Nesting

As I am in the mood to nest (even without my own kitchen), I've been peeking around some lovely online stores and have found some things I would LOVE to be in my apartment with me in the fall. Feel free to buy me presents if you feel the need (just kidding). So, here are my inspiration pieces of the moment!

Garden Key Plates from West Elm, $14.99

Crinkle Cotton Window Panel from West Elm, $12.99-19.99

Bazaar Duvet Cover from West Elm, $59.99-89.99

Sheer White Diagonal Lattice Curtains from World Market, $19.99

Blanc Noir Placemats from World Market, $15.96

6 Stacking Cups from World Market, $9.99 (I may have to run out and get these sooner than the fall!)

Perpetual Bloom Towels from Anthropologie, $8-36

Pinwheel Push Pins from Anthropologie, $15

I also can't wait to hit up some thrift stores and consignment stores to start furnishing my future apartment! Any ideas on the best places to look?

Book List ♥

As a college undergraduate reading a ton for classes already, you might ask why I would read more? Well, I just so happen to love reading and this book's title/cover caught my eye at the library last week and I just had to read it.

The Butcher and the Vegetarian. Such a cute title and cover, how could I resist? It was a cute book and I read it quickly, and she's not too "preachy" on the vegetarian subject. To be honest, I think I'm going to pick up the raw food cookbook she uses at one point in the book because the dressing she made sounds so delicious (ginger-carrot, by the way).  

It goes through her struggles with health and the various diets she attempts to get her energy level up to normal and keep her hyperthyroid in check. And it goes through her journey to see where the meat she eats comes from (local and all, its still slaughtered!).

I enjoyed reading it because it was fascinating to see how her life changed through her eating habits. So I recommend you pick this up at your library for the next snowy or rainy day!

Inspiration via Pintrest

It seems that once I get started with something, school takes over! Its been a crazy week and another one ahead, but here are some things that are inspiring me this week. Hopefully, I'll try at least one of these ideas!

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What's the Difference? Steel-Cut, Rolled, and Quick Oats | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn

What's the Difference? Steel-Cut, Rolled, and Quick Oats | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn

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What a great explanation of the different types of oats! It made me less confused and I hope it gives you some insight too!

Come Fly with Me

As you probably noticed in my goals post, I'm on a hot air balloon love kick. I just think hot air balloons are so graceful and inspiring. Here is my latest Etsy treasury featuring hot air balloons! You should check the products out!

Birthday Weekend Pictures

Here are some pictures from my birthday weekend- I don't have a lot  because we just did some laid-back things, but here are my favorites!

Sarah made me s'mores cupcakes!

My assortment of cupcakes- 2 minis and 1 large one! 

a mini chocolate cupcake from Cupcake in Charleston

Hot stuffed croissant with strawberry cream cheese and strawberries from the Gourmet Shop in Columbia

a full-sized strawberries and cream cupcake from Cupcake in Charleston

Can't you see that my friends know what I like? We also hit up some antique and thrift stores. It was a lovely weekend!

22 by my 22nd

I am really inspired by Elsie's, of A Beautiful Mess, list of goals she puts together after her birthday for the next year. Here is my version so far, not in any specific order:

1. Buy a car
2. Go up in a hot air balloon
3. Rock climb outdoors
4. Cook from at least 6 different ethnic groups
5. Take a wine class
6. Take an art class
7. Sew an entire project on my own
8. Make real bread (not quick bread)
9. Learn to knit
10. Go to Chicago
11. Reduce commercial cleaners in my cleaning routine
12. Run a 5k
13. Go backpacking
14. Bake and decorate a fancy cake
15. Travel to 3 states I haven't visited yet
16. See the world's largest (fill in the blank)
17. Learn how to drive stick shift
18. Learn car basics
19. Learn a new cooking technique
20. Have the perfect picnic
21. Watch the sunrise and sunset in the same day/night
22. Make my own signature drink for my 22nd birthday party!