Show Off

There is nothing like buying an expensive and luxurious item and walking out of the store with that coveted bag. Or unwrapping a gift to find that beautiful designer box. If you are anything like me - you keep those bags and boxes. Other than accumulating dust in your closet why not create some art out of it! Stack them or frame them, take it out of there and show it off

Lighten up

I am on a quest to find the perfect light fixtures at the right price! It's turning out to be quite the treasure hunt! Where can I go for stylish yet affordable fixtures!?

keys in hand

officially a home owner!

working on layouts

The big move day is fast approaching. Tomorrow we will officially be home owners with keys in hand! I love organizing and making schedules so here is our plan for the week and weekend.

Tuesday, Wednesday - Cleaning
Thursday - Dinning room furniture delivery
Friday - Day off from work to move appliances and start unpacking kitchen boxes
Saturday - bring computers and TV for technician to install, wall for 2nd bathroom going up, alarm system installation
More kitchen and bathroom boxes
Sunday - move furniture from our apartment and my parents house

On this note - here is a beginning of moodboard for our dinning room. Did you know you could do all this with Polyvore!? Pretty fun, and addictive!! Make sure to try it out - really helps to map out your space!

Toasty hot

We waited long enough for the summer to arrive - and let me tell you - it's here! My apartment feels like a toaster oven but we are trying to appreciate the last few days we have left. On the other hand - I wish I was by the pool or the beach with a nice fruity drink in hand.

your mothers dresser

It's a big "move" summer for my family. My parents sold the family home and are downsizing into a condo, my brother is moving out of my parents house into his own loft, my husband and I are moving out of our apartment into our brand new condo. Needless to say there is a lot of furniture exchanging happening - and some great ones too. My mother has always had great taste - and some of the pieces she had for decades have become sentimental for me. I am getting a large armoire which will become my husband's closet (my husband knows the importance of having a happy wife) a mirrored end table that I will be using as a tv unite and a fabulous dresser they've owned for over 25 years. Yet again - here are some inspirational photos that convinced me to take my parents furniture : )

To paint or not to paint....

Another quick blog post inspired by my friend Ashleigh and her paint dilemma. I have to admit I am absolutely scared to put paint on my bare white walls - but the results just speaks for themselves.

PS. the move is happening next week...wish me luck!