In a totally transparent bid to capitalize on a cultural celebration (actually, we just really enjoy Chinese New Year—I saw the most amazing dragon in a parade last weekend!—and wanted to write something apartment-related, but we know how this looks and so we’ll just admit upfront to some level of cultural appropriation and beg forgiveness), [...]

Before you go calling us big, raging, angry blue-state liberals (not very politically correct of you, by the way), an Anti-Valentine’s Day Party can be for anyone. Happily married? Throw a party in honor of the fact that, once again, you just got chocolate. Happily married and a recipient of jewelry? Throw a party celebrating [...]

They don’t call it cabin fever for nothing.  There you are, in your little cabin of an apartment, feverishly itching to do something new, and yet spring isn’t just around the corner, not yet! Well for you little OCD spring cleaners out there, why not relish this moment for all its grey and cold glory? [...]

1.  Homemade Invitations start your party off on the right foot—personal, put-together, and fun. Using recycled paper, the unwritten-on half of old cards, or any other re-purposed materials will keep this part of your planning under budget. 2. Buy your decorations from a discount party store.  Actually, when arranged attractively, a couple dollar streamers can [...]

So many of us dream of living in a castle, sliding down banisters and hiding all our worldly possessions in endless closets.  In reality, most of us live in slightly smaller situations, and if a person’s home is their castle, we live in rather cluttered ones.  To that end, we’ve put together some smart, simple [...]

I believe there’s a fear inherent in us that we will die alone in a pile of things we bought 50 years previously.  Or maybe that’s just me—and numerous characters from TV and film, not least Bridget Jones, who fears she’ll die “fat and alone, and be found three weeks later half-eaten by Alsatians.”  While [...]

You thought your midtown apartment was small?  We bet it’s feeling a whole lot smaller now that Junior has shot up another foot.   Space is limited, but creativity doesn’t have to be—no matter how small the room, there are ways to make it feel bigger and fit more.  Below, find some ideas for using every [...]

Our guest blogger Ron Leshnower introduced the idea of making some apartment-living resolutions for 2012! It’s been two weeks–do you need help figuring out some New Year’s Resolutions for your home?  We have plenty of ideas for how you can have a cleaner, prettier, safer home. Cut Costs This is a big one, so we [...]

The couch blocks access to the food, the chair arrangement is like a maze, and given the blockade of people in the hallway, you’ll never make it to the bathroom…if you’ve ever been to a party like this, you can appreciate that a little planning can make a big difference in the flow of a [...]

Seasonal Affective Disorder (also known as, appropriately, SAD) is depression at a certain time of year.  People with SAD experience normal emotions for the rest of the year, but during a particular season—usually winter—suffer various symptoms of depression.  These can include decreased energy, withdrawal from social situations, weight gain, and disinterest in favorite activities. If [...]