Home Life.

I won't lie, I've always been a huge fan of architecture. I just love houses. They make an incredible canvas for telling the world what kind of person you are at a glance, if you care enough or have the ability to make it so. Back in the day (Aka: Middle School) I dreamed of being an architect/interior designer. I still plan on having a prominent hand in my interior decorating and hopefully, if my means allow, in my future permanent residence.

And, since I'm fairly certain I was born in the wrong century, (Or possibly the exactly correct century because I can have all of this stuff without needing to be of the incredibly small upper class of the time.) and I'm a rather dramatic person, I just LOVE Victorian era homes. Preferably just prior to the Edwardian period, where houses became slightly less extravagant, and typically lost my favorite feature, the turret.

Asymmetrical floor plans and varying roof lines are more features of Victorian architecture I love. These two features combine to form exciting and unique exteriors that, in my opinion, stately exclaim "Curb Appeal."

This home features some of the ornate "Gingerbread" trim of the time, that also works to add that certain amount of Victorian charm to a home. The ornate turret balcony of this home particularly draws my eye with its elaborate arches. This home also demonstrates the contrasting and detailed color schemes of the time. Which can be very attractive if done well, even though I personally like the simplicity and freshness of a nice sage green with off-white or white trim.

This home features many of the aforementioned details of Victorian architecture, and simply serves as another example of the complexity that can be achieved by playing with the different core elements. This turret strikes my fancy because it is fairly dramatic and nicely balanced with the left half of the house's ornate dormer window and rounded porch section. This house also exhibits a lighter color scheme that I like better than, perhaps more traditional, darker and busier schemes. 

Moral of the story, houses are beautiful and so unique. It isn't easy to find the right house, and it is a frustrating process at the best of times, but if you're in the market to buy a house I think it is important to find something you really enjoy. They are huge investments and deserve to be treated as such, from the smallest starter home, to the 4800 sq foot 1886 Queen Anne mansions.  (I may or may not be in love with that house.)

Summer Time.

Hello! I decided since I'm not doing anything else this summer, I could try to update my blog every so often....Right...

This summer has been for crafts, books, and television, basically. I'm okay with this, but its time for a job. I may or may not be starting to go just a little bit crazy. (Read as: Watches Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers and is re-reading Wheel of Time, which I think is proof enough.) This summer has also been for trying to be fashion forward. I attempt to look like a semi-put together person every time I go out these days. (Sometimes it doesn't happen, but trips to Wal-Mart or what-have-you, simply don't motivate one to their best attire.) So, I think I'm going to collect some of the better outfits as well as other things I find interesting to blog about, you know, because I can. So without further ado, today's look!

Fairly comprehensive, sort of difficult to get these full bodied shots now that my gorgeous mirrored closet doors are no longer with us. T-T 

I believe this is the lowest cut shirt I own.

Breakdown: (Because all of the cool fashion blogs I watch do this. I'm just trying to be trendy)
Shirt: Crystal Candy (Purchased at my favorite boutique store ever in Chicago: Bazaar) Shorts: Candies brand from Khols. Shoes: Target. Jewelry: Absolutely no idea where the beaded stuff came from. The thin bracelets are from Icing, the aviator necklace is from Forever 21 and the ankle bracelet was made by a friend. Make-up: A touch of Neutrogena Clean liquid foundation. Urban Decay Primer potion on eyes followed by the Strawberry Fudge eye shadow duo by Clinique and a hint of Mineral Gold from M.A.C. A bit of Sephora Eye Liner, and some Buxom Mascara finis that off. Extreme Pink lipstick by Clinque on the lips.

Fireworks one of the nights I went out this weekend:

Postly (Because I know it won't be daily) Art Work:

Hopefully I can be a little more regular for awhile!