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Design Inspiration for Small (Studio) Apartments

12 Tuesday Mar 2013

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accent wall, apartment, furniture, loft bed, paint, studio apartment, white

Spring fever is kicking in which for me usually translates to redecorating. Having a studio means my options are small and consist mainly of rearranging furniture. The upside is that this is the cheapest way to give your place a facelift. I looked for inspiration for studio apartments and these few caught my eye.

Lofty Ambitions

Building a loft bed in my basement apartment with it’s seven foot ceilings isn’t possible, but I can appreciate the sparseness of this studio. The apartment feels spacious with only a few choice pieces of furniture.

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A Splash of Turquoise

The curtains separate the living room from the bedroom, but the sheer material still allows light to filter in. The accent wall brings a pop of color but doesn’t overwhelm in such a small space. While my studio is probably not long enough to separate using curtains, it’s perfect for longer, railroad-style apartments.

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Eclectic Touches

Own a lot of stuff? Yeah, me too. This apartment illustrates how to fit your many belongings into a small space. It manages to maintain an eclectic vibe though every item has been placed specifically with space in mind.

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Whitewashed

I like my world awash in color, but this white palette makes the small space sleek. A few hints of color (in red and black) create a sophisticated, classic Hollywood feel.

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–Brianna

Oscars Best Dressed: Washington, Adams, Berry, Chastain, Aniston

25 Monday Feb 2013

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amy adams, armani, halle berry, jennifer aniston, jessica chastain, kerry washington, miu miu, oscars, valentino, versace

The Oscars is the only awards show that I watch. Here are my top 5 picks for 2013 Oscars Best Dressed award. Also, Girl Crush Alert: I love Kerry Washington. I started watching “Scandal” just because I wanted to look at her beautiful face. But she’s more than a pretty face, she’s also a talented actress. I have yet to see “Django” but it’s on my must-see list.

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Kerry Washington in Miu Miu / Amy Adams in Oscar de la Renta / Halle Berry in Versace / Jessica Chastain in Armani Prive / Jennifer Aniston in Valentino

Runner-up is Helen Hunt who wore an H&M dress. Yes, H&M. Props. I only watch “What Women Want” because she’s adorable in it.

My least favorite? Anne Hathaway. I think she borrowed someone’s prom dress.

–Brianna

1 Washington / 2 Adams / 3 Berry / 4 Chastain / 5 Aniston

5 Movies that You and Your Boyfriend Will Enjoy on Valentine’s Day

12 Tuesday Feb 2013

Posted by admin in Brianna McClane, Celebrations, Love, Netflix Now, Real Life, Relationships, TV/Movie

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50 first dates, date, film, hitch, jerry maguire, movie, princess bride, relationship, rom-com, zombieland

I think we all know how much I love this holiday due to the brightly colored objects that grace store shelves. Sure, Valentine’s Day was probably created by the greeting card companies, but you really can’t blame them. Haven’t you heard that the Post Office is dying?

Anyway, here are 5 movies about love and romance that you and your significant other can both enjoy. Get your rom-com fix while making sure he’s not bored to death.

–Brianna

1. Hitch
Do you know how much men love this movie? Men really love this movie. They talk about it a lot. They may not quote it as often as they do “Anchorman,” but it is still appreciated by the male population.

2. Zombieland
If you can’t stand gore, then skip this film. But if you like Bill Murray, Twinkies and Emma Watson, this movie is for you. It’s funny and required viewing in preparation for the zombie apocalypse (it will happen).

50-first-dates3. 50 First Dates
The last movie that Adam Sandler was in that didn’t involve cross dressing and was actually amusing. Your man will love the guy humor and you’ll love how Sandler will do anything for the woman he loves.

4. Jerry Maguire
Confession: I am not a “Jerry Maguire” fan. It’s probably because I can’t stand when Renee Zellweger opens her mouth. But most people seem to love this movie. Men like this movie because it involves football. You’ll enjoy the love story and the adorable little boy (spoiler: he isn’t that cute when he grows up). So enjoy and remind your significant other that he “had (you) at hello.”

5. Princess Bride
If a young Fred Savage enjoyed this story, then y’all will too. Any story that involves a giant, pirates, sword fights, a farm boy and Rodents of Unusual Size (R.O.U.S.) is sure to capture your attention.

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Pretty Presents to Show Your Love

06 Wednesday Feb 2013

Posted by admin in Art/Photography, Brianna McClane, Home and Design, Love, shopping list

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art, cookie cutters, etsy, Love, paper source, print, romance, typography, Williams Sonoma

Sometimes you just need to look at pretty photos while bawling your eyes out watching “Downton Abbey.” That was what I did on Wednesday night (I watch everything On Demand these days). These are adorable, pretty things to gift for Valentine’s Day or to give any day of the year to show your love.

–Brianna

Two Drifters Off to See the World print, Etsy, $46
This print keeps popping up all over Tumblr and Pinterest and I love it.

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Valentine Envelope Message Cookies
, Set of 3, Williams Sonoma, $27

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Cheese To My Macaroni Pillow, Paper Source, $17

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Home is Wherever I’m with You, Etsy, $15
This is my current favorite saying thanks to the song. I’d paste it on every piece of surface possible if I could. This mug is the perfect daily remember of your loved one.

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Download Valentines for your Bestie, Crush or the Love of Your Life

01 Friday Feb 2013

Posted by admin in Art/Photography, Brianna McClane, Celebrations, Love, Real Life, Relationships

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best friend, boyfriend, crush, february 14, Love, relationship, romance, valentine's day, valentines

It’s the first day of February and already I’m writing about Valentine’s Day? Sheesh. Someone give me a chill pill. But in all seriousness, I wrote this post like three weeks ago so I’ve obviously been excited to share it with y’all. You’re lucky I didn’t post about VDay on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a fan of stuffed animals and boxes of chocolate, but I do love sparkles, hearts, and the color combinations of pink and red.

While I won’t be celebrating Valentine’s Day at a fancy restaurant (we prefer to avoid the crowds), I always send Valentines to my loved ones. That’s why I made these Valentines for you to download! Below you’ll see a Valentine for your crush, your best friend, or the love of your life.

Enjoy February 14th whether you are in a relationship or not. After all, the day is what you make it. Want it to be romantic? Go for it. Want to watch HGTV while drinking wine? Sounds perfect to me!

My Valentine’s Day will be spent watching “You’ve Got Mail” (the boyfriend has never seen it) and eating takeout.

xoxo,
Brianna

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