the art of savvy

Most of my furniture has been Craig’s List finds – from my free Dania couch and armchair, $100 Ikea dining set (black wood, table expands to seat 12, four matching dining chairs), free luxury king mattress, or $40 antique vanity – I have mastered the art (and science) of trolling Craig’s List.  Want to know [...]

I’ve grown up in apartments.  I’m certainly comfortable renting, and there are several upsides:  no debt liability, no maintenance costs, no draconian HOAs, and the flexibility to bail, if needed.  Ironically, apartment living conjures a feeling of security for me. Currently, my husband, Tyson, and I live in a nice townhouse in a very nice, [...]