MsEarthTonez's Profile

I've been where you are--that's the ONLY reason I bought a couch. I'm going to give it to you straight and to get the most bang for your buck.

First things first. Get on Freecycle and Craigslist (under free) today!! Sometimes you can find some really great stuff --FOR FREE!!! -- Contact folks immediately and tell them your situation. They are usually kind-hearted and suckers for a great cause!!

As far as what you can be doing in the meantime??

Your second step is how you want to be perceived.
A. Like you are a "struggling actor" who needs immediate necessities from mommy and daddy.
B. Like a struggling actor who could use some assistance from the family.
C. Like you got it together and don't need any help.

Pick one and move on from there. If you pick A. yes.. don't go on. Just have something for them to snack on and some flowers on the table. They'll get the picture. If you have food they won't treat you out when you get there.

Here's what I would do if you really want to try to put your best foot forward, and possibly receive some assistance from the kindness of your parents heart. If you haven't been in any A or B movies that they've heard of...if they are good parents they'll help you out without being asked or tricked.

So you've chosen to be a good kid and look like you're actually taking steps forward:

1. Look like you tried!!

2. Look like you miss them - Definitely put some pics up of you and the family and CLOSE friends (if you have a computer and printer you can do black a whites--they look more stylish) go get some cheap black frames and voila!! Here where I live we have a dollar store. I got 20 black metal frames and I hung splices of 1 picture. bought 20 frames (covers a 5' X 5') area on my wall.
Here's the website...the best part...it's FREE...http://www.blockposters.com/default.aspx

3. Hang anything else on walls - make your bike, guitar, etc. and use them as modern art. That can be slightly expensive but makes a statement. My guitar hangers were 20 bucks ea. ouch.

4. local hardware store for shelving. An inexpensive shelving system... 2 bars on the wall, wood, you can even paint the wood to match your decor. The metal is screwed into the wall you place wood planks in rows and voila. Shelving put whatever you have on them...pick up nick knacks from Freecylers in your area.

5. Use the above suggestions. I think they're great...fruit, coffee, mattress for comfort, clean linen, etc....

6. Think outside the box...Free maps of New York (take some and put them together), old calendars make great Get old CD covers put those on the wall, or CDs themselves and cover a whole wall for about 30 bucks for 100 CDs-- that's a great project!!

7. Get some friends to help you so you don't run into a time crunch.

8. Finally, at least make sure your place is clean. You have no excuse if its empty.

I hoped I helped! If I was in New York I would definitely help. If all else fails and you need a friend, I know a guy...he's great at design...and would help!

P.S. I KNOW this is waaay too long. This is what I'm an expert at...making something out of nothing!! --Don't forget to enjoy yourself. You'll miss them when they leave.