How to Hang Plants from the Ceiling

April 8, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If you have many houseplants, hanging some of them from your ceiling can liven up your apartment. Whether you want to add some nature to your apartment’s aesthetic or keep your plants away from your pets, hanging your plants is a good idea, but it’s one that requires a few tools. Below, discover how to…

Four Fresh Spring Decor Ideas for Your First Apartment

March 23, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s one thing to get your spring cleaning done, but a sparkling, dust-free apartment isn’t necessarily a home with character. That’s where spring decor comes in. As you open your windows for the first time in months and the sun starts to shine in for more hours per day, the environment in your apartment will…

Save or Splurge: Bedrooms

October 27, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Your first apartment is the perfect chance to show your personality and pick up some fun pieces that really speak to you. However, your first apartment also likely means you’re on a tight budget (or should be) as you pay the rental deposit and build up an “in-case-of-emergency” savings fund. Here are our top tips…

6 Fun Fall Decorations for Your Apartment!

September 23, 2015 | By Amanda S AuthorMy First Apartment

I love fall. I’ve only met one person in my life who actively disliked the season, and when I inquired why, he said it was because everyone he knows loves it! Well obviously everyone loves it because fall is incredible. The leaves all turn gorgeous colors, the weather is amazing no matter if it’s sunny or…

Save or Splurge: Furniture & Decor

September 19, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

So you’re finally in your new place and it looks…drab. That’s pretty common in rental apartments. They specialize in beige: carpets, walls, counters…you get the picture. If you didn’t bring much apartment decor with you during your move, you’re probably eager to get started on sprucing the place up. But, what items deserve a splurge,…