Bookcases are so essential. I've been an avid reader all my life (until college sucked all joy out of it) and so I've accumulated quite the collection of books. Since moving into my new apartment, I've dreamt up many bookcase solutions that I plan to implement. My plans are nothing as full-bodied as the built-in bookcases above but I'm excited about them nonetheless.

Bookcases are, of course, ideal for storing and displaying books but they are also a great way to add personality to a room by displaying other things. I plan on using my new bookcases to display all my fun, vintage odds and ends. Small framed pictures, ceramic animals, brass birds, butterflies pressed between glass, and other little things that will draw guests to my bookcases and allow them to get to know me a little more. I'm so excited for this step--I just need to save up the money now! I have the bookcases all picked out and ready to come home. Soon!

My old car was killed by a tree while I was away in Colorado. Luckily, I LOVE my brand new car! It's small but still has a ton of both leg room and cargo space. I love the color (shown above) and almost everything about it. So, while it sucks that my car was killed, I am fortunate to have found and be able to afford a new car I love.