Entrance to our apartment from the street.
Before we arrived in Buenos Aires, we had set up to stay in a small studio apartment for six weeks. After weeks of some investigative searching for another apartment, we’ve decided to stay right where are for at least another 6 months. So happens that our apartment costs about half (US $400) of what the lowest rate seems to be these days for temporary apartment rentals. And we’re stuck to looking at temporary rentals, because we don’t have the Argentina equivalent of good credit — we don’t have a “garantia.” I write about this so easily now, but we beat our heads against many walls trying to find a way to get an apartment at the lower “garantia” price.
Since we’re sticking around, we’ve gone into nesting mode. We had to make some adjustments to best use the little space we have. One of the best purchases we’ve made were these two packs of hooks that stick to the wall. We’ve popped up 30 of those suckers.
We’ve made a coat rack to prevent us from just throwing our sweaters on the bed.
Custom-made coat rack. 8 hooks worth.
The bedroom / living room / office / kitchen table.
The bedroom / living room / office.
It also helped that we added a few more inside the wardrobe.
View of the wardrobe closet and kitchen from the office.
An organized wardrobe. 7 hooks worth (3 not in view).
We love to cook, which is good, because for us to make it in Buenos Aires we need to. However, we’re used to a bit more counter and drawer space, so a few well-placed hooks have made all the difference. Now the drawers are tidy and the counter is free from clutter.
The kitchen.
Our efficient kitchen. 8 hooks worth.
Our kitchen work space.
With a bathroom this small…
A very personal reading room.
Seriously…
A daily experience.
Maggie says the four hooks (2 for caddy, 2 for towels) in the bathroom were my best idea.
Thank you, Judy B., for the awesome handing travel kits!
We still have some nesting to do. Another budget saving tip is to ship the goods you need from the U.S. (many things there are cheaper and of better quality) to your unsuspecting friends or family who have booked the first trip to visit. Mom, Dad, Marcus, you’re the best! See you in December.
Before We Age 
Ha, ha, the photo of Stephen under the shower is the best photo I have seen in a long time!!!!!
Seems like the three of us have experienced similar things. Keep up the blog, I like it.
Thanks, Franco. I’ve enjoyed yours recently as well.
What types of products would you most appreciate from the US? Perhaps it’s time to send out a mass email with your mailing address so packages can start flowing in…