The long-awaited apartment reveal is here! However ... I’m only showing you my living and sleeping space. The entryway + kitchen reveal will come at a later date (but don’t worry- a good sneak peek of the kitchen is part of this reveal 🙃) Disclaimer: although I’m calling this an “apartment reveal,” ...
My Go-To Tips for Making Your Small Apartment Feel Larger
If anyone understands the struggle of living in a small apartment, it’s me! This is my third year living in a studio apartment, and although it’s larger than my last apartment, it’s still SMALL. Today, I’m sharing my GO-TO tips for making a small space look and FEEL larger (instantly). Using ...
How to Easily Move to a New Apartment … and Have it Decorated in Under One Week!
This post is sponsored by Piece of Cake Movers. Use CityChicDecor for 10% off your next move! Yes ... you read the title correctly! I am writing this post again because this method worked WONDERS for me back in 2018 when I moved into my previous apartment. The tips below will ensure you not only ...
Before/After: I Transformed This Bedroom in 24 Hours
Yes, putting time and love into the home you want to create is such a magical thing, but if you’re like me, you’re also SO impatient when it comes to designing. I am literally that person that looks up tracking numbers two hours after placing an order 😂. Also, I honestly just wanted to challenge ...
How to Install Wall Sconces or Light Fixtures Without Hardwiring OR a Wall Outlet!
Live in a rental but want a light future that’s meant to be hardwired? No problem. Live in a home where you thought you could use a plug-in light, but there are no outlets around? No problem either! Today, I am showing you how you can install the wall light of your DREAMS without needing an outlet ...
Rental Style is the Must-Have Book for Renters and Small-Space Dwellers!
Hey guys! Happy weekend! How is it almost the end of May?! I’m so excited to announce that my book, Rental Style, is officially on bookshelves! (Barnes & Noble, Amazon and Target carry it!) Sorry if you already follow me on IG- I’ve posted about it quite a bit on there ? Today, I wanted to go ...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Living With a Roommate
I think I've written about five blog posts in the past five days ... and I'm not mad about it! I think this quarantine has really put my creative side in exhilaration mode ?. If you follow me on Instagram, you know I just released a book (a post about the book is coming on Sunday!) I've recently ...
How to Create a Home Office in a Studio or Small Apartment
Hey guys! I hope everyone is staying safe and sane during this crazy time. NYC is pretty much dead right now and most of us are trying to quarantine as much as possible. I’m sure everyone who is reading this has been given the orders to remotely work from home, which can be both a blessing and a ...
Furniture from Amazon You Didn’t Know You Needed
Is it just me or is everyone else spending money they don't need to right now? I think I've purchased more clothes over the past month than I did in 2019 all together LOL. I've also been spending a LOT of time on Amazon, and just realized I haven't done my quarterly "Amazon finds" blog post yet. ...
My Chic-Meets-Eclectic 450 SQFT NYC Studio Apartment Tour
One of my favorite parts of the apartment is the view from the entryway. I absolutely love how you can see both my mirrors & neon sign :) JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Hi all! It's been two years since I've done a full-on ...