Putting the apartment together

Hello, Everyone!

Today has been a productive one so far. I folded unbelievable amounts of laundry, cleaned the house pretty thoroughly, removed some clutter that had made the living room it’s home for FAR TOO LONG, and then proceeded to try and finish making this place homey.

I have been avoiding just that because we only live here until William is finished with this upcoming semester. I was afraid that if I set up too much I would get really attached and then have the worst time of my life having to leave. Unfortunately, I am attached anyway because it is our first home and so I decided I might as well do SOMETHING, because frankly, white walls are a bit of a bore when you don’t have a lot of cool furniture or anything to make it very spiffy.

I used three command strips to get our wedding gift from William’s grandma to stay on the wall. I think it will work this time(fingers crossed)! This is one of my favorite gifts because it’s homemade and because it’s just extremely cute! Not to mention we will never forget our wedding anniversary if it’s hanging on the wall at all times, am I right?

I also finished putting together our fourth and final dining room chair. I got the whole set pictured above from Ikea and absolutely love it! Not only did building it make me feel incredibly tough and awesome, but the style is  very ‘me’ and makes the kitchen so much more adorable.

I will keep you updated on my future decor plans.

4th of July weekend!

We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do.(The Deceleration of Independence – http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html)

Hello Everyone!

William and I took a trip to Philly to visit his sister for the holiday weekend. We had a wonderful time celebrating independence with a parade, and festive outfits, and a really amazing firework show.

I unfortunately didn’t get any pictures of film of the fireworks. I had attempted to pull my phone out to film the absolutely gorgeous finale, but my phone is so. unbelievably. SLOW. I completely missed it. But, you’ll have to take my word that it was the best display I have ever been to in my life so far. Impressive, right?

My shirt is from Forever 21 and so is my American Flag bow! 🙂

What did you do to celebrate?

Dandelions

Dandelions are normally  just considered a weed, but they make for beautiful pictures.

This photo is one of my favorites that I have taken so far this year. I took quite a few and this one was definitely the best. I love that you can see the seeds leaving the stem so clearly. I’m so glad my lovely sister in law was kind enough to pose for me. ^.^

Does anyone else love dandelions?

<3Rebekah