Category: LIFESTYLE
THE INTERIOR DESIGN INSTITUTE GRADUATE STATUS: unlocked
Alas, I can finally make my return to the blog after what feels like a lifetime. I decided to take a hiatus earlier this year because I wanted to focus solely on my design studies. I had enrolled in The Interior Design Institute back in August 2021, but I found myself making little progress because I was getting sidetracked by the blog and my … Read More THE INTERIOR DESIGN INSTITUTE GRADUATE STATUS: unlocked
FIVE TIPS TO KEEP YOUR FIDDLE LEAF PLANT HEALTHY AND THRIVING
Ah, the fiddle leaf plant. Aka the most popular girl in school. Her foliage is iconic and everyone wants to be her. She filters the air, adds the perfect green touch to any space, and seamlessly puts a coffee shop on the map for being “Insta worthy” just because there’s a fiddle leaf next to a neon sign. Despite her brilliant foliage, the fiddle … Read More FIVE TIPS TO KEEP YOUR FIDDLE LEAF PLANT HEALTHY AND THRIVING
HOW TO HIDE PESKY LAMP CORDS
If you’re a Type A perfectionist like me, then seeing lamp cords probably bothers the hell out of you. Jumbled cords can make a space look messy, chaotic, and unsophisticated. Not only was I tired of looking at my loose, dangling cords, but I was wasting so much time editing them out of my blog photos. Luckily, I found the perfect solution to hide … Read More HOW TO HIDE PESKY LAMP CORDS
MY COFFEE TABLE BOOK COLLECTION
I probably sound like a broken record, but I use coffee table books when styling practically every surface in my home (i.e. coffee table, living room end tables, even my bar cart). Not only do they look great and instantly elevate your space, but they can be used for layering, stacking, and obviously reading. They are also a great way to personalize your space … Read More MY COFFEE TABLE BOOK COLLECTION
DON’T BUY THESE HOME ITEMS IF YOU’RE NOT TYPE A
Anyone who knows me, knows that I’m super Type A. I keep my house very clean, I organize often, and I don’t like clutter. It stresses me out. Aka I’m a total Monica, and my home reflects that. A lot of my furniture and decor pieces in my home are suitable for fellow type A clean freaks, but my design choices certainly won’t suit … Read More DON’T BUY THESE HOME ITEMS IF YOU’RE NOT TYPE A
IT WAS MY BIRTHDAY AND HERE’S HOW I DECORATED
23 year olds probably shouldn’t throw themselves a birthday party, but here we are. I invited a few friends over and had *way* too much fun. Considering I had spent the past year working from home in sweats because of COVID, I was dying to have a reason to dress up. It was the perfect occasion to bust out my new champagne coups. I … Read More IT WAS MY BIRTHDAY AND HERE’S HOW I DECORATED
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