I've found an apartment!
It met three of my four previous criterium... It's within walking distance to work, pet friendly and in a great neighborhood!
A quick run down on the place... I have a two bedroom, one bathroom apartment on the second floor. It has carpet throughout and each room has a window. It doesn't have much in the way of overhead lighting but I dislike overheard lighting. I have my own entrance way (with a peep hole and three separate locks!) as well as a den, my own kitchen and two doors! The rooms are also BIGGER than my room at home! And the closets.... well I hit the motherland! THEY'RE HUGE!
Mom and I stopped by the other day to take measurements and it had a fresh coat of paint, a new stove and two new air conditioners! We've been shopping around for all kinds of home wares and I've been feeling crafty (so get prepared for a butt-load of tutorials!)
I move at the beginning of August. Look out, Gainesville!
Do you have an apartment? Share with me in the comments below!
Stay true to yourself,
Alyson
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Saturday, June 29, 2013
My Preppy Apartment
In early August, I'll be leaving home for the first time truly on my own! I'll be moving into an apartment closer to work (the two hour commute from home is killing me!) and while the process of apartment hunting is stressful beyond belief, I've found a way to rid that stress by planning the decorations!
I've decided to build a registry list on Overstock.com and Target.com (you can view those lists here and here! and are welcome to gather inspiration!) This way, I could make a public list for my family (read, my parents) and actually purchase things.
It's so weird to think it's all coming together! I'm no longer planning for fun, soon I'll have a real apartment with real furniture!
My apartment will be kelly green and bright pink with navy and white as neutrals. Think Lilly Pulitzer meets Vineyard Vines, plus a little offbeat indie/vintage for good measure.
What do you want your dream apartment to look like? Share with me in the comments below!
Stay true to yourself,
Alyson
I've decided to build a registry list on Overstock.com and Target.com (you can view those lists here and here! and are welcome to gather inspiration!) This way, I could make a public list for my family (read, my parents) and actually purchase things.
It's so weird to think it's all coming together! I'm no longer planning for fun, soon I'll have a real apartment with real furniture!
My apartment will be kelly green and bright pink with navy and white as neutrals. Think Lilly Pulitzer meets Vineyard Vines, plus a little offbeat indie/vintage for good measure.
What do you want your dream apartment to look like? Share with me in the comments below!
Stay true to yourself,
Alyson
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Life Update: Apartment hunting
The epitome of being an "adult" isn't just graduating or getting a job. It's moving out on your own.
I was "out on my own" in college, but I lived in a sorority house, had 24 resident-assistance and my food paid for. Not really living independently, huh? So moving to an apartment in my new hometown will be a big step!
I've been looking in the city, close to the station. I have a little list of what I want... I hope I can find it all!
What do you want in your dream place? Share with me in the comments below!
Stay true to yourself,
Alyson
I was "out on my own" in college, but I lived in a sorority house, had 24 resident-assistance and my food paid for. Not really living independently, huh? So moving to an apartment in my new hometown will be a big step!
I've been looking in the city, close to the station. I have a little list of what I want... I hope I can find it all!
What do you want in your dream place? Share with me in the comments below!
Stay true to yourself,
Alyson
Monday, June 24, 2013
Lilly loves Estee Lauder!
My boyfriend's mother is an avid Belk shopper. So when she saw the Lilly Pulitzer for Estee Lauder gift with purchase, she made sure I got one!
I've never used a lot of Estee Lauder products. They're a bit pricey, and with the Georgia heat, most of my make-up slides off my combination skin. I'll experiment with anything and I just love to shop at specialty make up store, but I usually try to find drug store copycats of my department store favorites.
However, there were a few things I just loved: the Lip Conditioner, the Sumptuous bold volume lifting mascara and the Daywear moisturizer! And of course, I love the tote bag that comes with!
I got a little lucky and got a few extras from my dear's mother, including a full size sample of the day wear kit. I'm head over heels for the Illuminator!
The price is really steep for me though, especially being the bottom of the ladder at work. Maybe when I'm super rich I can spring for the whole line! I'd definitely spring for the mascara and the lip conditioner again, though.
Did you nab any of the Lilly Pulitzer gifts with purchase from participating department stores? Share with me in the comments below!
Stay true to yourself,
Alyson
I've never used a lot of Estee Lauder products. They're a bit pricey, and with the Georgia heat, most of my make-up slides off my combination skin. I'll experiment with anything and I just love to shop at specialty make up store, but I usually try to find drug store copycats of my department store favorites.
However, there were a few things I just loved: the Lip Conditioner, the Sumptuous bold volume lifting mascara and the Daywear moisturizer! And of course, I love the tote bag that comes with!
I got a little lucky and got a few extras from my dear's mother, including a full size sample of the day wear kit. I'm head over heels for the Illuminator!
The price is really steep for me though, especially being the bottom of the ladder at work. Maybe when I'm super rich I can spring for the whole line! I'd definitely spring for the mascara and the lip conditioner again, though.
Did you nab any of the Lilly Pulitzer gifts with purchase from participating department stores? Share with me in the comments below!
Stay true to yourself,
Alyson
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