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DIYS TO TRY FOR EARTH DAY

04.22.19

Happy Earth Day!! Ever since moving out on my own and being so aware of the things I have to buy, I was surprised by how much waste I produce. Lately, I’ve been trying to swap out some everyday items with more sustainable options. I recently bought a silicon sponge for washing dishes that is supposed to last much longer than a typical sponge. (Silicon sponges also don’t hold bacteria like a regular sponge.) I also started using cloth makeup wipes and they are honestly much more gentle on my skin. Changes like these may seem small, but they add up to a more sustainable life!

I’ve gathered some green DIYS for more inspiration. I’ll definitely make the beeswax wraps and bowl covers for my kitchen! Click through to see all the DIYS! Read More →

DOWEL BED BENCH DIY

11.08.18

My apartment is really starting to come along! All I have left to do is make some decor pieces for the space above my couch, reupholster a chair (easier said than done), and make endless covers for all my throw pillows. In order to make my bedroom area look more put together, I wanted a bench for the end of my bed. I decided on making my own wooden dowel bed bench, similar to the side table from a few weeks ago.

As timing would have it, I was asked to join a handful of other bloggers for a “Make It Challenge” inspired by the NBC show “Making It”. We challenged each other to use the same crafting item in a DIY. We settled on unfinished wood. This challenge was so fun, and I feel so lucky to be in the company of such inspiring bloggers! Check out their projects!!

Now I’m thinking I need a bigger apartment to fit in all these DIY ideas because they are so good! Click through to see more of each project!

Mirror Shelf from Bliss Makes Blog
Wood Plant Hooks from Ctrl Curate
Wood Cutout Frame from Delineate Your Dwelling
DIY Peg Rail Organizer from Paper & Stitch
Plant Stands from The Beauty Dojo
Wood Toys from Spatial Dwelling
Triangular Wood Wall Hooks from Design Fixation

12 Dressers for Every Budget

09.10.18

I’m in the process of refinishing my sister’s Ikea dresser that she passed down to me for my first apartment. Remember the ombré hack from 5 years ago? It is still probably one of my most shared posts, but it’s time to say goodbye to the pink. Anytime I start a new project, I always look online for inspiration. Though I doubt the dresser I end up making will look anything like the ones in this list, it’s still fun to dream about what these would look like in my space!

DIY SIDE TABLE USING WOOD DOWELS

09.07.18

If you follow me on Instagram, you already know that I recently moved into a new studio apartment! Even though the space is small, it’s taking me quite a long time to get everything set up. That might have to do with all the DIY projects I have in mind. The list of projects is long, but at least I can finally check off this DIY side table using wood dowels! I got the idea after seeing all those mid-century planter DIYs and realized the same concept could be used for a table. I decided to put my theory to the test, and I’m so glad I did because I’m in love with the result!

WEEKEND DIYS TO TRY

08.24.18

So I know I’ve been missing from the blog for forever, but I have a good excuse. About three months ago… I MOVED! That’s right! I got my first studio apartment in Chicago. The most exciting part is that I can decorate it anyway I want! Actually, that’s not totally true because a girl has a budget. Plus I inherited a lot, ok all of furniture from my sister. But I’m in the process of making it my own so stay tuned for a lot of decor DIYs and how to make the most of small spaces.

In the meantime, here are some of the DIYs I’ve been eyeing lately. Happy Weekend!! Read More →