Modern Turtle Blog
I’m a Cat and Everything Belongs to Me
Sure, our crowns may be nothing more than leftover Christmas wrapping, but that doesn't mean we're not the queen of the household. I'm ...
How to Enjoy a Day Alone at Home
Don't you sometimes feel so worn out that you just want some quiet "me" time? Especially now that the holidays are over. I think we're ...
The Perfect New Year’s Eve Party Treat – DIY Sundae Bar!
Who's ready to ring in the new year? I am! I used to love going out with friends on New Year's Eve, buying tickets to fancy parties at ...
5 Handmade Christmas Home Décor Ideas
Christmas is a special time for many people. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of the holidays, with mom baking in the kitchen,...
Can I Give Kitchenware as Gifts?
Can I give kitchenware as gifts? The answer is a big YES! I personally love giving kitchenware as gifts because they're so practical an...
The Café and Restaurant Inspo Series: Tokyo
In this next post of "The Café and Restaurant Inspo Series," I present to you the land of anime, electronics, and cherry blossoms – Tok...
Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Decorate for Thanksgiving Dinner
Uh oh, your turn to host the family Thanksgiving dinner this year? Worrying whether the turkey is big enough to feed 10 people, and wha...
Surprise! The 70s Are Back!
Who doesn't love the 70s? Bell-bottoms, platform shoes, the very first Star Wars movie, and of course, "Rocket Man" (aka Sir Elton John...
Flower-Gifting Ideas for a Dinner Party
Holiday season is coming up and that means lots of get-togethers! My go-to gifts when I get invited to dinner at someone's house are fl...
5 Not Scary Halloween Decorating Ideas
One of the things I miss most about being a kid is dressing up for Halloween and going around the neighborhood trick or treating. Get t...
5 Tips for Decorating for Autumn
Are you sad to see summer ending, but secretly glad that you're no longer constantly sweltering at home? Plus, even though I love the b...
I’m a Cat and It’s My Home Too!
Hi, I'm Juneau and I'm Carly's cat! For those who don't know yet, she's the Social Media Manager for ModernTurtle.com. You may have see...
How to Prepare for Hybrid Work Arrangements
I try to find a silver lining in most things. If there's one good thing that came out of COVID, it's that remote and flexible work arra...
5 Simple Ways to Decorate College Dorm Rooms
So, do you have kids heading to college this fall? Are you excited, super proud of them, yet secretly very worried, but trying not to s...
The Café and Restaurant Inspo Series: London
I'm super excited to share with you my new series of posts aimed at providing home décor ideas inspired by stunning cafés and restauran...
