#Apartment living

[thegikitiki]

Very Plaid Living Room Decor, 1972

[11oh1]

[sofokl13]

look, i love the the concept of house horror as much as everyone else on tumblr. but i can’t help but to think that it’s so… western-centric. what about all the post-soviet people who grew up and lived and died in apartment blocks. these places are haunted as fuck. the amount of trauma is immeasurable and so much can be done with this

[marzipanandminutiae]

can we talk about the obnoxious aspects of coin-op apartment laundry?

having cash on you is increasingly less common (while cash is NOT dead, nor should it be, for a variety of reasons). and for me personally, getting quarters is a huge pain

my building's laundry is $2/wash and $2/dry. normally I don't need the driers because I can just hang my clothing on a folding rack in my room to dry, but for bigger things like sheets, it's necessary. I work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday most weeks, and my days off are sometimes taken up by errands that don't bring me near a full bank branch- as opposed to just a freestanding ATM, which don't dispense coins -until after their open hours

I wouldn't mind as much if we had a card reader, or even a change machine in the building. but getting together $4 in quarters every time I need to wash my sheets is very difficult- hell, even getting $2 is a hassle at times

sometimes I do hand-laundry in the sink because it's just not worth the trouble. again, though...can't do that for sheets. well, you CAN, but it's a logistical nightmare to dry them without a drier or clothesline access

[toyastales]

Glass Block Breakfast Bar

[rainbowbarnacle]

Wooow, so, I guess the car got ransacked last night? 😨The good news is they didn't steal anything valuable and mostly just tossed a bunch of disposable face masks all over the seats.

EXCEPT THEY TOOK THE ALDI QUARTER

IS NOTHING SACRED

[sarastride]

15 Warm Apartment Aesthetic Ideas

Transform your living space with these 15 warm apartment aesthetic ideas that create a cozy and inviting atmosphere! By incorporating soft textures, earthy tones, and warm lighting, you can cultivate a relaxing environment that feels like home. From layered textiles and vintage decor to inviting color palettes, these ideas will help you design a space that reflects your personal style while promoting comfort and warmth. Whether you’re looking to refresh your apartment or start from scratch, these aesthetic tips will inspire you to create a welcoming sanctuary!

[bitchesgetriches]

Hi bitches! Longtime follower here, I appreciate the good you're putting into the world 🩷 I was wondering if y'all have made any posts specifically about safety when living alone. I'll be renting alone for the first time ever, it'll be me and my two cats in a ground-level apartment with a "balcony" (sliding door that goes out to a cement pad with no fence or barrier) facing the street in a slightly sketchy neighborhood. If you also have tips for living alone in general and how different that is (housework, financial, mental health), that would also be appreciated!

Congrats on your first apartment all by yourself! That's a big step and you're very wise to be thinking about safety.

My first recommendation would be a cheap motion detector system you can turn on while you're not home or when you're asleep (may or may not make sense with your kitties). Also, get a sturdy stick or 2x4 to brace in that sliding door.

Otherwise, I open this up to reblogs from Bitch Nation! What safety precautions can you recommend to Nonny here?

And this is our advice for living on your own:

{ MASTERPOST } Everything You Need To Know About Living Independently for the First Time

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[thegikitiki]

Apartment Living, 1970

[ephemeralskies]

source

[mrs-wonderful]

This is real life—sometimes the to-do list wins, and you just can’t check everything off by the end of the day. I absolutely despise that broom and dustpan. I trip over it constantly, and apparently, so does everyone else. So why is it still here? Good question! I swore I’d get rid of it over a year ago, but here we are—classic me. Attention deficit, anyone? Lists could probably save me, but I’m so behind that even thinking about making one scrambles my brain. Hopefully, this blogging experiment will help me get a better grip on my house—and my sanity! Everything looks better in pictures, besides. ♥ Honey, I would absolutely love it if you got me a brand-new broom, mop, and dustpan set this Christmas! We’ve joked about it before, but trust me—this time, it’s not a joke!

Who else does this? Years ago, I had a ridiculous stash of magazines, but I held onto a few favorites. Then there was this Neko poster I bought for my daughter—she didn’t like it, but I just couldn’t bring myself to toss it. The problem? I still had so much wall space to fill, and I was going for a pink theme. That’s when inspiration struck! I flipped through those old magazines and found a few recipes that matched the vibe. Voilà! Not only is it budget-friendly, but it’s also a clever way to save money on decor, repurpose what you already have, and get inspired to try new recipes. Win-win!

[metaphorical-goblin]

Micro-Post on things you want to buy for your apartment before you need them

Disclaimer: obviously this list is not extensive, but I did want to make it for anyone that might be moving out soon and they're not sure if they have everything they need

Toilet paper. Toilet paper toilet paper toilet paper

Batteries! Always good to have double A's on hand

Lightbulbs

Anti-diarrhea medicine. Not that I'm speaking from experience or anything but you do NOT want to have to make a 10:30 Walmart trip the night before you start your brand new job to pick up anti diarrhea medication because you have A VERY ANXIOUS TUMMY, OKAY

And on that line, pain medicine! I'm thinking the basics; advil, tylenol. I just get the off brand stuff but you really don't want to have to go to the store with a migraine to get the medicine for it

A strainer! And a pasta spoon! We all know that pasta is a mealtime staple but you know what shouldn't be a staple? Burn wounds from scalding hot steam all over your hands because you tried to fish out your pasta with tongs

Bandaids and neosporin! Again, off brand is fine. I would also recommend opening the box before you need them (as I learned while trying to pry open the bandaid box with a profusely-bleeding hand)

the reliable Kitchen Scissors. They're reliable for a reason! Good for cooking and for jackhammering open your online shopping packages

feel free to add more! I'll probably be adding more in a reblog later lol

[toyastales]

Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, New York 🇺🇸

[strathshepard]

One-slice toaster beatifully designed by Japanese studio +/-0 via Wallpaper*

Buy it here

[overr-writtenn]

my bathroom plants 🌿 pride and joys

[safelycapricious]

For people who have lived/are living in apartments: