PROCRASTINATION...ELLEN DEGENERES STYLE

Confession: I started this post LAST YEAR. 

And by "last year", I don't just mean December. I mean, I started this post last New Year's. As in, over a year ago. Ouch. How's that for being honest? 

I had every good intention to publish it. Really, I did. And then, somewhere along the lines, I didn't. This embarrassing delay sort of reminds of Ellen Degeneres' one hour stand-up comedy act Here and Now. The bit is all about procrastination and is both outrageously funny and shockingly true. It's the brilliant kind of balance that only Ellen could achieve.

Procrastination is not something I try to make a habit of, but every once in a while, it does happen. And, thus is the case with today's last year's post. I could have just deleted the post and no one would be the wiser, but after reading through it, I realized that the post is still very relevant. It turns out, I want the same things for 2013 that I did for 2012: a simple, stylish and soulful life! 

So, why not post it now (with a few tweaks) before another year passes?

It's the start of a new year and a time when people resolve to accomplish goals, change bad habits and basically do life better than they did last year!

My wish list for 2012 2013 can be summed up into one word: uncomplicated. Yes, life's about to get calm, cool and hopefully collected! Simplifying my schedule is the obvious plan of attack, but it'll take more than just cutting back on commitments to bring the cool factor back into my life! For a design-minded individual like myself, this also means setting up interior environments that are conducive to pared back living and a clear frame of mind.

I've been transforming my bedroom into a pretty little oasis (over the last year and a bit) and already feel more at ease. I'm now turning my focus to carving out a more functional and inspirational home office for myself. My roommate and I recently shifted some furniture around in our living-dining room to carve out a little niche for me to work in. The space's decor is still looking pretty rough, but I'm already excited about the few vignettes I've managed to pull together. Like the one pictured above: I just adore the cheekiness of the Wizard of Oz quote - "There's no place like home" - in my home office!

[photo credit: Amy Walters | iPhone: Instagram App]