Recently I’ve been feeling a little insecure with my decorating. It’s just so maximalist and a little crazy. But I saw a quote from a design grammar I follow that said “I don’t want farmhouse, I want magic” and it just hit me. My style is so very me and makes me happy! So I need to stick with it. But I did change a lot of things around in my house. It was a fun refresh.
That's so good to hear! If it's a true expression of you and what you love at any moment in time, that's what makes it original. A quick re-style can go a long way to refresh things too as you said.
Finding a old creative excitement might lie in a rather new, or completely new pursuit, no? Though I totally understand how really expensive homes all look similar after awhile - even wacky homes overflowing with personality might not spark that old spark. Because maybe you’re too much of an expert to feel that...? I switched careers 11 years ago from international public health to early childhood teaching and it was SO exciting and slightly unnerving to be so new at something! And I explored ideas that were new to me with such gusto and interest and curiosity- because the whole world was new. For the past few years I’ve been exploring interior design, and last year I made that exploration more serious. And it’s SO exciting and I discover new aspects of it all the time. ...In a smaller way, I’ve been exploring new creative outlets - tried knitting, didn’t love it. - just started embroidery, loving it! It’s a small way of tapping into a whole new creative ecosystem. Wishing you happy searching for that which you seek! 🧡
Vanessa I love that you've taken these bold moves to keep your career interesting. I'm sure it's a real inspiration for many reading this. I think you've tapped into something true. Even those personality filled homes you mention don't always give me that spark because yes, I've seen lots of those too!
I absolutely do think about trying something completely new in order to feel that spark again. Or at least delve deeper into what I already do. Perhaps taking more courses on things related to my field where I feel I lack knowledge or that interest me. I love interiors too much to completely leave but it's time to shake things up!
I currently have a longing to be alone in a cabin for a week to completely disconnect and dig deep into that space of possibility. We'll see...Thank you for reading.
The thought of a week disconnected sounds so deeply energy giving and blissfully quiet. I physically reacted when I read that. Hope you get that soon - and thank you for the idea...I need that! Be well, happy to have found your Substack.
Recently I’ve been feeling a little insecure with my decorating. It’s just so maximalist and a little crazy. But I saw a quote from a design grammar I follow that said “I don’t want farmhouse, I want magic” and it just hit me. My style is so very me and makes me happy! So I need to stick with it. But I did change a lot of things around in my house. It was a fun refresh.
GREAT QUOTE! Magic 🪄 all the way! Our OWN unique magic ✨! Great you had a fun refresh!
That's so good to hear! If it's a true expression of you and what you love at any moment in time, that's what makes it original. A quick re-style can go a long way to refresh things too as you said.
Finding a old creative excitement might lie in a rather new, or completely new pursuit, no? Though I totally understand how really expensive homes all look similar after awhile - even wacky homes overflowing with personality might not spark that old spark. Because maybe you’re too much of an expert to feel that...? I switched careers 11 years ago from international public health to early childhood teaching and it was SO exciting and slightly unnerving to be so new at something! And I explored ideas that were new to me with such gusto and interest and curiosity- because the whole world was new. For the past few years I’ve been exploring interior design, and last year I made that exploration more serious. And it’s SO exciting and I discover new aspects of it all the time. ...In a smaller way, I’ve been exploring new creative outlets - tried knitting, didn’t love it. - just started embroidery, loving it! It’s a small way of tapping into a whole new creative ecosystem. Wishing you happy searching for that which you seek! 🧡
Vanessa I love that you've taken these bold moves to keep your career interesting. I'm sure it's a real inspiration for many reading this. I think you've tapped into something true. Even those personality filled homes you mention don't always give me that spark because yes, I've seen lots of those too!
I absolutely do think about trying something completely new in order to feel that spark again. Or at least delve deeper into what I already do. Perhaps taking more courses on things related to my field where I feel I lack knowledge or that interest me. I love interiors too much to completely leave but it's time to shake things up!
I currently have a longing to be alone in a cabin for a week to completely disconnect and dig deep into that space of possibility. We'll see...Thank you for reading.
The thought of a week disconnected sounds so deeply energy giving and blissfully quiet. I physically reacted when I read that. Hope you get that soon - and thank you for the idea...I need that! Be well, happy to have found your Substack.