Our apartment

Okay. I love our apartment. Really love it. Want to see it? Here it is (minus the rooms that were too messy to be photographed):

(living room)

(dining room)

(bedroom)

Ta da! Yep, it's wonderful. Also, I have no idea how to place the photos where I want them on blogspot...oh well.

See those two awesome bright-colored canvases sitting on top of my dresser? I found that fabric at this fabric shop in Spokane called The Top Stitch, stretched it over some canvases I already had, and voila! Wall decor. The Top Stitch does sewing classes every month too and I think I just might sign up for a beginning one. I'd like to be able to make my own stuff, and it seems like they cater to the young, hip crowd, so they may be able to teach me how to make things I actually want to keep. I am excited.

Apartment Hunting

I started this blog several months ago with every intention of updating it regularly, but have struggled to find chunks of time to sit down, reflect, and write. I feel that this is something my life needs, however, so I hereby renew my resolution to keep up this blog. There. You have it in writing.

With that said, you might like to know what is happening in the world of Delynn. The most concise answer answer would be apartments. Apartments are what is happening. My life, for the past several weeks, has been consumed with Craigslist ads, e-mails, phone calls, and viewings.

We're looking for a new place because our current one is very nice, but costs more than we can responsibly afford to pay for rent. We've truly loved living here, but with our lease term ending this month, it's time for us to find a more affordable living situation.

After many discouraging viewings, Josh and I finally came upon an apartment yesterday that we absolutely love. It has its drawbacks (small kitchen and bathroom, no dishwasher, across town from my work), but its hardwood floors, spacious rooms, and unbelievable views more than make up for them. We turned in our application today, so now we're just waiting to find out whether we can call this place "home." I really hope this works out. Wish us luck!

The insanely awesome view of St. John's Cathedral from the dining room window: