project apartment

Less than a month ago I was still sleeping on an air mattress with all my belongs scattered on the floor. While I still have a long way to go, I'm happy with the progress made on the new living space. One of the best things about having a roommate (particularly this roommate) is that she is so fun to work on the apartment with. Without the motivation of my cheerful and enthusiastic roommate, I might still be living on the floor.

 

Instead I got my first Christmas tree.  I know, I know!  I'm like the original Grinch and I actually got a tree.

 

I think the tree's theme; Sparkle-birds and cupcakes helped to warm my heart.

 

Speaking of things that are bright and beautiful, we also hung the Turkish mosiac lamps that I bought in the bazaar.

 

 

My friend gave me these side tables/ coffee tables, whatever they are when she moved out. They were possibly the ugliest tables I have ever seen, but free is free.

My roommate and I nicknamed the color "shit taupe" and decided to paint them bright turquoise instead.  So we picked our color from a handful of paint samples, sanded them down and...

 

first coat

AFTER:

      

The finished table next to my ridiculously awesome floral coach. 

 

We took it a step further: painted some frames (to match the table) and put extra fabric from the sofa in them. I think this is hilarious.

I love where this apartment is going.