DOSSIER

Hopefully by now you have settled back into your daily routine after all the holiday hoopla, I know I have. In true new year style, this month is all about hitting the refresh button. From updating your interiors, to detoxing, the January List outlines a few suggestions (and reads as a to-do list for myself)…

To purify //  Plants naturally purify the air in any space, so the more the merrier! This is essential when living and working from a New York City apartment. I’m anxious to try the newest trend in houseplant gardening, hydroponics. It seems easy enough, I’ll share a how-to on this subject later this month.

To update // We will renew the lease on our apartment this month, which gives me the green light to update a few things around the apartment. My top priority is painting the living room white (no, I still haven’t done it, the cans of paint are sitting here taunting me as we speak). Updating the color (only a few shades brighter) will make all the difference on these grey winter days.

To detox // Spend a day, or even a few hours at the spa this month. A massage is a great way to release toxins in your body while releasing the tension in your muscles. This is a top priority for me this month. If you don’t want to splurge on a massage, spending a half hour in the steam room will also leave you feeling refreshed.

To edit // This is the best time of year to edit your wardrobe. I have a pile of designer clothes waiting to be photographed and sold, this is the month to do it! Stay tuned for more tips on editing your wardrobe and where to sell your goods. (Don’t you love the new Spring Prada campaign in this image?)