i moved.

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Hello my friends! The last time I was here, I was PRETTY sure I’d be signing an apartment lease. I did so the very next day! Last weekend was spent moving out of New York, out of temporary housing in Philly, and into the new place. I was so so so so so so so incredibly lucky to have my two beautiful angels of sisters and my one handsome hero of a boyfriend. Without the three of them, I’d probably still be packing right now. They helped me move like it was no problem at all. I have no idea how to repay them!

Above are just some Instagram photos from the past few days. I’m starting to get settled and it feels great. Of course, my apartment is too disorganized to navigate, my stove is not yet in working order, and I’m still waiting to get internet (6 more days!), but it’s so nice to have a place to call my own! As I said earlier, this is the teeniest tiniest apartment in existance, but I’m pretty sure I’m going to love it. It’s the perfect size for me. Y’all can look forward to some updates on how the decorating is coming along, I just need a little bit of time!

How about that blown-out tire? That happened the FIRST day I drove to work. I was so excited to be driving because it only takes 15 minutes for me to get to work, as opposed to the hour it takes when I use public transit. On my drive home the darn thing blew out on I-95! A major interstate! I’m extremely lucky that I was safe! It’s all good now, though.

Welp, I’m off to a place with no internet and no means of cooking anything other than microwavable soup! Check ya l8r sk8rs!

almost

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I almost have an apartment. I almost have it. Tomorrow morning I’ll be submitting my application for this tiny little place. Teeny tiny. It’s undoubtedly the smallest apartment I’ve ever seen in my entire life, but it’ll do! I honestly don’t even know what it’ll look like when I move in — right now the kitchen is all ripped out and the bathroom is pretty old-looking. Both are being redone in the next few days. I hope it’s ready for me on Saturday! Well, I hope I’m approved for it first. Then I hope it’s ready for me.

The landlord seems like a super nice guy, so that’s a major plus. I didn’t like the kitchen floor so he offered to change it to what I wanted. He also told me that one of his tenants is moving out of a larger apartment in a few months, and that if this place is too small for me, I’m welcome to move into that one. It’s in the same building, too!

Probably the best part about this place is what’s right outside of it — that boarded up, weird-looking building that you see above. It’s so cool. I wouldn’t mind being neighbors with it.

I took Jon along to see the apartment this weekend and we wandered the area a little. Northern Liberties and Fishtown remind me a lot of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I’ve been referring to the general area as Philliamsburg. Maybe I’m not the first person to coin that term, but it’s fine if you let me think I am. We ran into some awesome girls I work with and chatted for a little and then got some delicious brunch. I was so into the lamb burger I ordered. I’d recommend it to all.

I’ll keep y’all updated on the status of this apartment game. Fingers crossed!

thrift scores

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I have just returned from my first thrift excursion as a resident of Philadelphia. I’m pretty pleased with what I got. It’s crazy that these days I have zero interest in looking at clothes while I’m thrifting — my mind is purely focused on housewares. How gorgeous is the color palette of that rug? And the antique soup spoons just melt my heart — I can’t wait to use them. I also love that crochet thing, whatever it is.

the best iphone stand you’ve ever seen

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Ladies and gentlemen, this is an iPhone stand. Yes, an iPHONE STAND. As if my boy wasn’t already the sweetest in existence, he had to go and outdo himself. Since I just moved to Philly and he’s in New York, we spend a LOT of time FaceTiming. Like, a lot. I spent my first two weeks propping my phone up on whatever was within arm’s reach, but it just wasn’t cutting it. Jon MADE this stand — I’ve been calling it an iPhone terrarium — out of a small plastic stock phone stand, a tin candle lid, and all the little plants and twine you see above. He wanted to make something that would be visually appealing even when it didn’t have a phone in it. Do you think he succeeded? I can’t believe it. My little crafty boy needs his own Etsy shop I’d say.

last week on instagram

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The most exciting thing that happened last week was that my gorgeous cousin gave birth to a gorgeous little girl — and I got to meet her! What an angel. She truly is precious. There she is right smack in the middle of this Instagram collage — you know, the one with the tattooed forearm and the full head of hair. Wait.

cinco de (don’t you dare say drinko)

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Happy Cinco de Mayo, y’all! I laced up some cacti just for the occasion! Well, I probably would have laced up some cacti anyway. You guys know about my thing with lace. But if you want to see some more Cinco de Mayo party decor ideas, hop over to my post on the BLDG 25 blog!

Have fun holiday and drink lots of (good) beer!

just like home

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I’m starting to acquire some pretty things for my new place and I am SO incredibly excited about it. Of course, I haven’t yet found said new place, but these little things are making me feel so much more at home in my temporary apartment. I’m really lucky to be working for a company that has awesome sample sales on the regular, so I foresee some excellent housewares scores in my future!

Now I’m off to go see an apartment — let’s hope it’s a good one!

last week on instagram

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One full week at a new job. One full week in a new city. Actually, the second part is a lie — I got to Philly at midnight on a Friday and got back to New York just before midnight the following Friday. This week is apartment-looking week number one! Fingers crossed, y’all.