So Accomplished

I found an apartment.  I like it.  I am excited to live in one place for more than six months.  However, the habit is so ingrained, I'm having trouble parting with my moving boxes.

I made my first major purchase for the apartment just before Thanksgiving.  Thanks to the wonder of Skype, Gil and I went on-line together and decided on a dresser.  Together.  I know.  This was big.

This was also my first Ikea purchase.  Other than the dresser pieces coming in three separate staggeringly heavy boxes, it was pretty slick.  I had to document the process.

(Please note there is no overhead light in the bedroom.  I had to use the closet and hallways lights, hence the dimmer pictures.)

Oh man, this was so exciting.  Three big boxes.

 Setting out the first pieces.

 Taking shape.

 This was easier than I thought it would be.

 Getting closer.

 Ready to flip and put the drawers in.

DONE!

I realize this was nothing like my one dear friend who went to the hardware store and got lumber and built her family a dining room table, but I really enjoyed the assembly process and am ready for my next Ikea furniture project.