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Small room organization 101: get a clothing rack.

201: behind-the-door shoe storage.

301: make use of every inch of space.

(don’t mind the unfolded clothes - I’m getting there ;))

401: still make it uniquely yours!

I’d post pix of our living room, but it’s still…under construction. But here is our pristine new kitchen, which I cannot wait to get my hands dirty in!

Starting with…smoothies upon smoothies. My mom and dad got me a NutriBullet as a housewarming gift, and…well, how did I ever live without this thing?!

On Friday night Rachel and I took a break from all of the unpacking for a fun night out. First up was Brass Monkey, followed by the newly opened Gilded Lily. Oh, New York nightlife, it was good to see you again.

Today I woke up bright and early to meet up with Jessi to get the décor for our friend Emily’s baby shower.

A trip to Brooklyn, Party City, Target, and lots of pink later – I think we nailed it.

The shower was so much fun. I love getting together with all of my favorite ladies! Baby Arden is going to have lots of amazing aunties.

We ate, opened gifts, played games, and made onesies for Arden. Mine is the “educational” one, haha.

I got home this evening with plans to go out, but my mind and body were telling me to R-E-S-T. So rest I did.

On that note, will leave you with some of my favorite recent devotional snippets.

(first one from Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith, second from God’s Promises Day by Day)

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What’s been a highlight of your weekend so far?
What kitchen appliance can you not live without?

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m going to keep this one quite wordless because…well, I’m letting myself be extra lazy today :)

This pretty much sums up the past 72 hours…

How did you ring in the new year? Anyone else (loving) doing absolutely nothing today?

scenes from the weekend.

‘Twas a good one.

Anyone else think that Monica should start a sister blog to GML? ;)

Rewind to Friday where I ran errands all over the city, got my hair done, and enjoyed a coffee date with a reader. Hi Melanie! :)

Friday night was a friend’s birthday party at Henry, followed by a little FreelyBe shindig at Bounce.

Saturday included consisted of brunch at De Santos with some babes.

…don’t ask.

I spent most of Sunday laying around watching How I Met Your Mother…because I could. The lazy day was made complete with a nice stack of banana pancakes + maple almond butter. Heavenly.

Later in the day I peeled myself off the couch and headed out for a coffee meeting + church. Obligatory cab ride selfie – check.

Church was incredible, as usual. And I stopped at Whole Foods for a late dinner, also as usual.

And just like that, it’s Monday again. Will leave some inspiration for the start of the week..!

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What was the highlight of your weekend? Do you prefer lazy or fun Sundays?