Apartment Hunt

So the past few weeks Seth and I have been on an apartment hunt. We scour neighborhoods, call a million signs, drop by to see places, hear of places from our friends, you name it, we've done it! This weekend, we decided that our hunt was over and we signed a lease on a 2 bedroom apartment just a few blocks away from where we're living now. It's in what we like to think of as a military base (just because it has it's own grocery store, movie theater, gym, conference room, cafe, movie rental place, and it's all gated) but it looks similar to the Truman Show. They may or may not have filmed the Truman Show at our apartment--a million little "garden style" houses that all look exactly alike. [sigh]

So here's what I'm excited about! Hard wood floors, two stories, two bedrooms, garbage disposal (You'd be SHOCKED at how many places do not offer a garbage disposal!), granite counter tops, dish washer, patio, walk in closet, and new carpet on the stairs! We're really glad that we were able to get a 2 bedroom so that we can always have company. I'm even thinking of getting a pack and play so that we're a fully baby friendly household.

Here's our floor plan:


And now, for the first time ever, Seth and I get to decorate! We're going to have to buy furniture (aka, a bed, couch, desk, and dining room table) and paint and buy rugs and lamps--ahhh!! We're going to be on a budget. Any good tips? Where do you like to shop for furniture? What do you recommend we get/skip on? What is "worth it" and what is "not worth it"? Can't wait to hear from you!