20 DIY Decor Ideas for the Minimalist Virgo Home

When it comes to home decor, Virgos are drawn to a minimalist style, with an affinity for neutral and earthy tones. If you identify with your zodiac’s meticulousness and fantasize about clean lines and organized spaces, keep reading to learn how to make those dreams a reality. Consult your star sign to find out just what home improvements you should tackle, and scroll on for all 20 DIY decor ideas guaranteed to transform your space into a sleek, modern, Virgo-approved dwelling.

1. Watercolor Tropical Leaf Printable: Though a minimalist at heart, Virgos surely won’t mind a little brightening up with the help of this pastel palm leaf print. The soft pink shade and nature-inspired subject make this wall art a sure winner. (via Inkstruck Studio)

2. DIY Palm Print Pillows: Bring the allure of nature indoors with these charming palm print pillows. Stick to its natural green color or, if you’re feeling bold, experiment with an unconventional pop of a different hue. (via Dream Green DIY)

3. DIY Himmeli Geometric Sculpture: Dress up your potted plants with this modern geometric sculpture. It’ll give your green friends a unique look with added dimension. (via Ash and Crafts)

4. DIY Leather Napkin Rings: It’s all about the details for the average Virgo. If you agree, polish up your napkins by binding them with these simple but refined leather napkin rings. (via Burkatron)

5. DIY Copper Blanket Ladder: Everything has its place in your home, including throw blankets, thanks to this chic blanket ladder. Plus, the ladder’s clean lines will add to your minimalist decor more so than a storage bin could. (via Foxtail + Moss)

6. DIY Hairpin Leg Entryway Table: Achieve clean lines by giving a basic table hairpin details. For a more modern touch, opt for legs with a metallic copper or gold finish. (via The Casual Craftlete)

7. DIY Magnetic Key Holder: With so much already going on in your mind, worrying about lost keys would be the absolute worst. Avoid having to add to your 99 problems with this minimalist key holder that’ll always help you keep your keys handy. (via Creating With KLC)

8. DIY Grid Moodboard: Add visual interest to your workspace without relying solely on framed photos. Instead, whip up this grid moodboard that organizes *and* spruces up your desk. (via The Beauty Dojo)

9. DIY Acrylic Shelf: As a book lover, you may find that your home has quite the number of shelves. Upgrade the basic furnishing by constructing this acrylic one that’ll look as good as it is practical. (via Home Made by Carmona)

10. DIY Mini Mail Organizer: Not a fan of clutter? No problem. Install this mini mail organizer to your kitchen or entryway wall to avoid any unwanted mail pile up on your counter or table surface. (via We Can Make Anything)

11. DIY Leather Handled Boxes: Hide your knickknacks in this stylish box featuring leather handles. The box’s clean exterior will distract from what potential clutter you’re hiding within. (via Shrimp Salad Circus)

12. DIY Personalized Salad Servers: Giving anything a personalized touch always makes it better, which these monogrammed salad servers prove. They’re simple, chic and easy enough to make that you’ll want to DIY multiple sets for you and your friends. (via Drawn to DIY)

13. DIY House Photo Display: Display your favorite captured moments with these adorable picture holders shaped like houses. Keep them bare for a simple look or draw in windows for a fun twist. (via The Merrythought)

14. DIY Wood Triangle Bookends: Display your books in style with these triangular wooden bookends. In addition to being practical, their angular shape elevates your decor by appealing to the modern geometric trend. (via Make and Tell)

15. DIY Jewelry Hanger: Pass up the ordinary jewelry box for this DIY jewelry hanger featuring marble hexagon tiles. Not only will this hanger organize your accessories, but it’ll add to your modern decor. (via The Blondielocks)

16. DIY Teepee Coat Stand: Hang everything from your hats to your purses on this DIY coat stand. Though simple, it’ll do a pretty impressive job of keeping your clothes off of the floor. (via Burkatron)

17. DIY String Lights Garland: Appeal to your earth sign with these string lights made to look like a leafy garland. Hang from your walls or off of your mantel for a festive fall look. (via Homey Oh My)

18. DIY Clothing Rack: Most of us have that one chair that eventually turns into a pile of tried on and forgotten articles of clothing, but not you. Thanks to this sleek and practical clothing rack, you’ll have outfits that are always ready to wear, wrinkle-free. (via Hommie)

