Every year, I decide on a new style of wrapping for all my Christmas gifts. I find it really fun coming up with new creative designs, combinations, techniques, and decorations to wrap up the gifts I give to people. It also happens to be a pretty cool way of distinguishing which gifts under the tree…
Space-Saving Products You Need To Organize Your Small Apartment
Small-space living can feel claustrophobic and overwhelming without the proper organizational systems in place. I can just feel my own frustration brewing as I write this. Thinking about all the times I’ve knocked over all my skin care, trying to reach something in the back of the cabinet. Or all the times I’ve had to…
How To Embrace Coziness In Your Tiny, Dark Room
The best way to embrace a small, dark room is to lean into that darkness. This little living room has one narrow window that faces a brick wall and no overhead lighting. And I don’t know about you, but I am tired of hearing people advise to “brighten up dark rooms to make them feel…
Preparing Your Home For Last Minute Guests
I may write about “home” stuff — but hospitality is not one of my natural strong suits. It is certainly not my intention to come across as being rude or unwelcoming. I just really struggle with hosting – especially when it’s a last minute visit. (Truth be told though, you could tell me you’re going…
The Best Shelf Styling Tips: Beginner’s Guide For Professional Results
You look up shelf styling inspiration on Instagram and Pinterest: you see these pristinely styled bookcases and shelves, adorned with the perfect books, sculptures, plants, and accessories. You’re inspired. You’re motivated. You try making one of those #shelfie moments for yourself in your own home, and…well. It winds up either looking drab, uninteresting, and flat…
How To Make Your Laundry Routine Sustainable And Eco-Friendly
This is your ultimate guide to a more sustainable and eco-friendly laundry routine. Keep reading for general washing tips, product recommendations, and earth-conscious practices you can implement today to reduce your impact on the environment — one load of laundry at a time. 1. Is Your Washing Machine Full? Before even throwing a load of…
The Best Storage Solutions for Your Tiny Rental Bathroom
Rental bathrooms. *sighs* They can often be small, inconveniently laid out, and lacking storage options. And bathroom items, though obviously essential for hygiene purposes, personal upkeep, and general beautification, aren’t always the prettiest to look at. Time to get creative! Apart from the cabinets under the vanity, this bathroom has no closed storage at all;…
3 Easy DIYs That Will Elevate Your Rental Kitchen
Rental kitchens are often not the most beautiful on the day you move in. And let’s face it, after putting down all your rent deposits, there aren’t loads of disposable funds available to spruce up your kitchen with the most high-end of accessories. Including thrift flips and low-budget diys, this post outlines three easy projects…
How To Make These DIY Apothecary-Style Spice Jars
I asked my sister for all her kids’ empty baby food jars. And these DIY spice jars are why: budget-friendly and eco-friendly, this is an easy how-to on making your own custom, retro, apothecary-style spice jars using old, empty baby food jars. I have always had the kitchen-dream of having an aesthetic spice display. You…
Here Is How To Style Your Kitchen Peg Board
The beauty of peg boards is that they’re modular. They are adjustable and customizable, meaning you can tailor them to your particular needs. This allows for endless possibilities, which can be both exciting and a little daunting. Keep reading to learn how to strike the perfect balance between visual beauty and practicality in order to…