monday

Happy Monday!
This weekend has been a busy one. Starting Friday night when G put up our new wall shelves. They've made all the difference in our apartment and have really helped to set the "tone" for how we're decorating. They also allowed us to unpack all of our boxes and hang paintings. So as far as things go, we're done for now decorating wise. Of course there's still a lot to be done (the list keeps growing) but it can all wait till pay day later this month.

I used Instagram to take this photo. At night. So that's why it looks kind of weird. I'll take better photos during the next sunny day (whenever that might be). The shelves need some re-arranging. And we need bookends and storage boxes for DVDS, etc.

And this is our "dining room" which is just really an extension of the living room and kitchen. Unfortunately, our home wouldn't be complete without Buddy the deer, but he adds a certain rustic quality to our city lives. We also need chairs! The exercise ball isn't really cutting it anymore.






































This photo has nothing to do with the apartment. But it is near our neighborhood! We went on a walk on the beach yesterday and saw some people feeding all of the swans. It was crazy, those things are huge.

And finally, if you get a chance, you should check out my friend Leslie's etsy shop! She creates the most whimsical and fun jewelry. I'd wear this necklace or this necklace with a black v-neck t-shirt and dark jeans (and of course red lipstick!). This necklace is perfect for Valentine's Day or to wear with a polka dot dress! This one is sweet too. And if I didn't have such sensitive ears, I'd totally rock these earrings with a messy bun.
She has a bunch of really fun, quirky jewelry so check it out.