Caitlin McGauley wallpaper

One of my favorite illustrators, Caitlin McGauley, launched a wallpaper collection this summer. I love her punch-y prints and have been musing my dream house decor ever since. 

Caitlin said most of her designs started from "giant, free form watercolors" and she worked closely with a graphic designer to get the patterns in perfect repeat. She added that the printer was fabulous, resulting in wallpaper that looks like the patterns were printed right on the wall! 

The wallpaper is available for purchase at The Market: Studio Four NYC.

via Instagram: caitlinmcgauley & studiofournyc 

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Easter Weekend

Wishing you all a happy and blessed weekend!

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city sidewalks

Caitlin McGauley is one of my favorite illustrators. 

I love these city street scenes of the brownstones all decorated for the holiday. 

I hope this gets you in a festive spirit today!

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christmas tree shopping

red stripes

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typing

Being back at school, the work load ceases to end. I have been able to manage my activities, fun, and work pretty well for the past two years...and I am hoping that continues for my third year! 

Being an English and Politics double major means that my life is spent reading and writing. So when the Public Administration reading gets a little dense and I can't seem to find any inspiration on 19th C American Literature...I'll just dream of click-clacking away on a type writer! So fabulous!!

Toodles!

back to school in blue and white

As I head back to the grind of endless days at the library, plenty of school work, meetings to last me a life-time, and the trials of independent living that I still have yet to master (laundry anyone?? It's the worst)...I have to make sure I can at least look the part of a stylin' student!

My go to colors right now are white and blue (all shades) thanks to these lovely inspirations pics! They are summery and fresh as we still have a few weeks to enjoy the summer sun. These are a superb color combo, so classic and easy/effortless...just what I am looking for now! They are also a great base if you choose to add any pop of color with accessories! Try sporting a colorful tote, a statement necklace, some bold flats...or some bright nails!

lobster crawl

what a happy color

"Orange is the happiest color"
-Frank Sinatra

And boy do I sure agree!!!

Here's to one of my fav colors:

Walking Around Where the Sidewalk Begins