Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Our Newly Painted Non-Smoking Apartment

So I really don't have much to say about smoking in Europe except for I hate it. We ended up having to eat inside almost all of the time (when we would'v preferred to sit outside and watch everyone walk by) because EVERYONE was smoking while they ate outside. It's one of those things I inherited from my mom, but I just don't do real well with smoke.

So instead, here's a post about the things I love about my non-smoking apartment- five things to be specific. Sorry no before pictures. They're on my old computer, and it takes way too much effort to open that up.

Reason #1- I share it with my cute husband who does things like this.

#2- And this (he built the headboard). I picked this blue.

#3- And this. Had to go with mocha (the name of my first dog).

#4- Doesn't the mocha go great with the red?
#5- Our office- because who doesn't love Wicked green?

This was the best kind of project- the kind where I don't have to do anything. Richie did all of this during his spring break with just my encouragement. And now our apartment feels much more like home.

20 comments:

marcia@joyismygoal said...

Those are all some favorite colors of mine too Good Job!!!

kat said...

Grr About the smoking too!

I love the mocha and the red.

I accidently painted my office at work the same color as your office: http://theburbblog.com/Home/tabid/55/EntryID/160/Default.aspx

Natalie said...

Love the apartment. Great job choosing the colors and painting.
Your trip sounds like a dream come true. Totally agree with the smoking. Here in Belgium and France tons of people smoke. We see little kids 10 years old coming out of school and lighting up. It is just awful.
In case you don't remember me, I am Marcia's friend(Txmommy's Mom)

Miz said...

um WOW.
Im not really a visual person...more words...and yet I ADORE THE COLORS!!

lovelove the wicked green.

amanda said...

i love the peek into your house. those colors are rockin'. i seriously
love the green office.

and ps, i really hate all the smoking too. gaggggg.

txmommy said...

I love it! when we move I want to see it in real life :) and I totally want to get together and play killer bunnies!

Jacki said...

I can certainly tell you two have no children. Your apartment is clean and you have a white couch.

Lovely!

Shaina said...

Oooh, the paint colors look absolutely fabulous! I love the red living room...it looks fabulous with the mocha.

Pink Pearls & Muddy Sneakers said...

It looks wonderful! :)

Megan said...

It looks great! It is always difficult to decide if I should paint an apartment because it is temporary, but from your pictures, it seems well worth it!

tootie said...

Looks good! I especially like the mocha with the red. So classy!

Kara said...

I LOVE the Wicked Green! :) And the blue is very pretty as well.

K and T Gardner said...

It all looks really good! I love what a little paint can do.

Dugout Daisy said...

Oh my!!! I LOVE IT!!!

:D

Katelin said...

oh i love your place, so many fun colors. love it!

Brooke said...

I love the artwork-- I might need a tutorial courtesy of Richie

Wearing Mascara said...

Ahhhh-mazing! I LOVE the colors and now I am officially jealous of your place.

The green is definitely my fave!

Heather C said...

LOVE that you have a piano in your apt!! and the green is so unique :) veryyyy cute

GrowingRopers said...

looks great brit!! Hope your weekend was better, and this week has you seeing more sun! :)

erincraig said...

Wow love all the colors! The green is so cool! And yes! I hate smoking just as much!!!! I think we are the only town around here that still allows smoking in restaurants...hence we go tot he next town over for everything!