How to Decorate for Fall on a Budget

September 1, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

With the cozy autumn season just starting, your apartment decor may need an update to match the atmosphere. Something about the slow change in seasons and seeing the trees in preparation for winter brings out the ghoul in all of us. Or maybe that’s just Halloween being around the corner. Either way, if you’re looking…

How to Safely Celebrate Thanksgiving During The COVID-19 Pandemic

November 19, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Thanksgiving is usually a time for friends and family to get together for a big feast, but maybe not this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, having a Thanksgiving gathering in your apartment is a health hazard. But if you still want to have a small group over, can you minimize your risk of getting…

Three Fall Ideas for Your Balcony or Patio

October 27, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Once the hot, humid days of summer have passed and nightfall arrives earlier, it’s time to get into the autumn spirit and whip out your most exciting Halloween decorations. But if your apartment doesn’t have all that much space – especially if you have a balcony or terrace that’s also small – you might face…

Outdoor Decor to Make Your Apartment Feel Like Home

August 3, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Apartments don’t always have a ton of space for you to personalize and make your living area feel like home. However, there are a few easy ways to add some flair and outdoor decor that make your home feel cozy and welcoming. Check out these tips and add a few to your apartment! These small…

5 Ways to Welcome Fall in Your First Place

September 22, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Happy 1st Day of Fall! Fall is one of the most wonderful times of the year, with the weather getting cool and crisp and leaves changing color, signaling the start of the end of the year. As you’re trying to make your first apartment feel like home, welcome the fall season with some cheesy traditions…

Cheap & Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas

December 6, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s an exciting time in your first apartment! If you’re like me, when you moved out of your old home and into your new one, festive decorations were the last things on your mind! But now that you’re settled in, decorating for the holidays can be your favorite…