The Art of Belonging: How to Choose the Right Home Decor by Trusting Your Intuition

For a long time, my conceptualization of decorating and home decor was centered around following trends- the latest Pinterest palette, the perfect throw pillow, the marble tray everyone suddenly had.

But something shifted when I stopped decorating to keep up with current styles… and started decorating for belonging.

Because meaningful home decor, the kind that nourishes your nervous system, isn’t just about how your space looks.

It's about how it feels to enter your home after a long day. It's about how you truly experience it when no one else is watching. It's about making your home your sanctuary. I personally desired a more timeless vibe that reflected my growth and character.

Start with Energy, Not Pinterest

Before buying anything, I asked myself:

“What kind of energy do I want to walk into every day?”

My answer wasn’t “modern,” “Scandinavian,” or “boho.”

It was: clean, calm, soft, sacred, feminine, safe.

And just like that, the vision started to change.

It became less about what matched… and more about what aligned.

Let Your Senses Lead the Way

I chose my decor the way I choose my perfume: through feeling, memory, and emotion.

• I chose earthy, neutral tones because they calm me

• Soft linen curtains that move with the breeze

• Creamy candles and diffusers that make my space feel like an exhale

• Quirky but neutral decor pieces that reminds me of my personality

I gave myself permission to choose pieces that made me feel beautiful, warm and creative...not just the ones that were “on-trend.”

Style from the Soul, Not the Store

Some of my favorite pieces didn’t come from catalogs.

They came from moments:

• A journal on my nightstand that I received as a birthday gift inscribed with my name in gold lettering

• A wine rack I envisioned back when owning a home was still a dream

• A velvet throw that reminds me that softness is still strength

It’s not just home decor. It’s a ritual.

A reflection.

A return to self.

My Top Tips for Finding the Right Home Decor:

1. Create a Mood Word List Before Shopping

Words like: warm, sacred, feminine, airy, grounded (or whatever resonates with you). Let these guide your colors and textures.

2. Use Your Own History as Inspiration

A photo, a family keepsake, a childhood color, design with your story in mind.

3. Let Function Be Beautiful

Choose practical things (storage, lighting, trays) that also feel luxurious to the touch.

4. Don’t Rush the Fill

Empty corners are sacred pauses. Decorate slowly. Let your spirit catch up.

They say Rome wasn't built in a day- and neither is a home that authentically embodies your aura.

It’s whispered into form piece by piece, scent by scent, corner by corner.

So, if you’re redecorating, reimagining, or just resetting…

Let it be soft.

Let it be honest.

Let it be truly YOU.

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