First Spring/Summer Haul

Hey everyone!
So I've decided that I would like to dedicate another sector of my blog to FASHION!  Yes fashion. :)
Personal style is something that I really value and like my interiors I LOVE to mix my vintage, thrifted and modern finds together to create my own personal style.

So with that said, I will go ahead into my first Spring/Summer Haul of the year!
Forever 21 is absolutely one of my go tos, especially for more of the "trendy items".
They are just a great affordable resource.

First item on the list are these great pair of leggings.  I love florals for spring but I feel like these with the black background give your spring wardrobe a little edge.  They look great paired with a denim shirt or a loose fitted tee. Plus they will still keep you warm on those chilly nights you are sure to encounter in early Spring!
You can get them here > Dreamy Floral Leggings

Then we have the next item, a graphic tee, I got per recommendation of MakeUp By Tiffany D and I just LOVE it.  It's "cheetah print" ;) (haha), muscle style tee with cute little cheetahs all over!  Such a simple neutral tee could be pared with just about anything.  I even wore it to work with tapered grey dress pants, a black blazer and cute cheetah/leopard printed shoes!  You can get it here > Cheetah Print Muscle Tee

The next couple of items are hair accessories!  I just LOVE both of these, they are so fun and I got them both for less than $8! Such a great deal!  The first one has a fun green and pink horse print and the second is a floral shear fabric woven with a gold chain.  I can't wait to wear both of these and they will add that little something to perhaps an otherwise simple outfit.  You can get these here > Whimsical Horse Headwrap & Ethereal Chain Woven Headband

What kind of haul would this be without a great pair of shoes!?  I am loving these strappy nude/pale pink wedges I found.  They will be a perfect touch to all my spring outfits!  They have a little bit of a subtle gladiator feel to them which is in right now.  They also come in black which I may have to get as well.  You can get them here > Cutting Edge Wedge Sandals

And last but not least I got this really cute PJ set!  I think Forever's PJ sets are just so cute and great.  Inexpensive and SO comfortable!  The top is grey and reads "Bon Voyage!" in Script and the shorts are white with little travel graphics!  Another great thing is you can pair the loose tee with some jeans and make a great outfit with it as well! Unfortunately this particular set is sold out but you can get similar sets here > PJ Sets

In total I only spent around $73 dollars (you always get free shipping on orders over $50 btw) So I feel like I got quite a lot for that amount!  Be sure to stay tuned for another Spring/Summer haul in a few weeks!  Hoping the next one includes more vintage/thrifted items as well as swimwear and shorts! (in which I will probably want more of this year) 

Will share why later on ;) Until then thanks so much for reading!

- Maegan B

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**Photo creds:  All photos taken by me or screen shot from Forever 21's website.

First Home.

Such a big step in a persons life, owning their very first home.  I am very much excited to begin this journey, so boyfriend in toe, we will start moulding this beautiful specimen of self expression, and personal style into our own!
As an Interior Designer I have dreamed of the day I would have my own home but I have to say, there is a part of me that does so with a heavy heart...

You see my first home happens to also be my grandparents house.  Since they have passed in the last year it became available for new (family) ownership, and I felt I was finally ready to have my own place.  I had always admired and loved the home, not only because it was theirs, and had all sorts of fond memories, but the actual style of the home is very much what I find to my liking.

A one level ranch with full basemen, it was build in 1978, with mid-century lines and rock-work galore!
Loving it was effortless, the hard part was beginning to go in and change an interior that has looked the way it has my entire life (as much as I realized in simply must be done).

So I began small.  Once me and my mom, and family, had gone through some things together I actually felt like I could just clean and move in a few items. (hence the mid-century modern furniture) ;)  Once that was done I had some friends over for a small gathering, an "empty house party" and it all slowly started to become more real to me.

So, with all of that said, here are some interior photos of some of the existing rooms:

Living Area:

Main Bedroom:

Main Bathroom:

There are a couple of spaces (including the basement) that are not shown but hey, I've got to save something for later! I will also eventually be sharing with you the exterior of the home.

I just love it SO much!  Problem is...it doesn't really feel like mine...

Carpet in the bathroom aside there is honestly nothing about the home that I absolutely hate, which my seem weird, but I am into that whole "retro thing".  However, having already looked at these rooms for my entire life, some pretty major changes are going to be in the works!  We've (me and boyfriend) decided that we are going to redo the bathroom and the bedroom first (before we move in).  We want to keep some of the interiors best attributes and add to them current finishes which will combine to make an updated version of an older bathroom.  With that said, we need your best remodeling tips! :)

I can't wait to share and keep you posted on our home's progress!  

STAY TUNED!

P.S. Did I mention I work in a tile store now!? 

Lime Green Walls and Shaggy Brown Carpet

So basically let me RE-introduce myself...

My name is Maegan. (< middle name, blame my mom)
Grew up in North Carolina my whole life, between two small towns, Pinnacle and King.
Striving to find my true full and unique calling in life and I search for it all the time!
I went to Appalachian State University, in Boone NC, for Interior Design (third college is the charm).  I first knew I wanted to be an Interior Designer when my mom let me help re-do my room in the 5th grade ( so like 15 years ago).  I guess I was about 11, and heading off to middle school soon.  I just remember how fulfilling and fun it was to re-do that room with her and choose my paint (lime green!) and see the results, and I just LOVED it! (Brown shaggy carpet and all!)  All the way up until when we moved to King when I was 15.  Then I got to do a whole other room!
(which we might get to later)
It seems simple enough although I think most people think there is just no way anybody knows what they want to do that early in life!
Well I have decided that I am not anybody...

