Tea Time With Nikki Mouse !

     Visiting Toontown during the holiday season last year was truly animated! With larger than life neon colors, ornaments, and holiday trees it was difficult not to feel like you were in caricature! Of course I planned my outfit that day so that I could feel like a cartoon character come to life. My polka dot dress was purchased at Retro Paradise in Santa Cruz and not only fit the occasion but is also extremely well cut & made. Galavanting around the theme park with one of my best friends was also easy while wearing a pair of yellow converse and the outfit was topped off with a pair of classic minnie mouse ears! I was really hoping that I would run into Rodger Rabbit or Goofy while I was there because I had HUGE crushes on them as a kid, maybe on my next visit! 

     

Dress: Retro Paradise

Sunglasses: Retro Paradise

Red Lipstick: Chanel

Tights: American Apparel

Shoes: Converse

Minnie Mouse Ears: Disneyland

Yours,

Nico

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First Friday Art Walk: Boca Del Cielo!

     On the 6th of next month I will be hosting a First Friday event with caricature artist Shahin Gutierrez! We will both be displaying our creativity (including art, jewelry, bath salts, and home decor) at Boca Del Cielo Bed and Breakfast! A charming victorian venue perfectly placed right next to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Bowling Alley! Please meet us for inspiration and appetizers from six to nine in the evening! 


Yours,
Nico

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A New Year In Tomorrowland:

     As we look towards the future with a brand new year upon us, I wanted to share a few snaps from my trip to Tomorrowland in Disneyland, California! A universe filled with space travel and creative inventions sits tucked away in Anaheim waiting to be explored: 

Yours,
Nico

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Disneyland, The Most Magical Place On Earth !

     
     This past November (the day after Halloween actually) I flew down to Southern California to soak up the last bits of warm weather with one of my favorite childhood friends. We were lucky enough to enjoy our stay at one of the Disneyland Resorts and experienced as much of the magic at the Disney theme parks as we could in two short days! I promise to share more of this whimsical trip in the coming days, including a Minnie themed tea time, an adventure thru Frontierland, and shopping in Downtown Disney! 

     My friend and I were also thrilled to enjoy the theme park at the perfect time of year! I prefer to visit the Magic Kingdom between Halloween and Christmas because of the vivid decorations that encompass both holidays during this season. The idea also inspired me to decorate for "The Nightmare Before Christmas" this Winter. Skulls, pumpkins, and Christmas trees from October to December in my home for 2015!

Yours,
Nico

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Bedroom Tour:

I have a pair of these white elephants as bedside tables.
They were originally used in the foyer of my father's home
but I love them as compact bedside tables for a room the
size of a sardine can. 

     A few weeks ago I shared a special Bouquets on Mondays post that was photographed in my bedroom. I've spent a whole lot of time in my room (at least one third of my life sleeping!) and I wanted to share how I have created a serene living space that literally feels like you are waking up on a cloud. I love a mostly all white color palette in my bedroom and I mix in accent colors with black and fresh flowers. Because I live in a small apartment also I like to bring lots of natural rocks and quartz crystals into my room so I at least feel like I'm closer to nature. These are just a few small ways I make my bedroom more inviting and cozy, what are some of your decor tricks?

There isn't a lot of room for decorative objects in my room that aren't also functional so I like to display my perfume collection for something pretty to look at while getting dressed in the morning. Chanel Chance is my top favorite fragrance at the moment.

I love floral arrangement and you can witness
how I created this vase of roses here. 

Adding lots of mirrors to the white walls of my bedroom helps
create the appearance of more space, plus it's in a functional
 location on the opposite wall of my closet.  

I found this envelope wall storage at Marshall's which is perfect for creating storage space with out taking up valuable floor space in a small apartment.

I'm the type of girl that adores plants and flowers. I always
 try to have something green and fresh in each room. for my
bedroom I have a fiddle leaf fig tree which is also a necklace
organizer, I hang my special jewels from the branches for display. 

My love for rocks and minerals is endless and the soft glow
of this spherical salt lamp is perfect for leaving on at night.

      If you are curious about where I purchased the items in my bedroom here is a breakdown for you:
*White Bedding- Target
*White Elephants- Family heirloom
*Chest of Drawers- Vintage, Goodwill
*Plants/Fig Tree- Probuild
*Bedside Lamps- Home Goods
*Candles- Diptyque
*Mirrors- Home Goods
*Salt Lamp- Mountain Spirit
*Crystals- Mountain Spirit
*Faux Fur Blankets- World Market

Yours,
Nico

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