Operation Less Depressing Bedroom: Complete!

Bedroom Wall, originally uploaded by maceelaine.

I have a lot of art, it’s true, but nothing looked right in the bedroom. I struggled for a long time trying to find how to brighten the room a little (I get almost no outside light), and make it more… you know, ME.

Yes, wall decals are very trendy. But they’re also an easy way to make an entire room look happier. I am very satisfied. And the part that took the longest was Trevor and I moving around the little poofs, trying to figure out where they looked best without looking too ‘placed.’ Because even when I try to put things up randomly, they look equidistant and arranged. Gah.

There’s also a nightstand now! I want to put a plant on it, but first I have to find a plant.

The wall decal was bought on etsy, here. Nice people, good video for application, and speedy delivery.

Lessons Learned

So when it’s one in the morning, and you’ve just gotten back from a rather late night dinner with your beloved, and you’ve been drinking, and you find a slug just in side your front door, WATCH WHERE YOU SWING YOUR HEAD when you throw it out the door. Because the door frame HURTS. IMMENSELY.

I am using this as my excuse as to why I am still in bed at twelve thirty on a Saturday. I’m going to go back to watching Venture Brothers, thank you very much.

I have foliage!

Completed!, originally uploaded by maceelaine.

My mother is wonderful. She came up with the whole idea: take these beverage holders from Target, in wonderful Madras Plaid that I adore, and drill holes and plant flowers. She even helped me pick out the flowers, which is good, as I am a bit of a moron about such things. And when I’m not being a moron about such things, I am staring blankly, overwhelmed by a multitude of bright things. Then she helped me plant them!

The empty pot is still empty, as I haven’t figured out what to put there yet. I was hoping for Gerber Daisies, but those have evidently participated in an exodus from the bay area. Suggestions for what to plant are appreciated.

Now, when I’m in my kitchen, I get to look out the window to cheery plants. And let’s not forget about the herbs, which I planted myself!

Now I just have to keep them alive. Yeep!

Puppy/Rainbow Anniversary!

Today was Bay to Breakers, which means that as of today, I have lived in the House of Puppy Dogs and Rainbows for exactly one year. It’s been one of the best years of my life, because of many things, but especially due to good friends, a new job, and a fantastic boyfriend. I feel so great about my life, and it’s getting better all the time.

Happy anniversary, home!

Possibly the best thing that’s ever happened in my house

Via Nomi:
This proves that if you get a bunch of college educated women together in a house with alcohol and the right incentive, they may spontaneously turn into fourth graders.

I’m very frustrated that I can’t embed Flickr video straight into my blog. Click the link in the picture and watch the fun!

I live somewhere!

Ever since I moved into the House of Puppy Dogs and Rainbows, there has been some debate as to where, exactly, I live. The listing was in the craigslist Twin Peaks/Diamond Heights region, but I’m a little downhill from that. Someone else told me it was Upper Market. Another suggested Ashbury Heights. Another said Castro. But we were all wrong, at least according to Yahoo.

I live in Corona Heights! (Scroll out a factor or two, and you can see Yahoo’s neighborhood designations.)

I find this interesting because (a) no one has even mentioned the possibility and (b) I know NOTHING about Corona Heights. Also, I kind of feel like I’m a little dangle in the neighborhood, like Yahoo wasn’t sure, so they just tacked us on. If I tell people I live there, will they know what I’m talking about, or should I just keep up my usual cry of “between Castro and Twin Peaks.”

Also, for you stalkery types, that map isn’t to my apartment, but rather a nearby cross street. Please don’t come to my house. I’ll sic my mouse on you.

Operation Sad Closet

Operation Sad Closet, originally uploaded by maceelaine.

So to continue my quest for closet help, I’m swallowing my pride and showing pictures of my closet. I just opened the door and some pictures, without cleaning anything*.

I’m hopefully going to go through those four boxes and find things to get rid of, but I’m definitely keeping a lot of it. There’s a lot of Flamenco accessories in those boxes, and even if I’m not using them regularly, I will be using them at some point in the future. And they’re expensive. But the sight of those bankers boxes is depressing.

More views of the depressing closet:

* This is kind of a lie. I took the bra sitting on the floor in front of the closet out of the shot.

Help me! (closet edition)

My closet is horrible right now. It’s a complete mess, and I hate looking in there right now. I need help!

My first plan of attack is to find some new storage containers. I currently have all my Flamenco costumes and rarely used accesories in bankers boxes, and they are UGLY. Does anyone out there in the interwebs know of a good storage solution? My closet shelf is 57 inches long and 11 inches deep. I’d prefer opaque boxes, as I don’t want to stare at the contents all the time - I know what’s in there.

HELP!

Operation Beside Lamp: Complete

I love lamp!, originally uploaded by maceelaine.

After months of searching and fretting over surprisingly high prices, I have finally found a bedside lamp. I found it on craigslist, as a rather cute man was moving out of the city and looking to lighten his load. It’s a very nice lamp, from a reputable maker, and about half of what he could have charged due to some scratches on the base when he removed the sticker (which you may notice are completely impossible to see unless you’re about 6 inches from it) (at which point I really have to ask why you’re in my bed).

I cannot express enough how happy I am to be able to stay in my warm nesty spot and simply reach up to turn off the bedroom light. I go to bed with a smile on my face.

Next bedroom project: a small table to go in the corner for pajama and plant purposes.