I’m Amir — and adding a small pond to our backyard was one of those decisions that completely changed how we feel about the outdoor space. Within weeks of filling it the first frogs appeared, dragonflies started visiting, and Sadia…
I’m Amir — and trellises were one of those garden things I always thought were complicated and expensive until I actually started making them. Our first pea trellis was six sticks and some twine and it worked perfectly. Sadia added…
I’m Amir — and building our own paver patio was one of those projects that felt intimidating right up until we actually started it. Then it turned out to be completely straightforward and the finished result looked so professional that…
I’m Amir — and a top loader washing machine in a small laundry room is genuinely one of the trickiest home organization challenges. The lid opens upward which means you cannot use the counter space above the machine the same…
I’m Amir — and bare bathroom walls are genuinely one of the easiest things to fix and one of the most overlooked. The bathroom is a room everyone uses every single day and a beautifully decorated wall makes the whole…
I’m Amir — and the french cottage bathroom style is one of those looks that Sadia has been obsessed with for years. There is something about the combination of worn wood, soft whites and blues, vintage accessories, and fresh flowers…
I’m Amir — and the bathroom is honestly one of the easiest rooms in the house to transform with just a few well-chosen accessories. No renovation required. Sadia completely changed the feel of our main bathroom last year with a…
I’m Amir — and the best craft ideas for kids are the ones that use materials you already have at home. An ice cream stick, a piece of paper, an empty cardboard tube — in the right hands these become…
I’m Amir — and insect crafts are one of those activities that genuinely fascinate kids of all ages. My 7-year-old can spend an entire afternoon making pipe cleaner butterflies and caterpillars while my 5-year-old turns every egg carton in the…
I’m Amir — and when we decided to create a proper outdoor living area last summer the contractor quotes for a concrete or paver patio were genuinely shocking. Then we discovered pea gravel and the whole project became affordable overnight.…
