DIY July- Entry #1

In case you haven't heard, Alan and I have a new apartment

 that we are going to move into very soon.

The rent is pretty cheap, and no more two flights of stairs to climb.

Sounds better already right?

The catch is we get the apartment as is...

This means we are responsible for: cleaning, mudding,

 caulking, sanding, priming, and painting every single room in the apartment. 

Although there is a lot of work ahead of us in a short amount of time,
 the new place feels like home already.

Take into account that this is still a work in progress,

the "after photo" will be with furniture and all.

Before

Chinchilla Gray!

I didn't realize you paint the ceiling, then walls, and finally trim.

So tomorrow I will be doing the ceiling and trim...sigh

The final look will be chinchilla gray walls with white trim and ceiling.

I primed the dining room and hallway today, and for all those who are new to primer paint...
it is strong and you should open a window or a door
otherwise hallucinations and headaches will occur:)

Don't you love the french doors that lead out to the patio?

martha! martha! martha!

My friend La La and I are huge Martha Stewart followers

(The style part not the jail part)

Today is a Martha Stewart day because...

My living room in our new apartment is Chinchilla gray

and possibly painting our kitchen "Love-In-A-Mist"

For dinner I am thinking of cooking mussels in a butter/white wine/thyme sauce,

 served with a baguette and a spring salad.

 Our new apt. is on the first floor and in the back is a garden and picnic table.

Maybe for outdoor entertaining I'll string up a few various sized votives with candles.

I love herbs and this idea is simplistic and beautiful, it makes me want to repot my own.

How can you not love the variety of classic and fun ideas

that Martha and her team cranks out on a daily basis?

independent

Even though I listen to talk radio constantly and I get mad at things that the

government decide that I can't do anything about...

 I love America

 Red

 White

Blue

I am so thankful for our country.

 Enjoy your time together tonight with your loved ones and thank God for all that you have.

21

In honor of 21 beautiful years, here are 21 beautiful images.

Audrey

Mexico

Jazz

Beach Days

Movie worthy kisses

Watercolors

Waking up to someone who loves you

Thousand color bubbles

Classic way to travel

Day at the fair

Freckles

The ocean

Hair with Volume

Diane Camera Shots

Grace

Red!

Aviators

Dream World

Adventure

Perspective

Puppy Love

all images courtesy of: vi.sualize.us