Ramona Singer has been having the time of her life since the seemingly ageless 'Real Housewives' star turned 60 back in November.

And in a recent interview and photoshoot with DailyMail.com, the original New York lady revealed that she has been busy recently renovating her Upper East Side apartment.

Ramona decided to undertake that full-time job by herself too rather then hire a decorator - and the results are incredible.

The apartment is now more airy and light, and the perfect sanctuary in the sky for Ramona, who also opened up about dating, looking better than ever at 60 and how she will soon be sharing her beautiful apartment with her best friend.

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Ramona Singer opened up about life after 60 and taking on a major apartment renovation by herself

The apartment is now more airy and light, and the perfect sanctuary in the sky for Ramona

This is not the first time Ramona has undertaken a project of this magnitude she explained, having also done similar work after she first bought the apartment

'What's interesting is 20 years ago when I purchased it, I wanted it to look pre-war,' said Ramona

'And I was basically the contractor and the designer. I picked out all the custom molding, the wood for the ceiling and the floors,' said Ramona

This is not the first time Ramona has undertaken a project of this magnitude, she explained, having also done similar work after she first bought the apartment.

'What's interesting is 20 years ago when I purchased it, I wanted it to look pre-war,' said Ramona.

'And I was basically the contractor and the designer. I picked out all the custom molding, the wood for the ceiling and the floors. I did custom doors, I did the hardware, I closed walls. I really made it different.'

She then had to get to work making some changes to the apartment after her divorce from husband Mario, with the intention of selling the property.

Ramona said that she soon ran into some trouble however when she started dealing with brokers who wanted to sell the apartment

'I realized that brokers, as much as the know, they don't know,' explained Ramona

She eventually ignored their suggestions that she not paint the interior white, going with her gut

'I have good taste. I'm going to do what I'm going to do,' explained Ramona

Ramona said that she soon ran into some trouble however when she started dealing with brokers who wanted to sell the apartment.

'I realized that brokers, as much as the know, they don't know,' explained Ramona.

'I would say to the broker, "Do you think I should change the curtains cause they are kind of heavy and not in style?" And they said, "No, don't worry about it."'

She got a similar response when she asked about painting the interior a decorator white, but at that point decided to ignore the advice and go with what she wanted for the apartment.

'I said, "I'm painting the apartment decorator white,"' said Ramona, who also decided to take down the curtains.

'And then I realized when the broker said, "You know, my customer almost didn't come to see the apartment because of the curtains," I said, "I'm going with my gut feeling."'

Ramona then added: 'I have good taste. I'm going to do what I'm going to do.'

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Next up was the staging, with Ramona electing to buy all the furniture and later take it with her to the new two-bedroom she planned on purchasing when the apartment sold.

'I started with a Mitchell + Gold sofa with gray linen and nail-heads and beautiful cow fur in different shades,' said Ramona, adding that she then picked up chairs at Pier Imports and a few things at CBK.

She also made the decision to remove the wall in her kitchen after learning it would only cost $1,000 to replace it if she hated the result, a price she was more than willing to pay.

'It just creates this whole open feeling and it's very lofty and very downtown, and I don't want to leave the apartment,' explained Ramona.

'It just gives me so much pleasure to know that i did it myself and I did it in a couple of months.'

Ramona later described the apartment as her 'happy place,' and as a result of that renovation and the amazing results she plans on staying put.

'Now I don't want to leave, I don't want to sell it,' said Ramona.

'I staged it so well I want to live there.'

'It just creates this whole open feeling and it's very lofty and very downtown, and I don't want to leave the apartment,' explained Ramona

'It just gives me so much pleasure to know that i did it myself and i did it in a couple of months,' she said

Ramona later described the apartment as her 'happy place,' and as a result of that renovation and the amazing results she plans on staying put

'Now I don't want to leave, I don't want to sell it,' said Ramona. 'I staged it so well I want to live there'

And she also found a new calling, giving one woman in her building advice on how to stage her apartment when she was ready to sell

Ramona also said it would be hard to find a neighborhood as great as where she is now.

'I like Central park, my restaurants, The Mark [hotel], The Carlyle... all my places,' she explained.

And she also found a new calling, giving one woman in her building advice on how to stage her apartment when she was ready to sell, and helping a friend prepare her property.

Ramona said that things could continue to grow, and she might spend the summer hard at work studying to get her real estate license.

There is also more renovating to be done on the master bedroom and bathroom.

After using orange accents in the apartment's main rooms, Ramona will be working on a different look for the bedroom, using a grayish-white called Marilyn Monroe's dress.

As for the bathroom, she said that two sinks will be put in to help with resale value - and if a gentleman should be lucky enough to spent the night at some point in the future.

Ramona said that things could continue to grow, and she might spend the summer hard at work studying to get her real estate license

There is also more renovating to be done on the master bedroom and bathroom said Ramona

Ramona spoke about dating for a bit, and admitted she is having fun with it these days after initially taking things slow.

'I look at dating as an adventure,' she said.

'I think I have a great attitude, and I think it reflects in the way I look.'

Her stunning looks are not however the result of any invasive plastic surgery she said, and instead the result of working out and healthy eating and being happy.

She also admitted to getting an assist from some collagen-boosting facial treatments and Botox, explaining: 'I mean, who doesn't use Botox these days?'

There has also been a lot of travel, with Ramona revealing that in one recent six-week span she traveled to Mexico, Aspen, Beverly Hills and Virginia to visit Avery at school.

'There's not enough time in the day to see everyone I want to see,' said Ramona.

She got to see many of those people however at her big surprise birthday, which aired on last week's episode of 'Housewives.'

It's been a big 12 months for Ramona as she turned 60 that was capped off with a surprise party held at The Glass House in New York and organized by cast member Dorinda Medley and Ramona's good friend Lisa Taubes with the help of party planner Lawrence Scott Events.

When asked about her reaction Ramona was rendered speechless for a moment, clearly still amazed at the remarkable evening months later.

But those good friends and her great renovation pale in comparison to the one thing she is most happy to have these days, her daughter Avery.

Ramona was with her daughter when she spoke to DailyMail.com, getting ready to head down to Virginia in a few days for her graduation from the prestigious University of Virginia.

'I'm just so excited and just so proud,' she said of Avery's graduation, revealing that her daughter will be heading to Asia after getting her diploma.

'She's a great girl. I'm very proud. I'm busting proud.'

The two had been together in the city celebrating Avery's birthday the day prior, staying out until 3am for a night that started with Bingo at The Standard and ended with dancing at The Electric Room.

Ramona revealed that she had been out partying with daughter Avery until 3am the day prior for her daughter's birthday (pair above at The Standard)

'I'm embracing my new life and it's a new adventure,' said Ramona. 'What can I say, life is good'

And there is more to come, with Avery planning to move back to the apartment after graduation.

'It's going to be a little interesting to navigate since I'm dating, she's dating,' said Ramona.

'We'll have to have some ground rules there.'

The two have already got to planning for Monday night dinner parties they plan to start hosting, with a rotating list of 10 to 12 guests each week.

'Avery's now not only my daughter but my best friend,' said Ramona.

'The pride I have for her surpasses anything I've felt in my entire life. It's the most delicious thing.'

And with her home life good and her apartment looking picture perfect, it's time for some new experiences.

'I'm embracing my new life and it's a new adventure,' said Ramona.

'What can I say, life is good.'