Make Your Own Anthro Lamp

This gorgeous Anthropologie lamp is $198.00 online!

As stunning as it is not everyone can afford to but a 200 dollar lamp base...especially me. I started looking into how to make my own and I came across a blogger who had set out to do the very same thing. Retropolotin's post is about what simple elements you would need to assemble a tea set lamp. She includes the step by step guide that is super easy!! http://retropolitanhip.blogspot.com/2010/10/anthro-knock-off-lamp-tutorial.html

After I get in the new apartment I will post my version of the finished product as well! Happy DIYing!

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New Floor Plan

This is the floor plan for my sexy new apartment!! It has just enough space to be super cozy and fabulous! This week is the planning and scheduling week for getting my stuff down to Florida...wish me luck. I'll definitely put before and after photos on here so you can see what even you can do with any kind of space. The possibilities are endless...Happy DIYing all.

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Sooo...I'm trying to win a new Kitchen Aid stand mixer. Its the one that I have wanted since I started baking and using my moms. I would love to have it for my new apartment and Newlywedmoments is offering it in a giveaway for Valentines day!! YAYY!! Wish me luck!

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Stop overpaying for fab furniture

Hey everyone! So before I moved down here I found a link for how to make an ottoman out of an old pallet!! So shabby chic right! So anyway, my mom decided to make the perfect ottoman for my apartment...I'm including the link for you so you can make your own as well as the finished product my mom made!! She's so crafty :)

This is the picture of the finished product from Mrs. Lawler's link: Click here to make your own palle ottoman for cheap!! http://www.mrslawlerslovelies.com/2012/10/diy-pallet-coffee-tableottoman.html

This is my mom's finished product. Isn't it gorgeous. That sweet little puppy on there is my annabelle...she's such a great model.

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Trouble in Paradise

Trying to get a new apartment in a different state is a horrible process to undergo if you are a recent college graduate. No one wants to pay for your degree anymore which I suppose is due to our horrindous economy. I recently got a job working at Bath and Body Works to make money down here while looking for my job as a legal assistant before law school...however, I keep running into issues with actually starting work in the middle of apartment financing and changing my life. UGH...yes, frustrating. The store manager won't be back into the office until next Monday...so I'm still playing the waiting game...I'm not a patient individual...so I've been occupying my time pondering new DIY adventures and moving strategies. Fun right?! We shall see. Coming up will be which DIY projects I'm thinking about tackling as well as the follow up pics for when I put my spin on them!! ALSO...Don't forget to check out my pinterest boards for amazing DIY ideas and apartment inspiration!
http://pinterest.com/missmarisamc/

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Under Construction

Hey Everyone!! I'm so excited about starting a new blog about apartment life and DIY treasures that anyone can accomplish!! I hope to be a helpful tool to you.

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