Writer slowly (but successfully) figuring out what her style is and how she wants to live. I rent, but that doesn't mean my place looks like a rental. While there are things I cannot do because of renting, I like to rise to the challenge of making my place beautiful without the "excuse" of renovation. Sometimes the simple things work the best.

Fave periods include Art Deco, Arts & Crafts/Mission/Prairie, Art Nouveau. Fave stores include Target, Crate & Barrel, West Elm...really, anywhere that has functional, beautiful pieces at prices that are truly affordable. 

Decorating philosophy:

Buy the best you can afford, and buy with the intention of keeping for at least 5 years. Find your style and honor it, especially during a sale. If a piece doesn't fit your criteria *exactly*, DON'T BUY IT. Settling for second-best furniture is like settling for a second-best man: You're never going to be truly happy with it, you'll always be pre-occupied with ways to change it so you will be happy, and you'll end up throwing it all away for something better down the road.

Primary Goal for 2007-2008:

Finding my true home. At present, it seems to be in Seattle, WA. In July, I took a trip there to see if the siren song I've been hearing is indeed coming from that side of the country. I don't think I've heard anything as loud as that song when I was there. So, now I'm saving up and trying to land a gig with some sponsored relo. Hopefully, I'll have better luck owning a home in WA than in FL (which is impossible unless you're married & making over 7 figures and have no kids).