The Landing Strip

As mentioned, this week’s Apartment Therapy tasks are pretty simple. When I first moved in to my apartment, I wanted the entryway to be really simple, so I didn’t do too much decorating. On the kitchen outer wall, I just have a big clock (the perspective looks really small in the picture though) and two [...]

#72: Apartment Therapy | Week 3

Week 3 is all about de-cluttering the entryway in your home. The theory is that if you don’t let junk cross the barrier into your home it will stay cleaner! This week is super easy for me since my apartment is pretty small.
Week 3 – The Landing Strip
Vacuum, dust
Clean entrance/doorway [...]

#56: 52 Books in 52 Weeks | Week 8 – Don’t Think of an Elephant! Know Your Values and Frame the Debate

This week, I read Don’t Think of an Elephant! Know Your Values and Frame the Debate by George Lakoff. It was written a few years ago (pre-’04 election), so it has that kind of “frame” around it. As a voter, I’m neither a democratic or republican, (although I lean a little left) so [...]

Dahlias drink lemonade

At the farmer’s market, I learned that dahlias appreciate a good glass of lemonade. If you put sugar and lemon juice in their water, they last way longer. So after 3 -4 days, you just have to cut the stems again and replace the “lemonade.” It’s excellent! I love tips like that.
Who first discovered all [...]

#72: Apartment Therapy | Week 2

I did pretty good at Week 2 the first time around, so since this week is more of an introduction to the “Outbox” and finding your style, I’ll be focusing on refining my style that I wrote down previously and cleaning/outboxing the kitchen.
Week 2 – Clearing the path
Clean kitchen from top to bottom
Outbox
Buy fresh [...]

#72: Apartment Therapy | Week 1

This is my second attempt at Apartment Therapy. This time I’m not skipping around (or going on vacation), so since I’ve already read the book, it will be more of an Apartment Therapy “refresher.” I’ll just be going through the weekly chapter and listing what I need to do for each week.
Week 1 – [...]

#84: Take Care of My Nails for 1 Month, (See if it turns into a habit)

Aahhh… something shallow to cross off my list. I found the perfect nail polish for “nail polish haters”. It’s called Sally Hansen Natural Shine Instant Nail Finish. It’s super light, so it doesn’t make your nails sweat; and gives your nails just enough shine, so you feel girly instead of like [...]

#40: Go to Mexico

Como se dice “fun”? What a cool place… I love Mexico! Now I just need to plan my next trip!

#34: Buy all new underwear

I’m crossing all the easy stuff off my list first! #34 is officially done, and doesn’t require much explanation! I stocked up on the 5 for $25 PINK underpants. Although I love all the bright colors, their strategy of slowly shifting to capture the pre-teen market is kind of scary, but rather brilliant. And what’s [...]

#66: Quit drinking coffee for 1 month (or the summer)

I had full intentions of not drinking coffee for 1 month, or maybe 1 week, but then I thought “why? I don’t really have a problem” ha! So maybe I’ll try this next summer, eh? I have a couple years to finish this whole list.