That’s a smart move. I did something similar but with thrifted linen panels—super cheap, and they soften the look. I hear you on the ferns. I tried to...

Funny, I used to roll my eyes at “ambiance” too, but now I’m all about it. That’s exactly it—sometimes you just want enough light to make tea without...

Peppermint oil never worked for me, weirdly enough. Maybe my squirrels are just minty-fresh fans, who knows... I ended up planting lavender around the...

Funny you mention the damp sanding sponge—I stumbled onto that trick by accident during a late-night DIY session. I'd run out of sandpaper and was des...