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Nesting in San Diego —
Our home refresh diary

Affordable decorating ideas, DIY projects, and honest stories from an immigrant turning a San Diego townhouse into a cozy home. No designer, no big budget, just heart.

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Hi, I’m Ariuna

I’m an immigrant millennial — born in Siberia, lived across Asia and moved to San Diego two years ago. There are three of us here: my husband, my two-year-old, and me. Survived the newborn phase, we’re now staring at a 40-year-old family rental, thinking: okay, it’s time to refresh it. The house was rough when we got it. The budget is tight. The DIY list is long. Come along for the mess.

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