Lots of work, but not much blogging

I can't believe it's been 5 months since I last posted to this blog. The end of 2011 was rather chaotic for me so blogging feel by the wayside, but I am proud to say that working on my apartment decor, organization, and fashion did not. In fact, when I re-read my last post about the "to-do" list I was floored by how many of those things I had actually accomplished. I'll be updating with detailed posts (and pictures!) over the coming weeks but here's the same list updated with what I've actually accomplished.

Dining room:

• Find a fun fabric and make a table runner. (I used mirror tiles instead of fabric)


• Bring the curio in the corner back to my mother. (it's hers but she lent it to me) - I put it in the attic instead. She's not ready to take it back yet, but I had to get it out of the room.


• Get a small Expedit shelf and wine rack for the corner to create a little bar and dining room supply cabinet for linens, napkin rings, etc. - Done! I am most proud of this project.
  

Kitchen:

• Replace the prints over the laundry closet door with a decal. - In the ordering process for the decal now but a mock-up is currently on the wall.


• Purge and reorganize cabinets with only what I need and use. - Mostly done


• Accessorize above the cabinets with something more attractive.- Waiting for an upcoming kitchen remodel to do this one

Guest Room/Office:

• Make a larger fabric magnetic board to replace current corkboard. - Done!


• Get a third file folder for my active file baskets. - Done!


• Secure the magnetic strip holding my supplies with Command Adhesive strips. (The screws it came with aren't enough for the strength of the magnets in my supply containers!) - Done!


• Finish filling the picture frames on the display shelf. - Done!


• Clear out the closet/clutter and donate stuff to Goodwill. - In progress


• Sell my old desk and chair on Craigslist. - Done!
  

Living Room:

• Finish painting the TV wall and the edges around the other walls. - Done!


• Add a self or artwork in the space above the TV (between the bookcases)


• Find a home for larger books/binders and re-accessorize the last bookshelf. - Done

Bedroom:

• Put duvet insert back in to puff up the bed. - Done!


• Paint and re-organize the closet. - Reorg done, decided not to paint


• Take down the white curtain panels and paint the back wall. - Done!


• Find art for over the bed. - Opted to leave it blank

That's way more than I would have told you I've done in the last 5 month if you asked me. I'm proud of how much progress I've made. There's still some things to do, but the place is finally starting to feel like a real reflection of who I am and who I aspire to be.