Decluttering my Desk Space

I feel like I'm always finding ways to get rid of things, clothes, old papers, or miscellaneous items. Making room in a tiny Brooklyn apartment is tres importante! So this week I decided to tackle my desk area because over time it became cluttered with various items and trinkets....I love trinkets! So realizing that the space started to feel more like a storage area rather than a calm work space set my simplification in motion. 

I started by asking myself about what I really needed on my desk, so the basics (writing materials, post-its, coaster, and laptop) had to stay, then I thought about what I needed to have handy on my desk that I used frequently, so my journal and pile of important mail made the cut, as well as a picture of my beloved parents. 

Here are the before and after pictures of my decluttering process...I promise I'm getting better ;)

Before...so much to get rid of!

After

Loving these little details from Anthropologie #TheSimpleThings

Love my Anna Rifle Paper Co. journal! 

I love all things monogrammed! 

+ Some of my favorite Pins of office spaces :) 

Redecorating Sneak Peek- The Kitchen!

After mulling over colors for a bit, my roommate and I decided to paint the kitchen a light lilac. Since the color is very soft I wanted to continue to add soft decorations to the space to make it feel cozy and inviting. Take a peek below!

Here's the newly painted and decorated kitchen!

I love this key holder dish from Anthropologie. Would you believe I spent 2 hours going store to store one day to find the perfect one? Well good because I didn't...did...didn't...okay okay I did! #InteriorDesignerInTheMaking? #Perfectionist #NoShame

Knife set, utensils set, and Gwyneth Paltrow = yes all the must have essentials for a well maintained kitchen. :)

The last night I was in Rome I had dinner at this great place called Propoganda with my friend Giorgio and now the menu I saved is in our kitchen, love!

This mini island took 2 hours to construct by my neighbor, not me, my lovely neighbor. Ya I gave up after 10 minutes, opened up a bottle of wine, and watched "What To Expect While You're Expecting." Blarg the times I wish my dad lived close by.

I love wicker! I have it throughout my bedroom and I thought the baskets would be great to organize our goodies on top of the fridge as well as stay in sync with the soft and cozy theme.

 I hope you love it as much as we do! Next week, I'll show you our updated bathroom. Have a great and relaxing weekend everyone!

Things That Make Me Happy

This week has been going well, last weekend I went to Philly to celebrate a friend's birthday and it was just a fan-ta-bulous time! Then I spent the rest of the weekend resting at home, going to the mall, and mass. I'm really looking forward to this Halloween celebration weekend because I'm going to be dressed as Britney Spears from the Baby One More Tim Video which should be epic. Anywhoos here are the things that are currently making me uber happy!

Taylor Swift's new album "Red" I'm loving every-single-song!

                                                                                                          

People always laugh at me when I say this but going to the Staten Island Mall makes me so happy. It's full of chain stores, unhealthy take out food, and women walking around in mini skirts and Uggs, I mean it feels like I'm home in southern California every time I'm there!

These "happy notes" from Anthropologie

Jessica's wedding dress, umm pink? Yes! Loving it!

My sassy new hair cut! I love Parlor Hair Salon! They always load me up on trashy magazines, chamomile tea, and give me massage while my hair is drying! If you mention my name they'll give you 10% off!