Manhattan Studios: A Little More Realistic Here

Over the last few months, I have Ellie Sommerville's studio apartment tour bookmarked on my computer for quick and frequent visits. If I opt for studio living, then this studio is my go-to guide for creating a peaceful, gorgeous, functional living space

Manhattan. Apartment. Love

I've been spending the last few weeks looking at apartments and studios within the New York City area on my trusty MacBook Air. Granted I can probably only afford to live in a box in Central Park, but it's fun to explore.

While the online broker photos can often appear bleak, I love seeing what New York residents are doing with their tiny, expensive rentals. I'll be featuring some of my favorites from time to time, beginning with Rubie Green founder Michelle Adams.

Her Upper East Side apartment is nothing new to the blogosphere, but if you haven't seen it yet, prepare yourself for some design butterflies.

Photos from here.

You can see a video of the apartment here. I absolutely love the charcoal bedroom walls, neutral tones and femininity of the space! Perfection.

The First Step is Acceptance

Photo taken Sunday afternoon.

I'm going to go ahead and call that what it is.

A problem.

Manhattan Bound

Tucked away in my attic is a poster from my senior year of high school. Posted on it is a quick survey that was conducted with each graduating senior at the time.

Where will you be in five years?

My answer?

Living in New York City receiving a graduate degree in journalism.

Guess what you guys? The time has come!!

I've officially been accepted to the City University of New York's journalism graduate program and am moving to the Big Apple in August!

Want to know a secret? I'm terrified. But so, so happy to see MY dream coming true.

Lark Burger

See that beautiful mushroom burger goodness??

Two words: Lark Burger.

Oh, and it's called the Amy Burger.

One word: Fate.

Springtime Reflection

I type this while sitting in my bedroom with the afternoon light streaming in. It seems like most of the country has been hit with a big dose of spring weather this week and oh my goodness, I am not complaining one bit! This weather makes me so perfectly content.

I have recently found myself asking, "How could I possible be this happy?". I've had some quiet moments reflecting on where I was when we headed into the winter months....And where I am now as we head out. I want to go back to November 2011 Amy, give her a big hug and say "Hang on, life is about to get SO good". And it is. Oh so good.

Back In The Saddle Again

Whew, my holiday hiatus actually was a month-long break. But I'm back, baby! And feeling good.

So good in fact that today, I have my first...date.

I've actually been so looking forward to today. I even treated myself to a new outfit. The employee who rang me up at the register asked if my purchases were for anything in particular. "I HAVE A DATE!" is what she received in response. Just a tad excited over here. Can't you tell from my face in the dressing room photo??

Not a bad way to start the week. Well, hopefully....I mean, the man could tell me his teeth are rotting like one guy did during dinner on a first date. Word to the wise: Don't ever do that. And brush your teeth.