Madelynn Hop & Co.

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  

3 under $30 

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!

Garland Link

$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. 

Heart Wreath Link

$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!

Cake Stand Link

Happy Friday!! xoxo

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". 

{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}

{Candle-Target}

{Letter Rack-Target/DIY}

{Calendar-Dollar Tree}

{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

3 under $30

Fall Decor Edition

1.

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

2.

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 under $30 

Simple Silver Dining Room Edition 

{Exclusively West Elm}

1.

The perfect addition to a glamorous dining room. They will make the table pop. Give the room a modern glam vibe without being over the top. They are very versatile piece that could go with so many different table settings. 

$28  

My airport tips and tricks.

This year I have flown back and forth from the West Coast to East Coast about a half a dozen times. I have flown from small town airports and from some of the largest airports in the country LAX, JFK, ect... From the overpriced airport food to being delayed hours here is what I think about airports. 

I got home to Oregon yesterday. I flew from Newark Airport instead of JFK for the cost of it. Both are the same distance from where I live in CT. I got to the airport about an hour and a half before my boarding time. I had to check a few bags so I wanted to make sure I had enough time to get through security. You never know with security. Sometimes it takes 15 minutes other times you are standing there for an hour. So I always try to get there an hour and a half before my boarding time. After my bags were checked and I was through security I found my gate. After being confident of where my gate was I started wandering around the airport. I found some snacks for my trip.



I try to keep hydrated so grab some water and filled my hydroflask up. I tried to grab food that would fill me up. Traveling from the East Coast to the West Coast is exhausting and takes up a whole day. So I grabbed some yummy mangoes and snacked on some almonds. Also I couldn't go without caffeine on this long day so I picked up my fav vanilla latte from Starbucks. After the food situation was figured out I just wandered aimlessly around the airport. My logic was, I am going to be cramped into a tiny space for 6+ hours why not walk around and stretch my legs while I can. So while talking on the phone I explored what Newark had to offer. 

Next we were off!

To San Fran we go. 

In San Fransisco I had about an hour layover that turned into 3...
With that I grabbed a bite to eat. After that I checked out the SF airport. Something I didn't know about the SF airport is that they have a yoga room. After my gate changed about ten times my flight took off earlier than the delay. So off I went home to Oregon!





My outfit for the airport.


I always want to be comfy when sitting in a plane for 6+ hours, but I don't want to look like I just rolled out of bed. With that I chose
My black matte Hunter rain boots. It was pouring that day in New York so for me this was a great option. The comfiest rain boot I have ever owned.
Next I wore just a pair of black jeans they are Level 99 I got them from a small town boutique and they are my fav jeans to wear super comfy!


My shirt was just a slouchy grey crew neck tee from Old Navy.

I also wore an army green and jean coat from PacSun.

On top I wore a my Brandy Melville hat, to cover up my not so nice hair that I was going to get on these plane rides.

And off to the next airport I go!

Sophomore Year of College.

As finals are completed and I am packing up all my summer clothes to embark on my journey back to the Pacific North West, I reminisce about my first year living on the East Coast. Here are some of my favorite memories from this year!

Fall.

New start. New school. New friends.

Starting the Interior Design program, learning the logistics about what I love and I am passionate about. Starting this program has made me grow and become more of the person I have always wanted to be. Also I have so much fun everyday!! 

Meeting some of the greatest friends! And from so many different places. Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and more!

Adventures in the NYC! My love for the city exponentially grew. The first adventure of the year was with my friend Kerri. WE WALKED EVERYWHERE. (I soon learned the subway system haha) 

The "hikes". To any Oregonian these hikes would be considered a walk. Not a lot of mountains in Southern CT, but the views where amazing. A hike in the fall in New England PERFECT. With new amazing friends it was definitely a highlight of the fall.

Winter.

My favorite thing from the winter season was spending two different days with my amazing boyfriend in two of our favorite cities Boston and New York City. In Boston we went and wandered around the farmers market trying crazy fruits we have never seen before and definitely aren't grown in Boston and then made our way over to Quincy Market and saw the huge Christmas tree. We accidentally/ we're really lucky we went on the tree lighting weekend. So we went and we're super New England and got clam chowder and a lobster roll. It was perfect. 

Then came NYC. We did everything Christmas. Macy's window displays, Bergdorf Goodmans window displays, and the grandaddy of them all Rockefeller Center. It was utterly amazing. 

Winter also brought the snow. It definitely wasn't as bad as I thought. I was terrified of the East Coast winter, but I survived and it wasn't that bad! February came and brought Valentines Day. My incredible boyfriend took me to the city and we wandered around The Met all day. The perfect date if you ask me.

Spring.

It was still cold but there was spring break. I explored every nook and cranny of the tiniest state Rhode Island! I'm so glad I had an amazing tour guide to show me everything in that precious little state. Shout out to Kerri!! 

Next came the opportunity of a lifetime. I saw JIMMY FALLON LIVE! It was unbelievable. Definitely one of my favorite memories! I was front row laughing the entire time to Jimmy and his guest Melissa McCarthy. Shout out to Katy for making it all happen!!

Next came one of my favorite visitors! My friend Ali from Oregon. We adventured what seemed like the entire East Coast. I blogged about her visit. Reference 48hrs in Boston and New York to read more about Ali, tips and tricks, and our journey.

One of my final trips on the East Coast was going to Six Flags NJ with my boyfriend and our friends. It was a great trip to end the year. Churros, popcorn, screaming my head off, and a million rollercoasters!! Oh and if you were wondering there is always traffic in New York yes we drove back at 10pm and sat in traffic till midnight. TRAFFIC SUCKS!! But it was still the perfect, crazy fun day. Also I dodged riding King Da Ka the 3rd fastest roller coaster in the ENTIRE world hitting speeds of 127mph and that made the day so much better! (Yes I get freaked out on rollercoasters). 

The end of another school year they seem to go by so fast. I can not tell you how thankful I am for my experience, the knowledge I have gained, the friends I have found, the quality time I got with my boyfriend adventuring the East Coast, my amazing Professors and classes, and everything in between. I can't wait to see what Junior year has in store for me!

8:00AM 

Wake up and go back to sleep till 

8:25AM

Get ready.

Which actually means slap on a pair of sweats and throw that hair in a pony tail.

8:45AM 

Breakfat.

Coffee and fruit

9:00AM

Studio Time. 

That means working on our recent floor plans, drawing elevations, rendering perspectives, or making a model. It really could be anything!

11:30AM

Social hour.

I've been working for too long now I walk around and talk to whoever I can and look at other peoples work. 

12:00PM

Lunch.

Quick stop to fuel up. 

12:30PM

Drawing Class.

Lots of lectures. Lots of drawing.

3:00PM

Work.

I work in the main office of the Art building doing whatever they need, usually it consists of me sitting there watching Netflix and doing my homework.

4:30PM

HOMEWORK TIME. 

I usually have drawings or floor-plans to finish up, Indesign work to complete, fabric samples to search for, or CADD files to review.

6:00PM 

Usually go and get some dinner. 

And usually I'm at dinner till 7:30 trying to avoid homework while chit chatting with friends. 

7:30PM

Finish Homework

BLEHHHH.

9:00PM

I have Hall Council meetings where I use my planner mind set to plan events for my dormitory. 

10:00PM

Get Ready to do it all over again. 

Everyday is exciting and new as an Interior Design student. New projects, new samples, new connections, new events, its an ever changing world that I am so lucky to be apart of. 

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