Recently, a photo appeared in my memories of when I painted an accent wall teal in my niece’s bedroom. It was a large wall in a room with medium light. On it, I painted an expansive white tree silhouette with all sorts of cute details for her to appreciate. The blue-green hue transformed her room …
Decor
Decor adds beauty to the home, but you don’t have to spend tons of money on decorations. So, here you will find simple home decor tips including DIY decor ideas to help you to easily decorate your home without feeling overwhelmed or spending a lot.
Black paint is literally one of my happiest wall colors, and I try to incorporate this stylish shade into my home decor as frequently as possible. That’s because black is undeniably captivating, especially when contrasted against crisp white trim. I fell in love with the idea of black interior walls after visiting a stylish cafe …
Isn’t it fantastic how a paint color can transform a space from drab to fabulous? When I see my boho friend’s living room painted in a calming green-gray, I feel instantly serene, like a quiet morning walk through a dewy forest. The power of color is incredible—it sets the tone, mode, and even the personality …
A few years ago, I moved into a sunny, white-washed apartment with windows that bathed my kitchen in soft morning light. I spruced up the window sills with a few plants, hoping to add some life to my space. Little did I know, those small additions would become my favorite reason to come home. Indoor …
There’s a certain magic to waking up in the soft glow of morning sunlight glistening through an east facing window. This light provides plant lovers the perfect opportunity to grow a vibrant indoor garden. I remember the first plant I placed near my east-facing window; within weeks, it thrived, its blooms brightening my mornings. Plants …
I assumed basements were not ideal places for indoor plants, given the limited natural light, but I’m glad to say I stand corrected! When I visited my friend, she took me to her basement studio—it felt like a cozy jungle and not like a dark, forgotten corner of her house. She’d carefully selected low-light plants …
Have you ever caught your cat batting at a dangling leaf or your dog sniffing around your houseplants? My sister’s cat, Spuds, would chew on her one plant (especially after enjoying some dried catnip). So I figured it might be best to double-check which plants are actually safe for my sister’s critters. Indoor plants that …
One of my favorite pastimes is admiring flowers; when hiking with friends, I’m at the back of the group, hunched over tiny blooms, taking pictures. The problem is that I work from home and don’t have a garden, and I was starting to feel glum. One of my friend suggested getting plants that bloom—what …
Have you ever walked into a room filled with lush greenery, where every plant seems to work in unison to radiate a sense of calm and vitality? I have experienced this at my friend’s home, and whenever I’m there, I feel all zen. Plants that go beyond aesthetics and bring positive energy to your home …
Have you ever walked into a room and felt like the walls were closing in because of the lack of light? Long time ago, my mom unwittingly created that effect when she painted her windowless laundry a dark gray on a whim. It made her feel claustrophobic! That’s when I discovered the magic of the …