Settling In

We had our first night in the apartment last night.  I love our room.  But we only have one bed, so I didn't get a wink of sleep, thanks to Scoot.

I like fireplaces, an attraction that probably originated with my attraction to fires.  Yes, I'm a bit of a pyro.  But I also like the shape and look of them, the mantle as an integral part of the house structure.  And I like that this one is painted white.

I painted this bare wood bookshelf with Martha Stewart Ladybug from Home Depo.  Then I rubbed the edges and places it would naturally wear down with sandpaper to give it a "distressed" look.  (Secret bonus: when the baby bangs things on it and nicks the paint off, it will look like part of the finishing!)

I can't wait until we're really "settled," and I can have my students over for tea! 

You're welcome, too.