I really hope people don't think I look like a child.

Went and got a haircut tonight that I desperately needed. I haven't had a cut and color since September 2009. 5 months! Here's the before and after!

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It'll take some getting used to.

Bryan and I have been debating for the last month about where we should live once our lease is up June 1st. I know it seem like it's too soon to be talking about renewing our lease but our unemployed landlord is desperate to know our decision. Bryan and I figured that we had 3 choices; we could stay where we are, we could move to the suburbs, or we could take a big step and buy a house. Because other big things are happening in our lives personally (details coming soon) and because if I moved to the suburbs I would never see my friends again, we decided to stay where we are. 

But I always make sure not to agree to something unless I get something sweet out of the deal. So, in exchange for staying in our current apartment Bryan is going to repaint the bedroom, fix a few things in the bathroom, and let me have free reign in the second bedroom. 

He has no idea what he has just done. I am going to make our my second bedroom into my dream space. I'm pretty sure he'll never step foot in there. I'm calling this make over Project Perfect Place and work will begin on PPP once his best friend (Kyle) moves out of the bedroom on April 4th. 

I've already started looking at day beds to put into the room. What do you think?

From top left: PBteen $799, JCPenny $389, Daybeds.com $498

I've also put together a few items as an inspiration board for the PPP. 

From top left: Dedeetsyshop on etsy $32, Rollandtumblepress on etsy $20, Mariescosycushions on etsy $20, Pier 1 $199, Dedeetsyshop on etsy $33, Williamdohman on etsy $32, Ikea $59, Pier 1 $29, SarahandBendrix on etsy $49, Pier 1 $22

I'm really excited to get this room started. I've lived in this apartment for 3 years now and I've probably spent a total of 15 minutes in there. I know I'll spend more time in there if it's pretty and if it's functionally good for sewing too.  

Frosted glass doily mirror - make your own by following paper n stitches easy intructions

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La vie en rose dog duvet by Molly Mutt - $20 to $45 depending on size

Get 25% off with code MMDC25

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Love recycled wooden sign by William Dohman on etsy - $32

Just got back from shopping with elle michelle. I picked up so awesome things. I can't wait to wear everything!

Striped sweater from Banana Republic

Infinity sweater from Banana Republic

Born 'Lovely' Flats

Today I cleaned out the closet and did laundry for the first time in two weeks (I've been very busy). While I was pulling out every article of clothing we own I realized the we have a lot of clothes. In order to prove my point I decided to count every article of clothing in my closet.

Note: I have all my spring/summer clothes put away and 2 load of laundry are currently in the wash.

I guess I have Bryan beat. Well enough of all that...I'm headed down to Nordstroms to go shopping this afternoon :)

Hearty mug - $19.95 on Spoon Sisters

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Grains ring in red - $28 by Spoon No.27 (actually just bought this!! thanks ang!)

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Conan O'Brien onesie - $13.99 by trulysanctuary on etsy

Let's go grab a beer this weekend.



Last night I spent a couple of hours drinking cheap beers and telling funny stories at my friend elle michelle's house. When the time came for me to head home I decided to call Chicago Carriage Cab to rescue me from the awful blizzard that was happening outside.

Note: Technically it wasn't a blizzard and technically I was just lazy and didn't want to walk the four blocks home in my suede flats with no socks.

The cab pulled up 20 minutes later (I seriously could have walked faster) and I apologized to the driver for having to drive me .9 miles. Less than 2 minutes later we pulled up in front of my house and I handed the driver my credit card. He was shocked that I didn't have $5 cash.

"Sorry I only use my debit or credit card. I haven't carried cash in ages"

"You should carry cash on you in this neighborhood."

...silence...

"You are pretty stupid"

...silence...

"They'll hurt you."

...silence...

"I've lived here for almost 3 years and I've been fine so far but thanks."

"Well, that doesn't mean you aren't stupid."

Honestly I couldn't believe he was calling me stupid. I get the point that he was trying to make but I'm not going to carry cash just in case I get robbed. If you rob me in front of my house, you can take my puggle and my Kate Spade bags but sorry I won't have any cash money for you.

FYI: His cab number was 2053, so if you see him make sure to avoid him or he'll call you names and push you down on the playground.