Throwback Thursday

This post is definitely LONG overdue.

Over winter break, my family, boyfriend, and I traveled to the warm and sunny Florida! It was just what I needed -- a little getaway.

After my best semester of my college career (Dean's list, what upppp!), a vacation was the perfect reward. Not to mention that 80 degree weather is a good change from the current freezing, slushiness of  New Jersey.

Here are "some" of the highlights (so hard to choose):

view from our house

family

playing around with my new camera ;]

those things were terrifying

my kind of life

Pat, Dad, & I snorkeling

couldn't be more at peace

i need one of these

Hemmingway's cats

Southermost Point!

my personal, life-size tripod

fishing

my biggest catch

on top of the world

 

night out in Miami

Alisa's view of Miami from her apartment. NBD 

best friend since 2nd grade <3

baby struggling a little the next day...

perfect day on the beach

we <3 hammocks

love this view

I absolutely cannot wait to return to the Keys and Miami again! Florida in the winter is by far the best weather I have ever experienced. Too bad there isn't the perfect place in which every day is like that...

A girl can dream though, right?

always,
cristinamarie

Rooms of the Day

Coughing, sneezing, sniffling...

Basically what my days have consisted of recently.

{sick in bed, apartment therapy}

What better way to make myself feel better than to imagine myself in all different types of calming rooms! Obviously I'm sticking with the rustic, wood theme. Cabin fever much?

{a little bit of everything, 1}

{grey.white.wood.gold., 2}

{wood wall & sunlight, 3}

{wood, lights, & mirrors everywhere, 4}

{1-4: honestly wtf}

always,
cristinamarie

Monday Inspiration

From fall to winter already?! What is up with that...

Might as well embrace it. Bring on white, wooden, rustic rooms, sweaters, candles, and hot cocoa!

Oh, and I desperately need decor for behind my bed. Wall gallery of pictures? Random wall art?

Do I smell any DIYs???

{cabin-like room, explore.dream.discover}

{cozy room, apartment therapy}

{wooden candles, apartment therapy}

{perfect winter sweats, ae}

{cool wreath, refinery 29}

{cool decor, apartment therapy}

{love this, apartment therapy}

{minimalistic, home dream home}

{wall gallery, apartment therapy}

{want one, anthropologie}

{cozies!}

{sweater pillows}

always,

cristinamarie

Rooms of the Day - {Away from Sandy}

With Hurricane Sandy taking over the East Coast, everything's been a bit gloomy around here. 

Being home for Fall Break, I expected a bit more excitement and warmth. In my mind, I associate fall with warm fuzzies, big sweaters and boots, blankets, and snuggling. Instead I've received an umbrella and some weights to keep me from flying away. Not happy about that.

I wish I could just escape to somewhere fresh and airy.

Someone build me a room like these...

{katelindello}

{apartment therapy}

{apartment therapy}

Take me to a nice crisp, wooden lodge far, far away from the water. As much as I love the summer days, fall has always been my favorite season. I just want to be around some fresh air, bright light, and some peace & quite. Well, Hurricane Sandy...you're making that pretty impossible for me.

More blogging time though!
Until next time...

Room Tour!

I guess you could say this is procrastination at its finest...

Final on Monday, blogging right now. nbd.

Well the good news is that since I've been sick this week, I was able to finish my room! YAY! Not only does this feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders, but I finally get the satisfaction of crossing things off my House To-Do List !!!! And let's face it...although making lists is probably one of my favorite pastimes, crossing things off is an even better feeling. (Probably because I rarely ever get to cross anything off.) 

The only thing I have left to do is add wall decor for behind my bed and the wall the full mirror is on. Any suggestions?!

{dresser area}

{white bedding, peak of the area rug}

{desk area}

{reading chair}

{closet wall}

{vanity area}

{vanity gallery wall}

{chevron table, mustard ottoman}

{full length mirror}

{peak-a-boo closet}

{shoes, studded loafers}

{finished closet}

Okay...HOMEWORK TIME. baiii