A Carefully Curated Life

Loving the Ordinary

News Flash: Design Trends for 2022

Trends from 6 Industry Magazines *Disclaimer - This blog is not to say these trends for 2022 are ‘Must Do’ or ‘Take Action’ for our homes. This is for enjoyment to see what others are talking about in interior design. Also for us to explore if these trends resonate in us and solve a design problem we are working on. Color: Everyone has a color of the year. This means we don't have to choose ... View Post

CCL Update & Upcoming Changes 

Hello friends, Firstly, I wanted to write a long overdue CCL (Carefully Curated Life) update and introduce some upcoming changes to this community. Furthermore, I’d love to hear about what’s been going on in your life! Personal CCL Updates Wow, the last couple years have brought so much change!! When we decided to completely uproot our lives, leaving our careers behind and moving to ... View Post

A Better Way to Say Yes

We say “Yes” to things we wish we didn’t. It is often the normal “Yes” we give. But it doesn’t have to be… Why not say “No” politely instead of a begrudged “Yes”? Firstly, a begrudged “Yes” graces no one. Secondly, it is felt by everyone involved so the activity is under a gray cloud. DailyOM had a small essay about ‘Finding Freedom in No’ that dives into the challenge saying “No” brings up ... View Post

February’s 28 Ways for Loving the Ordinary List

28 Ways for Loving the Ordinary Each & Every Day Every month I create a list with ways for Loving the Ordinary each and every day. That is to say it is a list to help enjoy life by Carefully Curating the days with home, garden and life. Taking time to enjoy the moment alone or with someone special. I've expanded on some of these ideas to further inspire you. Here are February's 28 Ways for ... View Post

Starting a CCL Book Club, Who’s in?

The beginning idea of A Carefully Curated Life Book Club Starting a Book Club has been calling to me for a few years. Last year I asked if anyone was interested, a few of you said “Yes”. But I didn’t jump in - to be honest a bit of overwhelm jumped into my head. I couldn’t decide which books to read. So the idea has been swirling around for a year yodeling at me. Therefore, to calm the yodeler ... View Post

January’s 31 Ways for Loving the Ordinary List

31 Ways for Loving the Ordinary Each & Every Day Small, simple moments to begin the year with intention January arrives quietly. After the rush of the holidays, the days soften. Mornings feel slower. Evenings ask us to settle in. It’s the kind of month that doesn’t need a grand reset — it simply invites us to begin again, gently. Every month, I create a Loving the Ordinary list — ... View Post