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Christina

I am the type of person who likes to get involved in everything I can, which keeps me endlessly busy! I moved into my very own apartment in Manhattan after graduating college, and every day has been more exciting than the last. Furnishing my apartment is just one of the many ways I satisfy my shopaholic tendencies; I especially enjoy finding cute one-of-a-kind items that fit my style. Most recently, I created MinnieinManhattan.com, a New York-centric blog dedicated to the best addition to my home: my little puppy named Minnie!

What I Learned Braving Hurricane Sandy in Downtown Manhattan

November 5, 2012 | By Christina AuthorMy First Apartment

One of my favorite things about my apartment is that the building overlooks the East River. However on the evening of October 29 when Hurricane Sandy rolled in, that river got a little too close for comfort! Sandy hit the hardest at lower Manhattan between 8 to 10 o’clock at night, and I was amazed…

Using Curtains as a Room Divider

August 18, 2012 | By Christina AuthorMy First Apartment

Whether you want to create a private escape away from roommates, or just want to designate a living area away from your sleeping area, how to divide your space is often one of the first things you need to tackle in a new apartment. And you want to do it in a way that does not make your…

How I Made My DIY Candle and Flowers Centerpiece

June 2, 2012 | By Christina AuthorMy First Apartment

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 it contrasts really well against the red flowers we’re going to use. Make sure there is an opening at…

What a Difference a Little Paint Makes!

May 28, 2012 | By Christina AuthorMy First Apartment

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 was going to paint one of my main living room walls black… Until I chickened out. I decided that…

My Moving-In Day

May 20, 2012 | By Christina AuthorMy First Apartment

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 nervous. I kept thinking that I was now officially living on my own. That’s a scary thought! Thankfully, my boyfriend…

Shopping for Your First Apartment Bed? Pros and Cons of Popular Options

May 2, 2012 | By Christina AuthorMy First Apartment

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 apartment – and it is often the most expensive and space-consuming piece you buy. I’ll help you sift through the…

Five Things to Do Before You Buy Your First Piece of Furniture

April 16, 2012 | By Christina AuthorMy First Apartment

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 the process myself and buying an area rug that won’t work, I have learned that there are five steps that…

How I Found My Dream Apartment in One Weekend (after Much Planning)

April 3, 2012 | By Christina AuthorMy First Apartment

As I think back on how I found the apartment of my dreams, I am realizing that there is so much I need to tell you guys! Finding your dream apartment is not easy. It takes time, diligence and patience (the latter of the three I admit I often lack), but when you finally find…