Wall Shelf Journal

Chloe Kim

DIY & Lifestyle Correspondent

Chloe Kim serves as the DIY & Lifestyle Correspondent for Wall Shelf Journal, where she covers DIY home decor, budget decorating, and room tours. Her work focuses on rental-friendly upgrades, upcycling, and interior styling, helping readers discover their own creative spark. By providing clear instructions and exploring social media trends, Chloe delivers practical guides that prove beautiful design does not have to be expensive.

Expertise

DIY Home DecorUpcycling and RefinishingBudget DecoratingRental-Friendly UpgradesCrafting TechniquesInterior StylingSocial Media Trends

Coverage Areas

DIY Decor
Room Tours (budget makeovers)
Product Guides (craft supplies)

Latest Articles

A stylishly decorated fall bathroom shelf with pumpkins, plaid towels, and budget-friendly decor items from HomeGoods.
Objects & Finds

Top 5 Fall Bathroom Decor Finds Under $25 at HomeGoods

Last October, a set of three artisanal ceramic pumpkin-shaped candles, priced at just $14.

Aug 11, 2026 · 5 min read

Young DIY enthusiasts actively engaged in learning and practicing traditional bobbin lacemaking, showcasing a vibrant revival of endangered crafts.
Culture Notes

What is the revival of traditional home crafts by DIY enthusiasts?

The London Lace Club, founded in 2023 by Lauren Watson and Amelia White, boasts a membership that's mostly under 30 years old.

Aug 5, 2026 · 3 min read

A curated selection of new home and lifestyle products, including the Our Place Titanium Always Pan set, displayed attractively in a Costco aisle.
Objects & Finds

6 Best New Costco Home and Lifestyle Finds for August

This August, a 6-piece Our Place Titanium Always Pan set is available at Costco for $349.

Jul 31, 2026 · 4 min read

A woman in shock contemplates a pool of blood in a luxurious room, setting the tone for a dark and complex mystery novel.
The Reading Room

Discover New Mystery Books to Read in 2026

In 'The Fine Art of Lying,' heroine Clare Bast is found naked, contemplating a pool of blood.

Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Tony Brown, host of 'Tony Brown's Journal,' a pioneering figure in civil rights and media, is remembered at age 93.
The Reading Room

Tony Brown, host of 'Tony Brown's Journal,' dies at 93

In 1963, Tony Brown coordinated a Detroit civil rights march that reportedly drew hundreds of thousands, featuring the Rev.

Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read

John Stockwell, a former CIA officer and author, is depicted as a defiant whistleblower against a backdrop of redacted documents, symbolizing his exposure of agency secrets.
The Reading Room

John Stockwell, CIA author, dies at 88

The C.I.A. once sought to prevent its publication, but John Stockwell's tell-all book, 'In Search of Enemies,' ultimately prevailed. He died at 88, cementing his legacy as a defiant whistleblower, acc

Jun 26, 2026 · 2 min read

Author Janet Fash holding her memoir 'Lifeguard' during an interview on Spectrum News NY1's 'Weekends on 1'.
Screen & Story

Janet Fash Discusses Memoir 'Lifeguard' on Spectrum News NY1

Author Janet Fash just made a splash!

Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read

A misty Appalachian mountain range at dawn with a rustic wooden cabin in the foreground, symbolizing the historical setting of Eastern Kentucky.
The Reading Room

New Historical Fiction Novel Offers Untold Eastern Kentucky Stories

Paul David Combs's exciting new novel, 'A Time For Every Season,' is here to fix a big gap in historical fiction!

Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read

An abstract, glowing AI entity reaching towards a pile of classic books in a dimly lit library, symbolizing the impact of AI on literature.
The Reading Room

AI Novel Wins Lumina Prize, Shakes Up Literary World

Get ready for a literary bombshell!

Jun 24, 2026 · 4 min read

Abstract AI glowing over an ancient book in a grand library, symbolizing the intersection of technology and literature.
The Reading Room

Lit Hub Daily Newsletter Covers AI Authorship Scandal

Okay, DIYers and lifestyle enthusiasts, you won't believe the drama unfolding in the literary world right now!

Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read

An AI interface assisting a human artist in a futuristic studio, offering creative block solutions with abstract visual prompts and digital brush guidance.
The Reading Room

AI Offers Creative Block Solutions for Artists in 2026

While recovering from pneumonia in Greece, New Yorker cover artist Gayle Kabaker found inspiration to paint bedding.

Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read

A cozy and personalized living room showcasing a variety of unique, handcrafted home decor items discovered on Etsy, highlighting artisanal craftsmanship and individual style.
Objects & Finds

Top 5 Unique Home Decor Products on Etsy to Elevate Your Space

As of February 10, 2026, Etsy makes finding truly unique home decor incredibly easy!

Jun 22, 2026 · 5 min read

A vast, overflowing bookshelf with a hand reaching out, symbolizing the overwhelming choices in summer reading lists influenced by media.
The Reading Room

Summer Reading Lists: Media's Influence on 2026 Picks

Can you believe it?! PEOPLE magazine has already picked its "best books" for June 2026, according to People . Talk about planning ahead! This wild pre-curation shows just how far in advance media outl

Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Two young women in a tender embrace, bathed in soft light, symbolizing the sapphic romance from Hayley Kiyoko's 'Girls Like Girls'.
Screen & Story

Hayley Kiyoko's 'Girls Like Girls' Story Expands to Feature Film

Hayley Kiyoko's 2015 music video 'Girls Like Girls,' featuring a sapphic teen romance, has exploded with 163 million views on YouTube.

Jun 21, 2026 · 4 min read

A human hand reaching towards a glowing, abstract AI symbol amidst a vast, dimly lit server farm, representing the human cost of automation.
The Reading Room

New Book Explores AI's Flaws and the Human Cost of Automation

Ten of the 15 books on the Chicago Sun-Times' summer reading list did not exist, being AI 'hallucinations', according to Locus Magazine .

Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read

A vintage study with books and an open journal, evoking the introspective themes of Virginia Woolf's 'On Being Ill' essay.
The Reading Room

Virginia Woolf's 'On Being Ill' essay: 100th anniversary in 2026

During the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown, letter press artist Ane Thon Knutsen printed one sentence daily from Virginia Woolf's 'On Being Ill'.

Jun 15, 2026 · 2 min read

A spectral hand of an elderly author reaching towards an open children's book filled with fantastical creatures, symbolizing a lasting literary legacy.
The Reading Room

Jane Yolen's children's books explore diverse themes

Jane Yolen, who passed away at 87, was so prolific that her 450th book, 'Monsters of Fife: Terror Birds,' is scheduled for posthumous release on July 14, according to Kveller and The New York Times .

Jun 15, 2026 · 2 min read

A golden ticket is drawn from a vortex of book pages, symbolizing the Book Riot sweepstakes winner selection process.
The Reading Room

Book Riot Reveals Sweepstakes Winner Selection Process

While most of North America can enter Book Riot's latest sweepstakes, residents of Quebec and US territories are explicitly excluded!

Jun 14, 2026 · 3 min read

Graphic novelist Tillie Walden researching 19th-century letters and journals, surrounded by historical documents, in a sunlit room.
Screen & Story

Vermont Names Tillie Walden Its Youngest Cartoonist Laureate

To reconstruct the lives of a 19th-century lesbian couple, graphic novelist Tillie Walden meticulously sifted through over 900 letters and Sylvia Drake's personal journals.

Jun 14, 2026 · 2 min read

Two former McKinsey consultants, James Drayton and Roland Mackenzie, launch a tidal energy startup amidst a global economic downturn.
The Reading Room

Alexander Starritt's 'Drayton and Mackenzie' Offers a Sharp Debut

In Alexander Starritt's new novel, 'Drayton and Mackenzie,' former McKinsey consultants James Drayton and Roland Mackenzie find themselves in a global economic downturn.

Jun 13, 2026 · 2 min read