On the blog this week I looked at what actually stays in my home year after year, why broken floor plans are quietly winning back our hearts, and what really happens when clients want to co-design every last detail.

I wish you a very happy holiday season, and point you to a couple of new blog posts to read at your own pace. I’ll be back in the new year with and more stories from real homes.

The décor trends we all thought were peak adulthood (until we saw the photos), a raised eyebrow at Pantone’s Colour of the Year and what your Christmas tree quietly reveals about you.

From the rooms hiding between Taylor Swift lyrics to three very different takes on Christmas styling — calm, budget-friendly, and gift-giving for people who already own everything.

This week brings a new blog on what to choose first when decorating, a lazy girl’s guide to getting the Christmas feel without the chaos, and a little reminder that life works better when we don’t squeeze ourselves into one neat box.

I’ve gathered a few things that made me stop, smile or think — from blog posts fresh off the keyboard to a small “aha” moment about why we all retreat to that one room in the house when life gets a bit much.

This week I realised my design education didn’t start with The Interior Design Institute — it started on 90s television. If you know who Monica, Frasier or Seinfeld are, you’re probably my people.

This week’s all about movement — in plants and in doors. One brings life, the other lets it flow. Two new blogs on the site: how to style plants like a designer (without the jungle vibes) and why a door is never just a door once you start noticing the details. Enjoy!