The new June/July issue of Justine Magazine is out on newsstands as of today! If you flip through the glossy pages you might see a familiar face on page 36. That's right! I'm featured along with Just Flew the Coop in their summer issue. I had mentioned the soon-to-be feature in this post last month. I am thrilled with the way that the feature turned out and I want to send my sincere thanks to the lovely people behind the magazine.
Accompanying the magazine feature is a series of three custom mood boards created by me that will be posted on their website, justinemagazine.com, throughout the month. The first in the series is my design for a Boho Chic room. Make sure to drop by the Justine Magazine website to read my description of this mood board and more!
Something really really big and exciting happened this past weekend. Any guesses?
Yup! I graduated from Memphis College of Art! With honors, no less. I received a Bachelors of Fine Arts with a concentration in Painting and a minor in Art History.
And, just for any curious folks that might be wondering if my graduating means the end of Just Flew the Coop, no worries! I plan on keeping this blog for a very long time and hopefully imparting my college life and dorm decor wisdom on many undergrads to come. This blog is my baby that I dreamed up and created right after my freshman year of college. We have been together for a while, so I, in no way, plan on giving it up now. If anything this blog will just get better!
I graduated alongside my boyfriend (in the middle) and best friends (on the left). It was so special getting to celebrate this exciting day with friends who went along on the journey with me. We all stuck it out through all the final projects and exams, all nighters, and stressful classes and made it through with flying colors.
And, of course, my lovely parents were there for it all! I think they were pretty proud. However, I owe it all to them!
Welcome back for the 2nd post in the Outfit to Room series! I am loving creating these mood boards, so I hope that you are enjoying them just as much. Today I worked with another unique color palette combining navy, yellow, and pink. The inspiration outfit that I chose united bold colors, preppy style, and modern pattern.
I tried to depict those exact elements from the outfit in this stylish mood board. The bed sets the stage with a solid navy comforter and graphic pillows in bright yellow and pink. The monogrammed pillow is the ultimate preppy component that also allows for you to personalize your own space. A sweet and simple white side table looks perfect next to the bed topped with a glossy yellow lamp. As I said in my last OTR post, find an inexpensive lamp at a thrift store and simply paint it the color that you want! Every gorgeous room needs wall art! Add color to the blank dorm room or apartment walls with pretty prints and painted canvases. Here, I have chosen a print with a lovely inspirational saying, a graphic print of my home state, and a charming painting. For seating I chose an easy and affordable dorm room staple, the folding sphere chair. These chairs are super comfortable and easy to find, but can also be dressed up with a throw pillow. I propose a colorful LOVE toss pillow! Finally, it's easy to warm up a cold, hard floor with a soft color field rug.
A particular awesome magazine has decided to do a feature about me and the ole blog in their June/July issue. Any clue what that magazine is? Well, I'll give you a hint!
Yup. Justine magazine is going to be doing a full issue about college and dorm rooms and they are going to do a feature on me and this blog! Can you believe that? I sure can't.
I took pictures for the feature yesterday and got to feel like a total celebrity. I don't want to show the final chosen image because I still would like for it to be a surprise, but here is a sneak peak at one of the photos from the shoot.
The issue is coming out the first of June. Keep a look out so that you can scoop yourself up a copy! I will, of course, share more info as things keep moving along.
Outfit to Room is a new series that will regularly be featured here on Just Flew The Coop. I'm terribly excited about it! Basically, I will be choosing a trendy outfit found on Pinterest and creating a bedroom mood board that is completely inspired by the style and colors of the outfit. And, of course, each room will be designed with students in mind!
As you can see from the title and color scheme above, I'm starting out this series with a room and outfit consisting of the lovely yet slightly unusual color combination of mint, mustard, and fuchsia.
The outfit exudes subtle femininity with soft, delicate touches. The adorable butterfly moth necklace adds a natural element while the skirt gracefully incorporates a pink graphic pattern. So, here is what I came up with!
