While Instagram and Pinterest serve up some seriously stellar inspiration, over the years a few homeowners have told us about a less-savory side effect of using those platforms. For some, keeping up with the perfect spaces they see in their feeds leaves them in a rut, doubting their decor choices every step of the way. […]

While Instagram and Pinterest serve up some seriously stellar inspiration, over the years a few homeowners have told us about a less-savory side effect of using those platforms. For some, keeping up with the perfect spaces they see in their feeds leaves them in a rut, doubting their decor choices every step of the way. Admittedly, I’m right there with them. Instead of trusting my gut, sometimes I ponder “Will others judge me for what I find beautiful" Is this as pretty as other homes I’ve seen" AHHHH!” It?s exhausting. But what if we took the motto ?Dance like no one?s watching,? and really lived by it" What if we all decorated like no one?s watching" I bet our homes would look a lot more like Mila Moraga-Holz’s home in Culver City, CA. With a wide spectrum of colors and plants galore, the 900-square-foot space she?s curated for her children and bbq-loving husband George is a lesson in going for it. Instead of doing Instagram polls to decide on what colors to paint her walls or copying the latest trends, she?s done her own research and designed her home as she darn well pleases. ?The perfect roo...