My Rental: One Year Anniversary

Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of my move into my beloved little rental. This place has truly become home away from home (my hometown and family are in Waterloo) and I'm so grateful to have this little corner of the world to come home to after a long day in the city.

My space has evolved and changed a lot since I got the keys, and I thought it might be fun to take a look back at all the changes.

Here what the space looked like before I moved all of my stuff in:

Next a look at the first phase of decorating, before the real 'layering' process had really taken place. This is how my room looked for a long time and I loved it! It was so minimal, crisp and fresh.

And here is how it looks today. I'm so proud and in love with how it looks. And that rug. That rug is everything.

 I have learned so much since moving here...and I'm not just talking in school.  It has easily been the hardest and the best year of my life simultaneously. This is cheesy, but as much as my room has evolved over the last 12 months, I have evolved more. I've learned to rely on myself. I am becoming the woman that I always wanted to be.

Cheers to another wonderful year with all of you. You are all a big part of my life and I love you all!

Sneak Peek at my New Place!

Right off the bat, I'm sorry about all of the random pillows posted to your dashboard courtesy of moi last night. I didn't realize that my polyvore was hooked up to my blog and posting everything here. I'm a bit  lot technologically challenged. Thanks for sticking with me!

Also, all of my art stuff is packed up as I slowly take loads up to my new home in Toronto, so there is no doodle or painting for you today.
But I do have some goodies for you to make up for it!

1. The first pillow I've ever made (and by that I mean my Mom sewed the whole thing while I tried to help)

Isn't it beautiful? I love the coral. The fabric is from Tonic Living and can be purchased here.

2. Also, I'm giving y'all a VERY brief sneak peak of my place. It's in a chaotic state and I am not officially moving in until this weekend, when I will hopefully get it looking all pretty, so don't be harsh:

It's got a long way to go, but I'm so in love with it!
Happy mid week my loves.
xo