When we meet with an apartmentjeanie client for the first time, there is an extensive in-take questionnaire that allows me to not only understand the clients’ habits but also determine their aesthetic and what their vision is for the space. One question is ‘what is your favorite color?’ and another is ‘what is your least favorite color?’. ... read more
Apartment Insurance: What you need to know to protect your valuables Apartment insurance was recently on my mind. A few weeks ago, the sizable 5 story walk-up across the street succumbed to a major fire. The kind of fire that displaces all the tenants and leaves all the windows boarded because there is no longer glass in the frames. I don’t know ... read more
REPEAT AFTER ME: Dry cleaning bags are BAD Throw them away Sometimes I have great empathy for my business coach who may tell me something 16 times but somehow I’m just not sure what she is saying is absolutely accurate. And sure enough she's spot-on every time. This is how I feel when I talk about how bad dry cleaning bags are for the ... read more
Contrary to my previous rant, I am ruthless about ridding clients’ homes of outdated, unwanted and expired stuff. Good Housekeeping's excellent and accurate ’50 (Big & Little) Things It’s Finally Time to Get Rid of’ should be mandatory spring cleaning reading. It’s the perfect primer to share with a friend or family member who may be in denial ... read more
There has been much talk of paring down, letting go, simplifying and ridding yourself of stuff. All of which I absolutely agree with, however the manner in which this choice to live cleaner, smaller & more intentionally has become a full blown movement in which I cannot fully support. We’re experiencing a maximized approach to ... read more
Everyone loves a before & after or so I’ve been told by my business coach who experienced her own apartmentjeanie restyle last spring. The reason you didn’t see those before & after photos is because it’s something I grapple with every time I do a restyle project. The results are always amazing - transformative, effective and ... read more
Recently I’ve been working with a woman who never eats lunch when we work from 10am-5pm - she claims to be a big breakfast person and doesn’t get hungry until dinner. I’m somewhat in awe of her discipline, not eating when she isn’t hungry. I love lunch. It breaks up the work day nicely and I love to eat. When alone I suffer from a lot of indecision ... read more
Are you a magazine maven? Do you hold onto printed publications in hopes that you’ll eventually read them even as newer issues arrive? Unless you are keeping the periodicals as a memento or for reference - like real ‘I will need to reference this for work’ reasons, then you need to set a deadline to read or the magazine gets tossed/recycled. Even ... read more
Wednesday, March 29th I turned very old, not super old, but close to it. Luckily, I long ago made a Dorian Gray pack to never (mentally) age. This has served me well when it comes to working with kids - basically because I can relate to them and having an exceptional memory I can easily recall what it was like to be one. The kids I’ve worked ... read more
I’m not a good shopper, consumer sure, but I definitely do not get a charge, thrill or rush when shopping unless the store is a flea market. I prefer a boutique experience - my adult wardrobe game was at its strongest when my friend, Erika had her darling clothing store around the corner from me. It is also why I think personal shoppers are the ... read more
