We're back

The Meggs took a blogging hiatus to get married (!) and settle into our life together, but we’re excited to get back to sharing our story with our family and friends. Hopefully we will have wedding pictures soon to share with those of you who could not be with us during our special weekend. In the meantime, we would love to share parts of our new “home” with everyone who cannot journey to Nashville soon. Bear in mind, this is a 2 week work-in-progress and we're hoping you will give us input on making our small space "creative" on a "creative" budget.

Cool jars in the entry way filled with what Drew calls the "bird stuff"


Welcome to our blank-walled dining room. Picking up some decor from mom this weekend!

Pantry - so nice to have the additional cabinet space

All our favorite kitchen gadgets in one space!

Living Room

Wish we could find a fun way to display the suitcases & this chair - both are awesome pieces



Mantle filled with special things, but still needs some TLC

As much as you'll see of the Meggs bathroom, unless you come visit

Fabulous headboard we found for a STEAL!

Drew's fish Lyle. Yes, I'm aware a fish lives on my wall.

Now, we need your input on how to make our apartment a neat space. Go!

Decor dilemma

Drew and I have been extremely blessed with generous wedding showers. So generous that we were gifted a FULL 12 place settings of our Wedgwood White china. Although Drew was excited, he just didn't understand my zeal for the pristine white plates and the dainty tea cups.

I. Am. Obsessed.

BUT, here is the issue. Our newlywed nest will be snug. Snug is the nice way to say that our 1 bedroom-1 bath apartment is small. This leaves my hubby-to-be and me with a decor dilemma. My obsessed self can't stand the thought of leaving this beautiful china packed away at our parents' homes. So, we're exploring inexpensive, newlywed budget-friendly options to display these lovelies.

1st option I found from IKEA. Super cute and fairly affordable. Any opinions? We were a little alarmed about the disclaimer listed on the website about the glass panels shattering with a "knock."

Then I came across this cabinet on Etsy. A little large, but absolutely beautiful...plus it has storage! Drawback: Drew doesn't want our home filled with "old stuff" and this falls in the "old stuff" category. I love the vintage, this-piece-has-a-story feel. Alas, one of many kinks you must weather in marriage.

We would appreciate any suggestions!