Between social media, magazines, and blogs, we’re inundated with home decor. And what may be inspiring for a moment, often ends up feeling overdone and tired pretty quickly. This can make it difficult to pin down what we like or our style; and we might be drawn to a lot of different styles at any one time. The other day, I saw someone post they don’t know what their style is because they love a bit of “everything.” And this is very much what being overwhelmed can feel like.  While I don’t know all the reasons this person had difficulty finding their style, research shows information over ..read more

In the earlier part of my career, I worked as a therapist, mostly meeting with children and adolescents. I had a heart for my teens, often seeing them in response to significant trauma and helping them navigate identity issues. Without trauma, the teen years are hard enough. They’re spending lots of emotional energy trying to figure out who they are, and how they want to be in the world; and depending on life circumstances, that can come with a lot of self-sabotage. Unfortunately, too many of us can recall the, “I hate how I look” flare-ups we had during those angst teen years.   Wi ..read more

What colors in your wardrobe do you tend to wear the most? Some of us lean towards black or neutrals, others of us tend to choose bright colors, and the rest of us fall somewhere in between. The reasons for our color preferences may be as varied as our idiosyncrasies. Color consultant, Karen Haller says in her book, The Little Book of Colour, that when we perceive color, light waves pass through the same parts of the brain responsible for emotions. So color is very much an emotional experience, and if we’re looking to get excited about our outfit, we can do it through using different wardrobe ..read more

letting my imagination rip with these ai rooms. Creating anyway you can even without the resources you wish you had is what keeps your passions going. Grand Red Striped bedRoom created by me in Midjourney. With social media, we have more access to ideal homes than ever before. No longer relegated to seeing the homes of a few select celebrities in magazines, we get to see homes by regular people who are killing it and making a name for themselves. It’s really easy to get inspired by the homes of these “regular” people, especially when you share a similar sense of style. But what if your vision ..read more

In a recent blog post, I mentioned one way to tackle a disorganized closet is to figure out the type of lifestyle you want, and organize your wardrobe around it. While it may sound like a mere convenience, using your clothing to help you get the lifestyle you want actually goes a long way towards supporting mental health. Clothes are very much a cultural expression, and we can typically tell what cultural group someone belongs to by the way they dress.  But clothes are more than a cultural expression, they impact our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in significant ways due to a mix of n ..read more

Winnie Harlow’s Dressing area photographed by Douglas Friedman for AD Magazine I came across the glamorous home of model Winnie Harlow in Architectural Digest’s September 2023 issue. Besides dissecting every angle of her sleek new digs, I was intrigued by her story (told by Sydney Gore) and the way she created a feeling of home. Harlow is best known for being the first supermodel with vitiligo, shattering all sorts of stereotypes about what it means to be beautiful. The idea of turning a visible “condition” into a work of art admired by an industry that previously shunned it, is nothing short ..read more

Winnie Harlow’s Dressing area photographed by Douglas Friedman for AD Magazine I came across the glamorous home of model Winnie Harlow in Architectural Digest’s September 2023 issue. Besides dissecting every angle of her sleek new digs, I was intrigued by her story (told by Sydney Gore) and the way she created a feeling of home. Harlow is best known for being the first supermodel with vitiligo, shattering all sorts of stereotypes about what it means to be beautiful. The idea of turning a visible “condition” into a work of art admired by an industry that previously shunned it, is nothing short ..read more

It’s that time of year when we are thinking about our fall wardrobe and ways to incorporate transitional pieces into the upcoming season. While some of us have no problems getting our wardrobe in order, others of us may struggle a little with putting it all together. Maybe you worry about finding pieces that are stylish but not overly trendy; worry about finding pieces that reflect the image you want to project; or have concerns about finding pieces that flatter your body. If you have any of these worries, you may lack clothing style confidence. According to a 2018 article, clothing style con ..read more

open spaces allows people to socialize freely. face-to-face seating with movable chairs gives people varied options for socializing more intensely or more casually. Links: chairish floral couch ; Etsy pillow; Luke edward hall zigzag pillow; Luke Edward Hall star pillow; Glassette pillow; Amazon round coffee table; Glassette vase; Ebay Modernism book; plant; Bishop stool; Beaded chair; marble replace; Spoonflower curtains; window;African bust;Chairish sconces; Liberty London vase;Lulu and Georgia bowl; Top Modern mirror;1st Dibs chandelier; lavender paint; Revival Rugs jute rug Interior d ..read more

Saks Fifth Ave/ THe Attico I’d call this a close replica. The dupe seems to have been inspired by the designer shoe but is different and simple enough to wear longer term. While searching for a shoe to go with a dress I planned to wear to an event, I came across a very fitting designer heel—perfect for my outfit but not so much for my wallet. So I continued scrolling and got excited when I found the same shoe for a quarter of the price. Of course, it wasn’t quite the same shoe, but a near exact replica with the exception of one or two details.  Who would know? It looked exactly like the ..read more