Abbie G's Profile

I have a longhaired black cat who loves to snooze on my white couch, so I understand the never-ending battle...

My answer: vacuum diligently at least every other day. Thank goodness my apartment is only 450 sq ft, so that's a reasonable option...

But for you busier folks, I also recommend getting a Furminator as a preemptive strike against fuzzy couch issues. I "Furminate" my cat weekly and always pull off a few baseball sized fur balls. Since beginning that routine, there's been noticeably less fur on the couch (and elsewhere). An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

Love love love.

You've inspired me to get over my lack of space and get a bicycle. If you can fit one (and fit one well) in your space, I can fit one in mine!!

@smokegurl14 That shelf & lighting over the bed are two separate products from Ikea that I've put together and wall mounted.

@Mello1 Yeah, the white chairs suck, I know. Sadly, they came with the apartment, so I'm stuck with them, and they don't fit anywhere else, so at the table they stay. The craftsman coffee table is on loan until I save up to get a glass & chrome number I have my eye on. It's not perfect, but works for now!

@cbraun The Seb Lester print was a gift, so I'm not exactly sure where it's from, but I'm pretty sure it was a UK shop. See previous comments for the rug info...

Thanks for all the constructive comments guys! I'll have to save faster for that new coffee table!!

@holly14 That coffee table is on loan until I find something I love, so painting is off limits sadly. It's saving grace is it ties in with the lighter floors. And the area behind the couch is a wide entry hallway. I've used it for a small desk area and my dresser, which is used for storage and a "landing strip".

My goodness I'm blown away by all this apartment love!! Thanks so much!

@lonestarstateofstyle The rug is the 5x8. It fits the loveseat area perfectly.

@panacea05 and @jsian The paint color is Behr Pensive Sky in flat. I can't remember the chip number but I'm sure you can look it up on the Behr website.

Jennifer p - that vanity is an antique that my dad passed down to me. My family thought it was just a writing desk, but during my move the top flipped open. Taa-daa! It was actually a vanity table! So I'd keep your eye out for writing desks at tag sales or thrift shops. Maybe it will actually be a vanity...