R2 Has Been Busy!

R2 has been experiencing a little neglect due to the abundance of activities, work and events that we both participate in. To update you: Amanda Riha is working in NYC at http://schrimmerdesign.com/ doing commercial and residential interior design. I am finishing up school at Iowa State University with less than a month left until graduation, and am avidly looking for a job in the city to reunite R2. Currently I am working on a studio project for the Timber in the City design competition http://acsa-arch.org/programs-events/competitions/2012-13-timber-in-the-city. Now for the fun stuff, check out this photo of me from the ISU Fashion show that happened last Saturday!

We're back!

After a crazy ten months of settling into my new home, the big apple, I have decided that it is time to start the blog back up. Everyday I discover new places, sources of inspiration and something about myself, and I would like to share them. Enjoy and look forward to new posts from the R2 sisters! -A

The Portfolio

The Sample, check out The Portfolio at: http://issuu.com/emriha/docs/theportfolio

When In Rome

Midwestern Lights

Taken in downtown Kansas City the rows of trees are perfectly lit. Almost reminiscent of a line of trees along one of Paris' famous boulevards in which Kansas is right behind Paris with the number of boulevard streets.

it's that time of year...

The saying, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree holds true for Erica and I.  Our mother crafted these costumes for us 18 or so years ago.  Her skills proved worthy as we won first place for them in the Cresco Halloween costume contest and rightfully so might I add--How cute were we?...This little trip down memory lane has me counting down the days until I am reunited with friends and family for the holidays!

Design can make a difference!

GO PRO: NYC – PRO Bono Work Panel at Knoll from ASID on Vimeo.  I attended this lecture as a part of ASID's GO PRO: NYC event in September.  It is easy to forget the impact that design can have!

Beautiful!

"I’VE ALWAYS BELIEVED ONE COULD LIVE MANY LIVES THROUGH THE WAY WE DRESS AND THE PLACES WE TRAVEL TO, EVEN IF JUST IN OUR IMAGINATION. THE WORLD IS OPEN TO US, AND EACH DAY IS AN OCCASION TO REINVENT OURSELVES. "
-RALPH LAUREN

Brooklyn Antiques + Boutiques

A picture is worth a 1,000 words...

These prove it!  My Photo Blog Round-up:

1. A Modern Hepburn

http://modernhepburn.tumblr.com/

2.  Fourth Lake

http://fourthlake.tumblr.com/

3. A Well Traveled Woman

http://awelltraveledwoman.tumblr.com/

4. B for Bonnie

http://bforbonnie.wordpress.com/

5. Classy in the City

http://classy-in-the-city.tumblr.com/

The holiday issue of Lonny is Live!

I was fortunate to be apart of the Nov/Dec issue.  It is full of gift-giving, entertaining and holiday decorating advice.  Thanks, Lonny!

http://lonnymag.com/issues/32-nov-dec-2011-issue/pages/1

The Lonny Intern's Fall Inspired Picks

Check out the Lonny Blog for the Lonny Intern's fall inspired office obsessions! http://blog.lonnymag.com/from-the-team-office-obsessions-70395

Sunday in the park

loving instagram photo effects!

Neo-industrialism

Window display at All-Saints in Soho...I'm sensing a movement.

Brooklyn Flea

Check out how I spent my Saturday on Lydia's blog, The Designated Designer!
http://thedesignateddesigner.blogspot.com/

Antiques and a Vintage Train

Today I went to The Antiques, Art and Design show at the Park Avenue Armory.  Which was full of unique and beautiful items from around the world and paintings by Picasso, Monet and Matisse to name a few.  To finish my day, I took a ride on a vintage subway train which was running to promote HBO's new season of Boardwalk Empire.  It was a nostalgic experience for the woman that sat across from me who had grown up with the the subway.

http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2011/09/02/boardwalk-empire-train-on-track/

http://avenueshows.com/

Chocolate Creation

A chocolate bar in Rome created this tasty little treat, baleys, whip cream sprinkles galore and all in a chocolate shot glass. It was perfecto!

Fall Has Arrived!

An autumn leaf in Rome, my favorite colors and time of year!

Check out my Office Obsession!

http://blog.lonnymag.com/from-the-team-office-obsessions-interns

Mrs. Lilien

I am lucky that for my internship I am allowed to surf the web for creative ideas and products.  I came across this blog today and all I can say is how fabulous!

http://blog.mrslilien.com/