Paint Prep

If you follow me on Pinterest... (Which you should, 'Cause I'd love you forever and ever... and more than likely follow you in return) You've probably noticed a trend.
Headboards, dressers, lighting, Oh My!

With the Charlotte-countdown-to-move-in barely above the 4 week mark, I am starting to get down and dirty with the move-out process. I recently cleared out my closet, ridding my packing process of old skirts and sweaters. But lets face it, I'll probably have to go through it AGAIN just to make the total number of clothing boxes fall below 10...hundred (only kidding... or am I?)

PS- When I move, I am DEFINITELY LABELING MY BOXES LIKE THIS

Along with the clean out, I have been collecting bedroom furniture, painting pictures, and browsing through IKEA. It's getting real, folks! Remember when I posted this thought on facebook?

Well, I am still working on the job and pet part (which is turning out to be a lot harder than originally anticipated), but with the move-in comes the chance to decorate my bedroom! And instead of the usual bright oranges, blues, and yellows- I am heading toward a more neutral approach:
Browns, whites, navys, and copper.

3 years ago, I took a wicker 4-drawer dresser from my mom's own furniture stash, painted it white, and used it at school.

 But like I said, I am leaning towards the brown wood look. 3 cans of spray paint later...

What do you think? It's like a blonde transforming into a luscious brundette... kinda?
Until later, I will continue my daily quest for all things move-worthy, a bridal shower gift, and the recipe for the perfect banana pancakes. Happy Thursday!

Feng Shui my way!

Now that I have settled back home in Maryland until I find a company that wishes to hire me, I thought it would be nice to rearrange my space. When I was in highschool, I moved my furniture around more than I changed my clothes (and I still to this day could not tell you why).

This task can be a difficult one, being that I have three windows that come down near the floor and a walk in closet that takes up an ENTIRE WALL

(too bad I didn't grow up with an intense passion for fashion, it is filled with mostly running tights, race t-shirts, and jeans.)

After drawing out my available space (Thank you 12th grade architecture class for teaching me bedroom blue prints), I think I made the right shifts and shakes.

What do you think? (Ignore the mess that still clutters the picture, I'm working on that part today!) 

I love the new shelves and lights above my bed. Perfect for late nights up with a cup of tea and job hunting on the Mini Mac Daddy you see there. I will admit that I did find some ideas on PINTEREST.

What do you think? What are your favorite things about your space?