19. DIY Simple Bed Frame: Trade out your old bed frame for this simple one that can actually visually open up your space. Its low position and lack of headboard frees up what bedroom space you do have, adding to the bright and open aesthetic of your minimalist home. (via The Merrythought)

20. DIY Concrete Desk: If you’re a true minimalist, keep your desk’s components in their natural form. Otherwise, spruce up your table by painting the legs a clean white or bold black. (via The Merrythought)

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Eating out as a vegan can be a true challenge, especially if you don’t exactly know that what you’re ordering is 100% vegan. Fast food faves like McDonald’s and Taco Bell are secretly packed with vegan items, and Starbucks is no exception. From oat milk coffees to satisfyingly savory snacks, you’ve actually got plenty of plant-based choices when you pull up at your local Starbucks.

Scroll on to explore every vegan Starbucks drink and food item you can add to your order!

Vegan Starbucks Drinks

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1. Brown Sugar Oatmilk Cortado

This new-to-the-menu espresso drink combines brown sugar syrup and oat milk to balance out the punchy coffee notes.

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2. Latte (Iced + Hot)

You can totally enjoy a latte at Starbucks if you're vegan. Their oat, almond, coconut, and soy milks are vegan, plus many of their syrups qualify as vegan, too, if you want to flavor up your drink. According to this Starbucks supervisor, all of Starbucks "clear" syrups are vegan and dairy-free. Starbucks' regular and white mocha sauces and caramel drizzle are also vegan and dairy-free.

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3. Americano (Iced + Hot)

Starbucks' Americanos are just water and espresso, so you don't have to worry about any dairy being in there. Optionally, you could ask for a splash of non-dairy milk and pumps of your fave syrup.

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4. Brewed Coffee (Iced + Hot)

Same goes for their brewed coffees, including iced coffee. Easily ask your barista to add in some non-dairy milk and a few pumps of syrup if you desire!

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5. Nondairy Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew

This vegan cold brew drink is crafted with non-dairy cold foam that's flavored with salted caramel – and it's delish!

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6. Nitro Cold Brew

A plain nitro cold brew from Starbucks is fully vegan and dairy-free. You can choose to add a splash of non-dairy milk, if you wish your sip to be a bit smoother and creamier.

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7. Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

This one's a classic: shots of espresso get shaken up with ice and brown sugar syrup to create a frothy foam, then the drink is topped off with oat milk to cut the bitterness. It's quite a delectable order, even if you're not eating fully vegan.

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8. Starbucks Refreshers

All of Starbucks' fruity Refreshers are vegan. Plus, you can can add lemonade, tea, other flavor inclusions like strawberry and peach to add some extra oomph.

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9. Iced Black Tea

Their refreshing iced black tea is certifiably vegan, too.

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10. Iced Green Tea

If you prefer green tea, Starbucks' offering is vegan-friendly. If you tend to take your tea a bit sweeter, just order it with however many packets of your preferred sweetener, and your barista will add it in.

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11. Lemonade

You truly can't go wrong with a lemonade!

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12. Hot Teas

Starbucks' hot teas are totally vegan, too. If you want to make them fancier, ask for an additional splash of your go-to non-dairy milk!

Vegan Starbucks Foods

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1. Rolled & Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Now onto the food! First up is Starbucks' oatmeal, which you can fancy up with nuts, berries, and brown sugar. Make sure to order it with water to ensure it stays vegan.

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2. Plain Bagel

Surprisingly, Starbucks' bagels are also vegan.

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3. Everything Bagel

The plain and everything bagels will work for any vegan eater.

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4. Avocado Spread

Plus, you can order your bagel with a side of this delicious avocado spread for a nutritious boost!

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5. Spicy Falafel Pocket

This 100% vegan snack pocket is new to the Starbucks menu, but it's already become a fan-favorite amongst vegans and non-vegans alike.

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6. Chipotle Almond Dip

You can order the Spicy Falafel Pocket with a side of this fully-vegan Chipotle Almond Dip (AKA Bitchin’ Sauce). Yum.

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What is it about family sagas that seem to make book clubs more interesting? Maybe it's because we know interpersonal relationships can be a little dysfunctional. It could be that we still don't know how to communicate with the people we love the most. Even if we love our parents and siblings, reading about other families' fictional twists and turns gives us a rush of adrenaline.

