I find trends fascinating in the world of interiors because on one side, your home is a deeply personal…
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I find trends fascinating in the world of interiors because on one side, your home is a deeply personal space — yet on the other, the more you welcome friends inside through entertaining or with the photos you post on apps like Instagram, your interest in trends definitely is sparked. Plus, trends are just fun because we are hunter gatherers at our core and like to freshen our nests on a regular basis. But why"

I believe it is only human nature to want to impress (for lack of a better word) those who are looking in on your life. It sounds icky to say that, I know, but I’m comfortable with that because it really is in our nature. It’s not bad or wrong to care about how others perceive us. It’s not weird or strange to wonder if how we (or our homes) look truly represent us because we want to send the right message out… Nowadays, our home is no longer reserved for the eyes of close friends and family – the entire internet can be involved if you choose. Funny to think about trends and decor this way, but it is what it is. We DO care about our style because partly, it makes us HAPPY but another part is that we care about what others think. Hey, nothing to be ashamed of. This all begins in early childhood. It’s just life. With ...