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I have mixed reviews about The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich. First, it’s an excellent reminder of how short life is and that we should pursue what makes us “happy”, not stay in dead-end jobs etc. However, I really dislike the idea of “outsourcing” your life and producing or [...]

Thankfully, this week wasn’t too much work. After cleaning the bathroom and organizing a couple of drawers, I just need to pick up a few bathroom organizing containers at IKEA. I’m also still looking for a small vase for the bathroom. Still to pick up on my Apartment Therapy Shopping List: laundry hamper liner drawer [...]

This week, it’s all about the bathroom. Week 6 – Light Therapy Clean bathroom Declutter bathroom cabinet Arrange bathroom efficiently Upgrade razor and shaving supplies Purchase bath salts and nice soap Place a candle in the bathroom Consider scents for your home Plan for the week ahead on Sunday Wake early and take a bath [...]

Today was Blog Action Day, thousands of bloggers posting about 1 issue relating to the environment. So I’ve decided to take the 2 Mile Challenge… sometime! 40% of US urban travel is 2 miles or less. Ride your bike to fight global warming. Now why didn’t I decide to take this challenge in the spring?

I finally tackled the cord octopus! After buying 2 power strips at IKEA, I cut another hole in the back of my TV bench and moved all of my electronic stuff all into the same area. And all the cords are behind the bench. My top accomplishment of the week! :) BEFORE: Wireless router, cable [...]

It’s good to know that Week 5 is the typical week to fall off the “Apartment Therapy Cure” wagon. Maxwell (Apartment Therapy author) posted that we should focus on what we’ve accomplished so far in the cure to try and motivate ourselves (and each other). So here’s what I have –and haven’t– done. DONE: Bones: [...]

I have in my possession a gorgeous, old ring. It was given to me by my grandmother, who received it as a gift from her father. Why don’t I ever wear it? I’m not sure. But this is probably one of the easiest things on my list. Not much action required, other than getting it [...]

Dear Netflix, how do you know the Movies I’ll <3 So I signed up for Netflix again. It’s been several months since I did the free trial, and now that we’re heading into fall, I think I’ll actually use it. I do have one complaint though, ok make that two… #1: Why are all the [...]

I have been warned about week 5… looks like I’ll be spending some time organizing my files. Week 5 – Getting Into the Thick of It Clean office area Vacuum, dust, mop Declutter files Tackle the cord octopus Try a one-day media fast Buy fresh flowers Choose at least 1 soft/hard thing to add or [...]

I’ve crossed the 1/2 way mark! Only 4 more weeks to go! This week was one of the more inspiring weeks of Apartment Therapy, because you start to see whole rooms coming together with just a few little changes – framed wall art, color, etc. I went to IKEA and picked up 3 frames for [...]