Blowing your nose isn’t fun. Having these tissue holders still won’t make blowing your nose fun, but at least you’ll have a pretty dispenser. Sparkly Pony‘s tissue holders are simply adorable.
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“F Your Noguchi Coffee Table”
I know the name of the blog sort of has a negative connotation, but the home decor photographs are so pretty, it makes me think that the meaning is just the opposite! Prepare to lust over the best furniture and home inspiration ever here.
It’s Friday – Let’s Dance!
Get down with a little help from these posters of infamous dance styles in pop culture by Niege Borges Alves. From start to finish, these series of posters show you all the right moves. The Little Miss Sunshine one is my absolute favorite! Click the source below for the rest!
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In Places I Would Like To Live In Today
Even though I have never stepped foot into this city, there is something that I find extremely charming about the homes in New York City. On the verge of graduation, it seems a little unrealistic for a poor college student like me to pick up and move right away, but someday I hope I can call a place like this my home – at least for a little while.
This brownstone found in Brooklyn is catching some buzz because it is only 12ft wide. After taking a look at the pictures, the size of the width doesn’t even seem to look like as small as it really is. Much of the interior was designed and placed strategically in order to maximize space.
Here are some of my favorite shots of the interior below:
Another Inspiring Poster
In case you’re still trying to decide on a New Year’s resolution or have already forgotten your first one, maybe.
This print was designed by Under Consideration and is available to download here. This will be a great addition to my growing inspiration wall!
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Arrows Are The New…
Designed by Stacey Foster, these decorated arrows are handmade from wood and painted in a selection of colors sure to appeal to your taste. My favorite set is the one directly below! I’ve never taken up archery in my life, ever, but I do have a friend that used to compete in it. I have a feeling that if I ever got these arrows, I would just hang them up on my wall as part of my home decor. The colors soften the fact that they are actually a weapon, but could double up as a self-defense mechanism? An object with more than one use – ain’t nothing wrong with that.
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Snowpocalypse 2012: Nomz & DIY
I should probably work on my food photography a little bit. There’s no better way to bare the snow than to share a meal with friends. Veronica and I decided to make some stir fry tonight with chicken, vegetables, and udon noodles.
I’ve always been a little bit skittish when cooking meat so I usually let her handle that. We used both oregano and lemon pepper for seasoning and our sauce is typically made with brown sugar, soy sauce, and corn starch.
Ta-da! It kind of looks like brains, but I promise it tastes a lot better than it looks.
Still a little hungers, we decided to whip up some of our favorite “Eggs-in-a-basket.” This does not look visually pleasing, but hey – it’s hard to get it right sometimes. As we were making them (or as Veronica was actually making them,) we started to ask ourselves why we never strayed away from the original recipe. Why didn’t we add different ingredients ever? So this time we did. After making two standard ones for us, our third one included honey drizzled on top of it. The look on Veronica’s face indicated to me that I would not be sampling that one. Next, we used the leftover circles to make our version of “mini french toast.” However, it wasn’t until she had completely made them that we realized our batter of milk and cinnamon was missing one key ingredient – eggs. As you can imagine, that didn’t end well either.
We also worked on a DIY project I found while perusing blogs not too long ago.
Perfectly concealed and organized! As you can see, I don’t tie ribbons very well, but it’s the effort that counts. I couldn’t be more thrilled about my box of tech!
What a wonderful two days off school we have had due to the snow! Whether or not Seattle University decides to open tomorrow does not directly affect me that much, but still the students continue to heckle the school’s Facebook page for yet another day off. I’ve also seen some statuses from students who just want to return to school because this affects their learning.
This is why we can’t have nice things. I’m grateful for the days off, but I also appreciate the Seattle University marketing team for keeping us updated on the news whenever they get any and for having to deal with the unruly responses. They really don’t deserve that – we should all learn to be a little nicer from this. For a laugh, click here.
