Packing... Shipping... Cleaning... Rearranging...

Phew! It's been a crazy morning. I have been cleaning and rearranging my apartment for my last load of personal items from California to arrive!

In looking around my apartment, I realize how cluttered everything has gotten over the last few months. I have not been following my own rule of one thing in, one thing out. I counted this morning and realized that I have 10 chairs in my tiny apartment (plus a couch!) I don't think anyone needs that much seating! Here are a few...

 Just purchased from Housingworks during to the Design on a Dime sale...

Needs to be recovered, but I love the shape...

This weekend will definitely mean a trip to Housingworks, my favorite thrift store in NYC, to donate a few of these chairs...

To Do: Get Organized...

Every night before I go to bed, I create my to do list for the next day. As organized as I try to be, inevitably I end up with random post-it notes scattered around my desk the next day. Maybe I would be a little more organized and keep it contained, if I had one of these awesome to do lists...

Photos: RedstarINK on Etsy

Photo: Finch and Hawk

Photo: Knock Knock

Saving Space...

I have been looking for ways to maximize the storage in my tiny apartment, scouring books, magazines, and websites for inspiration. A good thing that my college roommate sent me this slideshow today of Zach Motl's fantastic under-the-bed storage. (Thanks Rach!)

This is even better than a Murphy bed...

A few more pictures of this inspiring space... 

 I love the tiny green kitchen alcove.

The pop of red against the painted black floor is amazing.

See the rest of this awesome small space here.

(Photos: New York Times)