Chloe Kim

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Chloe Kim is an editorial byline for Wall Shelf Journal, with a focus on DIY Decor, Room Tours (budget makeovers), Product Guides (craft supplies). Biographical credentials and external profiles are published only after verification.

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DIY Decor

Room Tours (budget makeovers)

Product Guides (craft supplies)

Latest Articles

Living Well

How to Plan a Literary Pilgrimage: From Beloved Book to Immersive Itinerary

A literary pilgrimage is travel with a story at its center, heading toward a place where a book, an author, or a literary era lived. This guide outlines how to plan one by choosing your focus, researching locations, crafting a loose itinerary, and preparing for a deeper experience.

Nov 11, 2026 · 4 min read

The Reading Room

How Paper and Printing Shape the Book in Your Hands

The paper and printing methods used to produce a book significantly impact its tactile feel, visual appeal, durability, and cost. Understanding these characteristics helps readers evaluate their next book purchase.

Nov 10, 2026 · 5 min read

The Reading Room

Why Your Books Turn Yellow—and How to Stop It: A Collector's Preservation Guide

Learn why books turn yellow due to paper acidity and environmental factors, and discover practical methods for preservation, including smart storage, gentle handling, and avoiding common repair mistakes to protect your collection.

Oct 21, 2026 · 4 min read

The Reading Room

Marginalia: A Thousand Years of Readers Writing Back

Marginalia, the notes and drawings left in the margins of books, offers a unique historical record of readers actively engaging with texts, demonstrating that reading has historically been a dialogue, not a passive consumption.

Oct 15, 2026 · 7 min read

A bathroom design evolution from impractical vessel sinks to functional, comfortable decor, showcasing the shift in 2026 home decor trends.

Objects & Finds

2026 Home Decor Trends: Out with the Old, In with the New

Vessel sinks, once a hallmark of modern bathrooms, are now deemed a 'bad design trend' by experts for their forced look and cleaning difficulties, according to House Beautiful .

Sep 18, 2026 · 6 min read

A collection of sustainable DIY home decor items, including painted wooden objects and recycled materials, displayed on a shelf in natural light.

Objects & Finds

What are eco-friendly sustainable craft supplies for DIY home decor?

Chalk Paint, made from all-natural chalk and mineral paint, is now available in 51 colors, suitable for everything from wood furniture to nursery decor.

Sep 6, 2026 · 4 min read

A collection of colorful craft supplies and a DIY wall art project displayed on a shelf, symbolizing budget-friendly home decor transformations.

Objects & Finds

DIY Decor with Craft Supplies for Budget Home Transformations

Can you believe you can create stunning DIY wall art for less than $20?

Sep 4, 2026 · 3 min read

A vibrant teal upcycled chest of drawers and other refurbished furniture pieces displayed in a bright, inviting room.

Objects & Finds

How to Upcycle Old Furniture: Techniques and Benefits Explained

Imagine finding a solid, beautiful chest of drawers for just £60!

Aug 26, 2026 · 5 min read

A modern living room filled with various handmade DIY crafts, showcasing a warm and authentic personal style.

Culture Notes

DIY Crafts Infiltrate Modern Homes

In 2023, sales of DIY home improvement and craft materials surged by 15%, reaching $45 billion, as homeowners increasingly traded quick purchases for the satisfaction of creating their own unique spac

Aug 18, 2026 · 4 min read

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