Look at me go, I've made a decision!

Just realizing that title sounds all election day-y. But this has nothing to do with politics. 

I found, made a decision and actually purchased something for my home! Maybe decision 2012 did have a hand in it! Sorry, that was cheesy.

I really liked the stencil I had previously picked out for our hall bath remodel but something just wasn't quite right about it.

From here.

So I decided to shop around to see if anything else tickled my fancy. I figured if I don't find anything this is a good option still.

But I found something, oh yes I did.

From here.

Its less art deco, more moroccan and bohemian. I am slowly coming into my style more and feel like this is a step in the right direction.

I did backpedal on my paint decision though.

I chose the middle but now I think i want something more blue, less green. Back to the paint store I guess. My goal is to make a decision by this weekend. We have scheduled a holiday party about 5 weeks away and even if the tile isn't done I want the walls to be. Nothing like having people over to motivate you!

Then the question is, should the stencil be white on blue, or blue on white? Oh the possibilities are endless!

White on dark...

Then there's dark on white...

 Which do you prefer?

The New York Times considers Online Shelter Mags

Have you seen this article?

An article from the New York Times on the subject of all the new shelter mags was published yesterday. I'm not sure if I should be offended or not. You must read to see what you think...

In a way of course they have some good points. One being that most of the editors of these mags are mere bloggers with little to no experience in running an actual magazine. But to me, that's what is so great about it. With technology these days the world is indeed at your fingertips. Plus it's not say that these people don't work hard to make these magazines and put knowledge into every issue.

I'm a firm believer in working hard and learning the ropes for yourself. Quite frankly I couldn't give a damn if these people are self-taught, with no experience, and taking it day by day. I think that's part of what makes these magazines so accessible and appealing to readers like me. We all still pour through the pages of our beloved Elle Decor but for young people on a budget like myself, I sometimes have trouble relating. It sounds to me like there may be some bitter folks out there who want every lowly intern and assistant to "pay their dues" before seeing any type of success. i for one have to commend the creators of these online mags for pioneering something new and exciting.

I also think they made Michelle Adams the EIC of Lonny sound kind of bitter that other mags were following suit of Lonny. Now, I can't really know if the journalist emphasized this or what was actually said so I will take it with a grain of salt. Lonny is still the leader in the online mag industry for a reason and of course others will try to build on their success. They say to be copied is the best form of flattery...

What are your thoughts?

When Life Hands You Lemons, You Punch it in the Face

Well friends, I was dealt one of life's many blows last week. My company downsized and I was laid off. A lot has been going on in my brain since i heard the news. I decided not to dwell on the how and the why and try to think about what I REALLY want to do with my career.

The problem is I have no idea what I really want to do. I wish I had a clear goal in mind so I could focus every fiber of my being on making that happen.

Fortunately I can take a little time out and think things through and decide on what I really for my career. I don't think I want to go back to another typical "office" type job. I've been suffering from office burnout pretty much since my career began after college several years ago. I'm sure you of all people can relate to how hard the monotony can be to a creative minded person. I could never get used to the routine even when the work was interesting.

So I guess my request from all of you is for some brainstorming. What are my strengths? What are my options? Also to anyone who is working independently, how did you get your start? Please email me directly if you wish myflightsofwhimsy (at) gmail (dot) com.

I appreciate your support during this transitional but hopefully beneficial phase. I already know I will be blogging more, and that's never a bad thing!

Accent Walls: How do we feel about them?

I think I may have finally found some fabric that I think will work for my upholstered headboard. I love it but the only problem is it doesn't offer as much contrast to the white bedding as I was hoping to have.

Um, Brandi, that's a shower curtain...I know it's awesome right?! I'm totally going to see if it will work. If not i can return it, you can't do that with fabric!!!!

So one thought led to another in my crazy brain and now I'm contemplating doing an accent wall. I thought with either a stencil or a fantastic punch of color may help take the room to another level altogether, which is something I would welcome. I wouldn't mind going all out in the bedroom but I do still need to make sure I have some level of calmness in the bedroom while still maintaining the wow factor.

I feel very hesitant because I had previously not liked them at all. I did some searching and found some really wonderful examples but I am still undecided.

We've all seen this amazingly awesome room from Danielle Oakey

But alas, I'm not a little girl. This does give me hope though.

Another issue is, I don't have a lot of natural light in this room. It's a generously sized room with only two narrow and tall windows. The rest of my house has huge gorgeous windows but somehow the builder really missed the boat on this one.

                                                                       Source: songofstyle.blogspot.com via Tricia on Pinterest

Yet another issue, the headboard and the two windows are on the same wall. Therefore, a lot would be going on on this one wall. Headboard, bedding, curtains, paint. I don't want the room to be too busy or heavy on the one wall. The bed wouldn't make sense on any other wall, so rearranging is out of the question. Oh the problems...

                                                                           Source: bhg.com via Celina on Pinterest

I'm loving this accent wall from Sfgirlbybay. But again I still have curtains to contend with all on this one wall.
I am open to changing bedding, I have no ideas of what to do for window treatments yet, so that is open as well. So what do we think about accent walls? How can I make sure it looks good? How do you feel about them in my room? If not an accent wall, what color could I paint the room to give it contrast?
Help meeeee!