One huge benefit of a small space is it does not take very much for it to feel festive for the holidays. Because most corners of the apartment are visible, a few well placed decorations can have a big impact.

DIY Outdoor Grid Planter Wall for a Small Patio

I’ve mentioned before that on our small city patio we don’t get a lot of sun. I’ve been trying to get creative with adding plants where there is sun. That’s how our stairwell leading to nowhere is where all our planters have gathered. Hanging out on our patio more than I ever imagined during Covid I started to notice how the wall in our stairwell got sun as well, so I started thinking of ways to add plants up high. I had been pinning images of grid gardens on Pinterest for years and decided it was time to attempt one.

Things you don't need when you are about to have a baby

It can be so overwhelming being pregnant, especially in a small apartment (or any space) where everyone is telling you the many many things you NEED in order to have a baby. There is truly so little you need to have a baby.