I want to remember this when school has started and I'm busy. Michaela made ciabatta and I picked fresh herbs, and this was our afternoon snack. Perfect.

Jewelry rack

My new jewelry rack!

I bought a screen sieve at an antique store last week. I cut rectangles of cork to fit into the spaces of the box, then I cut fabric just a little bigger.

I pinned the fabric to the cork just a little, but the box held it in place pretty well on its own. The backing is made of cardboard from a box I disassembled.

And I hung it on the wall and used t-pins to hang my necklaces! Also put a few nails along the bottom.

Tada!

Closet Space

My closet, before. Boxes of clothes surrounded me as I took this. I knew I had enough space for things, but I didn't quite know what I needed to make the most of my large closet. Luckily for me, I happen to know a good organizer! Her website is currently under construction, but I'll link it eventually. Totally a good investment, because I just was thinking, "Uhh... I need shelves," while Molly knew what kind of shelves I needed, how many I should get, and where to look for the best price. And now, I have a closet that will make me happy and be easy to maintain once school starts!

What's great is that I have more space, too. I bought one more of these shelves that my t-shirts are on, because I know when I move to sweaters, they'll take up more room. And clearly, there's plenty of space available above these shelves that are built in to the closet. I haven't moved up my out-of-season clothing yet, but when I do, it'll go up on these shelves. Yay!

Moving along

Moving in! Moving in! Sure, it's going to be about 100 degrees today. SURE, I'm moving furniture. And hey, while we're at it, let's point out the fact that the air conditioner at my new place is reportedly malfunctioning. These things being said, today, I am moving in! Two cars and a truck are in the process of being packed, and soon, this pristine space will be filled with boxes and bags and disassembled structures. I look forward to posting an "after" photo to this "before." Excited!

Buzzz

I've been busy as this little bee! Moving into my new house, so there will be pictures of that soon. My room has been painted and some of my bathroom stuff is moved in, but I have a long way to go. Taking a load of furniture up tomorrow morning; it'll be great to have a bed THERE and out of my bedroom here.

I had a wonderful mini-vacation to Kirksville last week to see HP7II. The lovely Fallyn let me stay at her house for two nights, and since she's currently moved in but not living there, it was like staying in a guest house that is as cozy as a home. I need to send her a thank you note today. The movie itself was very enjoyable, and Alan Rickman blew me away. I just want to watch his scenes over and over. I do think that this film did a worse job of making choices of what to include to create the best movie. It would be easy to cut some of the scenes intended to look cool in 3D to include bits that strengthened the plot. But they didn't consult me on it... so I'm just going to enjoy the product.

Mom's birthday was yesterday, and we went to The Legends in KCK. There were 40% off everything sales at the Banana Republic and Ann Taylor outlets, so you can guess I had a good day. I think my favorite purchase was a denim skirt from Banana Republic that fits me wonderfully, and it was under $5. I need to find fun things to do in my new town so I can wear my new clothes!

I should probably work on getting my furniture ready to transport, but I think I'll spend just a little more time working on Fallyn's socks, as I deciphered the next part of the pattern last night!

Small things

The best part of the flu that left me in bed for about a week this spring was finding out that I could watch American Experience on Hulu. I'm such a nerd for public TV, but this was an amazing discovery. I particularly enjoyed learning about the history of the lobotomy. Tonight, I'm learning about Wyatt Earp while working on my second-attempt socks for Fallyn, as pair 1 failed. These lacy beauties are amazingly fun so far.

Tomorrow's project: Winter wardrobe maintenance and packing, and beginning a denim quilt from the jeans I refuse to throw away!

July 3, and I'm just home from Grandma's, where my cousin put on an awesome fireworks show last night. Tonight, Dad's side is coming to our house, and while fireworks are expected, it seems possible weather will keep us indoors.

That, however, is hours away. Right now, there's light rain and gentle thunder, and I have A Prairie Home Companion on the radio and a cup of special coffee next to me. Knitting will soon commence.