How to Design your Balcony for your Lifestyle

Hi Blogging World! Sorry I've been MIA, but I have a good excuse....it's summer! Sunshine and warmth are rarities in Seattle, so I'm soaking up all I can during these summer months. I've also been pretty busy with life. I've started a new job and I'm also moving to a new apartment in a few…

12 Mouthwatering Meat-less Patties to try this Summer

Summer is just around the corner. In Seattle, that means two months of 75 degree days and sunshine. Since the Pacific Northwest rarely gets to see the sun, we take full advantage of the summer months and spend all our time outdoors: hiking, biking, kayaking, and grilling. I myself am looking forward to all the…

How to Design Modern Chic

Spring is here and for many home owners (or interior lovers) that means updating their spaces. This could be as major as a renovation or as minor as swapping out some pillows and accessories for the new spring trends. One of the spring trends that has been a hit with millennial is Modern Chic. This…

How To Decorate Your Space According to Your Zodiac Sign

The stars say a lot about us. According to Astrology, the position and alignment of the planets greatly influences and impact who we are and the events that take place in our lives. They reveal bits of our personality, what professions we may be best suited for, and how we go about our romantic relationships.…

Six Ways to Make Your Apartment Your Own

If you're single, young, or just love living in the city, chances are you rent an apartment. Growing up, I had fantasies of moving to a hip apartment in the city:  lofted, brick walls, hardwood floors, and subway tile. I'm sure many people had this same fantasy. TV shows and movies glamorize this idea of what…

The Pink Moon – Full Moon of April

Tomorrow evening, April 11th, is the full moon for the month of April. Known as the Pink Moon, it gets its name from the pink flowers that bloom at this time. As spring begins to emerge, we too can look at the new and blossoming events that are taking place in our lives at this time.…

Crystal Pairing – The Power of Reflection

Have you ever wondered where stones and crystals get some of their properties? Why is emerald a stone of love? How is carnelian good for creativity? The special properties of a stone or crystal are often times due to its appearance. Many colored stones correlate to the chakra colors, as do their properties. Other stones form…

The Beauty of Built-Ins

Aside from the common misconception of Interior Design being all about picking out paint colors and fabrics, designers focus on a lot of problem solving, which utilized both creative and analytic abilities. One of the challenges of Interior Design is finding a balance between beauty and practicality when it comes to storage. So how do designers approach this…

The Worm Moon: Full Moon of March

March 12th marks the full moon for the month. It is known as the Worm Moon because at this time, the earth softens and the worms reappear, signaling the return of the robins, a symbol of spring. Falling near the Spring Equinox, it is a time of rebirth and renewal. As the full moon signifies completion, this…

Crystal Pairing – Stones to get you through the Solar Eclipse

I've been talking to many of my metaphysical friends lately, and a theme that has come up is the recent Solar Eclipse that took place on February 26th. In Astrology, solar eclipses are  transitional phases where we shed a old pattern/belief/person/lifestyle so that we can move forward towards enlightenment. Solar Eclipses are also tied to…