Despite the fact that my weekends consist of only one day (Sundays) I managed to break myself off a surprisingly relaxing and beautiful time. Amidst the company of my dear sweetie Ms. Nancy, I kicked back, did laundry, got my hair done, watched some (bom bom) African Movies and topped it off with a pina colada and some nachos! It was well-needed ME and her time, but mainly me time lol. I turned off my phone and dedicated my time to replenishing my soul and mind. Chicks be getting frustrated and stressed when they be juggling University (NOT COLLEGE!! yea I sed it bitch) studies, work, bills, headache from confused ex-boyfriends and a budding career in writing and Public policy. Let`s just agree that I SO needed the time out.
I cleaned up all evening Saturday after work, left for the night and came back to a beautiful clean, shiny floored apartment when I returned home Sunday night. So while I'm lugging my bags through my crib, I take a look around at the empty dismal space and get this SICKKK idea. I really REALLY want a Japanese-Themed apartment.
This newfound interest explains why I am sitting here at 2:30 in the morning posting this blog and researching the whole Japanese-design phenomena, when I full well know I have work at 10am in the morning lol.
Now when I first moved I promised my parents that I would NOT blow out my pockets and hard-earned money furnishing an apartment with just a one-year lease. I assured them that I would be smart about where I was putting my money and I have strong intensions of keeping my word as promise. As such, My goals are a)create an environment that I love and am comfortable in and b) find cost-effective ways to make the place I love, lovely. So as I am doing my research, I have taken down a few points to note for my apartment shopping process. First of all, IKEA is a girls BEST friend. GET familiar with that place for real.
Last week I was there and I purchased a black glow lamp. I just stuck it right in my living room with no particular design theme, so I figure I`m going to use that lamp as my design base and build my living room around it.
When we first got into the move (Oct 1) I bought madd items from there, ie. black plates, black everything lol, so let me just say I endorse IKEA for Prime Minister. Straight. Anyways my research has brought me to the following conclusions regarding my living room building process
i. blinds
ii. mats
iii. lamps
iv. minimal clutter and reduced complexity
v. only TWO couches
vi. simple colors - white, black, brown, orange
vii. natural or modern picture - flower, human face, animal
viii. plants (dont really coincide with the theme, but they help add texture to the place)
ix. short and low furniture ie couches, coffee tables
x. glass, transparency, open concepts
And while I`m doing my design research thang, I have my side piece of music playing. Enjoy the sounds of one of my favorite artsits: Miguel - Go
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