Summer obsession: galvanized tin

This week is finals week for me, which means I'm drowning in grading, frantically writing papers, and surrounded by books that I should've read during the semester. Such is the life of a grad student!

In the midst of all this craziness, Joe and I found a place to live next year! All I want to do is start decorating, but since I can't...

Here is one thing I'm excited about, particularly for patio parties: galvanized tin! Love the trays and buckets from pottery barn, but I was able to find similar styles at Michaels & Joann Fabrics for even less. Though PB is still quite affordable: $15 for three of these small buckets. One filled with chalk for the chalkboard wall I'm planning? More on that later!