When I started furnishing my apartment, some pretty pricey pieces caught my eye. After a little digging, I was able to find some good dupes for a few of the items I wanted. Below are six things that I fell for, then hunted (if excessive googling now counts as … [Read more...] about Six Expensive Items I Considered for my Apartment and the More Affordable Options I Actually Bought
Furniture
When the Verdict is Still Out on Going with a Trend
I have very mixed feelings about buying something that’s trendy, despite what I wrote in this post. Do I like it because it’s “cool”, am I going to drop a ton of money and not like it in five minutes when its moment has passed? How do I know if I actually like … [Read more...] about When the Verdict is Still Out on Going with a Trend
When Going with a Trend Pays Off
I love my campaign dresser. I do. I got it almost 6 years ago off of Craigslist sight unseen (well, there were pictures). This was JUST before a lot of big box stores started selling campaign dressers, so, used was really the only option. I live … [Read more...] about When Going with a Trend Pays Off
An armoire for my bedroom
I can really agonize over furniture purchases. I’ve never had an affinity for armoires. Maybe I’ve just never had a need for one. But, in this apartment, I have a space in my room that really calls for a taller, skinnier piece. A highboy dresser … [Read more...] about An armoire for my bedroom