lifestyle blog
If you’ve been following along with my recent craft posts, you’ll notice I’ve primarily been using materials from old projects. In an attempt to clean out and make space for new materials, it’s been fun to get creative and see how I can use what I’ve got in new ways. These amazing leather pen holders are following in this trend. With just a bit of scrap leather, I made practical yet chic accessories for notebooks.My friend Pita came over ...
When I moved into my apartment, one of the most important aspects of design to me was that it’d be a homey, cozy space. I know this is an intangible adjective and it can mean so many things to so many people - but for me, cozy means creating a calming space that is completely home.Transforming a rental comes with more challenges and restrictions than for those who own, but I think it’s important to feel completely comfortable in your home, ...
Zero waste, low waste, and eco-friendly living is becoming super trendy these days, but unlike most trends, this is one I encourage everybody to follow! Going zero waste is a journey, and even those who follow zero waste to the extreme had to start somewhere!If you’re like me and are looking for ways to reduce waste, but get overwhelmed by a complete change in lifestyle, don’t fret, there are little things you can do that make a big impact! Over ...
Rainy days always have me a bit stir crazy but also lead to some pretty cool projects. During this most recent rainy day, I decided to make a few more magnets for the fridge. I’d previously made a few magnets, (check them out here). But since they’re all in use and I could always use a few more, I decided to make a variation using leftover materials.With this variation, I wanted to add a little more color so I decided to do a dip dye type of ...
I love how our apartment has come together over the past year as we’ve slowly added, changed, and moved furniture & decor. There was one awkward space that I just didn’t know what to do with, and it bugged me for months! We have a boxy bookshelf, similar in style to the Ikea Kallax, in a corner of our living room. While full of books and decor, the shelf is less than 5 feet tall and had a pretty large empty space above it. What are you ...
Every year, I take two to three international trips a year and get a few domestic trips in, too. While I make a decent salary and am pretty good with my money, I also have a large student loan payment along with Bay Area rent to deal with each month. With large financial commitments, I have gotten good at traveling at a price point that works with my life. Because I love to travel (especially in warm climates) making sure that I can weave travel ...
After a long holiday break and a binge of the show Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, I’ve been inspired to pick up around the home, declutter, and find places for everything. One of the major places where junk goes to live is a large shelving unit in the living room. With my mind set on achieving joy, I decided it was time to declutter and organize the large bookshelf with a few storage boxes.I picked up a few simple boxes from Michael’s with the ...
Happy new year!! I love this time of year and all of the retrospection and reflection that it brings. This year, I’m going a step further than a resolution, I’m challenging myself not to shop for clothing or shoes in 2019. That’s right, no shopping this year!As a major shopper who has wanted to break my habit for some time, I was trying to figure out the best way to go about it. I thought about limiting my dollar spend each month, or restricting ...
