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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.
A coastal farmhouse in the heart of a nature sanctuary
Some houses have that ‘home’ factor. You know the kind: traditional architecture, nostalgic interiors that look and feel like the house you grew up in (but more stylish), a backyard every kid dreams of having - replete with a whimsical forest and a treehouse. 144 Govan Wilson Drive is exactly that.
