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, […]
— even if you’re renting, on a budget, or feeling overwhelmed A very common thing we designers often hear is, “I just want that wow effect.” And I completely get it. Of course we want to feel impressed by our space — to walk into a room and think yes, this is beautiful. But if […]
There is an interconnection between our thoughts and our feelings. And science fully endorses the healthy effect positive thinking can have on us. “Positive” thoughts generate “good” feelings. And “negative” thoughts generate “bad” feelings. The positive thinking movement encourages us to reframe our negative thoughts to change how we feel. And there is a lot […]
Why it matters and how to do it. Our homes have always been inextricably linked to our wellbeing. And that is especially true in this Covid era. Required to spend almost all our days within our homes, it’s time to start treating them as temples. Maybe this concept is new and seems a bit wacky […]
Here’s what you need to know. For most people, meditation is a safe practice that can bring many benefits to our wellbeing. And the internet is a plethora of resources to help people get started with the practice. What we don’t see so often, though, are warnings that meditation is not for everyone. Or it might not […]
The Scandi style has been popular outside of Scandinavia for so long now, it feels like a classic that’s here to stay. And it’s no wonder really, given how well it acts as an antidote to our busy lives. It’s calming colour palettes and minimal décor help us to create serene spaces in which to […]
Each year the Pantone Colour Institute announces a colour for the year ahead. And many leading paint manufacturers have taken to announcing their own choice too. Whatever the source, each is presenting to us a colour that they’re predicting home-makers will be embracing. Needless to say, they won’t all be on the same hymn sheet. […]
One of the best things you can do for yourself over the month of January is to clean, declutter, organise and Feng Shui your home. Seriously, get your home in order and it will reap benefits in other areas of your life. I know that sounds like a lot of work, but you do have […]
Man plans. God laughs. ~ Yiddish proverb 2020 was a rollercoaster year, chocabloc with life lessons. And top of the list for many of us was the truth of this proverb. Our life can be turned upside down in a heartbeat, without warning. And it’s hard enough to stick to new year resolutions when we […]
Self-care and self-improvement can be easily confused. There’s some cross-over for sure. And yet, there is an important difference between them. Self-care has, at its core, the intention of nurturing our wellbeing so that we can function to the best of our abilities. Self-improvement frequently comes from a place of not feeling good enough. When […]
Often lumped into the Social Media category, Pinterest is in fact a search engine. And a powerful one at that. For professional and amateur creatives, Pinterest is the go-to place for inspiration. It beats social media platforms like Instagram hands down, because of its superior searchability. And this amazing search function also allows Pinterest to predict trends. “More than […]
If you were to hire an interior designer, the first creative part of their process (having already gathered information and inspiration from you) would be to create a mood board. And if it’s good enough for the pros, it’s good enough for you. A mood board is a visual synopsis of the overall look and […]
