-Target}
{Black and White Pillow-Ikea}
{Bedside Table/Shoe Rack-Target}
{Lamp-Target/DIY}
{Plant and Pot-Ikea}
{Candle-Target}
{Jewelry Dish-Urban Outfitter}
{Tapestry-Amazon}
{End Comforter Quilt-Target}
{Twinkle Lights-Target}
{Frames-Target}
{Floor Pillow-Target}
{Mirror-Walmart}
{Yellow Frame-Target}
{Hello Sign-Target}
{Keeping it real sign-Target}
{Baskets-Target}
{Candle-Target}
{Letter Rack-Target/DIY}
{Calendar-Dollar Tree}
{Stained Glass-Urban Outfitters}
{Plant Picture-Papaya}
{Calendar-Target}
{Plant and Pot-Ikea}
{Bookcase-Walmart}
I think your room tells a lot about a person so hopefully you can see who I am through my space.
Thank you!
Happy Blogging. xo
Interior Design Work
On Working Remotely
Late August I went back to school and left behind an unfinished project. I didn't know exactly how this was going to work with there being a 3 hour time difference but so far we have made it work. Having flexible clients was amazing for me especially since I am in school. Shout out to amazing clients! Before leaving the project sites there was a lot of prep work. I prepped the clients on what was to come, the process and the next steps that were going to happen. I informed workers who were working on my projects and accumulated finishing touches aka accessories so even though I won't be there to finish the room it will still feel as if I was. I prepped the person who if an emergency was to arise on the project. I also prepped the stager who is setting all of the accessories. A lot of prep work goes into working remotely and trust. Working remotely is very different than working in person but just as rewarding and fun!
Here is an update on one of my projects.
Its about half way complete this project should be wrapped up around early October!
{In Process}
{Before}
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Fall Decor Edition
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When I think fall decor I immediately think warm and cozy. For me candles set that mood. I chose this set of candle sticks because the gold gives it a fall feel, warm and intimate. I can just see these candle sticks dripping in white wax on a fall evening in a cozy living room on the mantle.
$27-$31
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These decorative pumpkins give an edge to your decor. They are a classic fall decor piece with an edgy twist. Great for any modern living space that wants a fall flare.
$10-$15
3.
The perfect understated fall wreath for your front door. This wreath is so lovely with it vibrant greens it gives a breath of fresh air to the orange hue that bombards fall.
$23
Happy almost fall everyone! xo



















