home decorating: my new uws apartment!

 [Pier 1 Imports, table $349.95, mirror $179.95]

Well hello there strangers! It seems that once again, my post-grad life has stolen me away from this lovely little blog o' mine. I've been quite the busy lady still interning full time at InStyle...and have I mentioned I finally got a home to call my own in NYC? Between getting the place to function like a real home and hunting for the perfect furnishings, setting up shop here on the Upper West Side with my roommate Joanna might as well be considered my second job.

Now, with the clock ticking on my time left at InStyle, my main efforts are turning towards finding my first job. And with that, I regret to inform, there will be more long gaps between blog posts. 

However, home decorating has invaded my creative imagination and I couldn't neglect to share my ultimate apartment wish list. Here are the things I can't stop drooling over, including the vanity set above--my numero uno dream bedroom piece!

[Urban Outfitters, $329]

Obsessed with ikat print. 

This chair would look stunning in my bedroom or living room.

[PB Teen, $229]

How I've managed to function over a month without a full length mirror 

is beyond me. I've got my eyes on this free standing version from 

PB Teen, or something similar.

[Urban Outfitters, $89]

The most exciting addition to our home will be my vintage record player.

This stand is perfect to nest it and my vinyl collection.

[CB2, $149]

Do we realllyyy need a bar cart? Eh, not so much.

But isn't the color amazing??

[Urban Outfitters, $49]

We might have to get handy and replace our ugly old light fixtures.

Loving glass lanterns and jeweled chandeliers.

[Society6.com, $41]

I was thrilled to find a selection of designs
from blog Paris vs New York now available as framed prints.

It's so hard to choose just one, but how can I turn down
Sonia Rykiel stripes and a cartoon Anna Wintour?

[West Elm, on sale $9.99]

Though Halloween is around the corner and
these are too appropriate, I generally adore glitter skulls.

One of these guys would live perfectly among my
collection of tchotchkes.

[West Elm, $29]
Cannot get these paper mache antlers from
West Elm off my mind. A vegan version of trendy taxidermy
and a perfect place to hang necklaces and scarves.

We're still searching for a faux mantle, a small round kitchen table, and a fun floor lamp. Have you come across any to-die-for home pieces lately that you can recommend? Leave suggestions in the comments!

Peace, Love and Neon,

Marisa