I’ll never forget the first time ants took over my kitchen. It started with just a few on the counter, but within days, there was a steady trail leading straight to the sugar jar. My first instinct was to grab a can of chemical spray. It seemed like the fastest way to win the battle,…
I’ll never forget the first party I hosted on my own. I’d spent all day cooking, cleaning, and setting out drinks, convinced I had everything covered. But when guests arrived, I realized I’d overlooked the basics—no music, not enough ice, and definitely not enough glasses. The night wasn’t a disaster, but it felt more stressful…
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 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 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…
Wine corks tend to amass in drawers and jars, and in little baskets atop the counter – They’re silent reminders of dinners with friends, birthday toasts, or a glass of wine at the end of a long week. For years, I saved them up, thinking they were scraps. Until one day I realized they’re not…