Gillian is a freelance writer and has published several articles in Sacramento's "Inside the City" and "Inside East Sacramento". Her latest article, "Furnishing Your First Apartment", can be found in November's edition of "Inside East Sacramento", where she shares her wisdom and passion for finding "the bargains" with our daughter Rebekah.

You have located the perfect spot, at least the most perfect your budget will allow. And now your first apartment stands cavernously empty. You have scoured your parents’ garage and, despite the fact it is packed to the gills, there are very few things that you deem suitable. So what now?

Option 1: Drive to the nearest Ikea – currently in Emeryville, but coming soon to West Sacramento. Drive around the parking lot several times to find a parking space. Pick out a homogenized grouping of furniture. Drive home. Enlist the help of many friends to read the instructions and assemble.

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Pierre Cutler
The Sacramento Executive