Trends aren’t everything when it comes to interiors, but it can be fun to incorporate a few trend-inspired pieces, here and there. By updating a piece or two, you can give a room and entirely new look and feel! I like to make a few updates each season – even if it’s a small update like swapping out pillows or picking up a few new plants. I’ve started eyeing furniture and decor this season, and I’m totally feeling the vibe this season! From boho ...
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Gym at Lunch – 5 reasons to give it a try
Getting back into the habit of going to the gym can be challenging, I know from firsthand experience. There will be weeks or months when I’m dedicated and have my routine down, and other times when I have zero motivation to get my butt into the gym. Most recently, I went through a 4-month span where I didn’t set foot in the gym. Yikes. Well, one of my resolutions for the new year was to start back at the gym – the way I’ve been able to stick to ...
How to create a cozy apartment – designing for comfort and style
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, ...
5 Ways to Start Reducing Waste Today!
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 ...
Creating a focal point out of forgotten space!
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 ...
2019 Clothing Challenge
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 ...
New Bedroom Plants
We recently picked up a few new plants for our apartment! After about a year in an apartment without any outdoor space, we realize how much we miss the outdoors so we've been gradually bringing the outdoors inside. Here they are, the latest plants! Great Beginner PlantsIf you're new to plants, the top one is in the Calathea family, the bottom is in the Stramanthea family, and both are great plants for beginners! They both love water, we water ...
Repotting Our Plant Babies – Tips for successful transfer
A few months since last buying any plants for the home, Rodney and I both started to get the itch to add a couple to the family. It was a little rocky when we first got a handful of plants for the apartment, we over watered, then let then dry out a little too much - all within the first month! But a few months later, we’ve got the hang of it, so what better time to add a few new plant babies to the equation!The day after a long hike in Point ...