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How I Made My DIY Candle and Flowers Centerpiece
June 2, 2012 – 6:37 pm | One Comment
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I couldn’t decide if I wanted to have flowers or candles in my centerpiece, so I made one using both!
1. Start with a plain white sculpture of any shape you like. I prefer white because …

What a Difference a Little Paint Makes!
May 28, 2012 – 5:01 pm | One Comment
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My bare white walls were driving me nuts so I called up my maintenance guy to find out about the options I had for painting my apartment.
Sticking with my original theme of black, white and red, I …

Drea’s Dilemma: Found Perfect Apartment, But Military Deployment Looms
May 22, 2012 – 6:32 pm | One Comment
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AFFORDABLE, CONVENIENT, COZY…SHOULD I SNAG THE DEAL?  by Drea
 As I’ve mentioned in my previous post, I will be on a short-term deployment starting in August.  My return will be in November, which is when I …

My Moving-In Day
May 20, 2012 – 1:36 am | 4 Comments
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I was so excited to get the keys to my shiny new apartment; it was all I could think about for the entire preceding week!  When the day finally came, I was honestly feeling really …

Apartment Security 101 For the First-Time Renter
May 19, 2012 – 12:39 am | 5 Comments
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You’ve put down your deposit and you’re excited about your new place. And you should be: it’s your first apartment and you’re ready to make it your home. However, along with having a home comes …

In the Military. Planning a Move to First Apartment.
May 15, 2012 – 11:14 pm | 4 Comments
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We are welcoming a new guest blogger, Drea, who is planning the move to her first apartment while facing a military deployment.   She’ll  write about the unique apartment challenges facing her as a member of the military, such as picking furniture that must be ready …

Sam’s Weekend Brunch 101 – Perfect Eggs and Home Fries
May 10, 2012 – 10:52 pm | One Comment
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I love eggs in all their diverse, delicious glory.
There is an old story about the origin of the pleated folds in our chef hats, or Toques, that claims the 100 pleats represent the 100 ways to …

Sam’s Weekend Brunch 101 – Perfect Pancakes and Bacon
May 4, 2012 – 3:02 pm | No Comment
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When people find out that I cook professionally and am attending culinary school they almost all inevitably ask me, “what’s your favorite thing to cook?” Well, that’s a hard question to answer, but I pretty …

Shopping for Your First Apartment Bed? Pros and Cons of Popular Options
May 2, 2012 – 2:02 am | 9 Comments
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In my last post, I discussed how important it is to prepare before buying any of your furniture. This is especially true when it comes to choosing a bed! A bed is usually the first purchase for your new …

Five Things to Do Before You Buy Your First Piece of Furniture
April 16, 2012 – 10:29 pm | 7 Comments
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Whether you are starting from scratch in a new apartment or just sprucing up the space you are currently living in, being hasty can result in purchases you end up not wanting to use. After rushing …