DESK TOUR / PART TWO

Hello! Welcome to part two of my Desk Tour! This time I'll be focusing on the surface of my desk and the drawers below. Ugh....how cute does it look? I'm really in love!

First up is the left side of my desk. I've just got a few things over here. My mirror, all of my big makeup brushes, some micellar cleansing water, and a framed photo of my family and I. In addition, I have two little hooks containing my necklaces and the best candle from TJ Maxx. I love this little corner of my desk because it's so comforting and pretty!

The only other thing on the surface of my desk is my agenda, which is from Target. I like having it out because it reminds me to actually write in it!

Moving on to the main part of part two, my drawers! They are the Helmer drawers from Ikea and I actually like them a lot. I bought them because they were inexpensive and fit under my desk, but they have been pretty great so far! There are 6 drawers which are relatively small but they fit a lot more than I thought.

All of the plastic containers in my drawers are from The Container Store or Ikea. In the first drawer, I have a lot of essentials. I have a multi-spaced plastic container with my hair ties, bobby pins, beauty tools, q-tips, etc. 

Next up is beauty essentials. I have all my smaller brushes (mostly for the eyes), mascara, liners, and lipsticks. I also have my contacts, contact solution, eyedrops, and healing stuff like band-aids!

In the third drawer is kind of a free for all bin. It's all of my 'little' supplies. As you can see it's mostly mini hairsprays, hand sanitizers, lotions, shampoos and conditioners, etc. I kind of throw anything in there. It's always good to have at least one space in your room or desk that you can just throw things! 

Next up is another random drawer. I have my razor supplies, sunglasses and all the tooth supplies in here! 

The bottom two drawers contain office supplies. This one has notebooks, command strips, glue sticks, and some other random things. I've also got a few sets of cards!

My last drawer is just a few more office supplies. I have command strips, tape, paper clips, push pins, post-its, and staples!

I'm loving how I've organized this. It was a long time coming and I'm so happy everything is in its place. 

What are your favorite ways to organize?

xo Emily

DESK TOUR / PART ONE

One of the best things about moving into a new room or apartment is the fact that you get to organize your life again. Although it took me months to buy everything in order to do that organizing, I finally have things in the places I want them. So satisfying!

Today's post is going to be the first part of a desk tour! 

First up is the desk itself. It's the Linnmon / Adils desk from Ikea to which I attached the Pahl Hutch for storage. 

The actual top of my desk contains all the essentials, makeup brushes (the big ones), a notebook, my computer, and a candle. 

Next up is the hutch on my desk. 

The top contains just a few pretty things! First up is a framed photo of my friends and I at graduation, cute little dishes (from garage sales, by the way) containing my earrings, an 'E' from Anthropologie, a little DIY apple jar light (made by my sisters old roommate), a flask, and a wand my mom made me for Halloween a few years back!

The first shelf is mostly big stuff. We have electronics and cords in the cutest little container from The Container Store and my Question a Day Journal and Book of Cocktails! 

The second part of the first shelf contains things to write with and (some) my movies and TV shows. I have a bunch of movies and shows on my computer and in a DVD holder but here are the boxes I still have with me. Everyone NEEDS to watch Pushing Daisies by the way.

Shelf two is all about the beauty! I've got two 3 Drawer Storage Containers and I love these for storing makeup. In the first container we have smaller makeup palettes, little tools (eyelash curler, chapstick, eyedrops, etc.) and lipsticks, glosses, and liners! Beside it are another two pretty dishes from garage sales containing rings and then a huge pile of the larger makeup palettes!

On the right side of this shelf is the other 3 drawer container. I have my daily foundations and concealers, face powders, and single eyeshadows in this one - basically my go-to face products. 

In the last shelf, we have a lot of my most-reached for products. First up are my tape dispenser and stapler, as well as my daily vitamins (Calcium and Vitamin C) and my everyday things. We've got deodorant, hair spray, hair oil, and makeup setting spray. 

In addition to those everyday needs, I keep my brush and hair clips on this shelf - just so there's an easy way to grab them. 

On the last part of the last shelf is this awesome little vase from Target in which I keep my headbands and scrunchies, a little coin purse for my laundry, a mini mirror, gum, and a little wolf figurine! (so cute)

I am loving how my desk turned out. I'll be showing you part two of my desk tour soon, which is the left side of my desk and my drawer unit! Lots of organization and I'm obsessed!

What do you use to organize?

xo Emily

Quick and Easy Apple Crisp

There's nothing I love more than baking. And as Autumn approaches, I've been getting more and more excited about everything it brings - falling leaves, sweaters, cozy nights in and lots and lots of baking.

Today's post is one of my favorite Autumnal recipes: Apple Crisp (or Apple Crumble as some like to say). It's such an easy recipe and so delicious. 

Emily's Apple Crisp

Ingredients:

2 apples, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup Oats

1/2 cup Flour

1/2 cup Sugar (any kind of your choosing)

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

A sprinkle of allspice or nutmeg

1 teaspoon Vanilla

5 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

2. Peel and slice apples and place in oven safe dish/bowl/cooking apparatus [I used a small round corningware bowl]

3. Grab a bowl and add 1/2 cup of oats to it.

 4. Next, add 1/2 cup of flour to the bowl.

5. Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the bowl.

6. Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the bowl.

7. Next, put 5 tablespoons of butter in a bowl and soften it in the microwave. Zap the butter for a minute on half power so it doesn't burn.

8. Add the butter to the dry ingredients, stirring it together until everything is mixed.

9. Add 1 teaspoon of Vanilla to the ingredients, once again mixing until everything is incorporated. Here you can add the nutmeg or allspice.

10. Spread the mixture across the apples in the oven safe dish.

11. Cook for 30 minutes, or until the topping is crispy, bubbling, and golden brown!

YUM!

xo Emily

Senior Year: The Work Space

If you weren't aware, I'm a college student in New York. That means that each year, things change for me. Whether it's a new dorm room, apartment, or internship, I find that my work space is always changing. 

For my final year of college (scary!!!!!) I have a new apartment, with some awesome roommates, and my own bedroom for the first time in my college career! 

And because I blog, have loads of homework, and enjoy spending hours on the internet (hi Netflix and Hulu!) I love creating a special and relaxing workspace. In today's post, I'm showing you my workspace: The Senior Year Edition. (Plus the 5 things I love best about my set up, which is inspired by WeWork - Office space that is used for coworking) I've been to a few of the New York WeWork's and I love how organized and work appropriate they are - while also being stylish and fun.

1. I'm obsessed with the overall ambiance: A warm desk lamp and Christmas lights help to make my desk homey and really create a relaxing space. 

2. Accents of friends and family: I love putting up photos and reminders of my friends and family. 

3. New York mementos: These are two of my favorite things on my wall. The first is a coaster from a great bar in Brooklyn, Loosie Rouge. Below it is a business card from my favorite speak easy, Please Don't Tell.

4. Makeup: I love keeping some of my makeup on my desk, along with brushes, perfume, and jewelry. I think it adds a bit of fun and beauty to my desk.

 

5. Easy reachable supplies: I have an entire drawer devoted to all my writing and homework supplies. I like to keep it all in one place because it keeps me more organized. I also love having my planner on my desk so I can note things and keep track of assignments and appointments.

What is your work space like?

xo Emily