autumn personality mood board
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Have you ever wondered why certain colours or design styles resonate with you more than others? It might have more to do with your personality than you think. One of the most powerful — and surprisingly personal — tools I use in my design process is the concept of seasonal personality types. It’s rooted in […]

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Here in the northern hemisphere, autumn is definitely starting to settle in. The days are getting shorter, the leaves are changing colour and a distinct change is taking place in nature’s colour palette. And you may be noticing these external shifts are being mirrored by some internal adjustments – physically, mentally, or emotionally? This seasonal […]

image of a cluttered kitchen, demonstrating effect of clutter on cortisol levels
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Modern life is so busy and fast-paced. For most of us, it feels nearly impossible to slow things down and create the sense of calm we may be craving. And the constant busyness can result in a build-up of clutter – mental as much as physical – in our lives and homes. To make matters […]

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 […]

December 30, 2020

We’re in that precious space between Christmas and the New Year, where many of us feel drawn to review, reflect and plan.  There’s generally a lot of focus on how we’re going to make our lives better in the the coming year by making ourselves better. I have done this so often myself, but over the last couple […]

December 28, 2017
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