10 Awesomely Good Places to Shop for your Apartment

January 14, 2015 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

There are few things I love more than decorating a new apartment. I guess, in the same way that an artist gets a thrill out of filling a blank canvas or a writer a blank page, I get so much satisfaction out of taking four walls, a floor, and a ceiling, and turning it into…

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…

I’m Moving to Brooklyn: Here’s How I Plan to Furnish My Apartment

October 20, 2014 | By Ben AuthorMy First Apartment

As my move to New York approaches, I am starting to make plans about how I want to furnish my apartment. As a suburban California kid, I have always had many places to shop, a car to transport new stuff, and parents to pay for things. Living in Brooklyn, all of that will be different.…

New Apartment, New Adventures

August 30, 2014 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

I can’t believe this summer is coming to a close. It really feels like yesterday that I was moving all of my things into my Atlanta apartment (and cursing the amount of junk I had accumulated! Don’t do what I did! Tips here.). I’m headed back to South Carolina for my final year in college…and…

Decorista Daydreams — 8 Blogs to Inspire Your First Apartment Decor

January 25, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

The road to finding your first apartment can be a rough one. However, when you finally walk into the perfect place that you now call home, after getting through the hassle of moving, and dealing with a lot of uncertainties, you are ready to jump right into one of the most fun aspects of living on…

How To Hang A Picture

January 22, 2014 | By Chloe AuthorMy First Apartment

Did you receive a nice poster or painting for a holiday gift, and now you are looking at it and wondering how to hang it? It’s actually quite simple if you have some basic tools. Here’s how you do it: 1. Investigate your picture frame: Check that it has something adequate to hang nails on,…

First Apartment Gifts on Our Santa Wish List

December 9, 2013 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

The holiday season is in full-swing over here at My First Apartment! We are buzzing with great ideas for saving money during the holidays, inexpensive ways to bring the holiday spirit to your apartment, and even how to have a stress-free holiday party with your roommates. However, we’ve yet to cover the most fun topic…

Dollar for Dollar: Furnishing Your Apartment at Ikea vs. Target vs. Pottery Barn

November 15, 2013 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

When it comes to furnishing your first apartment, there is always a budget to consider. What you can get with your money is vastly different from store to store. A while back, My First Apartment compiled an excellent list that compared the cost of buying your furniture essentials at several different stores. As a self-professed bargain hunter…

First Apartment Decorating Finds: The Big Box Store Edition

November 7, 2013 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

In the world of first apartment decorating, big box stores like Walmart, Target, and Kohl’s have gotten a bad rap for being too cookie-cutter and too expensive. It’s true that monster chain stores are often guilty of both of those charges, but they aren’t all bad for decorating your apartment. In fact, if you take…

Making Every Inch Count in a Tiny Apartment

November 4, 2013 | By doug AuthorMy First Apartment

If you find yourself considering a tiny apartment, you’ll probably be thinking most of all about the downsides: there’s just not enough space for your stuff, or even your friends. Three really will be a crowd because no more than two people will fit in this living room! And, sure, that’s a shame. But small,…