bethanyboo's Profile

I like #9. I've been living in my house for 2 years and I'm only now really starting to realize what I like. Take your time to find pieces that you really love, rather than going out and buying everything in sight at Home Goods when you move in.

Who cares if you're just going to cover it up with a comforter anyway?

I can't imagine ever having enough time to iron my sheets every time I wash them (yes, some people actually do!).

My power rack and olympic weight set is one of the first things you see when you enter my house. It's not pretty, but I use it several times a week and I love having it at home rather than having to go to the gym.

I don't follow a rigid cleaning schedule but I do try to clean up some each night so that I don't spend all weekend cleaning.

I downloaded an app on my iPad called HomeRoutines to help keep me organized and accountable. I set up weekly cleaning tasks, biweekly tasks, and each week I focus on one zone of my house to deep clean. This ensures that my windows, baseboards, etc., get cleaned on a regular basis.

As someone who doesn't really "get" art, but likes what it can add to a space, I see nothing wrong with what David does. I always seek out art that matches my decor.

Different strokes for different folks.

I really like to batch cook, and slice fruits/veggies in big batches once a week, so this wouldn't work at all for me. I also have far too many condiments that I wouldn't want to pare down!

#2 seems like it would be really awkward in theory, but it works really well!

I have a very small spare bedroom that I planned on turning into a guest room soon. I think I will go ahead and push the bed against the wall in front of a window. The flow of the room would be much better if it wasn't centered.

1 - single-serve blender, which I use every day for smoothies.
2 - heated throw
3 - down comforter
4 - single-serve coffee maker - no, it's not a keurig. It's actually a $15 black & decker coffee maker that doesn't require any fancy coffee pods
5 - my ugly overstuffed couches because they are the comfiest couches I have ever sat on.

My snow removal etiquette gripe is people who don't remove the snow from the top of their cars. Then it goes flying off onto your windshield when they drive in front of you.

Also, people who drive SUVs and pull out of their parking space without shoveling, then pull into a spot that someone else shoveled out when they get back. That is a jerk move.

If you get rid of old linens, keep in mind that animal shelters will be happy to take them off of your hands even if they're too ratty to donate to goodwill.