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Display Name: shannon @ middlestoryblog
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I'm going to come back to this post next time I take a wellness day. I always end up attempting a combination of the two kinds of days you describe here and it never really works. I always end up not quite relaxed AND not quite satisfied with what I've gotten done. Best to pick one or the other!


How To Really Enjoy a Day Off
5/29/13 1:08 AM

Such a gorgeous space! I love the light and air and color. What a special thing to be able to enjoy such a beautiful, refreshing change in your later years. Thanks for sharing!


Before & After: Emily Henderson Transforms a Senior's Studio Space
5/23/13 6:36 PM

It's amazing the kind of difference a simple closet re-org can make. I've been needing to this for a while (with all 3 of my closets), and it's motivating me to think of the positive effect it will have on my psyche as well as my home.


A Bit Of Control: Organizing The Closet
4/16/13 3:27 PM

This is such a fantastic analogy! Perfectly written and a very helpful way to look at furniture acquisition. I will definitely keep this in mind whenever I get out of my studio and have a larger place to furnish.


Apartment Therapy on a Low Carb Furniture Diet
2/19/13 3:05 PM

Totally fun! I am always looking for more budget-friendly design resources and would love to see more posts like this.


One Design, Multiple Budgets: A Beautifully Patterned Big Kids Bedroom
1/28/13 2:01 PM

This is coming at the perfect time for me after a very regrettable 30 Rock binge last night. I tell myself I'll turn one episode on while getting dinner ready, and before I know it my whole evening is shot and I have nothing to show for it! Not a good way to live. I look forward to forcing myself into more evenings of jazz, reading, and projects.


Day 11: Try a Media Fast Apartment Therapy January Cure
1/16/13 12:31 PM

Very inspiring!


The New Year's Resolution to
Rule Them All
1/15/13 2:13 PM

I've been meaning to do this for a while! This is just the push I needed. I rely on my Pinterest as a very handy resource for recipes, etc, and it will be much easier to use once I've carved it down. Plus, better to do it now before it gets even more out of hand!


Pins Piling Up? 5 Ways to Keep Your Pinterest Clean & Functional
1/10/13 3:10 PM

I was excited about this week's assignment as well! I will be away for most of the weekend, but feel like I will still be able to get everything done by Sunday night. I already had the flowers done as I try to make a habit of buying fresh flowers every couple of weeks. I am a HUGE believer in the difference this small step can make in your home! I like the $6-$7 bundles at Trader Joe's and split them up into 2-3 small arrangements around the flat. Totally worth it.

I inherited some old, harsh bargain store cleaners from the apartment's previous tenant when I moved in, and have been trying to use those up before buying new green cleaners. But I hate them and they smell bad and are an eye sore, so this homework assignment was just the excuse I needed to freshen up and get some products I like! Can't wait to pick them out. I'll probably go with Mrs. Meyers.


Day 3: Treating My Home to Flowers & Green Cleaners Liveblogging the January Cure
1/4/13 4:30 PM

Storage is a big issue. I want to keep everything I need in there, while also having room for some pretty display items. Also, mold on the ceiling! Bathroom is small with no window and only a fan for ventilation, so the mildew builds up very quickly. Also, my toilet runs.

I keep a soap brush in the shower filled with half vinegar and half blue dawn dish soap and wipe it down at the end of my shower on a regular basis. This really helps keep the soap scum at a minimum and is easy to stick with. I also like to have fresh flowers by the sink. Small touch with a big impact!


Your Biggest & Smallest Bathroom Problems??
2013 Reader Forum
1/3/13 2:20 PM