Europe
Good news, I am officially out of my old place. The move went pretty smoothly thanks to help from Dad and a moving company. There was a little bit of a drizzle, but nothing too bad. Also, I am pretty sure that one of the movers was doing blow the entire time. Who takes 8 bathroom breaks in 2 hrs?
One of the first things I do when I move to a new place is find a spot for Europe. I made the above monstrosity right before my junior year of college. Martha Stewart magazine did a piece on interesting headboards, and one of them was made using an old schoolroom map. I thought this was such a clever idea that I decided to get crafty. I searched ebay, found a 1940's schoolroom map of Europe, made a bid, and won the auction. My friend Lindsay was kind enough to lend a hand with the arts and crafts stuff. Honestly, I do not think that I could have done this without her. Silly me thought that a huge cut of plywood would fit in my teeny, tiny Mitsubishi Mirage. After Lindsay's brother rescued us from Lowe's, we broke out the scissors and wood glue and made my headboard. Katie and I shared a room for 2 years and she was convinced that Europe would come crashing off the wall and kill me. Luckily, I survived. I have since upgraded from a twin bed, and Europe now acts a statement piece. This is one of my favorite things because I love maps and traveling. Sometimes I think about updating Europe by painting the border, but I kind of like it the way it is. Right now, Europe dominates one of the walls in my living room. It is what you look at when sitting on the sofa. It is also the only art that I have hung in my new apartment. Once I have everything put together, I will post a few pics. My goal is to be all settled in before Paris. Ok, I am off to tackle a few boxes before Lost!
How many boxes have been tackled? ;)
ReplyDeleteJen is that a little bit sass? My friends know me too well. Perhaps the last line should have read, " I am off to eat some left over pizza before Lost" :)
ReplyDeleteSass? Me, never. Take as long as you want...
ReplyDeleteI love the map. That is something that I will always remember about college. I can't wait to see pictures of your new place. I will have to come down soon. I miss you.
ReplyDeleteI remember Europe from your apartment. That seems so long agao.
ReplyDeleteOh how I LOVE Europe! :) I did think that thing would kill you, but by the grace of God, you made it! YES! :) I think Europe is totaly unique and I love it! Are you going to Paris for real, or are you talking about the map? :) Hehe. Love you tons!
ReplyDeletePs-I sent Annie's birth announcment to your old address. Did you have your mail forwarded? Let me know if you don't get it soon. Love you!
I am going to Paris for real. Jamie and I leave in about two weeks. For years we have talked about taking a big trip together and now we are finally doing it. I am having my mail forwarded. I will be on the look out for Annie's announcement!
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