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How I Redesigned My Entire Apartment For Under $500

For nearly a decade of my life, I was working 5+ jobs and averaging roughly 12-hour days. While I enjoyed it at the time, it obviously came with the con of having very little time to invest in the feminine urge to make my apartment a home.

By Melody Rose4 min read
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As a result, I invested zero time, energy, or resources into actually building a living space that fulfilled me. Most days I felt like a passing guest, and eventually, I had this desire to feel more than that. I wanted to be absolutely in love with my living arrangement. There are numerous studies on how doing this can enhance your overall health and productivity (maybe you’ve heard of Feng Shui?). Regardless, as I was approaching my late twenties, I found myself slowing down and really assessing my surroundings in a different way.