…because I have a new dream sofa, guys. Huge news alert: after about a year and a half of long-distance dating (and more cross-country flights than I can ever begin to remember), my cute and kind boyfriend Dennis and I are making plans to turn my LA apartment into our LA apartment. (Ahhh!!!! Please drop any cohabitation tips in the comments, if you have them.) Our first order of business? Acquire a sofa or sectional that we can both simultaneously lounge on comfortably. (Den loves my current vintage leather number and thinks it’s more comfortable than I do – he’s…
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Minimalist Style And Minimalist Decluttering Tips How long will you make yourself live with unwanted clutter? Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by clutter in your home? Do you want to achieve a minimalist design in your home? If so, it’s time to take the plunge and learn how to get started decluttering. What Is Clutter? How Do I Get Rid Of It? Hi, it’s Rita. If have too many things and not enough space in your home, you have clutter. Clutter accumulates all too easily, especially after a lifetime of accumulating belongings. I, too, once struggled with this. Then,…
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When you live in a limited space apartment or dorm, you’ll need to find ways to increase closet space. Use easy-to-use storage solutions to maximize your space. Be sure to take measurements of your small closet before you buy storage solutions. If you plan to buy closet organizing products, you should always measure carefully first. Here are the steps to follow to maximize your closet space. 1. Find Out How To Store Small Closets Before you start buying stuff, you must have a plan. Make a list of your existing possessions to see what you can work with. Make sure…
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At the launch, which also marked the 15th anniversary of the annual Dulux Colour Forecast in New Zealand, I quickly identified my favourite palette, Solstice. A warm and reflective palette of rich browns, clay and warm neutrals with a sun loving yellow as an accent, Soltice is designed to evoke a comforting, familiar and inviting feeling. “This is a warm and welcoming palette of nurturing hues to make you feel safe and at home,” explains Dulux Colour Specialist Davina Harper. “Sunsoaked neutrals are influenced by a soft orange glow and paired with softer shades of pastel blues and citrus yellow.…
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A lot of people I’m talking to right now are in crisis. Whether it’s a divorce, job loss, death, being forced to move, battling accidents, trauma, health issues, or financial loss, I’m hearing it from everyone. Bottom line, life has gotten really hard. The second thing I am hearing is the spiritual tools no longer work. It’s too hard to meditate, read, slow down or calm down. How can I possibly slow down and bring myself to rest when my nervous system is literally short-circuiting?! Listen, I get it, and I hear you. I myself am going through the trenches…
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9/21/23 Ah those notorious bookshelves. Too often, people have no idea what to do with them, and it shows. They can look unbalanced or too bare, and that can detract from what is an otherwise amazing room. That’s where pros like the Pulp team come in. We take care of every single detail in the interiors we design, and we know how to leave our clients with wow-worthy and magazine-ready rooms. So here are our 5 pro tips for styling your bookshelves so they look polished and perfect! 1. Back It Up Don’t forget the background of your shelves. You…