I think it’s the combination of moving in with my Aunt, (who has more style in her pinky than most people I encounter) and moving into a new apartment that has perked my interest on the subject of interior design. Although I can’t say I can actively participate in a 45-minute conversation regarding a pillow, which I’ve witnessed recently, I do find it fun matching different looks together. I do that with clothes, don’t I?
Anyway, Apartment Therapy has become my new favorite place to browse real-live peoples apartments. I particularly like looking at the New York ones because you can get great ideas for decorating small areas and let’s be honest, that’s just how it is in the city.
Here are a couple of inspiration photos that I’ve used to guide myself while decorating. It's kind of ridiculous how obsessed I have been with graphic wallpaper lately.
I'm in love with this mod wallpaper my Aunt put up in her breakfast room. Don't mind the awkward photo of me drinking coffee...
Lastly, this is the latest addition to my own wall. At first I wasn't crazy about the blue paint, but it has definitely grown on me and has helped paved the way for the rest of my room.
These are some of my favorite paintings by Elizabeth Peyton. Lately I’ve been drawn to her idealized portraits of celebrities and ex-boyfriends of hers. Marc Jacobs featured in the center of course. See? I can still loop fashion with décor in some way or another. Oh, and let's not forget Sid there top right. I'm still a punk-rocker at heart. ♥
Sorry for the glare. I was too impatient to wait until the sun went down.
First three photos of awesome NYC apartments courtesy of Apartment Therapy.
