Creating Reminders That Spark Joy In Your Home Every Day

Whenever people seek home decorating advice or want to change the energy of their abode, I ask them a question that’s key to creating a home that excites and delights you.

How does your place make you feel?

My follow-up question: Do everyday things in your home bring you joy?

I know Marie Kondo has built her brand around sparking joy, but, really, pay attention to how often you feel oh-so-good at home. It’s about noon my time and, already, I could clock three things that make me joyful.

Here’s a quick show-and-tell of things in my pad that excite me:

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One of my favorite quotes is from designer Nate Berkus: “Your home should rise to meet you.” These words couldn’t be truer to our style and spirit. But let me add, it doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

Here’s some info about the stuff I mentioned in my video:
-Trader Joe’s cinnamon brook: $5.99.
-Gourds: Less than $1.

• I love my Tatine Absinthe hand soap. Their candles are divine, too.

The Tatine Absinthe was a gift and admittedly out of my price range. But what it means to me can’t be contained in a bottle.

My friend Misha, who owns Sekula’s Art, Antiques and Design in Sacramento, gifted it to me. Every time I use it, I think back on our conversations about her inspirations, designing a life authentic to her, losing loved ones and the importance of cherishing the time with them while they’re still with us in human form.

• Whether it’s hand soap from Target or HomeGoods, switch things up to get different scents that delight you and excite you when you’re using them.

• Y’all know I’m a huge fan of using your good stuff. That’s what life is about, being in touch with the things that bring you joy.

What brings you joy in your everyday? I want to know. Please share below.

Enjoy!
Toan

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When you change your space, you change the place inside you. It’s even more exciting when you find it and share that spark and sparkle with others. Some of us just need a little inspiration to discover it and take action. You’ll find it here.

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