Woman with dark hair wearing a green sweater and black skirt holding books, standing in a room decorated with nautical and vintage art, framed maps, wicker baskets, and tropical decor.

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Wall with two framed art prints, a vintage tennis racket hanging, and a partially open door revealing a room with a desk and chair. The larger art print features colorful abstract flowers, and the smaller one is a black-and-white illustration of a woman in profile with a bun.

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A small wood-burning stove on a tree stump with a chimney, surrounded by wooden flooring and corrugated metal walls. A box and fireplace tools are nearby, along with a small shelf with towels folded on it.

If you’re enamoured with old houses, can’t walk past an antique store, get giddy over a thrift find, and prefer colourful interiors with a charming lived-in vibe – why, hello, lovely to meet you!

A cozy kitchen corner with wooden shelves holding glass jars and ceramic items. The wall is decorated with framed paintings and a decorative surfboard. A black kettle, cups, a cake slice on a plate, and utensils sit on the wooden countertop alongside a retro-style coffee maker. A woven mat and cloth add a rustic touch.

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Collage of cozy interior home spaces, including a dining room with a round table, a living room with a sofa and fireplace, a home office with a laptop, and a large window with scenic views. Decor features include bookshelves, artwork, and decorative accessories.

Before You Jump on the Latest Design Trend, Do This Instead for a Home That’s More You

In my last post, I touched on 3 questions to ask yourself before decorating your home. Now, we explore the one creative pre-styling and decorating exercise to help you make your home feel more like YOU…

Living room with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, featuring a beige sofa with two decorative pillows, a wicker lounge chair with a yellow pillow, a round woven coffee table with magazines, a tall, modern floor lamp, and framed artwork leaning against the wall. A small window shows greenery outside, and part of a unique beaded chandelier is visible at the top right.

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A bathroom vanity with a wooden cabinet, a dark countertop, and a gold faucet. An oval mirror hangs above the vanity. There are towels on the wall and a partial shower enclosure with patterned tile floor on the left.

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Cozy kitchen corner with art on wall, coffee maker, and decor items.
Cozy living room with white sofa, armchair, wooden coffee table, and decorative pillows. Large windows with white curtains provide a view of greenery and water. A tripod floor lamp and wall mirror adorn the space, with a patterned rug and pouf stools enhancing the decor.

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Wood-burning stove on tree stump with a metal chimney in rustic setting, corrugated metal wall, wooden floor, and a wooden crate nearby.

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Gallery walls are like…a snapshot into your heart and life. Here is a glimpse into mine: an obsession with old things, collected mementos, a love for the ocean, and a not-so-secret fascination for sailing (lessons added to my bucket list). #v
Oh heeey! It’s a face flash kinda Sunday 😜 been a while since I ‘properly’ said hello on here. I hope y’all are have a relaxing (or exciting) Sunday (or Saturday if you’re reading this on the other side of the Timezone)