Searching for something new in more ways than one

It turned out that in the end the retail space that I had pined over did not happen. When I found out, I was upset, but I think I had already prepared myself subconsciously to be disappointed because, I didn't think it was the end of the world. I guess that all along I had the sneaking suspicion that the Worthington building space would never happen...and it didn't.

I have started my search a new and so far have found two prospective locations that would probably be even better than the Worthington building in both size and price. I suppose I must have been so focused on the one space that I totally blocked out other, better options completely from my view. So is life I suppose. I think it is in the nature of humankind to set our hearts on something so intently that sometimes we forget all else. Maybe I have learned my lesson.

On another note...I have been searching for a studio apartment in downtown SLC for the past few weeks and I think I have finally found one that is both affordable and adorable. I'm not going to mention the name of the place here because if I do end up moving there I would rather not have stalkers if you know what I mean...but I will post some pictures.

Cute right? I think the (obvious) problem with studio apartments is the fact that your bed is in the middle of the living room. However, there are ways around this. I was browsing the net and found some great ideas for living in a small space. Like this one from Apartment Therapy, Laura was a semifinalist in Apartment Therapy's "Smallest Coolest Apartment" contest and I just love what she did with her space! Although she lives in a studio apartment she was able to use design to make it seem far larger, and her bed area much more private.

I think if I end up getting a studio I'm going to do something like that with it but probably in different colors. Let me know what you think and make sure to check out Apartment Therapy!