The first time I hosted brunch, I put out champagne flutes and a single bottle of orange juice. It worked—but it didn’t wow anyone. Guests grabbed their drinks, sat down, and that was that. The party felt flat. A few brunches later, I tried something different: a full DIY mimosa bar with multiple juices, fruit…
I still remember the first night I spent in my camper. I was excited for the adventure ahead, but when I finally shut the door, the space felt more like a storage unit than a cozy retreat. The walls were bare, the lighting was harsh, and there was nothing that reminded me of “home.” It…
I used to think plants were just…plants. A couple of succulents on a windowsill, maybe a pothos trailing half-heartedly in the corner. But a few years ago, after a long trip, I came back to my apartment and felt something missing. The space looked flat, almost lifeless. That’s when I decided to bring in a…
When I first started my little garden project, I was obsessed with expensive items. All the time I used to bring expensive garden crafts, thinking that they’re surely going to look good in my garden. But one time, a friend gifted me a small bird bath to put in my garden. That simple, small item…
A few summers ago, I stood on my pool deck with a coffee in hand, looking around and realizing I barely used the space. It was plain concrete, hot underfoot, and more of a border than a gathering place. At the time, I thought that’s just what pool decks were—functional, nothing more. Then I visited…
If you have a fence in your backyard and think that it’s a little plain for your liking, then let me tell you, you’re not alone. I used to think of mine as just a privacy barrier, but now it is a form of art. It is an all-out canvas. One of the most effortless…
When I first started buying candles, I loved the cozy atmosphere they created, but I didn’t love the price tags or the long list of artificial ingredients I couldn’t even pronounce. One rainy weekend, I decided to try making my own, and to my surprise, it wasn’t complicated at all. Pouring the wax, choosing a…
When I first moved into a city apartment with a kitchen barely wider than my outstretched arms, I felt defeated. No matter how much I cleaned, the counters always looked crowded, and cooking felt more like a balancing act than a joy. For a long time, I thought the only solution was a bigger home….
When I first moved into my tiny apartment, the kitchen felt more like a utility closet than a place to enjoy. The counters were bland, the lighting was harsh, and no matter how much I cleaned, it never felt inviting. I assumed that only big kitchens with sprawling islands and custom cabinets could look expensive….
When I added my own fountain to my garden the first time, I was amazed at how it changed the space. The yard suddenly turned not only into a world of flowers or greenery but also had some movement, some sound, and some sense of peace that it had lacked. The soft splash of water…