Interior Design tip No.2 (A series)

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Scale Let’s talk about Scale or Proportion. This is something that a lot of people struggle with when decorating their homes. Often times you go to a Home Decor store, buy something you love and when you bring it home it looks all wrong. It may be too big or too small for your space…

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Interior Design tip No. 1 (A series)

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Lighting Lighting is often overlooked and not given a second thought, but it is one of the most important features in a space. Proper lighting can make or break a mood, theme and feel of a space. Think of lighting as the accessories to an outfit, it enhances and puts emphasis what is already there.…

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You get to tell me what to do…

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If you follow my Instagram page you will know that I LOVE putting myself into imaginary worlds and scenarios all with the help of Photoshop. I am particularly fond of creating stories and recreating scenes from my favourite books and movies. If you checked out my Edits page there are a few examples there as…

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Introverts are taking over Social Media!!

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Sounds crazy, right? Imagine all those shy, awkward, tongue-tied people you know ruling the landscape of Social Media? If you are a regular user of Instagram then you most likely have stumbled across a few of the really, really big accounts (of your average people). I’m talking accounts with 100k followers and upwards. And if…

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The Confusion and Chaos behind Minimalism

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Betcha that title caught your attention? Confusion? Chaos?…..Minimalism? Not words we would normally associate with one another, right? In today’s fast paced, consumer driven, mass produced environment the word Minimalism seems to mean something different for everyone. It would appear (in contrast to the very basis of the Minimalism movement- according to The Minimalists )…

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You are enough (without all the extra)

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Let me repeat that- YOU are enough, just as you are. Now, let that sink in for a minute. You don’t need that lipstick to make you feel better. You don’t need to say Yes to whatever is asked of you. You don’t owe anyone anything. Most importantly of all just be you, do not…

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