Charlene loved interior styling since she was a child. She remembers getting very excited when she was given full freedom to design her first bedroom. “Mom hired an interior designer, who did the drawings. We sat around the table coloring each surface area with colored pencils. That room became my childhood dream room,” Charlene gushed.…
People often use rattan and wicker interchangeably in home decor. However, have you ever wondered if there is a difference between wicker vs. rattan? Growing up in Southeast Asia, my mom introduced me to rattan at an early age. In fact, the first bag I used in kindergarten was a rattan basket! Besides that, we…
Do you feel guilty thinking about decluttering your books? If you answered yes, you’re on the right page! Read on to learn how to declutter books in 4 easy steps. Hi, book lovers! Do you find it difficult to part with books? Perhaps you associate books with wisdom and knowledge, and these are things you…
For Indonesian-American couple Nita and Eka, choosing a diverse neighborhood topped their list of priorities when searching for their forever home. After living in New York for more than two decades, the couple knew the Big Apple inside out. Despite the bright city lights that Manhattan offered, Nita and Eka were drawn to Queens. “Queens…
Are you a new blogger who is trying to earn a full-time income from your blog? If you said yes, read on to discover the 21 best blogging tools for beginners. Tried and tested by yours truly! Are you thinking of starting a blog to make money but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps…
Did you know window treatments can make a huge impact on your home? Selecting window treatments used to be one of the final decisions to conclude a home renovation. However, window treatments play a big role in making a home look cohesive, and they should be included at the beginning of the design process. With…