Don't judge a book by it's cover

This is a good saying because my apartment (flat) doesn't look like much on the outside. But inside we've all made it homely and nice. I say we because a few women have past through- and all have left their mark. 

A few tips that I've found along the way: When in doubt: buy plants. Plants make a nice place homey. Having clean flo

or and dusted makes the whole place feel clean. Pictures and candles set the mood. And having the coffee on and fresh baked goods seal the deal. 

It's a pretty tiny flat. A friend told me the other day that flat's like these were made fast and cheaply during the industrial era- they needed housing and fast. So my washer is next to my kitchen sink. There is very limited kitchen cabinets. One of my favorite complaints is about the sink taps: for some reason the hot and cold are separate. And you can only get hot water when you turn on the hot water heater. Which means that after a few- it's scalding. Brushing your teeth in cold water doesn't feel the same. All around the flat (well the front and back) is con

crete: which means no grass. I have green mold- but that's not the same. 

So hears to living in a different, wet, country!