Viva Espana

So, my week in Spain consisted of delicious food, lots of walking, and even my own TV debut on a Spanish news station.  Yeah, I’m pretty awesome.  Oh yeah, I took some pictures too.

Best views. I want to live in a castle.

Anyways, the first day we explored Puerta del Sol in Madrid. We kept running into street performers, mostly people dressed as cartoons characters. There were a whole lot of Mickey Mouses and they all seemed so alone. So desolate. Thus sparked the inspiration for the “Sad Mickey Series” (click for larger image…and see if you can spot the Sad Mickey):

Dora seemed kinda bummed too:

Another series: “Las Puertas de Puerta del Sol”

We also saw a whole bunch of castles and cathedrals.

I wanna hire a Spanish interior decorator whenever I buy a house. Everything is just so pretty.

We ended up in Toledo, which was probably my favorite city. Here’s a picture of old Toledo.

I really want to go back again…asap.

Another Bashful Blog Appearance...

I guess the rule is, if I wear this coat with these shoes, someone, somewhere is going to blog about it. I know, I know, I’m just too cool.

And this fashion blogger really knew how to approach a girl for a photo! She set me up in front of these pretty red branches and told me to cross my feet and smile. What a pro! And apart from my goofy face and roots galore, I’m feeling pretty proud over here.

Sheesh, that fur-collared coat was really the best $8 I ever spent!

Le Fabuleux Appartement d’Amélie Poulain

Whenever I move into a new place, I get all these ideas in my head months before about how I am going to decorate.  Most of the time, these ideas come from beautiful set designs I’ve seen from movies or on TV.  There are tiny little nooks of my apartment that display nuances of my favorite films, but if I had the time (and budget) these would be full-fledged rooms!  And one room would have to be for Amélie:

Aside from the fact that this is the only movie I can think of in which the romantic protagonist who finally wins true love is a woman, I simply love the colors and textures used in this film.  Reds, oranges, blues, and greens along with a whimsical animal-theme give Amélie’s flat such a warm and creativity-inducing feel.

In my Amélie-inspired room:

                 - Framed Animal Portraits by Ryan Berkley

                 - Stunning Stampede Light Set from ModCloth

                 - Thistle Pillow, Birkin Chair, and Chelsea Anywhere Table

                    from Home Decorators

                 - Cobalt Blue Table Lamp from Overstock.com

                 - Damask Velvet Burnout Curtain from Urban Outfitters

And what Amélie room would be complete without a garden gnome?

Porcelain Gnome Lantern from Urban Outfitters