Sharing tips regarding interiors feels pretty ridiculous at this moment in time, but I think there is something important to it. There are so many ways to approach our homes mindfully. We can make the most of our interiors by being deliberate about what we acquire, curiously exploring items we can reuse and repurpose, and getting creative with the space we have. Embracing smaller spaces, repurposing, choosing local, handmade and/or used goods, and sharing resources are all ways to look out for each other and out one shared home.  While used finds like the ones pictured here in our home ..read more

Whether you’re starting from scratch or responsibly re-imagining your space, here are five ways to create intentional and enduring interiors with the help of biophilic design ..read more

This latest Create the Look post is is geared towards creating a utilitarian, customized, aesthetically-minded entryway in a small space with the help of vintage and salvaged materials. But before we jump into it, please note: I don’t want everything I publish to be shoppable. I don’t wan’t to constantly encourage people to buy more, when I know that most of us can (and should — for environmental reasons,) live with less. What I do want is for folks to be comfortable, confident and content in their small homes or apartments. In our 900 sqft cottage, the front door opens directly into the dini ..read more

By request, here’s my latest Create the Look, which is geared towards enhancing the utility of our smaller spaces with the help of vintage and salvaged materials. But please note: I don’t want everything I publish to be shoppable. I don’t wan’t to constantly encourage people to buy more, when I know that most of us can (and should — for environmental reasons,) live with less. What I do want is for folks to be comfortable, confident and content in their small homes or apartments, and to feel inspired by their space.  So here are some pre-loved or small-batch items from independent storef ..read more

By request, here’s my latest Create the Look, which is geared towards enhancing the utility of our smaller spaces with the help of vintage + handmade goods. But here’s the thing— I don’t want everything I publish to be shoppable. I don’t wan’t to constantly encourage people to buy more, when I know that most of us can (and should — for environmental reasons,) live with less. What I do want is for folks to be comfortable, confident and content in their small homes or apartments, and to feel inspired by their space. So here are some pre-loved or small-batch items from independent storefronts t ..read more

By request, here’s my latest Create the Look, which is geared towards celebrating vintage goods and utility in our smaller kitchens with the help of these reusable, secondhand, French shopping lists. But here’s the thing— I don’t want everything I publish to be shoppable. I don’t wan’t to constantly encourage people to buy more, when I know that most of us can (and should — for environmental reasons,) live with less. What I do want is for folks to be comfortable, confident and content in their small homes or apartments, and to feel inspired by their space. So here are some pre-loved items fro ..read more

I find such joy in making adjustments within our little home (which is also my full-time office) in order to creatively improve our household’s day-to-day routines. But I have zero interest in wasting material resources, spending money or acquiring new items in order to switch things up. Instead, I strive to find ways to work with what we’ve got to make impactful changes. These little endeavors usually involve a bit of repair, customizing, crafting, and/or trial and error. Sometimes things play out perfectly. Other times the project ends up a complete disaster. But either way I delight in tryi ..read more

Since the arrival of spring, we’ve slowly been infusing our little home with green and yellow. Read the full post via my newsletter: read the full post ..read more

The new book Making Things by Erin Boyle and Rose Pearlman has already been read multiple times and dog-eared by several of my family members. It’s a simple yet brilliant compilation of 100+ useful craft projects / tutorials that are accessible and yet entirely dreamy all at once. What makes this particular book such a treasure is not just its clever ideas and beautiful visuals, but the way in which it encourages us to look around and use (and then reuse) what we already have on-hand, rather than calling on us to dash to the nearest craft store and stock up on pricey and newly manuf ..read more

By request, here’s my latest Create the Look, which is geared towards crafting a gently woodland-inspired study + play space for children. But here’s the thing— I don’t want everything I publish to be shoppable. I don’t wan’t to earn income by constantly encouraging people to buy more, when I know that most of us can (and should, for environmental reasons,) live with less. What I do want is for folks to be comfortable, confident and content in their small homes or apartments, and to feel inspired by their space. So here are some handcrafted items from independent storefronts that can help y ..read more