How To Decorate Your Apartment On $500 Or Less

July 15, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

With all the costs that come along with moving, decorating can seem like the most frivolous spend you can make. However, nobody really wants to stare at the same blank walls day after day. To truly transform your apartment into something you can call your own, that involves putting a little personality on the walls,…

How To Upgrade Your College Apartment For Cheap

June 25, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If there’s any stereotype that holds true, it’s that most college students don’t have much money. Between taking out large student loans, struggling to make time for paid work against the burden of schoolwork and classes, and going out with friends, students often need to save money however they can. At the same time,…

Creative Ways To Save Space In A Studio Apartment

June 18, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

You’ve made the big leap. After years of sharing homes with roommates, you’ve signed a lease and put down a deposit on your first apartment alone, a studio that you’ll have entirely to yourself. The only downside is adjusting to life in a smaller space. Most studios are just several hundred square feet in size,…

5 Tricks To Make Your Small Space Feel Bigger

May 5, 2019 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

When you’re moving into your first apartment, it unlikely that you’re going to be blessed with a two bedroom, two bath townhouse. If you were so lucky, congratulations. However, for those in larger (and more expensive) cities, square footage is money, but don’t worry, there are ways to make your small space feel bigger. Whether…

5 Trendy Apartment Ideas

April 15, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Trends come and go, but with a little effort, you can make your space look like one in a beautiful, trendy apartment Instagram post! Check out these latest trends (that you can create on a budget!) to add some modern touches to your space. Set up a coffee bar Are you always stopping at the…

4 Reasons You Should Be Thrift Store Shopping When Decorating Your First Apartment

March 22, 2019 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’re looking to move into your first apartment or already have your move planned, you know that the experience, while exciting, can be costly. From the actual expense of moving to decorating your place, there’s a lot to budget for. That’s why you should give thrift store shopping some thought, especially when decorating and…

Apartment Splurges for Your Tax Refund

February 15, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Tax season is HERE, which for many can also mean Tax REFUND Season! Depending on how your income is set up, you may expect some of your tax money coming back to you in the coming months. Add that to any holiday cash you may have received, and it’s surely burning a hole in your pocket!…

Make Your Small Space Feel Bigger!

January 30, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

In your first apartment, cost likely takes precedence over square footage. Budget-friendly apartment hunters may settle on a small space they can afford… and that’s perfect! Once you’re in your small space, it’s time to get decorating. The great news is that with a little thought, you can make decisions that actually make your small…

Cheap Bathroom Upgrades

January 15, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Apartment bathrooms can be the least “nice” square feet in your whole place! Even after the deep clean you surely gave it upon move in, it can be hard to make it look shiny and new. Never fear! There are quite a few cheap bathroom upgrades that will improve the look and feel of your…

10 Simple DIY Alternative Christmas Tree Ideas

December 23, 2018 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Here’s another oldie but goodie, updated from our archives — Audra’s take on simple DIY Christmas trees. (OK, the last one is by Martha Stewart, so it’s a little more elaborate.) The first holiday season I ever spent in my very own apartment, I went a little crazy. I was absolutely convinced that I had…