Home Sweet Home

I have been in Dallas for almost a month now and am settling into my new apartment and life in Dallas. My mom stayed for a week after graduation and helped me so much at my apartment while I was busy with teacher inservice and starting school. If she hadn't come and helped me I would probably still be living among boxes and boxes. I love my apartment and it is beginning to feel like home. I really like my apartment complex! Britni stayed with me a few weeks ago because she had a meeting in Plano and we walked to the Market on the Square and bought ice cream, and then rented a movie at the Blockbuster rental box outside the store. I love that there are restaurants, a dry cleaners, a market, a nail salon, a coffee shop and even a hair studio within walking distance from my apartment. I haven't been to any of the pools yet but that is on my list this weekend! I am going to take pictures of the square soon!

It has been a while since I have had my own place to decorate and furnish so I have had a lot of fun decorating my apartment. I am really happy how it turned out.

My patio...I can't wait to sit out here when it gets cooler!

This is my actual back door but I use it as my front door since I can park on the street right in front of it.

Another view of the patio

A view of my street

Living Room...I originally bought a smaller chair but the leg was broken and when I returned it this chair was on sale for a great price and so I decided to get it even though it was bigger. It is a tight squeeze but it's cozy :)

Kitchen

I am going to put my cookbooks on top of the fridge and I found these really cute bookends with an M on them to hold them up.

One of my favorite things in the kitchen is this cookbook holder (thanks Katie) and the Pioneer Women Cookbook my sister gave me (thanks Steph)! I haven't cooked out of it yet but I will soon!

My aunt called me when she heard I was moving and asked if I wanted their bistro table since they weren't using it anymore. I always loved this table and was hoping it would work out in the place I found. It fits perfect against the wall in my kitchen and gives me a place to sit and eat since I can't use the bar area in my living room because my furniture is in the way. Thanks Aunt Sandy and Uncle Mark!!!

 Britni, Carrie, and Heather gave me this beautiful cork board for graduation with one of my favorite scriptures on it. I love it and think it is too cute to put notes on!

Bedroom

Britni, Carrie, and Heather also gave me this cute frame for graduation. I love it and found the perfect spot to hang it.  

Bathroom