paris vs. new york

Aren't these illustrations by Vahram Muratyan fantastic?  It's true that there are so many parallels between Paris and New York, but their beauty is found in their respective personalities, which I think are very well depicted in these illustrations.

Stumbling upon these illustrations made me even more excited about my trip to New York City in January with my boyfriend!  It is going to be such an amazing trip.  Please share your favorite things to do in New York!  I have already started making my list of things to do and to see :)

oxford street art

anna dello russo

So, I've recently become obsessed with the fashion-forward Anna dello Russo, the editor-at-large for Japan Vogue.  I stole this picture off her website.  She's absolutely inspirational.  I love what she has to say about Paris (and I totally agree with her....annndd, I love that you can hear her Italian accent, even when she writes):

Anna dello Russo

"By always PARIS is the best
theather to wear FASHION.

Magnificent squares,
Enchanting skies,
Extraordinary events,

are the perfect scenarios of
a parade of LOOKS.

In this city I simply get CRAZY!"
-Anna

vive la france

Photo courtesy of Coco + Kelley

I love the simplicity of this room.  How awesome is that flag?  I can't wait until I have my own house to decorate!

Happy weekend everybody!  Thank god it's Friday!!!

wanderlusting- venice

These are from my trip to Venice in 2008 with my grandparents.  I am so lucky to have such jet-setting grandparents...especially when they invite me on their vacations.

merry me merimekko

This weekend I bought one of these Merimekko canvases to hang in my room.  It's incredible how instantly this one piece brightened up my room!  I love the boldness of Merimekko fabrics.