I’m feeling a bit bummed out this afternoon – my husband left yesterday on an extended work trip and I miss him already! To help the next few pass by more quickly, my plan is to jump right back into our apartment organization/decorating process and try to get as much done before he comes home. Items on my list include painting, hanging a few shelves, getting rid of old and unnecessary paper files, and finally hanging the rest of our prints and photographs around the apartment.
{enormous champion via design sponge}
{emma mitchell via desire to inspire}
I love the idea of just taping small prints (using japanese washi tape) directly to the wall as a rotating inspiration board. Sadly we don’t have a mantle in our place, but I wish we did so I could balance some of our favorites along the top!
There’s one other thing that is helping to cheer me up – a new giveaway from one of my favorite wedding invitation studios! You’ll have to check back tomorrow morning for the details… but I can’t wait to share the surprise with you!
Oh, I’m sorry you’re lonely. Maybe once you get started you’ll find the time alone energizing! At least, it will keep you busy until hubby returns 🙂
Aw.. hang in there!! Wish I was there and we could have tea:)
Thanks Chelsea! I wish you were here too!
Jane, I think you’re totally right. When we first found out about the trip, I thought about how it would be a great opportunity for me to just power down and get things done. And it will be! I think it’s just going to take a couple of days to adjust to having such a quiet and empty house – particularly now that we’re in a larger place. But I’m determined to take advantage of a few weeks on my own, both at home and in spending some additional time with my local friends!
I found you via your post from apartment #34! I love your blog and I looked back through your wedding posts and it was beautiful! I love all the DIY!
good attitude! the time will fly with that to do list! don’t forget to relax a little though too:)
isn’t it the worst when husbands are away? hope you manage to keep busy! your ideas sound great — can you post pics when you finish your projects??