To create this mood board, I tried to play up the feminine and natural elements from the outfit. However, in order to make the room more interesting I added pops of graphic elements and bold patterns. The key to achieving a look like this is balance. You have to properly balance the modern and feminine elements so that neither one is overwhelming the space. Outfit your bed in mint bedding that has a subtle floral pattern. This allows you to be able to add tons of bold and bright pillows to snuggle with during long homework-filled nights. Make sure that your pillows are a mixture of solid, patterned, and textured. Be really creative with your nightstand and opt for something natural, rustic, and unique. I picked out an old wooden crate that might be something you might find at a thrift or antique store or maybe even at a yard sale for a great price. Adorn your table with fresh flowers in a recycled glass bottle and a pretty lamp. If you can't find a lamp in a yummy mustard color, do it yourself! Simply find a base you love and paint it the desired color. When it comes to artwork, I always believe that more is better. However, that could just be the artist in me talking. It is most important that you have artwork that you love or that you and your friends made. Don't buy something just because it matches. For this board I choose paintings by one of my fav artists, Lulie Wallace, and two cute Etsy prints. The artwork featured here also helps carry along the idea of nature. Lastly, choose a graphic rug in your accent color. In this case, a pink chevron rug hits just the right spot.
Wow! It has certainly been forever since my last post. Things have been getting kind of crazy over here in the world of Jesse. As you probably know, this is my final semester in college. Does that one statement do justice explaining why I am so busy? Finishing up requirements for graduation, planning multiple art shows, starting up a business (more on this later) and spending time at my internship is proving to be quite a lot to manage. However, I am loving every second and truly believe that this is my most beloved semester.
Now for the real topic at hand, Kony 2012. Have you heard of it? I'm sure many of you have. It is a movement that has been sweeping the nation ever since Monday. I had seen a few things around school displaying the slogan, but honestly thought nothing of it. Since I go to an art school there are usually strange flyers hanging up that I never further investigate. However, my cousin posted a poster image on her Instagram. I payed attention to it this time and looked it up. I watched the video and was instantly ready to involve myself in this movement.
So, what is Kony 2012? I feel as if it is best to let the experts do the explaining, so here you go.
Now that you know about the movement, it's time to watch the video.
Powerful stuff, huh?
So, as a blogger I realized that I have the perfect platform to spread the word to the young generations. The change agents. This is me making him visible. Up until December 2012 you will see all kinds of posts, links, and info about the Kony 2012 movement on Just Flew The Coop.
I'm in.
Are you?
Reblog this and share this as many times as you can. Make a change in the lives of these fearful children. Help bring Kony to justice. Help make him visible.
I recently received a request from a sweet reader who is in love with Sophia Coppola's movie rendition of Marie Antoinette. I myself enjoy that movie for all of the beautiful set and costume designs and the unique, "pop" twist on the classic and tragic French story. This reader asked if I could write a post about creating a Marie Antoinette inspired space. The answer, of course, was YES! I was thrilled to start working on this. So, knowing that she was in love with the movie, I followed that edgy, elegant, luxurious feel to make the mood board above.
Now, for the breakdown.
furniture
Whether you live in a dorm room or apartment, you must gather some furniture for this look. However, creating a lavish space like this can be quite expensive. So, avoid going to real stores for this stuff and instead hit up every single thrift store, antique mall, flea market, and yard sale that you hear about. You can find fantastic basics at these places that may have some beautiful ornate details. For example, if you find a side table that has a similar shape to the one above, but it is a nasty brown color, buy it! Some paint and a little bit of free time to DIY can transform that table from drab to fabulous enough for Marie, herself! Things like chairs, tables, large mirrors, and chandeliers can all be found and made over. Save your money on these items!
bedding
The bedding shown above is from Urban Outfitters, but it runs pretty expensive. There may be better deals elsewhere, but just keep this style in mind. When trying to replicate bedding for an Antoinette room, stick with really light pastels, layers, and luxurious looking fabrics. Add decorative pillows into the mix like the ones shown above with more vibrant hues of pink, blue, and purple or even gold and yellow.
decor
Of course, sprinkling beautiful decorative pillows to places in the room other than the bed will help a lot. Find some ornate frames, both for tabletop and walls, and fill them with lavish photos of French shoe designs or even the Marie Antoinette Vogue cover. Use pretty cake stands to display jewelry and other small accessories while channeling Marie's love of all things sweet. Buy some gorgeous lighting from Target like the faux chandelier and fancy crystal lamp shown above. Also, this is one of the only times that it is completely acceptable to leave out a few pairs of your prettiest shoes for decor purposes. Run by a fabric store and pick up some shiny, silky fabrics to hang as drapes. You could even buy some ornate patterned fabrics that echo a Frenchy wallpaper to hang on the wall for a focal point. The possibilities are endless!
So, you see, creating a decadent interior like that of Marie Antoinette's isn't as complicated as it may seem! If you need any extra help, watch the video below to see a glimpse of her unique, elegant, yet edgy style in the movie Marie Antoinette.