So it's no wonder Jenna Bush Hager's January book club pick feels like something we can read without putting down. It's full of complicated relationship dynamics, love, and reconciling one's identity with their past. You can say it's the perfect read to kick off your 2025 reading goals!

Learn more about Jenna Bush Hager's 2025 book club pick and fall in love with one character's journey of self-discovery.

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The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight

Penn should be excited about advancing her education at the University of Edinburgh, but she can't stop thinking about the secret her parents have been keeping from her. For some reason, she believes she'll uncover it while she's in Scotland because Lord Lennox — her father's friend — is in the area.

Her hunger for the truth leads her to Lord Lennox's estate where she she starts mingling with his family and even discovers love in this moving novel.

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Jenna Bush Hager's Thoughts About The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus

Jenna Bush Hager thinks readers will love The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus because "it's a rich novel" with themes of "friendship and motherhood" (via Instagram). It's so good, she's sure "it will sweep you off your feet (via Instagram).

We hope you enjoy reading about Penn's journey in The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus and encourage you to check out Reese Witherspoon's January book club pick next!

Trader Joe’s loves to keep us on our toes when it comes to their new arrivals. We’re constantly monitoring the aisles to discover all the new TJ’s sweet treats and savory snacks they launch – and these 7 new picks for January 2025 are not to be missed! All of these Trader Joe’s products will run you less than $5, which only makes sealing the deal on your grocery bill easier.

From delicious dips to a very enticing new frozen meal, these are the 7 best new Trader Joe’s finds you absolutely need to try in January 2025.

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1. Teensy Candy Bars

These tiny little candy bar bites ($2.99) resemble Snickers in the best way possible: layers of nougat, caramel, and peanuts are enveloped in a delicious chocolate coating for maximum snackage. We're gonna have to resist eating the whole bag! TJ's even suggests using these bits as decoration for other desserts, like sprinkling some on a scoop of ice cream or baking them into some cookies.

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2. Olive Tapenade Hummus

Trader Joe's array of dips is simply too good to resist, and this newcomer hummus ($3.49) is no exception! It's a tub of "smooth and nutty" hummus topped with a tapenade comprised of black olives, manzanilla olives, capers, and olive oil to give it a salty effect. It's gonna taste so great as a dip for crackers or as a spread on a Mediterranean pita wrap.

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3. Organic Concord Grape Jelly

This squeezable grape jelly ($3.49) is nothing short of nostalgic. Trader Joe's says it's "super smooth, joyously juicy, and potently purple," which immediately has us sold on making PB&Js every day now.

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4. Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Oh, yeah. Bring on the spice with these spicy nuggs ($3.99) that make the perfect easy meal no matter the time of day! Made from all-natural chicken breast and rib meat, breaded with wheat, rice and corn flours, then covered in hot sauce and lightly fried, TJ's has their texture down to a tee. You can easily cook 'em in the air fryer, oven, or microwave before chowing down!

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5. Crispy Potato & Poblano Pepper Tacos

These halved and fried frozen tacos ($4.99) will totally crush your Taco Bell cravings, since they come together super quickly and contain flavors with mind-blowing authenticity! Each taco is filled with a blend of seasoned mashed potatoes and some "ever-so- slightly spicy" poblano peppers that'll work so well with any dipping sauce, from TJ's salsa to their creamy Jalapeño Sauce.

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6. Strawberry Mini Hold The Cone!

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Trader Joe's is debuting a new flavor ($3.99) of their classic Hold The Cone! frozen dessert: strawberry! These tiny, chocolate-covered cones are lined with even more "rich" chocolate on the inside, then packed with strawberry ice cream, which TJ's says is crafted with plenty of strawberry purée.

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7. Caesar Salad Dip

Trader Joe's shoppers have said this new Caesar Salad Dip ($3.69) makes a perfect girl dinner addition– which, if you get it, you get it! The tub starts with a "creamy" base that's then loaded up with Caesar-seasoned sour cream, mayo, anchovy paste, Parmesan, and finely shredded Romaine for the crunch. It's best enjoyed with crackers or veggie sticks to dip, but you could also smatter fried chicken or seared steak in it for some ahh-mazing flavor!

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