My flowers are blooming!

Just wanted to share something that makes me happy every time I walk in or out of the apt :)

Splurged for a new clay bowl and some flowers last week, so that both sides of the steps could have potted pretties :)

These are the pots that survived the hottest summer ever; they just started blooming again!!! :D (look for the tiny specks of purple and one or two pink blossoms ;P ) I'll take what I can get ;)

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Bits and Pieces ... :)

    Remember these? :)

Here's what three days of work have wrought :)

F says I've 'girlified' the nightstand he gave me :P I think that's a compliment in manspeak ;)

My Granddaddy's WW2 footlocker is still my favorite coffee table/extra blanket holder

The candles make a wonderful, cozy glow when lit

Current mantle decor is a result of random objects that were thrown up while unpacking... we'll see if it passes the test of methodical decorating that comes after settling in 

I always love interjecting random little bits of humor in decor =)

Thrift found vintage suitcase doubles perfectly....

as storage for DVD's and old VHS's :D So much better than a shelf  :P

My Scottie has been recommissioned to a doorstop post 

Jacque takes his job very seriously :)

More pics coming as soon as the cardboard boxes have finished throwing up all over the place :P

Have a lovely Monday!!! :)

First home decor purchase for the new place :D

Is it possible to love a cast iron animal? :) Yes, yes it is.

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Moving

So! I'm getting a new address in two weeks and can't imagine being more excited :) 

Here are a few quick phone shots of the new place when I walked through last week.

I can't wait to get in and decorate!!!! The high I get from making spaces pretty almost makes me want to move more often ;P :)

I LOVE the living room ceiling and fireplace (even though the fireplace is not functional, I will group various sizes of pillar candles on the hearth :) )

Cute vintage kitchen is SO retro fun

Bedroom with bathroom attached. 

These look slightly dreary due to the lighting but I'm planning to rock the neutral color palette and punch it with some gorgeous rich colors and pretty accents :)
Bed should go between the two windows, with long white curtains on cafe style rods and rings on each.

I have been pillaging Craigslist and found a like new full length mirror for $5, microwave for $20, large ottoman to recover for $20 and a small for $10. 

(Planning to recover the large ottoman in cream with big, floppy, black satin bows tying the corners and small cream tassel fringe. Then it will be stationed in a 'dressing corner' with full length mirror and cream rug...probably :) )

Last night I started painting .... the rush from slathering a canvas with paint made me wonder why it has been so long...

This will go over my bed with a few other objects :)

I'm plotting to re-purpose my desk top into a headboard...stay tuned :)

Snatched this up at Target on Saturday :) When I asked F whether to get the round or square shade, he said the square was more 'me' since it was unique. Props to the bf for knowing my decor style.

Thanks to a tip from my friend, Kendra, at http://artandother.blogspot.com/  I have been getting a lot of inspiration from  http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ (the 'love is' canvas) . Along with the trusty http://www.readymade.com/ of course :)




I'm contemplating ways to make a spinoff of this lamp...

from Apartment Therapy. So hilarious to look over from the couch and see Buzz Lightyear fighting a pirate :)

Wanted to use this mirror from Craigslist on the mantle (sans gold dome) but it's an hour and half away :\

The adventure continues....