Hi, I’m Mivra. That’s the name I write under here and on Pinterest.
Nestiva started as a running list of notes: how wide a console has to be before a garland looks intentional, which adhesive hooks actually hold a wreath, where a box of ornaments can go in an apartment with one closet. Most decorating photos are taken in big houses with good light. Most of us live somewhere smaller, and we rent.
So that’s what I write about. Small apartments, rentals you can’t drill into, hallways and entryways nobody photographs, and the holidays, which take up a lot of room for a few weeks and then need somewhere to live for the rest of the year.
A few things you’ll notice:
- Measurements. If I suggest a runner or a tree, I’ll say how big. Returning something because it didn’t fit is the most avoidable mistake in decorating.
- What happens in January. Anything seasonal comes with a note on where it gets stored.
- Nothing that costs you a deposit. When an idea needs nails or paint, I say so.
How the site pays for itself
Some links here are affiliate links, mostly to Amazon. If you buy through one I may earn a small commission, and it doesn’t change your price. The details are on the disclosure page.
If you have a question, or a photo of a corner you’ve been stuck on, I’d like to see it. The contact page has how to reach me.