A Round Up Post Inspired By My Friends
Every so often, I’ll get asked from someone who reads my blog the question of how I decide what goes on Yow Yow. Well, that’s a very interesting question that comes with a full circle answer. I read the news everyday from a number of sources across various topics. Generally, I like to stick to things that I’m genuinely interested in, but other times, I’ll write posts based on what I think my own friends would like to read. Before starting Yow Yow, I used to run into this disconnect with some of my friends in a group setting when I would always say to them, “Oh! Did you hear about…?” (probably something related to what I write on the blog now) and they either didn’t care for it or had never heard about it.
Yow Yow was not only an expressive outlet for me and a past time, but it was something created for my friends that was relevant to my generation. It was something that they could read or relate to while they were in class, being distracted from homework, or reading on their own time.
With that, I happened to stumble upon three pieces this morning each reminding me of three of my friends.
My dear friend Megan, who you will seeing a guest post from next week, used to make these beautiful handmade journals for herself and for her friends as presents. This journal, pictured above, was constructed out of vintage materials by Odelae. This one was made out of leather, but she also seems to have another journal bound between oyster shells! [Source]
During our recent snowy Sunday, Veronica invited me to trek through the snow to share a cup of cocoa with her. I never made it, but I did come across this simple, but adorable way of making hot cocoa and gifting it to friends and family. How chic, right? It’s so modern, but makes perfect sense. Making hot cocoa has never been so easy. Check out the recipe here.
Lastly, my friend Bree loves cats. Every time I see cute cat-like things, I am instantly reminded of her. She doesn’t have one right now, but I think she would love these “cats as human hipsters” pillows. Or…maybe she’ll be creeped out by them. Either way, they’re too stinkin’ cute. This Boyfriend Girlfriend Pillow set was made by graphic designer and illustrator Nicola Rowlands. [Source]
A Collection Part 29
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A Collection Part 28
The current season plays a huge role in these selection of photos this time around. It wasn’t until I finished that I noticed that there was a tinge of earthy colors transitioning from fall into winter. I hope you guys enjoy all of the photos! I also hope that you’ve all had a wonderfully relaxing Thanksgiving holiday.
Modern Day Homes For The Hip Seattle Local
[photo cred. Urbnlivn]
My entire family has a little bit of an obsession for lofts, condos and modern homes in the Seattle area. One of the blogs on my roll is this site called Urbnlivn, which features all of the new spaces that have become available for rent and they will keep you swooning for pages. Someday, I hope to own one of these and the sooner the better!
Cardboard Never Looked So Good
When I left for college, the one thing I was most excited for was being able to decorate my own room – my own space. Growing up, I lived in an imperfect square room with plain white walls. Most of the furniture was handed down and didn’t match. The walls were bare except for one diy project I made using paint chips. It was cute for like…a month. Even then, I was too lazy to take it down and do something else with it. Coming into college though, I was given a blank canvas with who I wanted to be and how I would personalize my space. You know how young girls idolize models and celebrities in magazines? – (at least that’s how many researchers and psychologists will describe it) That was me with home decor blogs. No matter how many inspired ideas I wrote down, I could never get it right. Was that a bad example? What I’m trying to say is that it’s hard to have a perfect home. It’s not easy to have a perfect anything. I started to feel a little bit better when I came across a home with only cardboard-made furniture though. I was trying too hard, obviously.
Check out the rest of the pictures here.
Selby for Zara
I get really excited when things I love collaborate together. This short film for Zara shot by Selby wasn’t completely a stretch, but it was unexpected nonetheless. Home decor…fashion – similar realms, yet different at the same time. This charming short film about gallerist Lucy Chadwick is incredibly charming.
Modern Fireplaces
The other night, Veronica introduced me to the “Space Heater,” but I think I’ve found something even better. Meet the Cocoon Terra Fireplace! I love how modern it looks and how eye-catching it is when added to any room. It would definitely beat making s’mores inside the microwave. I need this now.
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The Family Portrait Wallpaper
Needs to have this wallpaper in my next home – please. I am loving the endless possibilities that can be created with this design by Lisa Bengtsson. I’m not sure if I could fill an entire home or room with this wallpaper, but one side of a room would be just the perfect amount for an inspiration wall filled of photos and trinkets.
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