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I’m Dominey, based on the Matakana Coast in New Zealand, sharing spaces with soul, boutique stays, coastal living, and behind-the-scenes notes from my creative home and design projects. This space is about slowing down, noticing the details, and creating a life that feels joyful.
Before You Jump on the Latest Design Trend, Do This Instead for a Home That’s More You
In my last post, I touched on 3 questions to ask yourself before decorating your home. Now, we explore the one creative pre-styling and decorating exercise to help you make your home feel more like YOU.
3 Questions to ask yourself before decorating your home
For many of us, home isn’t just four walls and a roof over our heads - it’s a sanctuary and a reflection of who we are and what we love. This makes me wonder why, if our homes are so personal, creating our spaces is so heavily influenced by fleeting trends.
4 easy ways to add more character to your home
We usually associate houses built 100+ years ago, like Victorian manors and period bungalows with character. But does a house have to be old to have character? Short answer: no. Even if your house is brand new (or new-ish), you can still bring in a sense of story or history with furniture, art and decor. Here are 4 easy ways to add more character to your home:
Tips for curating a ceramic collection
There is something deeply human about ceramics; human hands shape and mould each piece. The artist’s skill and creativity manifest into a physical work of art. Even their thoughts and emotions in that moment become part of it.