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 And when applied well, they can make an out-of-date space feel more contemporary without the expense of…
In modern times, May 1st has been officially deemed to be the feast of Bealtaine. However, the precise date falls halfway between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. This year Bealtaine technically falls on May 5th (2023 update: May 6th), so you still have time to mark and celebrate this life-affirming turning point in…
In astrology, the Spring Equinox is the actual ‘new year,’ which makes complete sense to me. I, for one, always feel much more inclined to shake things up in my life in springtime than in the darkest depths of winter when we’re traditionally encouraged to consider developing new habits. In January, I reflect. In February,…