shelf life

I'll moving in just a few weeks, but so glad my move is just a quick elevator ride up.  My friends on the West Coast think that I have apartment commitment issues, which isn't actually far from the truth.  But it's only because I love the feel of a new space -- a clean start over, to redecorate, design, etc.  Which is interesting, considering my family only moved once during my childhood.  Well, I'm not entirely certain of the psychology of it all, but I blame childhood-- just the way I blame it for my insomnia, occasional tardiness, and hyper-organization.

Anyway, the new apartment.  The space will be much bigger and have some interesting dimensions, and since I'm in this mood that has me taking on new challenges, I'm in the process of designing a built-in bookcase (along with a walk-in closet) which I'll be installing myself... can't wait to befriend the electric nail gun and drill once again!  Here's some inspiration, what do you think?

photos via Lonny