Will be Updating Regularly SOON!

We are back from our fabulous honeymoon and are now visiting family for Christmas. We've stayed in our new home together two nights-haha.

Anyway, I will update in the next few days if I can, but no promises since visiting family is my priority, but after Christmas, I will be updatting regularly again!

Merry Christmas!

Love,
the new Mrs. April

Next Year's Plan

I've been on another little hiatus due to not having Internet over Thanksgiving holiday. I may be going on another short hiatus because I AM GETTING MARRIED IN A WEEK!!!!


My December is nuts: Wedding-honeymoon-Christmas with Jeff's family-to Christmas with my family-Winter Conference (part of my job). So, if you don't hear from me until January, that's why. However, I have many goodies to write about as I am doing some d-i-y wedding stuff, so stay tuned!!


My other plan: every year I try to think of some fun focus for the year. 2008 was my year of new experiences and I had a new experience every week. I did many things I would never have thought to do if it weren't for my goal-like take a trapeze class or feed a bear. In 2009, I attempted to visit lots of different NC festivals, but with planning a wedding, that went by the wayside.

But, I am trying my year focus again! 2010 will be my year of Monthly Focus. Each month, I will choose something on which to focus for the month-either a good habit I would like to form or something I've been wanting to do but don't make time for. I am not very legalistic and somewhat lazy, so this will be good for me, I think. I'll keep you updated!

The month of January will be Go to the Gym January. I really want and need to get back in the habit of working out, so my goal is to visit the gym 5 times a week-two of those being classes (because they push me).

I'll see you all on the flip side of marriage! (Because I know I will not be writing at all this week!)

Livin' Life,

Nesting Nook: The Before Pictures

I was going to post these in my last post about the new apartment, but I wanted to makes sure it was alright with my husband-to-be.

So, these are the BEFORE pictures-I will post them again with after pictures when everything is decorated...which may take a couple of months.

Remember, it's a total mess right now!

Guest Bedroom/Office

I am currently living in this room, which is why the trash is overflowing and the bed is not made. But, I will make more of an effort when my tidy man moves in.

Living Room/Dining Area

We have no furniture yet, so our poor little living room consists of a dining table with no chairs (not pictured) and lawn chairs. No worries, we have plans to remedy this. Those are our back doors-actually, only one is a door. The other is a fake door.

Kitchen

This is one of my favorite rooms, maybe because it's the only one partially done or or maybe because I've never had a kitchen this nice. I am really excited about that little island in the middle!

Master Bedroom

Right now, this is the room where I store my clothes and wedding dress-and stash all my wedding stuff on the floor. It WILL be an actual bedroom.

Bathrooms

'The master bathroom has nothing in it, so I will use this as an opportunity to show you the close up of the fabulous sinks (and fabulously hard to clean!-but it's OK, I don't mind)

Here's the guest bathroom, which I am currently using. It's mostly done-just a little cluttered and messy as I am still finding places for things.

Happy Nesting!

Fashion Fridays: Guest Blog

Because I am REALLY tired tonight, for Fashion Friday, I am giving you a link to my friend and fellow blogger, Holly's, blog. Here are her ideas and fabulous shoes for fall and Winter at Target:

http://posypocket.blogspot.com/2009/11/love-these.html

The Nesting Nook: New Pad!

Hey ya'll!

I've been out of commission for the past couple of weeks due to moving and the fact that I am getting married in ONE MONTH! But, I am back and I will try to stay on top of my blog.

I am really excited about my (and the future hubby's) new apartment! I am currently living in it so it's a little messy. Jeff will move in after we marry and then it will stay tidy because he's cleaner than me. But, to my defense-I have not fully unpacked and I am planning a wedding!

Right now the apartment is little sad, but I am so looking forward to decorating and blogging about it!

This apartment is more than we asked for-we are so blessed! We got a great deal on rent and it's a fabulous place to live. It's downtown, so we feel fun and urban. And we can't wait to have people over when we're finished moving in! I also can't wait to post some photos when it is decorated.

Happy Nesting!

Will Be Back Soon!

Hey all!
Sorry I have not written in a few days! I am in the process of moving which is sucking away all my time. I will be back in business in about a week! I can't wait to post pics of the new nest when we have it set up and decorated!

Fashion Fridays: Do or Tie

Last Fall, tie-front blouses became all the rage...again. It seems the tie-front blouse is a fashion staple in every decade. I googled it. However, I couldn't find exactly WHEN this trend began. Maybe we can ask this guy:

This Fall, they are back with some cute variations!

I really like this trend. I think it's cute and feminine and personally am glad it keeps returning!

Happy Tying,