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Depending on how you look at it, opening up your calendar and seeing a month full of appointments, commitments and more can be either daunting or exhilterating. I tend to work better when I have absolutely too much on my plate, as it foreces me to balance my time perfectly. If something goes out of whack, my whole month will get thrown off.

However, I read an article about comedian Tina Fey and her secrets to success the other day, and her's is quite simple. Always, always say "yes".

This couldn't have come at a better times - I've been approached with some very unique opportunities this month. I'm saying "yes".

This also applies to things I want to do around my home. I've been in my new apartment for five months (wowza!) and I keep meaning to get little projects done or what not.

Thus, January's  Top 5 is dedicated to the home. 

Coffee Table. 

I'm a huge fan of the exqusitely talented Emily Schuman of the blog Cupcakes and Cashmere, and love this video she released this week. I'm on the hunt for a great coffee table tray that isn't too expensive. 

Gallery Wall. 

This challenge has been haunting me over the last few months. I have acuqired some art, but I'm very indecisive about what the hanging arrangement will be. Luckily, I found this nifty layout guide. 

Time to start experimenting! 

Accent Paint.

 

So simple. So effective. 

Typography. 

 

Christmas lights, a steady hand and an outlet. I'm thinking this might even be fun for my living space/room as well. Now the question is, what word do I choose? 

Patio Time. 

One of the things I was desperate for when I was looking for an apartment was somewhere with outdoor space. I have a sweet little backyard patio that will be divine once the warm weather comes back. 

I'm hoping to incorporate some more Christmas lights into the tree, and also have a little herb garden (is there anything better when you're cooking to go cut some fresh basil). Oh spring, come soon! 

Again, these are just some ideas. Fingers crossed I can get some of these little projects done before the warm weather arrives. 

Have an amazing weekend and enjoy! 

things.

Have you ever caught those little moments just by chance?

Drawing open my living room curtains this morning revealed a man in the parking lot across the street throwing bread crumbs for the bird.

Looking up after a loud sound in a coffee shop, I saw an old woman being pushed in a wheelchair down Front Street in Toronto. She was holding a little dog, and leaned over to give it a kiss.

In the line to pick up books from the library, someone got a text in front me and had their phone out obliviously far enough for people behind to read the "I love you" message.

When life gets busy, I try my hardest to remember those moments. Yes, this essay that I'm writing about Morocco is pivotal for my mark (and actually fun to research, believe it or not)...but the most important thing in the world are the small details of life.

Keeping that close to heart today.