Friday, January 20, 2012

home is where the heart is





so we have an apartment on hold for us in Old Towne Orange!
its a miracle! i am hoping that it all completely works out and that we
can move in as soon as possible!
lets hope our credit is approved!
anywho...
with this new apartment in this new state, i wanted to create
a new feel. a more cozy and simple one. very detailed and
not overly girlish. also laid back and inviting as California is.
so these are some ideas...
labeled canisters for dried goods- so practical and cute and easy. i bet
i could find these jars for pretty cheap at a thrift store or ikea and labeling
probably isnt too hard either. i think they would be so cute all lined up and neat
on the kitchen counter. also not to mention that it would make things a lot easier
when trying to bake. i always forget what i have or what i dont have!
tea cups as bathroom containers- how adorable is this?? Savers always has
the cutest tea cups and so does Anthropologie when they are on sale. i think using these
for bathroom needs and jewelry etc.. would be so sweet and unique. and they dont need
to match either! it would create such a mad tea party vibe. love it!
old wine crates for towel holders and toilet paper-
this idea is so sweet, especially if you dont have a lot of counter or bathroom
cupboard space as im pretty sure we wont. this looks simple and clean and i love the
vase full of flowers. classy and clean.
loads of white candles-
yes. i mostly want to put these candles in all different sizes in my bathroom.
there is something so romantic and basic about them. in all sizes and shapes.
i might put them in other places but we will see. i just think a lovely bath with
lots of candles is the tops!
OTHER IDEAS FOR APARTMENT!
small white lights everywhere especially in the living room and bedroom
simple colored bedding in white or gray.
all blue dishes
cake stand to hold soap and dish cleaner in kitchen and maybe bathroom too
chevron curtains for windows in gray or white
sparkly shower curtain for the bathroom
dark baskets to hold games and gaming controls etc.
lots to work on! x

a little less put together






these are my ideas for laid back spring/summer style
now that we will be living in Old Towne Orange California
my style has to be a little less "put together"
a little more effortless looking and of course a lot less warm.
i cant wait to score some cute finds at the vintage and thrift shops
and mix them with my plain old navy basics.
x

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

if you dream it, you can do it

are you ready for the news?? WE DID IT! we got the jobs at Disneyland! pinch me! I cant believe it! i am so proud that we just went down and jumped and made this leap and that it happened. we still dont have a place to live yet but im praying and wishing and believing with all my might that we get something and something great and safe and lovely. i cant wait to update with more once we fill out the paperwork etc.