I HEART abuela

For some time now, I have lived at my grandmother's house. Recently, I have been making arrangements to move on and out of abuela's, and it seems as if those plans are quickly coming to fruition. Hallelujah! 

Regardless of the fresh anticipation of finally having my own love nest home to share with my significant other, packing and organizing to leave the room and bathroom I have occupied at abuela's has been bittersweet. Mornings where she greeted me at my bedside with a fresh cup of "cafe con leche," and a life lesson that only a Cuban grandma could deliver will soon be coming to an end. I am sad to leave behind empty spaces and lots of memories with abuela, whom I love dearly. 

In order to fill both the emotional and physical void, I have decided to decorate certain parts of the house to show my appreciation for her love and generosity.

Over the next few weeks, I'll be tackling the jacuzzi spa bathroom that once belonged to me, using the existing glass tile back splash as inspiration. 

Snapshot of existing tile

By positioning an array of frames in a collage-style, abuela's hallway will display our extensive travels together, like this wall featured in one of my favorite blogs, Young House Love.

via Young House Love

Lastly, I'll organize her laundry room, which by the way, looks as if a tornado swept through. I'll spare you all by refraining from showing you guys what it really looks like. :)

Those are the plans! Check back often. I'll be posting progress updates of these projects, as well as others I'm currently working on. 

xo,

Cris