As winter lingers for most of the country (even here in Sunny SoCal), many of us are ready for Spring and the freshness that it brings. In this article, we’re sharing the top 7 ways to quickly give your home a new awakening and get it Spring ready. When warmer weather arrives, you will be all ready to discover new experiences with family and friends.
In this article, we’re sharing some helpful tips on how to updated an outdated home. Even a few slight changes can create a fresh appearance and give the home new life.
Read MoreWe’re sharing our top seven recommendations to give a small backyard a Summertime refresh in time for entertaining.
How to incorporate the top color palette of 2022. Whether you live for bold and moody hues or you prefer lighter or softer shades, the popular paint colors for 2022 truly run the gamut. Here's what the experts had to say about tying 2022's chicest shades into your current living space.
Read MoreWe’ve got 8 helpful tips to allow you to feel connected to nature all year long. Here we share our insider design tips on how you can nurture that outdoor spirit regardless of the season.
Read MoreSimple smart tech upgrades can make your home life more convenient and luxurious. And smart tech upgrades do not have to break the bank, either. From a total smart tech upgrade home renovation to the simple addition of a few new gadgets, there are smart upgrades available for the budget of every homeowner.
Read MoreExplore our DIY deck refresh where we pressure wash, prime and paint our old, dark tiles for a beautiful, bright new look. For a list of materials and step by step instruction guide, click to read the full article.
Read MoreThe fundamental principles of hygge include atmosphere, presence (the ability to be focused in the now), pleasure, gratitude, comfort, and togetherness. The concept of hygge is about gratitude and savoring the simple pleasures that bring you joy. Since 71% of Danes believe home is where you experience, it’s an ideal time to develop the concept in your own home.
Read MoreWho would have thought that last year this time we would all be preparing for a new way of professional life? Many of us have been working from home for months now and so many Fortune 500 companies have given the green light for their thousands of employees to choose their desired location to live. What an evolution!
Read MoreIf you’re like the rest of America you are pretty much ready to put 2020 to bed. That combined with the need to BRING ON THE JOY is encouraging many people to deck the halls earlier this year.
In our household as I’m sure many of yours, decorating for Christmas is by far the most festive, with Halloween not far behind. So this year, we decided to press pause and use some of our existing decor to help us transition sweetly and slowly into the much anticipated Holiday decorating.
Read MoreCarlsbad Village is an iconic SoCal seaside community in San Diego packed with cute boutiques, hip restaurants and of course at the Chocolate Bar, you’ll find sweet treats. For this post, we’ve included a before and after video on the remodel. Hope you enjoy!
Read MoreFeatured on Redfin’s Blog in collaboration with a handful of national interior designers, we’re pleased to share with you tips on how to create more light in your space as the days get shorter. Hope you find it helpful!
Read MoreThe details are everything. When selling your home, consider some of all of these upgrades to help increase your property value. Depending on budget and time, you can decide which are important to really make your home shine. Doing so will allow potential future buyers to envision their new life in the world you create.
Read MoreOur daughter’s bathroom gets a major upgrade during quarantine. We ripped out the old shower and floor tile, demoed the dark marble countertop and broken down vanity. It was part DIY, part experts and the results are beautiful.
Read MoreA local Carlsbad co-working space we’ve been designing and working on for the past six months is ready to reveal. Take a peek inside for a behind the scenes and finished look.
Read MoreWith so many of us working from home these days, we’re sharing our favorite tips on how to keep it real. Real productive and really styled. Enjoy!
Read MoreWe believe color is fundamental in the foundation of good design. So, we’re providing some helpful hints on How to pick a palette for your home or office. Tapping into a world of color can awaken your sense, inspire creativity and spark joy.
Read MoreWe’re breaking down our design process for you in six simple steps - we make it easy and simple to work with us!
Read MoreNo way! We’re sharing some design hacks with you here to help you create your own beautiful space. On your own. You’re welcome :)
Read MoreI’m literally itching as I sit here and write this. Okay yes, it is dry out and maybe I could benefit from a seaweed wrap this time of year but that’s not what this movement is about. It’s just that I’m really excited. The past year has been a time of exploration and growth for me and much like stretching everyday or lifting weights I’m starting to see and FEEL the benefits of all my hard work. Living in Southern California in this little microcosm of the world filled with yoga studios, healers and a truly supportive community has helped fill my soul with absolute goodness.
I want to share with you a few of my take aways from what I’ve dubbed: 2019: Year of cleaning/organizing/ My hope is that some or all of these can quickly help you prioritize the new year and find some peace and happiness in our everyday busyness.
GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE. WE DO THIS ALL THE TIME AS KIDS AND YOU SEE HOW CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE AND GROW CONSISTENTLY. AS ADULTS WE LIKE OUR COMFORTS. TV AT NIGHT, GLASS OF WINE AFTER A DAY OF WORK, ROUTINES THAT DIE HARD. BUT WHAT IF WE WERE ABLE TO JUST SLIGHTLY MODIFY OUR ROUTINE? IT WILL BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE AND AWAKEN YOUR SOUL? THAT’S WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.
MEDITATE - ONE OF THE SCARIEST MOST DIFFICULT THINGS FOR PEOPLE TO HEAR. USUALLY WE WILL TRY ANYTHING, I MEAN ANYTHING BESIDES MEDITATION TO KEEP US CONNECTED. BUT GUYS, THE REALITY IS WE ALL NEED THIS. ESPECIALLY AS MUCH AS WE RELY ON TECHNOLOGY. READY TO TRY A FEW ON AND SEE WHAT FITS? CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE FOR SOME IDEAS ON HOW TO BEGIN: healthline
SMALL GOALS EVOLVE INTO DREAMS. START SMALL BY PICKING OUT ONE ACHIEVEMENT A DAY UNTIL YOU’RE READY TO WORK UP TO A WEEK. I LOVE DOING A WEEKLY OR BI-WEEKLY VISION BOARD WITH THREE OR FOUR IMAGES OF ASPIRATIONS. FOR EXAMPLE, I’VE BEEN WORKING ON NAILING MY HANDSTAND SO I HAVE A PIC OF A CHIC IN A HEADSTAND. I ALSO MADE A DAILY COMMITMENT TO MY PUPPY LAYLA TO TAKE HER OUT ON MORE WALKS SO I ALSO INCLUDED A PICTURE OF HER. (SAMPLE BELOW)
BE GRATEFUL. FIND TWO THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR EACH MORNING WHEN YOU RISE AND EVERY EVENING BEFORE BED. SAY THEM OUT LOUD OR EVEN BETTER PICK UP THE FIVE MINUTE JOURNAL AND WRITE THEM DOWN.
cut yourself some slack. Self love is some good medicine for the soul. learning to love yourself creates a more beautiful prosperous life. Check out the law of attraction for 15 ways to start doing giving yourself the love you deserve.
ask for help. often times we try and be our own answer for everything. opening up and asking for support helps us connect with others. looking to make new friends this year? ACCEPTING THE HELP OF OTHERS IS REFLECTED AS A STRENGTH WITHIN YOU.
rearrange and organize your dresser, a drawer in the kitchen or a closet. i promise the RENEWED energy will changE UP YOUR REGULAR PRACTICES AND MAKE IT EASIER TO TAKE ON NEW RITUALS.. We’ve spent the last few weeks tackling a project each week (all of which were on our list for 2019 but better late than never lol). we’ll talk more about the garage situation in next week’s blog but let me just say that energy in our home changed when we cleaned up and cleared out. we’re standing in the kitchen feelin’ lighter and happier.
VISION BOARD
JANUARY 2020
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