My project for tonight: Black Bathroom

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Wardrobe Inspiration

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All the time to waste time

We've been in quarantine for days (thanks Hurricane Sandy), and there's been nothing else to do besides veg and waste make the most of my time. I've been pinning my face off. I'm completely...

DIY Pumpkin Vase

My roommate found this easy-peasy and amazing DIY project for a pumpkin vase. Take out the carving tools and say goodbye to Mr. Jack-O-Lantern. What we used:-1 medium sized pumpkin-Sharp knives...

Fall Treats

Hello lovelies! HAPPY FALL! This season has been insanely busy and I’ve realized it’s been many, many weeks since I’ve posted. Forgive me. The time has gotten away from me and it’s been a struggle...

Street Cred "Maybe...you'll fall in love with me all over again." "Hell," I said, "I love you enough now. What do you want to do? Ruin me?" "Yes. I want to ruin you." "Good," I said. "That's what I...

One day, I will have . . .

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Relish the Fall

Street Cred Take a drive and see the foliageWhat I mean to say to myself: Stop being cheap and lazy. So what you don't own a vehicle? Rent a car for the day. Take the damn train. Just get out....

The 72-Room Bohemian Dream House

This is a New York City building on 190 Bowery that I would give my left arm to own. Guess how much Photographer Jay Maisel bought it for in 1966? $120,000. Guess how much real-estate brokers...

Do you know your heels?

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Friday Fix: No More Black Eyes

Thanks to the Beauty Department, we're thinking our smudged eyeliner days are over! Here's how they propose we go about this: TOOLS A flat-headed laydown eyeshadow brush for perfect precision...

Move Downtown & DIY Print

I am an official TriBeCa resident! Over labor day, I moved from my apartment on the Upper East Side to my new downtown ‘hood. I’ve been decorating, organizing, cleaning, and settling in before I...

Interior Motives: Insta Apt Details

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Summer vs Fall

Fiiiiine. We are ready for Autumn! All because of these fine treats (the sweaters, the pumpkin lattes, crisp fallen leaves, and the coziness)... they’ve gotten us excited. Are you embracing Fall yet?

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Street Cred So it's my birthday today and I never went to sleep last night. Not because I was partying. Not because I was having the time of my life with my husband. I just couldn't fall asleep,...

Guest Blog on HR Block Blog

Recently, we had the honor to work with HR Block’s blog “Block Talk.” It’s a fantastic blog for a variety of projects, activities, and tips on saving money. With Venessa’s wedding this year, many...

diy: windowpane artwork

Oh, it's Monday after Labor Day weekend (well, technically it's Sunday night) but most of you are either still at the bar or in bed sleeping off your hangover, so you probably won't be seeing this...

Sweet Summertime

I am so very sad that Summer is ending. Yes, Fall is my favorite season, but I feel that Summer went by much too fast! I need at least one more month of beach time, warm summer nights, ice-cream,...

"You are all a lost generation."

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Revamped Dresser

As many of you know, I am MOVING THIS MONTH! I am really, really, really excited. I have been in brainstorm decorating overload mode. I have been thrifting, pinning, and searching for anything to...

One Day . . .

Paul and I will build a treehouse to live in, just. like. this. one.: Street Cred Can you believe this place? I came across a post on Apartment Therapy about a couple who built (with the help of...

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Chicago

I am back from Chicago and Lollapalooza mayhem! I thought that I would recap my trip sooner, but to be honest, I have been recovering from a whirlwind of a trip. First of all, thank you to everyone...

A Writer's Pad

A while back, I read an atmospheric young adult novel called Moonglass, and in this book, the author, Jessi Kirby, paints a stunning portrait of Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach,...

Downtown Gal

Well, it’s official! I am moving this September from the Upper East Side to Tribeca - this uptown girl will now be a downtown girl. I recently checked out my new apartment (pictures to come) and...

these are a few of my favorite things

I hope you were singing that ala Sound of Music because I was. There are a few items I am loving this summer and getting my money's worth, things that I get a lot of "ooh, where's that from?" These...

Let the Games Begin!

Street CredI never get into the Olympics . . . and this could be because of one or two things: 1. I'm not athletic 2. I've never played a sport (unless you count dance, which you damn well...

Everything Pretty Turns 1!

Oh, to have documentation on how the past 12 months went down. All the projects. All the looks. All the parties! It's been a great year, ladies and gents.Everything Pretty has really turned into...

Summer Inspired Toes

Trying to save my money for my Summer festivities, I gave myself a Summer inspired pedicure. I used Essie Mint Apple and a touch of glitter nail polish.