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About Armi
“Making your house feel like home doesn’t require a renovation.”
Hi, I’m Armi. I’ve spent a decade turning small, rental apartments into spaces that feel genuinely beautiful and liveable — on a real budget, with no knocking down walls. Everything here is practical, tested, and honestly shared.
— with love, grace & gratitude
Recent posts
27 Beautiful Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas for Every Style
This post is all about Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas for Every Style! Every year I tell myself I’ll plan the table early, and every year I end up standing in my kitchen on Wednesday night with a bag of pears and no clue. After enough of…
25 Cozy Fall Front Door Decor Ideas You’ll Love
This post is all about fall front door decor ideas! I go a little overboard with my front door every September. My husband thinks it’s excessive. I think a front door is the first thing anyone sees when they visit, so why wouldn’t I want…
37 Beautiful Living Room Wall Decor Ideas on a Budget
This post is all about beautiful living room wall decor ideas on a budget! I’ve rearranged my living room walls more times than I want to admit. Some attempts were great. Some looked like I’d raided a hotel clearance sale. But after years of trial…
31 Best Fall Porch Decorating Ideas to Welcome Autumn in Style
The post is all about the best fall porch decorating ideas. I go a little overboard with my porch every fall. It’s the first thing I see when I pull into the driveway, the first thing guests notice before they even ring the bell. Most…
25 Above Bed Wall Decor Ideas You’ll Want to Copy
This post is all about above bed wall decor ideas. My bed wall sat empty for almost a year before I finally did something about it. Once I started actually testing above bed wall decor ideas, I realized the space above your headboard is one…
35 Small bedroom layout ideas You’ll Wish You Tried Sooner
This post is all about Small bedroom layout ideas for apartments. I’ve worked with a lot of small bedrooms over the years—and obviously lived in a few myself. And if there’s one thing I’ll say upfront, it’s that layout matters way more than size. You…
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