I found this on COSMO so I decided to share with the ladies today.
Your 20s can
feel like a constant state of flux. Frequent moves are a fact of life as you
transition from college to your first real apartment and beyond. But by the
time you're 30, you're usually ready to settle down a bit. Your space is often a
reflection of your state of mind. And if you're living in a chic,
well-decorated space, you're more likely to be successful and happy in other
aspects of your life. So in honor of my turning 30 sooner than I imagined, here are
29 things I think every girl should have in her apartment before she turns 30.
1. A cake stand. So you have a way to properly display
any homemade treats.
2. A set of eight or 12 wine glasses. You can buy
inexpensive ones from IKEA, but no more drinking out of plastic cups when you
are 30! You should have enough wine glasses to entertain or throw a dinner party.
3. A beautiful area rug. A good rug does
a lot to make your space feel warm and inviting. It's one of the best
investments you can make when it comes to decorating.
4. A dedicated work-space. If you ever work from home
like I do, you should have a designated home office area— even if that's
just a small corner of your bedroom with a desk. You will be much more productive
than you are working from your bed or your couch.
5. A flea market find. I love some of the bigger home
decor stores, but I'm also a huge advocate of collecting unique pieces that
you can't find anywhere else.
6. A nice set of hangers. Slim-line velvet hangers will
help to keep your closet organized and make it easier to fit more clothes on a
rack.
7. One piece of art that you love. It doesn't have to
be pricey, just something you love.
8. A comfortable mattress. You spend so much of your
life in bed. "Spring" for a nice mattress.
9. A living thing. It can be a pup or plant —
it's great to have a little life in your home.
10. Photos of loved ones. And not just on your phone.
It's good to print and frame some photos even in today's digital age.
11. A sewing kit for last-minute repairs. Your mother
isn't there to sew on a button for you anymore.
12. A matching set of dishes for dinner parties. Chipped,
hand-me-down dishes should definitely be traded in for a nice set by the time
you're 30.
13. A set of napkins for said dinner party. No more
paper towels when you are hosting guests for the evening.
14. A garment steamer. It's so much easier to use than
an iron. I think every girl should have one.
15. A coffeemaker. Not going to Starbucks every single
day can help you budget for more important things like saving up for a house or
car.
16. A selection of beautiful coffee table books. They
are one part décor and one part light reading.
17. A bottle of Champagne. Sometimes there is
celebrating to be had.
18. A fire extinguisher. Make sure you know how to use
it too.
19. A sturdy, sharp kitchen knife. It makes all the
difference when you're cooking.
20. A cheese board. Everyone loves a good cheese plate.
21. A small tool kit. So you can hang pictures,
put together furniture, etc.
22. A flashlight. This is good for emergencies or power
outages.
23. Nice stationary and stamps. So that you can send a thank-you note or letter.
24. A nice vase. I love picking up fresh flowers and
displaying them in my home.
25. A matching set of towels for the bathroom. They
don't have to be fancy, but they shouldn't be threadbare.
26. A food processor. Once you own a food processor,
you will wonder how you ever lived without one.
27. A stand mixer. At least if you like to bake a lot,
like I do. If not, you can save counter space with a handheld electric mixer.
28. A scented candle. I burn candles whenever
I have guests visiting or want to relax at home.
29. A reliable vacuum. It's time to toss your old
vacuum that doesn't work well and invest in a powerful one.
So ladies, let me know which you think you are likely to have and those you won't.
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