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Amanda

Writer/Student/Intern/Nanny, Home Products/Organization/Interior Design Addict
10 Ways To Make Your Apartment Greener
10 Ways To Make Your Apartment Greener

10 Ways To Make Your Apartment Greener

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Ed. note. This is a repeat of one of our most popular posts from last summer. ‘Green’ is a concept that not only describes safer, more environmentally-friendly products, but also a state of mind. Let’s face it… times are changing and despite common belief, one person can make a difference. Below are ten ways to…
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Organizing Your Desk (and Other Miscellaneous Things)
Organizing Your Desk (and Other Miscellaneous Things)

Organizing Your Desk (and Other Miscellaneous Things)

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An organized desk… nothing beats it. This is the one area of my humble abode that has a tendency to sometimes get out of hand. Like most things, the battle is in the maintenance. Here are some of my favorite tricks to keep a desk organized. Like all tips that I pass along, please feel…
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What Your Money Will Buy You: The Furniture Version
What Your Money Will Buy You: The Furniture Version

What Your Money Will Buy You: The Furniture Version

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For those of you who know the site like the back of your hand, you’ll recall a list that was compiled a while back comparing the price differences of furniture from IKEA vs. Pottery Barn. Well, time has flown by us and we thought it was time to update the prices. We also thought we…
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My Top 10 Places to Shop for the Home
My Top 10 Places to Shop for the Home

My Top 10 Places to Shop for the Home

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We all have our favorite things to shop for. Some girls like to buy shoes, while others like to buy handbags. Some guys like to buy expensive toys, while others like to buy gifts for their girlfriends. (Okay, maybe wishful thinking.) Personally, I love shopping for home products. Living in New York City with some…
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Don’t be a product hoarder!
Don’t be a product hoarder!

Don’t be a product hoarder!

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I was at a dinner party over the weekend and mentioned that I just began writing an “organization column/blog.” Before I could start my next sentence, a guest (a female, 20-something, fashion design major) screams out, “I am the biggest product hoarder ever!” After a few confused faces and giant sips of wine, another guest…
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No wire hangers! Tips for an organized closet.
No wire hangers! Tips for an organized closet.

No wire hangers! Tips for an organized closet.

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Closets… Many of us have forgotten what a real one even looks like. Since the majority of us don’t have the luxury of having a walk-in closet, having an organized one is essential. (By the way, in case you’re wondering what’s behind the left side of my closet, I have no idea. It belongs to…
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Let’s get organized!
Let’s get organized!

Let’s get organized!

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Hi there! My name is Amanda and I’m an organization addict. It started with simple to-do lists and finding pleasure in crossing off each completed task, and has now spread to making sure every single thing in my apartment has a purpose and a place. My objective here is to help you, too, get organized…
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