Once upon a time, (you know, like two years ago) I had a personal blog that I so cleverly named “aGinn and aGinn.” The blog’s purpose was to document the simple, everyday adventures of our newlywed life. I sometimes miss looking back at those sweet moments: cooking dinner, shopping on Saturdays, (what the heck is a Saturday?) and those million DIY home craft projects.
SO, with that being said, I’ve decided to check in a little more often with a personal post. Obviously not ALL the time, maybe three or four times a year. I think this time next year, I’ll like looking back at the 2014 John and Kelly (and BOY is this year PACKED with adventure.)
I decided to start with my January ‘Wish List.’ Just a couple of items I’ve had my eyes on for the last couple of months. I’ve really been wanting to do an ‘At Home’ post, but our ‘rental sweet rental’ isn’t quite ready yet. Hopefully that post will be coming up soon, so stay tuned! Until then, here are my January wishes!
1. Was this ‘Crop it like it’s Hot’ shirt made for the Ginns or what? How appropriate. I may just have to order two of these bad boys!
2. A Grave Talent by Laurie R. King- If you follow us on Instagram (and if you don’t, please do @KellyGinn22 @JohnTGinn) then you may have noticed a slight obsession of ours. San Francisco. Imagine my excitement when I walked into Barnes and Noble and gazed over the New Releases table to find not one but SIX novels either about San Francisco, or written by someone from San Francisco. Needless to say, my Good Reads wish list has grown. This particular series by Laurie R. King is so captivating. It’s a mystery thriller about a string of tragic murders that all take place in a community right outside of San Francisco, all involving small children. Dark, but sucks you right in.
3. DIY Marquee light fixture- Although this particular marquee light fixture isn’t exactly aesthetically well done, I kinda like its quirky features. I haven’t given any thought as to what I’d want it to say, but I think it would make SUCH a statement on our floating shelves!
4. Address plaque vertical wall planter- Am I the only one who gets weak in the knees with modern metal like this? Unfortunately, this bad boy goes for a whopping $250 and that’s just a little too much for a rental home. If you need me, I’ll be over here admiring it from afar.
5. A GIANT ASS WORLD ATLAS POSTER- You’ll have to excuse my language, but I have been SO frustrated over my search for such a large atlas. I really don’t want a pull down map (don’t get me wrong, if one fell into my lap, I’d take it) because they are so vibrantly colored. I’d much prefer to have a vintage poster. It’s a tall order, so I’ll keep searching. If anyone knows of a 50 PLUS inch wide world atlas poster, help a sister out!
6. Pattern Society Union Rug- DROOLING. Luckily, my sweet sweet husband was kind enough to check this gorgeous statement rug off of my wish list. SUCH a good husband. I’ve had my eye on this one for a while! Can’t wait to get it in the mail!
7. Vintage mint melamine cafeteria tray, turned into a little side table. All I have to say is: YES.
What are some things on your wishlist?
