Home » Posts tagged with » summer
Summarizing summer
I am having a hard time admitting that summer is singing its last songs before fall gets on the stage and begins dancing with leaves and migratory birds. It’s been a wonderful one, filled with exciting adventures that will remain in my mind as priceless memories. I’m making a list of the things I did [...]
Cleaning \ Fall \ Maintenance \ summer
September apartment checklist
Each season has its own light, smell, temperature, and requires specific preparation. Autumn brings cooler temperatures and shorter days, rainy mornings and another year at school. We’re used to the spring cleaning and winter organization, but don’t give as much attention to the chores at the beginning and at the end of summer. Ever wondered [...]
BBQ \ Dodgers \ farmers market \ Los Angeles \ summer
LA summer must list, part II
Welcome back! You already took in the first part of our Summer Must List for Los Angeles, and we have a few more great suggestions for ways to spend your summer days in the greater LA area. Whether or not you are taking a vacation this year, make some time for these activities this summer [...]
On vacation at home – relaxation, not boredom
There is no place like home, be it that you live in a tiny apartment or a three-level house with backyard and porch. It’s yours, regardless of its status, private property or rental, you live in it and that’s’ what makes it your home. Summer spoils humanity with tempting vacation offers, but so can your [...]
A lament for the speed of summer
Summer is almost over. This is totally unacceptable. The frantic speed at which these last few weeks raced by is patently unfair. I want to pitch a temper tantrum on the floor like a three-year-old, but my coworkers already saw me do that earlier today when we ran out of regular coffee and I had [...]
Air conditioning \ Ceiling fan \ Climate Control \ Interior design \ summer \ weather
Ways to keep your apartment cool this summer
As much as I love summer, I really need my breath of fresh air every now and then. It is HOT! When heat takes over my apartment, things get rough. And when the power is off for days at a time, that makes the challenge greater. Who can stand an insufferable night’s sleep when the [...]
Summer cocktails you can do yourself
It’s officially summer and the craving for refreshing beverages goes up just as the thermometer’s mercury. For me, the cocktail season has started and my apartment resembles a beach bar with little umbrellas and funny looking cocktails accessories everywhere. I like making larger quantities which I deposit in the freezer to have them ready at [...]
Free LA summer concerts – don’t miss ‘em!
What’s another great way to spend a sultry summer evening in Los Angeles? How about a free concert – they’re offered all over the city and all you have to do is bring some picnic snacks and find a parking place! Here are two of the most popular spots where you can find free tunes [...]
Don’t let your balcony go to waste
Your balcony can be more than an outdoor storage area, or that place you exile guests who want a quick smoke. There are a number of simple, inexpensive things you can do to create an attractive outdoor area that is appealing no matter the time of year. Let there be light. First things first – [...]
Hours of summer happiness in a hammock
It’s the one purchase you should make before summer officially arrives, and it will bring you hours of lounging bliss on your patio or balcony. You might even want to sleep in it on a nice warm night as it cradles your body as effortlessly as can be. It’s not a Barcalounger .. it’s a [...]
Color \ Interior design \ summer
Summer inspired décor for a blossoming apartment home
Summer becomes extremely inspiring when it comes to interior decorating. Bring in the delectable scent of a garden in bloom to your living room by using seasonal accessories, floral prints and lots of greenery. Small pieces of furniture and decorations can instantly transform any space into a soothing retreat. Source: inspirationforhome.blogspot.ro via Andrea on [...]
10 completely non-essential summer essentials
Apartment Therapy is a pretty decent design-porn website, but sometimes they go overboard pushing junk that no one in their right mind has any need for. Behold, the 10 Summer Essentials you absolutely must have… uh, right. 1. Popsicle maker. I bought one of these once about 10 years ago… you know how many popsicles [...]
Summer must-buys
Be prepared for summer fun with cash to spare. Sunblock- Duh. You hear it all the time but this summer, actually put it into practice. Sunblock promotes an even (burn-free) tan and keeps you looking younger longer. The trick, though, is finding a good sunblock for your budget that won’t interfere with your style. Get [...]
Summertime prep for your apartment
Are you ready for summer? It’s about that time of year to bust out your bathing suit, start putting those little bright colored umbrellas in your drinks and get ready to enjoy what for many are their favorite months of the year. Summer is the time that I most appreciate my apartment. It’s great to [...]
Apartment \ Staycation \ summer
Keep your staycation from getting stale
Another year, and time for another staycation at your apartment. If you can’t afford to go on vacation yet again this year, we empathize. Times are still tough, but there’s no reason to let those valuable vacation days – that you can’t get paid for and might expire if you don’t use them – go [...]
Simple summer décor for your apartment
Well, summer is almost here, and, unfortunately, your apartment is still laden with winter-inspired décor. Who would want an apartment that expresses warmth when the world is slowly turning into an oven, anyway?! Besides, decorating is fun, and you can just do it for a breath of fresh air! Trust us, you’re gonna need it! [...]
Dallas festivals \ Music festival \ summer
Is KXT’s Summer Cut: The Happy Funtime Fest a precursor to another big summer music festival?
Oh God, I hope not. Remember when you signed on to buy ACL wristbands the other day 8 minutes after they went on sale and still didn’t get them because they sold out so fast? (Oh, we’re not bitter. Not at all.) Remember how freaking expensive Coachella tickets were, and having to take two days [...]
Warm weather products for your pets
Explore the latest fashions and products to protect your pet during the warmer months. Magazines and commercials won’t let us forget that spring is here with summer near on her heels. Bright colors, short hemlines, and products to block the sun’s damaging rays are ubiquitous. Next time that you do a bit of shopping, don’t [...]
Simplify your summer move
The ability to facilitate a moving day involving the least amount of stress, sweat and arguing as possible should truly be considered an art form. Without at least a decent amount of planning and a rough agenda for the big move you can absolutely count on a nightmare for which you will require at least [...]
Barbecue \ Memorial Day \ summer
Memorial Day kicks off the summer fun season
Memorial Day has become a popular party holiday, mostly because it’s a great opportunity to kick off summer season celebrations. But it’s still a little bit of a bittersweet holiday, because its meaning is so poignant: the holiday is meant as a time to remember all of the American soldiers who have given their lives [...]
Loading ...
Recent Comments