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January 15, 2015

Small City Living Spaces {Pinspiration 5.0}

I’ve lived in my current apartment for almost three years, and it’s time to purge. I have been feeling super claustrophobic lately – I just have too many things for my space. It’s not that I’m a hoarder, I just . . . like to decorate. So, to help me get a reality check and share this winter cleaning bug, I decided to bring back an old series I know many of you loved – small city living spaces pinspiration!

Small apartment shoe organization

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My under the bed organization could seriously use some improvement. It’s actually such a hassle getting out my storage bins that I pretty much avoid it at all costs. I love that this bed is high enough to store a lot and still gives you access from the outside.Continue Reading…

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Filed Under: living Tagged: apartment decorating, organization, small city living spaces

November 30, 2013

Happy 1st Birthday Her Philly!

Today marks exactly one year since I began chronicling my journey exploring Philadelphia, and I can’t believe how far my little idea has come! When I began writing this blog, I was looking for an outlet to discuss things that were important to me, as a young, 20-something with no kids and a lot of curiosity about my new city. Deciding what to write was (and still is) easy, I document things that I, personally, would click through & read about. I am by no means a fashionista, but I do like shopping. I can’t cook that well, but I love discovering new restaurants. I’m not a wiz with a glue gun, but I like to decorate and get the most out of my small apartment. And while I am past my college years of long nights out at the bar, I am still young, single, and like to explore what the city has to offer. Wrap that all up in a pretty bow & you’ve got Her Philly!

Over the past year I have had some amazing experiences, like attending the Game of Thrones Season 3 premiere and traveling to NYC for Lucky FABB. I have met some bloggers & Philadelphians I consider friends (like Jessie, Melissa, Jade, Karima, & Kory, to name a few), and discovered countless new places to go and things to do around Philly. I am really thankful for the opportunities this blog has allowed me, and I can’t wait to see what the next year brings!

In honor of my 1st birthday, and because we all know I love lists, I wanted to share my Top 10 most shared posts from the past year! Plus, come back & visit me this week for some special surprises and giveaways featuring my favorite Philly things!

10. My experience taking a flying trapeze class during PIFA.

9. Keeping it real with my favorite product to eliminate chub rub.

8. Documenting the most amazing night in Philly.

7. How I built my confidence and learned to love my body.

6. My recap of East Passyunk Avenue’s Crafty Balboa & links to fab Philly Etsy sellers.

5. The first Philly Lady You’ll Love post featuring Luba Patlakh of Fluff Apparel.

4. My third installment of my favorite small apartment decorating ideas.

3. My “everything you need to know” post about Philadelphia Diner en Blanc.

2. My original post featuring some pinspiration on how to organize your small Philly apartment.

1. Seems there is a lot of love for my small city living spaces inspiration posts!

Thanks for the love & support over the past year. I hope you stick it out with me over the next year, I promise we’ll have fun! xx

her philly

 

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August 4, 2013

Small City Living Spaces {Pinspiration 3.0}

I am on a serious home revamp kick lately. As I now enter my second full year in my amazing apartment, I am adding some things to my wishlist (cute pillows & artwork) and getting rid of a lot more (makeup, clothes, magazines, and other hoarder things I accumulate). Actually, I just spent my entire Saturday cleaning & decluttering my apartment. It’s necessary, and feels fantastic. Here are a few of my most recent pinspirational images for apartment bliss.

Decorating an office // Her Philly Small Apartment Space Decorating Ideas via Pinterest

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Another amazing use of upward space for a desk area. Plus, all decorations here are from the Dollar Store.

Decorating a bedroom Her Philly Small Apartment Space Decorating Ideas via Pinterest

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I am so jealous of this bedroom. This makes having lots of stuff look good.

DIY Jewelry Holder // Her Philly Small Apartment Space Decorating Ideas via Pinterest

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Perfect revamp of an old cabinet for chic and simple jewelry storage.

Office Inspiration // Her Philly Small Apartment Space Decorating Ideas via Pinterest

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This is an inexpensive & easy way to decorate your plain, white wall with everything that inspires you.

Shelving Organization // Her Philly Small Apartment Space Decorating Ideas via Pinterest

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I have a preoccupation with pretty shelving. These compartments and baskets simplify the amount of storage this offers.

 

Check out my last Pinspiration post for more small apartment decorating ideas. Tell me, what are your favorite parts of your small city apartment?

 

her philly

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Filed Under: living Tagged: bedroom, bedroom organization, desk, desk organization, diy, jewelry, office, office organization, organization, pinspiration, shelving organization, small apartment decorating, small city living spaces

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