Level Up Gents

If you’ve read my “Ew to Mildew” post already and your bathroom is still smelling of mildew it’s probably your shower curtain.  Check it out.  Go into your bathtub and look at the bottom of the shower curtain.  Is it a kinda pink color and does it smell?  It probably does.  To fight the problem first get rid of your mildew infested curtain.  Next step is to get two new curtains.  One for the outside-  one with a cool fun print (because what are shower curtains for other than to keep water from coming out- for decorating!).  The other should be the curtain liner that sits on the inside of your tub.  Pick up a Mold and Mildew Resistant Shower Curtain Liner which you can get on the cheap for under $10.  Replace every 4 to 6 month when it starts to turn and keep your shower fresh.

I heart mid-century modern furniture.  The post war developments in modern design, architecture, and urban development are recognizable for their simple, democratic design, and natural shapes.  Many of the pieces of furniture, which were typified by their clean, sweeping lines, were of very high quality.  As a result, excellent examples of vintage Scandinavian Modern furniture are still available in usable condition.  These are quality pieces you will have for a lifetime and worth the investment but sometimes out of our price range as young professionals.  You may not be able to afford an Eames chair but here are a couple great places in San Francisco that have a great selection of quality pieces at affordable prices.

http://midcenturymodernfinds.com/

http://www.midcenturymobler.com/

MCM Walnut dresser for sale on Mid Century Mobler

Apartments in San Francisco or any major city do not have much of what we call storage.  Here is a great solution to solve your problem of where to put your bike.  This convenient stand holds two bikes without taking up much space and does not require any type of permanent mounting so it saves you $$ coming out of your deposit.

Available at REI and Amazon.com

I’ve walked into way too many mens’ bedroom and thought “what women would want to come back to this?”  What do I see?  Mattress sitting on the floor, bed not made,  dingy sheets .  You can get away with that while your still in college but you’re not anymore, and haven’t been for a while.

Start looking like an adult.  And then maybe a real woman would want to sleep with you in your bed.

• Bedframe.  Even if it’s the simple frame with the tiny wheels on it that keeps it of the ground.  Make sure it’s on a box spring and get a bedskirt.  Or one of those “eastern” style platforms where you don’t need a box spring and are low to the ground.
• Clean full set of high thread count sheets.  Let’s not mix and match.  A full set of sheets should include at least two pillow covers, a flat and fitted sheet.  High thread count keeps them silky smooth like a woman’s body.  Have at least two sets to cycle them.  Clean every week.  Men tend to choose a dark color because it’s “masculine.”  I’d avoid a solid dark color as they show “stains” more easily.  A black light will show the stain but so will your navy blue sheets.
• Down pillows and comforter.  You spend much of your life in your bed.  Why not live a little luxuriously.  You can find a good set of down pillows and comforters at a Macy’s home sale or on overstock.com– just read the product reviews.
• Duvet.  Now that you’ve invested in a nice down comforter protect it with a duvet cover.  Same thing applies here- get a high thread count.  Choose a pattern that compliments your sheet set yet still masculine.  Wash every 2-4 weeks.
• Mattress Toppers.  Not a must but it will add that extra layer of comfort.  There are several choices to choose from.  Ranging from memory foam toppers, foam egg crate, down topper, quilted cover.  Something as cheap as a simple egg crate foam topper will make the world of difference and can be picked up anywhere from Target to Bed Bath & Beyond.  And a little more cushion for the pushing never hurt.