personal space

When I was a little girl, I dreamt of one day living in an opulent palace/castle thing complete with a stable full of unicorns and a balcony from which I could throw hanker-chiefs down to eligible young princes.

I soon experienced whats known as a reality check and decided I would settle to stay in my parents home. I promptly drew up detailed and proportionally-correct (or at least proportionally-correct for a 10 year old with skewed visions of artistic ability) architectural blueprints to completely remodel my bedroom. 

My renovations included a golden spiral staircase leading up through a hole in my ceiling into the attic, renamed “Kelsey’s Nook,” also subject to myriad improvements such as a built-in easy bake oven. This nook would be the root of the pride and joy of my little scheme – the balcony.

The balcony would house a white wrought-iron table and chair set, rose garden, and piano. My plan was to sit on said white wrought-iron chair and drink tea or perhaps play the piano and sing along (duh) and wait for the neighborhood boys to come a-flockin.

can you say GENIUS?

…….I can’t hear you……

When my my parents nixed the whole operation (my little mind was blown), I decided I would be ok with just the balcony.

The fact that my room was on the first floor was of minute importance to me.

Well. I never got my balcony. But that wasn’t the last of my hair-brained renovation proposals. I tried to install a microwave in my play house, build a bunk-bed nook type thing that necessitated a ladder – the list is endless.

I’ve since taken my desire to gut out every building in sight and toned it down a notch or five. Now I just like to nest.

nesting**: the process beautifying, personalizing, and cozying one’s personal space.

         **as defined by myself

And boy do I love to nest.

I have included some photographs of my post-nested personal space – enjoy!

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 the shiny white surface of my desk reflects light and makes my room feel cheerful and bright. Also, that yellow vase may or may not have been my best purchase to date - 

thankyouverymuchIKEA

mixed prints and textures in vibrant colors create a relaxed, cozy, slightly bohemian vibe - think the magic room in A Little Princess.

(I'm sure you know me well enough by now to have assumed that this movie influenced a large part of my childhood....)

 a photograph I snapped during my travels in Italy - see more here!

my beloved pom pom garland. so much whimsy and happiness in such a tiny little puff

one of my inspiration boards and my collection of statement necklaces.

the quote under the black and white photo says:

 "There is nothing more comfortable than a caterpillar and nothing more made for love than a butterfly. We need dresses that crawl and dresses that fly."

love that. 

 lots of natural light + a sheep skin rug, a happy nest does make.