Living in: Ashlyn's Storage

In typical New York fashion, my bedroom is teeny-tiny. In fact, it's about 98 square feet! And 7 of those square feet are an awkward corner area that was left over when a closet was created for my roommate's room.

Just to compare to my old bedroom on the Upper East Side: it was 160 square feet. Wawaweewa. (I'm trying to make that phrase happen.) So, I have a lot of stuff. How do we accumulate so much stuff in our lives? It's crazy. (Well, I'm someone who finds it very difficult to throw away or donate items, so I guess that's how.)

Anyway. With a space so small and so much stuff to fill it, you have to get creative with your storage options. Butler's rack to hang on the back of the door? Yes, please. Purse-hanging contraption? Best invention. And what's behind the curtain? Why, a zipped wardrobe and a nightstand!

And do you know what's sad? I've gone through my clothes three times since I've moved into this place and purged! It's nice to have only the things I like and wear... but I miss that floral-print blouse that I only wore once. And only because I was hungover and late. It was such a dynamic addition to my wardrobe! Well, I hope someone else is enjoying it...

P.S. That is an aromatherapy hippo on my bed! He smells of lavender and if you pop him in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, he heats up and smells even stronger. Very relaxing.