NYC Room Tour

February 12th has always been a significant date in my family. It's my parents' wedding anniversary. Love is in the air this month thanks to Valentine's Day, but I feel it because it's my parents' big day. Because my immediate family is pretty much alone on this side of the Caribbean Sea (everyone else is living in Venezuela), we really value days like these. My parents' anniversary is a celebration for all five of us. 

Ma & Daddy, have the most beautiful 29th anniversary and here's to so many more (God willing) years together.

That being said, this particular February 12th is extra noteworthy because it marks one month since I moved to New York City. I don't think I will be celebrating each month mark, but this one felt special. It's probably because of the day in which it fell.

To celebrate this occasion, I thought I'd give you a peek inside my room. It took me and my sister one really long day (January 12th) to set it all up, but it could not be more perfect. After a long and expensive trip to IKEA, we made an empty room in a tiny Midtown apartment feel like home. Ok, let's be honest: there is nothing expensive at IKEA! 

I envisioned parts of the room before I moved in, like the clothing rack you'll see, but I had no idea how the finished product would look. Honestly, I am in love. I could not be more pleased with the color scheme and each carefully selected piece in its perfect spot in the space.

I find this is the most fun and effective way to access my winter pieces. I feel like I have very own boutique.

As you can see, I really love using storage pieces as decoration. These boxes contain workout gear, winter scarves, tights, socks, etc. and all of my intimates. Not only are they easily accessible, but it gives this vintage trunk feel that I absolutely love while tying into the blue accents notable through the entire room. (Disregard the navy blue suitcase there, it literally fit nowhere else!)

In summation, I am in love with tiny, over-priced space. Actually, God blessed me with a great price for this area, but goodness, New York City is NOT cheap and that is putting it lightly. Trust me, people, it's not fun! But, at the end of the day, I get to live in one of the best cities in the world to pursue my dreams and I could not be more elated.

Here's to many more months in this space (again, God willing) and getting to witness seasons changing outside that beautiful window. 

Xx.