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Creativity doesn’t stop at the studio—it flows into the spaces we live in every day. In this category, you’ll find inspiration for decorating your home, transforming thrifted treasures, and incorporating handmade details into your living spaces. From seasonal decor to furniture makeovers and upcycled projects, these articles celebrate the beauty of creative living.
I’ve been thrifting my entire life…no exaggeration. Some of my earliest memories are of wandering the aisles of the Salvation Army with my mom, searching for clothes and home decor. By high school, I was hunting for vintage military jackets and bags, 1950s and 1960s...
There is a particular kind of beauty that cannot be purchased new. It carries softened edges. It remembers hands. It holds the imprint of time. Reclaimed materials do not arrive pristine. They arrive with a past. A weathered belt that once circled a waist now rests on...
The days are growing shorter, the shadows are stretching, and suddenly the air smells faintly of woodsmoke and pumpkin spice. Although I’m a summer sunshine girl through and through (popsicles for dinner, anyone?), I do love the change of seasons. Fall is the perfect...
There’s something about a well-loved space that just wraps around you like a cozy warm hug. A home filled with memories, stories, and little touches of the past feels like a sanctuary—a place that speaks of the people and moments that have shaped our lives. I’ve never...
Let's face it: traditional Christmas decor can be a bit... demanding. Pull it out, spread it around, take it down, pack it up, store it away. As someone who believes in making the most of every creation, and prefers to avoid all that work, I like to craft pieces that...
Oh dear! Did you forget to clean your paintbrushes again (like me!)? I hate to admit it, but this happens to me fairly often! I get so excited about moving on to the next step of a project that I forget to wash out my brushes. Paint Brush Bohemian Wreath Repurpose...
Fact: Approximately 320 million books are thrown into landfills every year. There are multiple reasons why so many books are dumped, from over-publishing to people needing help knowing what to do with them after they have been read and reread. One of my favorite ways...
The days are getting shorter which means summer is coming to a close. I am a warm-weather girl to my core so I greet these last days of summer with a bit of sadness. I do enjoy the change of seasons though as it allows me to reset, clean house, and plan for upcoming...
If your home is filled with millennial gray decor, you're not alone. For years, soft gray walls, neutral furniture, and cool-toned finishes defined modern interiors. While gray remains a timeless foundation, many homeowners are now looking for simple ways to add more...
BJ Massa, Curator for The Turquoise Iris Journal, recently completed a bathroom renovation. Enjoy the before and after photos and BJ's lighthearted approach to surviving your next home renovation project. How to Survive a Home Renovation - The Approach We All Want to...
