The Sanctuary Design Studio

STOP FOLLOWING THE HERD! Ugh trends, fads...they’re called that for a reason. THEY DON’T LAST!!! If your design guru does the same thing as everyone else...if they select the same things for every client...if they don’t truly listen to what you envision your home to be...FIRE THEM! It’s a sure sign they themselves have no creativity, imagination or inspiration! We are all different! It’s what makes the world so damned cool! Your home is no exception. Each item in it tells... a unique, individual story about the people who live there so stop doing what everyone else is doing. Let your personality shine! Stand out from the crowd! Holistic design is all about INDIVIDUALITY! Sure there are ways to go about it to have a beautiful, cohesive look & feel, but in the end it doesn’t matter what Mabel down the road has! Nor does it matter what she thinks about YOUR kick ass style!! If your home doesn’t make you smile or bring you joy it’s because nothing in it reflects YOU! Have fun, create your own amazing vibe! DESIGN SHOULD NOT BE SERIOUS! #holistic #interiordesign #sanctuary #outsideofthebox #yegdesigner #yeg #creative #oneofakind #evensheephavetheirownstyle

For the last couple of years I have started the new year with a single word... an intention. It is a process of meditation and tarot cards with one of my faves @lesleywoohealing . This year the word was FOCUS! This past year has made me lose focus & start to forget the reason I created a mindful, holistic interior design business in the first place, which is to be able to help guide my clients to connect, on the deepest level, with THEIR home...THEIR sanctuary. Full discl...osure... I let other people’s idea of what MY business should be, start the comparison game & the perfectionism had clouded MY dream & MY intention for my clients. But with challenge comes growth & the path now could not be more clear! I look forward to 2021 to being back on track & sharing with you the tools & inspiration to take your sacred space to the next level. Whatever that may mean to YOU Thank you to @shannondroeske for the wakeup call that was SO needed and for your continued belief in my vision #interiordesign #holistic #focus #vision #yegdesign #yegdesigner #sanctuary #sacredspace

In keeping with the DESIGN OUTSIDE OF THE BOX thinking I ascribe to...stop worrying about following the rest of the world and finding the best 2020 designer white! Do something daring! Shake it up! DONT overthink it! Follow your heart! Do what brings you joy And if you hate it?? IT’S PAINT! Repaint it! ... #paint #yegdesigner #midfulinteriordesign #interiordesign #outsideofthebox #imagination

Moody n Cozy in the Catskills from @thecabinchronicles #offgrid #interiordesign #cabininspo #moody #dark #designinspo #whendoileave #cantfindme

JUST IN TIME FOR FALL Last year I made one of my dreams come true and worked with @lit.homefragrance to create a signature candle for The Sanctuary Design Studio & the positive response was overwhelming! This candle is in honour of my Grandma & the soft rose essence is a constant reminder of her gentle spirit The patchouli, musk, cinnamon, bergamot & clove are some of my personal faves & combined make it the perfect cozy blend for the cool months to come! I also love th...e sound of the crackling wood wick! Now available for a limited time Refillable 9 Oz glass jar w/gift box - $25 45-50 hour burn time DM for e-transfer/credit card payment #yeg #yeginteriordesigner #mindfulinteriordesign #candle #scent #rose #woodwickcandle