Moving!

Hello!

I know I only have 16 followers (I am thankful for every one!!) but I am posting about my new blog because I won't be posting on this one anymore! The new blog is entitled "Elise Marie"... http://elisekmarie.blogspot.com/

Please visit, thanks guys!

Elise 

Redecorating.

My room used to be "Dazzle Blue" and have remnants of middle school pictures and collectibles until last year when I decided to "grow up" and make my childish room into the adult room I have always wanted! I never really finished the room until... this week, really. I wanted to make a lot of things for the room/use things I already own because the more money I have for clothes, the better :)

I found this GREAT trashcan at worlds-away.com but I thought that $145 for a trashcan was a little...excessive. But my version looks just as good and I saved myself $143, since I already owned the trashcan!

I also wanted new wall-hangings/art on my walls because before I had posters of Blink 182 and dream-catchers (ew.) I looked around the internet for inspiration but I kind of just went with my instinct on the art thing.
I made two sand dollars out of a map and framed them in a shadow box (I used the Chesapeake Bay part of the map, because that's where we vacation):

I also used scrapbooking paper to create an American flaq-esque pattern for two lighthouses, I just used X-ACTO knives to cut out the outlines and I placed them on two different canvases:

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I placed them in between my closet and door with a monogrammed tote placed on the floor (as my laundry basket):

I saw cutouts of butterflies (3-D) and it made me start to think of other things I could put on the wall that went along with my beach (kind of) theme, I chose seagulls and put them above my bed. Although they didn't turn out 3-D or anything they still look pretty good. I just used cardboard because I figured wood would be ridiculously hard to make:

I also made all of my pillows (except for the corgi stuffed animal!): 

Here are just some random pictures from the room, I wish I had before pictures but I forgot. The pictures make the room look kind of bad... it looks better in person, I promise:

(getting a new ottoman, I just put one my parents weren't using so I could actually sit there while I look for one)

I love the three shells I decided to hang, they are all from Chincoteague Island or the Outer Banks and they just look so good on the wall :)

I got this tray from the DOLLAR STORE and it is completely sturdy and feels as heavy as real silver, crazy!

Little Chicken Nugget enjoying the chair that I got antiquing, it only cost $50!!

Well, like I said, it looks better in person but I'm really happy with the way it turned out! 

EllyK

DIY Belts.

I have not blogged in FOREVER but from now on that will change :)

Anyways, now that school is out I have been re-decorating my room and doing a bunch of crafty things...like making DIY belts! Devon Baer makes great belts but I can't afford a $68 belt so I thought I'd make my own!

This is the original design by Devon Baer:

I broke out the old sewing machine and just starting sewing, I think they turned out pretty good! They are perfect around the waist of my J.Crew strapless dresses! And the best part is, I got all the supplies at JoAnne fabric for $11 :)

EllyK

Style Icon: Kate Middleton

This week she's on the cover of People magazine and InStyle just did an online article about how she dresses like royalty. I have always thought she was gorgeous but didn't realize how great her style was!

And how cute are her and her beau, Prince William?

EllyK

A tad cold outside.

A couple days ago, for some reason, the temperature got down to the high 50s and low 60s, so I decided to pull out the Burberry jacket (I had previously packed it up to take home) and went to my classes (UGH).

I think I went a little over-the-top on the preppy thing but I only had two classes that day so didn't wear it for THAT long... :)

EllyK

Take it easy.

Cheer up, and just take it easy with this song by the Eagles...

"Don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy

Lighten up while you still can, don't even try to understand

Just find a place to make your stand and take it easy."

-Take it Easy 

by The Eagles

PS- love the clothes, guys. 

EllyK

Ruffles and Pearls.

I just ordered this shower curtain to hang instead of a door on my bedroom closet and I absolutely LOVE it!

I have been looking for something like this for a while and I finally found it...on Urban Outfitters' website!
Also, I want to make a blanket for at the end of my bed because my comforter is white, and I thought that Premier Prints' Pearl collection would look appropriate, but we'll see. 

 Can't decide which color I like best...

But I change my mind all the time so I might end up with a completely different fabric anyway...

EllyK

Winding down.

This year has changed my life tremendously, for the better! On Monday I will be leaving to go home and I will be done with my first year of college! SO WEIRD. I have learned so many things and I feel as if I have really changed as a person. I also experienced complete freedom: which resulted in this picture...

 Camouflaged Busch beer...classy.

And this one...

 The most unflattering picture ever haha

Oh, and I totally did my first Kegstand and Shotgun this year! WooHoo!

 

But there have also been perfectly fun sober moments as well. Proof in two below pictures:

In Beverly Hills, California with the besties.

A night of sledding, with a sled attached to an SUV, safe, I know. And uh, we weren't "perfectly sober" but whatever...

I am going to miss living in a small dorm room with another person...not. I now get a nice medium-sized room all to myself for 4 months! I am super excited to get home and start re-decorating my room, working, and babysitting so I can have LOADS of money to buy new things! I also can't wait to be home for summer because I can post lots and lots of blog posts :)

PS- This year also brought a HUGE expansion to my wardrobe... I guess I online shopped a little too much in between classes?

EllyK

So ready for the summer....and the beach.

Beach thoughts fill my mind while I should be studying for finals. Ahh, to have my feet in the sand and a drink my hand...can't wait. I also wish that I could live in the below pictures while I stay at the beach:

The simplicity just makes me relax and instantly want to be thereee.

And, if this little guy could be there, that would be great too :)

EllyK

True Prep by Lisa Birnbach with Chip Kidd

This little video makes me soo excited about picking up a copy of the new preppy handbook, True Prep! I wish it came out this summer, I don't want to wait until September 7th! 

EllyK

Sex and the City 2

 Just basque in the greatness...

I literally can NOT wait until May 27th....

EllyK

Ps- I want to slap whoever put Miley Cyrus in the movie...

True Life: I am an online shopping addict.

Obviously I have been pretty bored today, you might be able to tell from the numerous blog posts! I am not only going overboard on the blogage, but the shopping as well. Here is what I just bought.

New Guy Harvey shirt and three pairs of J.Crew shorts (actually my mom bought these and sent them to me from home!)

Tortoise Ray Bans!! Now I'm craving a bunch of new croakies...

AND a new Longchamp!! Yayy, the Longchamp is from eBay, so I'm hoping it's in good condition. I love the lighter pink though, the current pink they have in the Lonchamp collection is too dark/bright, I like the softer pink.

Hmm, we'll see if I have any more compulsions to buy new things or blog...

EllyK

Ohh, Dave

  

   "Take what you can from your dreams, 

  

 make them as real as anything."
 

   -Dave Matthews

Today is just a Dave day and this quote is just what I needed! I also love how I edited this picture, I might have to frame it and put it my wall :)
 

EllyK 

Tuesdays are just... boring.

Just laying around today but it's still hot as the dickens outside so shorts are a must!

PS- I NEED these...so cute. 

The wicker would look good with so many things; dresses, shorts, or jeans! Ahh!

EllyK