The Urban Darling

Our New Living Room Armchairs from Burrow

By Esperanza on March 25, 2021

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I can’t believe it’s been over a year that we picked up and moved across the country in my Jeep to Nashville then Pittsburgh! We have been living in Pittsburgh now for a little over 6 months and I am happy to say that we are almost 80% done decorating our new apartment. It was challenging to decorate after starting over from scratch in a much bigger space but it’s going to be amazing when everything is “finished”. I had been searching + envisioning the perfect armchairs for the reading/coffee nook in our living room for so many ones and then finally found the perfect ones on Burrow.

Celebrating My Labradoodle Indio’s 2nd Birthday

By Esperanza on March 22, 2021

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My standard labradoodle Indio is two years old this month! I can’t believe how fast time has flown by. We gave him a birthday “cake” last year and he loved it so much so we got him another one this year to celebrate. He is such a funny guy… a little naughty at times, but he always makes us laugh and is a huge part of our little family now!

Home Inspiration

10 Boho Chic Storage Baskets on Amazon

By Esperanza on March 2, 2021

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I love baskets! They are so useful and can look amazing and really had to the aesthetic of your home if you pick the right ones. I’ve rounded up my favorite baskets on Amazon that have a boho chic feel to them (my favorite style ;P) but most of these are neutral enough to fit into any home decor style.

Travel

What To See In Joshua Tree National Park

By Esperanza on February 10, 2021

Over Thanksgiving, my family and I stopped by Joshua Tree National Park on our way to Palm Springs. I have always wanted to see Joshua Tree so I was super excited to finally get the chance. I can’t even describe what a beautiful, magical place Joshua Tree is. It looked like a place not out of this world… like Aliens put it there or something lol! We didn’t get to see everything the park had to offer because we were only there for a day but I wanted to share my favorite spots that we did see.

Urban Darling Home

Our Bedroom Update – New Bedding from Parachute Home

By Esperanza on February 9, 2021

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I have had a white comforter and sheets for years and I’ve always loved the bright, clean look of it, but recently I’ve been thinking about changing it up! We brought Indio home a year and a half ago and shortly after he was potty trained, we started letting him up on the bed with us so naturally our white comforter always looks a bit dingy. We love having him on the bed with us though so I figured a comforter and sheets with color would help prevent this!

Gift Guides | Holidays

Valentine’s Gift Guide For Her + Him

By Esperanza on February 1, 2021

I’ve rounded up my best gift ideas for every gal and guy in your life this Valentine’s Day. These gifts range from low to high so there is definitely something for everyone’s budget here! Plus, most of these are available for Amazon Prime for those of you who waited until the last minute 😉

Home Inspiration | Urban Darling Home

10 Amazon Furniture + Decor Finds for the Home

By Esperanza on January 3, 2021

Pittsburgh, loft apartment, loft, dining room, dining table, dining room decor, art work, Desenio, Amazon, Amazon finds, plants, mid-century, mid-century furniture, vintage, Cesca chairs, boho, boho decor, styling, lifestyle blogger, The Urban Darling, styling, lifestyle blogger, The Urban Darling.

I am in the process of decorating our Pittsburgh loft apartment that we have been living in for about 3 months now. I’ve thrifted a ton of our decor and furniture from thrift stores but some stuff you just can’t find while thrifting (unless you’re really lucky) and those kinds of pieces I’ve ordered from Amazon! It’s amazing how much you can find on there, especially for mid-century style pieces (my favorite). In this blog post I’m sharing 10 home decor + furniture pieces I’ve found from Amazon.

New York City, NY | Travel

Our Stay at the Garden Suites Hotel by Affinia in New York City

By Esperanza on January 2, 2021

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During our recent trip to New York City, we stayed at the Garden Suites Hotel by Affinia for two nights. The hotel was only a 10 min walk from Central Park and very centrally located to everything we wanted to do in Manhattan so it was the perfect spot for us! We stayed in a suite with two queen beds, a separate living and dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen. It was so nice having a spacious hotel room for three during our stay!

My Life | New York City, NY

My New York City Engagement in Central Park

By Esperanza on

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Schyler, my boyfriend of 7 years, proposed to me on our recent trip to New York City at the beautiful Bethesda Fountain in Central Park! My sister spent Christmas with us in Pittsburgh and came with us on the trip where she was going to be staying to meet her boyfriend and his family in New Jersey. It worked out perfectly because Schyler was able to coordinate with her to capture the moment!

Urban Darling Home

My Living Room Gallery Wall With Desenio

By Esperanza on December 21, 2020

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I am still in the process of decorating my Pittsburgh loft apartment! There is a wall in my living room that I have been going back and forth on for a while now. I wasn’t sure what to do with it because there is such a long wall and due to space planning there isn’t really enough room for furniture. So I decided to make a gallery wall!