the new apartment

it was a long day, but the smoothest of all my move-ins! without the help of my daddy, brother and mom, it would just be me and a coffee maker up here in my new apartment! with them, we got everything unloaded and unpacked... which was quite a job (i'm not the best at deciding what i do and don't need when it comes to packing). we made the annual target trip, with phillip along as our comic relief. the finishing touches are still being put on, to the complex and to my apartment, but i am in love with my new place to live. it is going to be just perfect for me my senior year. there are still a few pictures to be hung and pieces of furniture to be added, but here is a peek into my new apartment!

it was also the least emotional of my move-ins. freshman year was a waterfall of tears that turned into a steady stream for months afterwards. sophomore year was similar and junior year was a little better. this year though, i teared up, but just because i am really going to miss my parents and brother (even if he does drive me crazy sometimes). i will always miss my home and my family, but know that this is where i need to be right now.

today though, i am missing something at home i love the most. it is my mom's birthday and i hate that i can't be home to make her day absolutely perfect! i am sending lots of love and birthday wishes from knoxville to her and hope she has a fabulous birthday! recruitment is winding down here at UT with bid night approaching tomorrow and school is gearing up as classes start tomorrow. i think life is about to get very busy!

xoxo,
clp

white on white OOTD

as labor day quickly approaches, i am scrambling to get all my summer whites worn! i am a stickler to only winter white/ivory after labor day unless you are in the tropics. i know its old-fashioned but thats just the way i am! the following outfit is one of my favorite LEONA looks from the spring collection. the handwoven silk gingham is gorgeous and the sheer details keep it chic and modern. i love the gold buttons on the the top and the gingham couldn't be more southern! grab this outfit before it sells out at the LEONA : nashville store on 12 south! (its on sale now too!)

LEONA robyn shorts and lilly top, LEONA double rope chain bracelet

well, i am officially in a state of depression. not really, but i am sad to be packing up my nashville apartment. my sublease is up on the 31st so i have been getting everything ready to be moved back to murfreesboro tomorrow. i have absolutely loved this summer here on kirkwood. my roommates have been the best ever and i hope to stay in touch with them! i also realize how happy i have been here in nashville this summer - i know that this is where i am meant to be and hopefully i'll be be back full-time sooner rather than later. it certainly has been the best summer i could have ever hoped for. 

the next few days/weeks seem like they will be hectic with packing, unpacking, packing again, organizing my life, working and working out. i seem to have a to-do list a mile long (as i always do) and i keep adding to it. however, i do hope to spend a few last days of summer poolside and with my family! i hope everyone is having a great week so far and wish me luck as i pack up yet again!

xoxo,

clp