Mornings for a work-from-home mom like me start fast. One eye on emails, the other on the clock, and a schedule that barely leaves room to breathe. Working for around fifteen hours a day sounds flexible, but in reality, it’s long stretches of focus broken up by brief breaks. Coffee stops being a treat early on. It turns into fuel. That’s where the idea of … Continue reading Affordable Ways to Build a Coffee Corner You’ll Love
We’ve been living in this house for 27 years, and somehow, the terrace never made it to our “let’s fix this next” list. It used to feel alive when the Santol tree stood nearby—its branches offered shade, and the breeze carried that subtle, earthy scent that made afternoons feel slow and peaceful. But ever since the tree was cut down, the space feels… empty. Too … Continue reading Transforming Our Terrace: Turning a Bare Space into a Cozy Escape
My dream reading nook Books have always been my safe place. I grew up devouring Nancy Drew stories, completely hooked on every mystery. Then came Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings—series that still sit proudly on my shelf today. Reading has always been my reset button, a way to escape without leaving the room. These days, I do most of my reading in … Continue reading Building a Reading Nook That Feeds the Soul
From My Corner of the Couch 