The Studio Journal

Choosing Colors for Objects That Stay Out Every Day
Choosing Colors for Objects That Stay Out Every Day
Not every object in a home gets put away. A dining chair lives in the room. A toy basket sits in the corner. A storage container stays on the shelf.... Read more...
Small Space Living: Three Ways to Discover More “Real Estate” in Your Home
Small Space Living: Three Ways to Discover More “Real Estate” in Your Home
Small apartments are often described as lacking space. But in practice, most small homes don’t suffer from a true shortage of square footage. They suffer from unused potential. There is... Read more...
I Don't Want My House to Become a Toy Warehouse
I Don't Want My House to Become a Toy Warehouse
When you have kids, there's a moment when you look around your home and wonder what happened. The carefully curated shelves are suddenly crowded with board books. The coffee table... Read more...
Finding Clarity in the Chaos: Editing Life for Joy and Self-Discovery
Finding Clarity in the Chaos: Editing Life for Joy and Self-Discovery
If you had told me in my twenties what my late thirties would look like, I’m not sure I would have believed you. Between balancing the beautiful, relentless chaos of... Read more...
Designing with Functionality: Incorporating Storage Baskets into Interior Decor
Designing with Functionality: Incorporating Storage Baskets into Interior Decor
In the world of interior design, the marriage of functionality and style is a delicate balancing act. Enter storage baskets: versatile, practical, and surprisingly elegant. These unassuming objects offer a... Read more...
Home Organizing is a Mindset
Home Organizing is a Mindset
  Our homes often become a reflection of our busy schedules and cluttered minds. Piles of papers accumulate on countertops, clothes overflow from closets, and miscellaneous items find their way into... Read more...
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Simplifying Life: The Busy Parent's Guide to Minimalist Living
  In the whirlwind of modern parenting, where schedules are packed and clutter seems to breed in every corner of the house, minimalism might seem like a beacon of serenity.... Read more...