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Audra

Audra is a recent college graduate and an aspiring writer based in her home state of Georgia. She’s a lover of the sweetest Southern tea, warm weather, and decorating with lots of color, DIY projects, and shabby chic pieces. Her apartment living journey is still young, so she’s busy navigating the ups and downs and learning along the way. For more from Audra, follow her on Pinterest or check out her website shepenspretty.com.

14 Alternative Christmas Tree Ideas for Small Apartments

December 16, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

The first holiday season I ever spent in my very own apartment, I went a little crazy. I was absolutely convinced that I had to deck every hall (wall, doorway, etc., etc.), make ALL the ornaments for my way-too-big-for-my-tiny-apartment fake tree (I’m sadly allergic to the oh-so-pretty real trees), buy every useless decoration I saw, bake…

From the MailBag: “How to Deal with Roommate Conflicts”

December 4, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Welcome back to the MailBag, everyone. A couple of weeks ago, we dove into our very first advice topic and helped one reader with her question about “when to begin an out-of-state apartment search.” Today, we are taking a different route — we’re addressing several issues and many readers at once. Here’s why: Since My…

10 Tips for Choosing a Winning Self-Storage Facility

December 1, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

A few months ago, my boyfriend and I downsized from a spacious apartment to a small area of his mom’s house. Not willing to part with our furniture for a stay that will likely be short, we decided our best option was to store our things until it’s time for us to pick up and move somewhere…

Away for the Holidays? Here’s How to Keep Your Apartment Safe!

November 25, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Packing up and leaving your apartment behind while you enjoy a little holiday comfort at home with your family? Awesome! But, before you get in too much of a hurry to rush out of your new place and head home for the holidays, make sure you check all these important steps for preparing your apartment…

10 Easy & Cheap DIY Thanksgiving Decor Ideas for Your Apartment

November 23, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

The holiday season is almost here, ladies and gents! The first one coming up quickly on the calendar? Thanksgiving, the holiday that’s all about giving thanks for what you’ve got and enjoying some gobble gobble until you wobble wobble. For many, this time of year is packed full of travel plans and trips back home…

From the Mailbag: “When to Begin Your Out-of-State Apartment Search”

November 10, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Hello, everyone! Welcome to the very first MailBag blog. We’re excited to kick this advice-oriented column into high gear, so mosey on over here to learn more about the idea of the MailBag and how to send in your very own questions! First up, My First Apartment reader, Alexus, sent us this really good —…

Introducing the MailBag!

November 10, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Hello, apartment dwellers! Whether you’re a veteran renter who has has lived in lots of apartments over the years or a newbie to the apartment living scene, there’s one thing we know for sure — you never know it all. We know better than anyone else because over the years the My First Apartment team…

7 Places to Shop for Colorful Apartment Decor

November 7, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Are you a lover of color? Does the idea of decorating your apartment with earth tones make your heart sink? Do you find yourself gravitating toward the brightest hues when you’re out shopping? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then we are gonna get along just splendidly. As a fellow apartment dweller who has…

7 Biggest First Apartment Furnishing Mistakes

October 30, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Furnishing your first apartment is no easy task. It’s a fact we know well around here at My First Apartment because we’ve all been there, done that, and have plenty of “uh-oh” stories to tell. So, as you set out to furnish your new place and make it your first home away from home, watch…

5 Ways to Use Halloween to Bond with Your Roomies

October 25, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

In need of some ideas about how to bond with your new roomies? Then you’ve come to the right place, and at the right time of year, too. Usually, the holidays are a time when you and your roommates will spend lots of time apart (visits home, separate parties with friends, etc.), but there’s no…