MANTLE

Our new apartment has a rather large, wooden mantle over an elaborate fireplace. Since the apartment is so small, I want to keep the decorations as simple as possible, but not have it look bare. In need of some inspiration, I (obvs) went to pinterest. Some looks that I like:

And I love this for Christmas:

If only we could have a fire in the fireplace...

BACK AT IT

Still getting settled in the new apartment, but finally starting to get into the swing of things. We are still unpacking and decorating our small space, and I am still looking for a bit of inspiration. I love these spaces and will definitely look to them for some ideas as we continue to make this apartment home!

*images via Pinterest

WE ARE IN!

All of our stuff is officially in the new apartment, but it is a cluttered mess. It will definitely take some creativity to make everything fit functionally, but I have faith. And although our apartment is tiny, it could be smaller. These pictures make me feel a bit more confident in our situation...these people worked with much less space, and came up with creative and stylish solutions.

*images via pinterest

MOVING

Moving weekend is officially upon us. Cheers to new beginnings!

*images via Pinterest

NEW BEGINNINGS

The countdown is on - 6 days until the official move...

Chaos = my current apartment. Looking forward to getting in the new place and starting fresh. Since the space is so tiny, I know we will be driven to be more organized and tidy...don't have much of a choice! Some organizationally inspiring photos that I will try to keep in mind when unpacking next week:

GREEN WITH ENVY

I was poking around on Pinterest the other night (on my new MacBook!) and found myself drawn to interiors and outfits in green. I don't own much green, maybe it is time to change that...

WEDDING SEASON

This weekend, I'm attending my first friends' wedding...the first to take the plunge! We have 3 more weddings this year, and are already booking our calendars into Fall 2013 as well (including my own!), so I will be doing a lot of registry shopping. I've always tried to find creative gifts for people, and want to add a personal touch to the gifts that I give for weddings as well: a toaster is functional, but not very memorable. Whether it be a handmade card or something quirky to go along with a useful household item, I'm looking forward to adding a special touch.

I have these cards available on etsy (and really need better images...). I think it will be cute to make one for each wedding with a heart over the wedding location, and the date written fancily on the bottom.

A nice, personalized print would be a great addition in the newlyweds' home.

A solution to personalize the last gifts remaining on the registry...spatulas and such

Help the newlyweds' plan a future date - how fun is this picnic basket?!

Adding an ornament to the gift wrapping will help commemorate the day, and the couple will think of you each year when they decorate their Christmas tree!

TRAVEL BUG

Have the urge to travel somewhere new.

JUNE SHOWERS BRING...

Bad moods. Some cheer for this dreary, Monday morning...

Have a good day!

*images via pinterest