DIY for the Soul: How Building Floating Shelves Helped Me Quiet My Brain (and Why Woodworking Might Do the Same for You)
There’s something quietly radical about making things with your hands again. When your life mostly happens on a screen, building something tangible - even slightly crooked - can feel like hitting reset on your nervous system.
The End of Effortless: Trends That Will Stick in 2026
For years, design trends promised effortlessness. “Minimalist,” “streamlined,” “clean lines.” The result? A lot of white rooms that somehow felt more exhausting than cozy. If the last few years taught us anything, it’s that effortless isn’t real. Homes take effort. They’re layered, lived in, and occasionally chaotic. In 2026, we’re done pretending otherwise.
The Art of Imperfect Hosting: How to Make Guests Feel at Home (Without Losing Your Mind)
The truth? No one remembers your baseboards. They remember the laughter, the warmth, and whether the lighting made them feel like they could stay a little longer.
Mixing Old + New: How to Get a Home that Looks Collected
Lately I’ve realized the rooms I actually want to be in aren’t perfect, they’re personal. They mix old and new, soft and structured, polished and a little undone.
That’s the balance I’m after now: spaces that feel layered, lived-in, and just a little bit uncurated.
Why I’m Done With All-White Interiors (And What I’m Doing Instead)
Welcome to Almost Curated
This is a calm corner for people who love beautiful things but can’t be bothered to chase perfection.