This last February, I had to move out of the house I was renting because of bad drywall. While it was a gorgeous home, it wasn't home. Enter my new apartment. They're brand new apartments and right across the street from a town center, with fountains and ice cream and the best mexican food. I like to sit beside the fountain at night while eating the best ice cream ever (Kilwins). During the summer, there are live bands and lots of people walking around, along with the sounds of fireworks coming from Busch Gardens. I really do love this area and my apartment ... even with the scandalous prostitution ring that happened the next building over!!
Growing up, we never had white walls. Every apartment I've painted over the white walls. This one is no exception. My mom, sister, and aunt all flew to Virginia to help me decorate. Okay ... more like they decorated and I stood around singing and entertaining. Tomatos/Tomotos. We had so much fun! I hadn't laughed that hard in a while ... and even though it was 105 degrees with 100% humidity, we kicked some butt! Below are some before and after shots. Unfortunately, I managed to delete some good after shots ... so these will have to do.
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| not sure whose butt that is ... but like my new tv? |
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| aunt jo showing us some fancy medonich moves! |
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| my messy and utterly white kitchen |
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| not so white anymore! i love it! |
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| this mirror is so freaking cool. notice mom working hard. |
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| the beginnings of my picture wall. thanks natalie for the canvas idea for my centerpiece! |
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| we were allowed an hour or two to play! |
