Song's That Are The Same

Mariah Carey's "All I want for Christmas" and Darlene Love's "All Alone on Christmas" sound extremely similar to one another. 

I heard on the radio the other day that Mariah Carey's "All I want for Christmas" was the top downloaded Christmas song over the last ten years. That got me to thinking, "yes, I do love that song! It's very original, and I wonder who wrote it? Where did they come up with the tune? Then I was in my car driving the other day listening to the classic rock station and they were playing old Christmas jams. The song I heard was "All alone on Christmas" by Darlene Love. I recognized song from a favorite childhood movie, Home Alone, but also had the realization that this is where the tune for the Mariah Carey song had been born from. It's practically the same song. I do like the Mariah version better, but it just goes to show you, nothing is too original!

1992's "All Alone on Christmas" performed by Darlene Love

 1994's "All I want for Christmas" performed by Mariah Carey 

What do you think? Are they the same or what?! Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

Songs that Are Exactly the Same

Once again, surprise, surprise, another artist of today grabs a song of yesterday and alters a few things here and there. 

"Cecilia" by Simon and Garfunkel

"Most Nights" by Fun. 

Nautical with Black Accent

A Twist on Traditional Nautical Design

Add a "Pop" of Black to Spice up Neutral, "Beachy" Hues

So I can hardly believe it! I just bought my very first home ever! I feel like such a grown up :)

I've been waiting for this moment forever, so I can unleash my inner interior designer! So I just absolutely love nautical and beach inspired rooms, but if you don't add a little bit of variation, it can become super overkill. A great way to add some "variation" would be to use other stronger colors that work with the space to make it more visually interesting. In design, it is best not to ever be very matchy-matchy. It tends to make the space appear more like a furniture showroom than a home. 

Below is one of my polyvore sets that I'm dreaming about doing to our new home! I absolutely love the day bed. The storage below is fabulous, and it pulls out to become a full size bed for overnight guests. And the best part? Without the mattress, this little gem costs about $300-$400. Good stuff.

Nautical with Black Accent by kateincleveland 

Furniture

Furniture (clipped to polyvore.com)

Choice bedroom storage gallery - Bedroom storage - IKEA

Choice bedroom storage gallery - Bedroom storage - IKEA (clipped to polyvore.com)

Furniture

Furniture (see more white furniture)

Furniture

Furniture (see more white daybeds)