Heres some pics of my original bedroom... (yikes)
I have come I LONG way with my style since then! :P
Pretty good for an 11-12 year old?? haha

So what am I up to currently?
Well like I said...kinda sorta still figuring that out but I think I am getting closer and closer and it has been a pretty fun journey!
After school (classes) I landed an Internship with one of the (oldest) most reputable designers of Winston-Salem, Mr Bruce Anderson of Idlewild House and he got me started on this whole real world design journey of mine.  (old but still valuable perspective on design)  At least he was MODERN, you don't know how hard it has been to watch this town be so far behind the rest of the world! (in the interiors sense of coarse)
After my internship with Bruce I landed a job with Deca Interiors and I have been settled there for about two years...until well, Thursday...
She is restructuring the company and looks like they no longer needed me...but no worries I suppose.  It was never quite a good fit.  So when I found out on Friday I went home (sort of shocked) I was upset for maybe an hour and then prayed about it.  That it be his will and the best thing for me.  I cleaned the house and applied for a position I found online and cleaned some more...  But as of yesterday I have an interview tomorrow morning sooooo lets do this!  Wish me luck!

Looks like my job is one of the many changes I am dealing with this year!
(We will get to the rest another time...)
All for now loves...

All New

I have found that it becomes more and more important for a person to sporadically re-evaluate their life, quite possibly everyday, but we won't go there.
Their goals, what drives them, where they want to be in life...
If you don't you may find yourself standing still for most of it.

Lets just say I have done A LOT of that lately.  I think that my life is going through many many changes at the moment and I realize I am just at "that age", among other reasons, but it has forced me to start thinking seriously about my direction and how things should be going and what is next!

I started this blog (about a year ago) with no real intention.  I thought, "blog? yeah I could probably do that".  Help get my voice out there in some way...  I have always sort of had a thing for writing, (not spelling/grammar haha) but regardless if my writing was any good or not I still enjoyed it.  I have kept an on/off journal ever since I was in maybe seventh grade...  Anyway, I got a couple of posts out there and it was sort of fun but I quickly ran out of things that I really felt like people would WANT to read about.  So what's the point if it is not interesting to read!?

So like I said I have recently done some re-evaluating and I feel more ready to sit down an be serious about it, and try and include more things from my life and experiences than I was before.  So I feel like if I dig deeper and inject more of who I am into this, my blog will not be as blah!

Here goes nothing loves...
(expect an update soon! :)

FLEA-MARKET CHIC

For those of you thinking this title is an oxymoron.  I have set out to prove you wrong, and share all the benefits there are to leading a thrifty existence.

Benefit One:
The most obvious reason for most to shop thrifty is cost.  You have to out in some time when it comes to searching for those special vintage items but you can almost always score a good deal if you stick to it!

Benefit Two:
When you shop thrifty, you are also helping to preserve special relics from another time. If you have appreciation of where we've been then you can better appreciate where newer styles are going and the subtle differences between what is new and what is older,

Benefit Three
The benefit that I consider most important is the greener aspect of shopping for previously-owned items. Everything that we can do to help the earth is important. When you buy things used that is one less newer item that needs to be made. Not to mention that many things were made a higher quality than they are now because everything is mass produced overseas.

These are just a few benefits that I have listed so if you are still doubting I've included some visual examples of flea-market chic spaces that I know will make you reconsider...

Another thought for all of you thinking, "well, I doubt there is anything that suits my style".
Styles are being repeated all the time, weather in be in Interiors or Fashion. If your style is modern then mid-century modern style items could suit you. If you have a rustic style there are plenty of antiquities with lots of character that should work.
Plus, you can always find something to make new again with new upholstery or paint! :)

Into the idea but still might think you need some help?
Check out this book:  "Fleamarket Chic: The Thrifty Way to Create a Stylish Home"

Wallpaper making a comeback!

Lookout paint!

For those of you that have been through it once before I know you are probably thinking "your kidding me" right?  Although this interior finish is making a comeback, it is being applied in fun, new, and modern ways!  So, open your mind and I'll review a few different ways to applying wallpaper and making a new statement with your space!

One example of application is the accent wall.  Most have been painting their walls plain for the last few years don't fret.  The current trend is to pick a paper, do an accent wall of that paper, and the other walls paint with a complimenting color.

Another, more traditional, application is doing all of your walls in paper.  This application (although slightly more costly) provides one with a more bold look.  If this is your preference it is a good idea to keep everything else in the room more subtle.

Now, if you just can't seem to jump into the paper trend, or are still enjoying your painted walls, then you may consider adding a little flair to your space with some painted stripes.  This affect is more cost effective and mimics the look of wall paper without actually applying it.  All you need is a little painters tape and a complimenting color to your existing color or even a glossy version of your color.

Lastly, just for fun...

Check out this unique application.  The room is designed / wallpapered to create the illusion that the room is on its side! The D'espresso Cafe in New York, located on Madison Ave.  SO COOL!

Headphone Wrapping

Obsession of the Day: Headphone Wrapping!

This is just the cutest idea, and I can't wait to try it!

Absolutely the best way to personalize your earbuds. You can wrap them so easily using yarn or embroidery string. And the options are endless for colors and designs. The method shown is known as the chinese staircase which I believe looks the best.

Not only does this little technique make your earbuds more unique, but it protects them, and keeps them from getting tangled as easily. Give it a try! :)