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Everything You Need for A New Apartment

The start of 2022 has been incredibly busy because I moved into my first solo apartment! I knew the area I wanted to move in, but never expected things to go so quickly. I virtually toured two complexes, did an in-person tour at one the next morning, and had signed a lease by the end of that day. While life has felt non-stop, it’s been really exciting on top of being a lot of change. I wanted to hop back into the blog with a comprehensive list of everything you need for a new apartment. This roundup includes items I purchased for my new space so happy to answer product specific questions in the comments too!

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Washington DC blogger shares what to purchase for your new place with this extensive list of everything you need for a new apartment. // apartment kitchen appliances, apartment decorating, renter safe decorating
featured | roll up dish drying rack + plant shaped trivets for hot plates + kitchen utensil set with measuring spoons and measuring cups + instant pot steamer basket + wood patterned contact paper + instant pot + electric kettle + peel and stick subway tile backsplash + cabinet liner

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How I Upgraded My Bed Without Buying a New Mattress

Time to come clean: I’m a hot sleeper. Still even with being someone that was regularly waking up sweaty (#yikes), I was sleeping on jersey sheets. On top of regularly feeling overheated, I found myself also debating whether or not to purchase a new mattress. Ultimately, I decided to make some less expensive choices which meant I upgraded my bed without buying a new mattress.

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Washington DC blogger | eucalyptus sheets review
featured | sheets and giggles: eucalyptus sheets in white

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10 Welcome Mats for Your Summer Front Porch

Warmer months are here in the DC area which means it’s time to freshen up the front porch with a new welcome mat. Today I’m rounding up some of my favorite welcome mats for your summer front porch or outside your door. These are all under $50 and great to layer with a larger outdoor rug if you want to mix colors and pattern.

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Washington DC blogger rounds up the best welcome mats to freshen up your summer front porch and make a bold statement. // coir doormat, welcome mat
featured | welcome to the lake coir doormat + red white and blue popsicle welcome mat + patriotic stars doormat + lemon welcome mat + hello summer watermelon coir doormat + strawberry print welcome mat + welcome pastel rainbow coir welcome mat + hello summer popsicle doormat + summer vibes watermelon coir welcome mat + watermelon print doormat

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Removable Wallpaper: The Good & the Bad

I feel like I’ve had enough time to see my removable wallpaper and how it’s held up to give an honest review. If you’re new here: hi, I moved into a new house back in September and knew that I’d be painting my new bedroom ASAP. The room has a chair rail; the top is painted lavender while the bottom was a purple candy stripe.

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Washington DC blogger shares the pros and cons of renter-friendly, removable wallpaper and how to put it up in your home or apartment. // peel and stick wallpaper review, temporary wallpaper how to, renter friendly decorating ideas, target home decor, opalhouse wallpaper, removable wallpaper bedroom makeover, renter friendly budget friendly decor
featured | target: opalhouse speckled dot peel & stick wallpaper + squeegee + utility knife + measuring tape

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Refresh Your Living Space with Modern Chic Pieces

The combination of spending more time at home and preparing to move have meant that I’ve spent quite a bit of time daydreaming about what I want my next bedroom to look like as well as just online window shopping for all of the home decor things.  Sharing a couple styled rooms I love in today’s post!

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Virginia lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares how to decorate your apartment or home with modern chic pieces to create a curated home. // living room makeover, green bucket chair, plant art, floor lamp, coffee table for apartment, coffee table book
featured | society6: monstera leaves print {ON SALE} + society6: this must be the place print {ON SALE} + overstock: beverly pink velvet sofa {ON SALE} + overstock: boho southwestern decorative pillows {ON SALE} + overstock: carson floor lamp {ON SALE} + rugs usa: black scandinavia diamond area rug {ON SALE} + safavieh: mid-century modern coffee table {ON SALE} + gold peace hand decoration {ON SALE} + safavieh: couture quilted swivel tub chair {ON SALE} + overstock: gold metallic decorative pillow {ON SALE} + world market: gold elephant decor + anthropologie: mirelle basket {ON SALE} + world market: bad girls throughout history book + nordstrom rack: leopard print faux fur throw blanket {ON SALE}

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