Preparing for 2009
In order to start 2009 off right, Ryan and I decided we needed to "de-clutter" our life. So for the last month we've been working on an intense "apartment renovation" project to help us transition to 2009.
About a month ago we spoke with our apartment manager and found out that we are able to paint our apartment (without having to paint it back) as long as we don't paint it any super bold colors. Since we plan on staying in this apartment for a while, we felt that it would be worthwhile to paint our apartment and make it feel like "home." Within 2 days of finding out we were able to paint, we began our project.
Along with painting the walls, we also painted the baseboards (the few that the apartment has), re-caulked the bathrooms and kitchen, re-organized and cleaned out all of our closets and storage boxes, and did a super DEEP clean on the entire place (including all of the air vents). Although it took a month, we have now FINALLY completed all the changes. It took a ton of time, was a ton of work, and was ABSOLUTELY worth it.
We're interested to see how 2009 will go as it will be our first complete year working full-time. Even though we have no idea what this year will bring, we're much more prepared now that our home is in order. Bring on the new year!
(Pictures of the living room and kitchen are still to come)
Bathroom #1
Bathroom #2
(Pictures of the living room and kitchen are still to come)
Bedroom #1
Bedroom #2
Bathroom #1Bathroom #2
6 comments:
Hi Ryan and Mackenzie...this is your cousin Beckie :) Your apartment looks great! I love the paint. You have great taste in shower curtains...I have the same one as in bathroom #1 :) Hope you had a great holiday!!
Your place looks great! Now come over and finish ours!!!
i love the colors you used:) hope you guys are doing great! we'd love to see you soon!
Nice! Very nice. I like your decorating style.
Question for you...why do you have a clock in the bathroom??
Lookin' good!
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