moving out

  • Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving Out

    Moving out for the first time is kind of like ordering a salad at a new restaurant. You feel like an adult… but you also realize halfway through that you definitely didn’t think it all the way through. Sure, you planned the Pinterest board, found a cute place, maybe even bought a fake plant…

  • Everything I Bought for My First Apartment (And What I Regret)

    Let’s be real: moving into your first apartment is basically a crash course in adulting. I went from “I just need a mattress” to “Should I invest in a bread box that matches my aesthetic??” in 0.2 seconds. Armed with a Pinterest board, a budget that quickly evaporated, and zero real-world experience, I bought…

  • Designing My First Apartment: Chaos, Pinterest Boards, and Regret

    So, picture this: I finally got the keys to my first apartment. I was ready to live my best Pinterest life — sipping iced coffee in a linen robe, surrounded by beige neutrals and floating shelves full of cute things I’ll never use. I had vibes in mind. Reality? I had three mismatched chairs,…