Ever feel like keeping up with the Joneses is more like keeping up with the Kardashians? Our decor doesn't feel right, our homes don't feel big enough, it just doesn't seem to be enough. After a recent conversation with my family about why our 2500 sq/ft home wasn't big enough for our extended family to come and hang out in. It got me wondering...Is our home not big enough? When we have kids that fills these ext[...]
Space is precious. The space that you leave in your day to go for a walk or meditate. The space you take up when speaking your mind and honoring yourself. And the space that you live in and the objects that occupy it. All avenues of space are precious because they’re limited and therefore what fills them (or doesn’t) needs to be intentional. The same is true for art on our walls and yet I still believe you can n[...]
I thought it was just me craving more simplicity, more slow, more quality and less quantity. When I started my journey of slow living, I knew that I was on a level of burnout I hadn’t been before and thought, this will help me heal. Maybe it will even help my find happiness again. It did. But it did so much more for me. I realized that it wasn’t just slow living I was looking for, it was the divine feminineâ€[...]
I’ve alway had an eye for design. Even at 3 when I wore every piece of jewelry I owned, I had a vision for things. But design isn’t everything when it comes to creating a slow home. Yes, having a beautiful place that welcomes you in, is nice, but I’m more concerned about having a place that supports the way you live and then is designed well. (What can I say, I like pretty things). Function over fashion has[...]
Wallpaper is making a comeback. Now this isn't your grandmother's wallpaper. While florals and geometrics have their place in the wallpaper world, things have gotten a lot more exciting. Wallpaper is now just one more way to add story to your home along with color, pattern, texture, and just plain old fun. Whether you're choosing a bold print that make a statement or something subtle to up-level a room, wallpape[...]
It is no secret that I LOVE wallpaper. I'm slowly adding it to every room and surface in my home. But that's not the only place you can add wallpaper to. In fact, you can pretty much add it anywhere you'd like. Get inspired with these design projects from designers all over the internet and see how you can add more pattern to your home! Wallpaper Bookshelf After wallpapering my office walls with this p[...]
There are over 20-types of fabric to choose from, so I get it if you feel a little overwhelmed on where to start. Spoonflower has created a great guide for which fabrics to use based on the project you're working on, but if you know what you're looking for and just want to see your options, here is a laundry list of options for you to choose from. Linen Cotton Canvas Durability of linen with the softnes[...]
In the Modern Magic Home Decor line you'll find four different types of wallpaper to choose from, each one providing its own unique style to your home. Whether you're looking for a removable paper to use while you're in your rented space or a paper that will stand the test of time, there's an option for you. Non-Pasted Traditional Pebble Wallpaper This wallpaper has a pebble texture on it which gives the paper[...]
I have a new appreciation for early mornings. Not that I haven’t always loved them, but this summer has been hot. It’s my best time of day for clear-headedness and to set my intentions for the day. So the early mornings are a relief before the heat builds and the lethargy kicks in. I should also mention, that I live in a 2-story home with no air conditioning. Something we’re in the mix of trying to remedy.[...]
Color is what gets me out of bed in morning. That might be seem like an exaggeration but really, the colors around you influence your mood. It's one of the principles of Feng Shui, after all. Which means, that choosing the colors in your room is an important decision but one that can bring so much more depth to your home than just simply sticking with beige and grey (although we can play with those colors too!)[...]