I am filled with envy. Like, all the time. It’s home envy and I’m working on letting go of that. I love looking at interior design and architecture Instagram and Pinterest feeds, and I want to just feel inspiration instead of deep-seated envy. As part of the process I’m chronicling here, I measured my apartment …
Pile Progress
I did it, guys! I managed to clear that pile. Books were put away where they belong, recyclables were recycled and stuff to give away was set aside. Like I predicted, I didn’t want to do it. I would have much rather enjoyed some more time sitting in my couch, reading. Now that it’s done, …
My Pile, My Nemesis
Hey guys, it's a weird weekend at my home, messy, home. I'm attending a conference in town for much of the weekend, and that's leaving me less time than I'd like to tackle a project, but since I'm home for bits and pieces throughout the weekend, it's not impossible for me to get something accomplished. …
Life Finds A Way
I've had a busy week and it's not letting up any time soon, unfortunately. I enjoy my work and the things that occupy my time, but I'm having a hard time juggling all the things I want to do, like clean my apartment. I am curious to know what other people do to keep themselves …
Buy, Sell, Trade
I made a dent in my pile of stuff, but still have a way to go. I'm pleased to see the pile get smaller, but am also a little frustrated that it's not all gone yet. Let's start with my successes and then delve into my not-yet-successes. I took a box of books into the …
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Hello, everybody! This weekend I'm working on one of my infamous piles o' stuff scattered around my living room. This particular pile of stuff is made up of things I'm getting rid of, but haven't bothered to take to their new respective homes. Some of it is stuff to recycle, donate, or sell. There is …
My (Little) Budget
Let's talk about money. If I had more than I do, I could hire someone to make my place amazing, or go wild at the Container Store. Instead, I'm constrained by a budget of my own devising. My budget for organizing and decor is small, and I've limited it to funds from a few sources. …
A Tale of Two Tables, Part 2
It took longer and more effort than I thought to get these two tables cleared and organized, but it makes me feel so good to walk out of my bedroom and not be greeted with chaos. Or, at least, less chaos. I focused on the snack table first, and implemented a couple new baskets to …
A Tale of Two Tables, Part 1
This weekend's project is smaller than last week's, but feels like it will be vital nonetheless. I am tackling two tables that have become a little overwhelming to me. Let's start from the beginning. I have a very small pantry. Very small. Because my food storage space is minimal, I've turned my old nightstand into …
20 Minutes a Day
I fall off the wagon of my cleaning routine far too often. How did my home get so messy if I didn't do that? Anyway, I try to make the return to tidiness as easy on me as possible, while also making an impact on my home. I participate in Apartment Therapy's January Cure every …
Home, Messy, Home 