The world of interior design can seem quite intimidating, especially if you’ve not worked with an interior designer before. I hate that this industry can be so opaque so I really hope that this post demystifies it a bit for you and answers the […]
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An intriguing 2012 study by psychologists explained something called the IKEA effect. They discovered that when we are involved in creating something (even a piece of flat-pack furniture), we value it much more highly. By investing time and effort…
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As we begin to anticipate the end of our winter hibernation, many of us feel an urge to redesign and renovate our homes. It’s as though the lengthening days invite us to adopt the same spring rituals as the natural world around us. And […]
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As human beings, we have a basic need to be connected to the natural world. Study after study has confirmed that when we spend time in nature our well-being increases and there are measurable effects on our minds and bodies. From our immune systems […]
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Okay, I admit it. I’ve fallen under the spell of Marie Kondo as much as anyone else. I raced through her Netflix series, Tidying Up, which has been attracting crazy amounts of attention since it was released. And I’d already read her bestselling book, […]
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I’ve been working with a close friend of mine over the last few weeks, helping her to create a space that she actually wants to live in. She has a beautiful home, recently renovated. Like many renovations, this one created a large open plan […]
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