This may come as a surprise to some and disbelief to others, but I detest shopping. I don’t dislike owning and amassing things (obvi), but I really loathe the act of the acquisition. At the top of this (non) shopping list is makeup. I will pull tear sheets from gazillions of beauty magazines, keep meticulous and dated notes on the latest & ... read more
making a case for books
Everyone who has a home most likely has a place to store books – whether it is a cabinet, custom built-ins, wall shelves or in my father’s case when he was in college – the refrigerator. The structure that houses one’s library should be organized in a personalized manner as to reflect the style of the homeowner. If placed properly, books can be ... read more
a clutter free closet = a clutter free life
Having a business called apartmentjeanie, it is safe to assume I am a manic organizer. In fact, I have been guilty of over systemizing, which is really of no help to anyone, but we all have our compulsions. I have been indulging in my aesthetic addiction since early childhood. When I was home sick from school, I would feverishly re-arrange and ... read more
how to display a cohesive photo collection
Everyone LOVES to display photos; unfortunately not everyone does it well. A collection of mismatched frames arranged on every single surface area in one's home doesn't convey the sense of family and friend pride, but someone who isn't capable of editing and maybe a little insecure. Photographs are mini (in most cases) 2 dimensional time ... read more