Tip #45: Start fresh, but slowly.I like January. February? Give me Valentine’s Day and take the rest. March? You test my patience. But January, you feel full of promise. There’s a chill in the…
twelve little things that made up my year.1. pigs in january. 2. linzer hearts in february. 3. tiled roofs in march.4. surfboards in april. 5. strawberries in may. 6. forget-me-not plates in june. 7.…
I’m off celebrating Christmas and spending a delicious few days away from the computer. Hop over to instagram if you’d like to check in. In the meantime, happy wishes to everyone. Merry, merry.…
five little things that made my week. 1. these orange peels. {plus the cloves and cardamom and juniper berries simmering away}. 2. these postcards. {because i’m glad i decided to make them. now if…
Tip #44: Invest in a throw blanket.I’ve been sitting on this post for awhile (pun intended). Part of me felt just a little bit embarrassed to share what is, admittedly, one of the less-than-charming…
This year I’m wrapping all of my tiny presents in magazine pages. As you all know, I’m the picture of recycling perfection, so I never have back issues of The New Yorker floating around my tiny…
I know I talk a lot about needing a little extra light during these dark days, but I don’t think it’s a sentiment that can be too often repeated. Especially in the wake of…
five little things that made my week. 1. these bulbs. {because in January, you will see flowers in this tiny apartment}. 2. this tea pot. {because lately i’ve been making tiny potfuls, just for…
At long last, a few shots of wintry decorations in our tiny apartment. This year, instead of a tree, I opted for wintery greenery of a more miniature kind: tiny swags, fir clippings in…
Tip #43: Holiday Gift Giving in a Tiny Apartment (or, What a Girl Wants): Gifts are always a challenge. Of course, there is great joy in gift giving but finding the perfect something for…