i found this from 2011…
i recently came across this post from 2011…
“notice the things that no longer stimulate or inspire you. this could be clutter, spontaneous purchases, something inherited, a space that doesn’t work well, or even what your tastes and style have outgrown. it’s a good idea to make a list of it all – both subtle nuances and obvious offenses – and ask:
(1) is there clutter you can clear? if so, DO.
(2) could any items or current room arrangements blossom somewhere else in your home? think creatively. sketch out any thoughts you have, especially those initial glimpses.
(3) is updating an item – a fresh coat of paint, a vibrant new fabric, a full restoration – an option? magazines + blogs (update: Pinterest and Instagram) are excellent resources for discovering countless possibilities.
(4) have you moved anything around to replenish the space? try it. live with something different for a day or two. better ideas are often in the margins of seemingly bad ones.
(5) could a room be used differently? if a room is neglected or ignored, figure out what would make it inviting. you deserve to enjoy all of your home’s abundance rather than just a couple rooms.
(6) if change is an option, what do you envision? and how much will it cost? it is surprising what we will attempt and can afford when we know precisely what we want. ambiguity makes change feel impossible and out of reach.
i have learned there is no real satisfaction rushing results. ideas need time to simmer. and the thing with creativity? it perpetuates itself. so, freestyle a while with your ideas. forget wrong or right. and because this is a fertile process, keep a notebook handy to capture all the options you fancy along the way.
we lived in our home an entire year before i came up with the collective ideas for the lovelies’ playroom.
asking myself the very same questions, i identified what made us swoon: books within reach + bold color + as much natural light possible + a let-the-good-times-roll feel. only when i had conceived as many ideas i thought possible did i heed the ones i couldn’t forget. which is where i started and the rest marvelously came together. the most brilliant part of the experience?
it’s a space the lovelies are growing into…spending hours playing + pretending + staging their days…and where everything you see absolutely reflects their spirit. while the room didn’t start there, i sensed its potential early on. i made LOVE the most important standard, and the room defined itself by that boundless intention.”
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FAST FORWARD to 2022 – and guess what? if you met our lovelies right now, the first thing you’d think is how confidently creative and genuinely spirited they are and you’d easily notice right away how high on their own supply of enthusiasm they are…
their space absolutely kept a strong sense of possibility in the air while easing their passage through childhood and the teenage turbulence!
what we deliberately implemented in 2011 worked and then some!
i share this flashback with you because i want you to know that when i teach, i bring alllll my professional and personal experience with me – which is why i know instinctually how to steer you toward success in class and in your home.
curious to learn all about the magic in your surroundings? maybe it’s time for a 1:1 ! schedule a time to chat and let’s find out, shall we? xo
