Have you ever noticed how certain small actions can completely shift your mood? Maybe it’s the way you make your morning coffee, the moment you light a candle in the evening, or even pausing for a deep breath before starting your day. These little moments—when done with intention—become rituals. And rituals have the power to […]
There are so many videos and blog posts out there about why your home might feel “off”, and how to fix it. Usually, the advice centres around getting your rug size right, improving your lighting, or investing in better window treatments. And honestly, all of that has its place. I offer that kind of guidance […]
There’s a quiet power in taking your time. In a world that encourages us to do everything faster — including how we decorate our homes — slow decorating offers something different. Something better. It’s not just about aesthetics. It’s about creating a home that truly feels like you — a space that supports your life, […]
We’re mid-way through spring, with the summer in easy reach now. And all the dust that was quietly accumulating in dark corners is becoming more and more apparent – at least to my eye, in my home. I’ve been dipping in and out of spring cleaning tasks here and there, but I haven’t managed to […]
colour psychology Paint is magical. It has the power to transform the look of a piece of furniture – rescuing it from ugly, dated or very badly worn to beautiful, current, refreshed. It has the power to transform how a room looks – making it seem larger, or cosier, than it really is. But far […]
One Friday morning a couple of weeks ago, I woke up feeling completely overwhelmed. Between working in my business, working on my business, and participating in various business development training workshops, my to-do list list was exhausting me – mentally as well as physically. Can you relate? Well, in response, I made an executive decision […]
Decluttering and self-care are two topics close to my heart. I bleat on about both of them on a regular basis. But I tend to really zone in on them during January. Because, as far as I’m concerned, January is a month to hone our self-care practices rather than go too gung-ho on self-improvement. And […]
Despite its gloominess, I love January. It is a long, slow month. And it’s a time when we naturally feel more inclined to hibernate than get out there and make things happen. Many people resent how it seems to drag out and can’t wait until February arrives and life restarts. What I’ve noticed in recent […]
It seems counter-intuitive, I know. The first of January comes with all the ‘new year, new you’ hype and it’s easy to get carried along with the tide of that energy. But within a week 25% of people have given up, and by the end of the month only 64% are still sticking by their new year […]
For the eighth year running, Pinterest has published its predictions for 2022 home décor trends, along with other trends that will rise in the coming year. This relates to all parts of our lives, and to date, they’ve had an accuracy rate of 80%. So, if you’re planning to refresh part of your home next year, […]
The meaning of ‘Solstice’ is ‘sun standing still’ and honouring the sun twice per year is a pre-Christian custom that was celebrated throughout the American and European continents. In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice was a time to give thanks for the blessings of the coming fruits of summer. And while today’s technology has […]
In your home, your taste and preferences trump that of all others—including interior designers. However, if you are feeling stuck in any way and genuinely would like some helpful advice, then an interior designer is the person to ask. An interior designer knows a thing, or three, about colour theory, how to create harmony and […]
As an interior designer, I follow—and sometimes salivate over—home décor trends as much as any other interiors enthusiast. And I don’t think trends are a bad thing at all. They help us evolve the looks of our home. And when applied well, they can make an out-of-date space feel more contemporary without the expense of […]
