Leitho's Profile

I'll stick with my refillable soap on a rope. Just add a new bar, no screws.

I have a few tank maxi dresses, that are great & comfortable (but cheap and a lil to thin to wear in public). If Im chilling I'll wear leggings and a top, which is usually cute, but for a reason or another it never made it to "outfit-out-the-house" level. I recently had this discussion with my guy and he said I always look great and femine around the house. Who knew! He even said sometimes when I change into something more comfortable he's confused...like, "are we going out? thought we were chillin"...this is usually a summer dress that got a lil too pilty or a satin shift that I never quite adored. Maybe guys dont see the details. I actually went through the effort of buying cozy pants to wear around-they all shrunk. I want a onesies.

I too am a NY small living dweller (luv it). First thing I learned moved from a 700sqft rental to my 560 condo...purge! You must seriously decide what to keep & what to toss. I had ALOT of clothes, and had to get rid of quite a bit of items that I hadnt worn & probably wouldnt (consign, donate, ebay, etc).
Ive learned that you literally have to look at your space beyond face value, and think creatively. A long shelf along the ceiling, a high bed with storage (got mine at Gothic Cabinet), coffee table with storage, etc.
Once again....purge dishes, pots/pans, silverware (really are you ever gonna have 20 people over for a formal dinner?).
Its also important to have items that serve dual purposes, my bathroom wastebasket is also the bucket I use to mop with (I use trash bags).

Enjoy it...its not weird, its different.

Mine is like that, only in the bathroom and not red....if it were red I might not hide it. I get your desire to do so though. I made a curtain from some Marrimeko fabric & WonderUnder (I don't sew) and used a tension rod. I would have the left door on there but my machine sticks out 1/2 inche to far to allow the door to close. My bathroom is a tight fight so the door would have been cumbersome. The curtain is like a love art canvas and brings color into my bathroom.

Is that a picture of the "before?" That is far from the ugliest...its got a balcony, palm tree views, nice floors, and huge window/doors. You havent seen ugly.

I like the idea and would buy it...if I knew it worked, for sure.

I had my family (8 people) stay in my tiny 560sqft apt. I agree the key is stay outside, spend the day out & about by the time we got home everyone was sleepy and happily crawled into their aerobed, couch, bed, cushions on thr floor,etc. It was messy, but it was family & I loved it.

I was thinking of buying some slippers & a robe for my guests, I also have hotel size toiletries. My one problem is there is nowhere to place their luggage that isnt in the living room.

I recently moved & decorated so before they drag all their stuff in, I say "wait leave it here (hallway) and see how the place looks before we live it up for the next few days"

This was my first time making risotto. I had no idea it took so much time, but I appreciate that. My first batch I accidentally used white wine vinegar instead of white wine. The momment I poured I realized my mistake. ha. I started over, I used more olive oil than butter to saute the onions and garlic (which I think worked bc the cheese added just the right amount of saltiness). IT WAS PERFECT.
I didnt add anything fancy, and skipped the white wine all together (the wine probably would have cut the saltiness). Ill be more adventerous next time. I roasted brussels, grilled sausage and feasted.

I use disinfecting cleaner on mine. I spray it on a napkin/towel and wipe it down. I do this with my iphone often-I take the subway daily & touch the poles in the train which Im sure are a hotel for virus/bacterias/and plain ol' nastiness. I use my iphone & Kindle on the train so all of that is now on my devices. Then (I quiver at the thought) I take my phone to my face to talk....yeah I must sanitize that iphone often.
If I didnt take the train I honestly wouldnt be so 'noid.

I like the outdoor shower idea!