by Anna | Sep 29, 2021 | Colour, Home as a sanctuary, Interior Design, My design philosophy
Having a gratitude practice is one of my big tools in helping to manage my mental health. Studies show that the benefits of having a daily gratitude practice include: improve sleep quality. improve emotional regulation. increase feelings of happiness and positive...
by Anna | Sep 28, 2021 | Home as a sanctuary, My design philosophy
Being mental health awareness week I’ve been thinking a bit about the other ways we look after our mental health, in particular things we can do within our homes. Small changes we can make to our environment to help create a happy home that lifts our spirits....
by Anna | Aug 31, 2021 | Home as a sanctuary, Interior Design, My design philosophy
Building a home with heart – the importance of creating a space that fills you up. This lockdown has brought up so many feelings and ideas about home for me. Staying inside, I have been strict with myself about outside influences. Avoiding the internet as much...
by Anna | Aug 24, 2021 | Home as a sanctuary, My design philosophy
I’m sitting writing this in a room that is quickly becoming my sanctuary. My go to place for thought and reflection. I woke up this morning full of uncertainty and doubt – probably similarly to many of us at the moment. From my smaller community online, to what...
by Anna | Aug 16, 2021 | Interior Design, My design philosophy
Monday mornings are for climbing mountains. Once everyone is out the door and off on their ways to where they need to be, I drive out to the heads and climb Mt Manaia. This is my time – to consciously start the week in the way in which I mean to continue. The...