finishing touches

Since the last posts, Danie and I have put some finishing touches on the apartment. Though they've been relatively small, they contribute greatly to the atmosphere and all-around-homeyness. My favorite: the "Mediterranean Green" bookcase. We picked up a white bookcase on craigslist super cheap (visible in the previous post's picture) and painted it. We also painted a craigslist bookcase "Watermelon Red." Other touches include: hanging shelves, hanging lights, potting plants, getting a rug, getting a floor lamp, and organizational bins. Check out pictures here.

The family flies in tonight and I couldn't be more excited. It'll be nice to do some of the touristy activities that Danie and I have so far neglected, and more than anything else, just spend some time hanging out. For all those interested in visiting, let me discourage you from choosing August. It's hot and it's humid. We're very sweaty.