Dealing with Content Creator Burnout — decor8
I wrote my first blog post on this very blog 19 years ago, which makes be feel kinda boss and kinda old at the same time. It’s like a meme of Cher I watched recently…
Month: August 2025
Divorce Design – Making Your Space Feel Like Home Again — decor8
Let’s talk about divorce and design, because I really feel like this needs to be its own topic within the world of interiors and it’s just not. Countless people have endured the end of a…
Are You Codependent on Your Business? — decor8
Yep, I’m talking about business codependency—when you start measuring your self-esteem by how many likes you get or how many comments come in when you post on Insta. When your day is ruined by a…
Dreamy New Sustainable Bed for My Son From Matri by Fennobed — decor8
Shortly after, I started to research Matri and found that, to my utter shock and joy, they sold their beds in Hannover-based store called Fennobed. A year later, in 2019, the Fennobed store made my…
Embracing Cozy, Comfort-Centric Spaces for Well-Being — decor8
As we journey further into 2025, it’s clear that Scandinavian design is still in focus. However, it does continues to evolve, gently shifting from its traditionally pared-back aesthetic to something softer, warmer, and more emotionally…
The Real Story Behind My Newest Mini Course — decor8
I spiraled. Quietly, inwardly. Everything around me looked the same, but nothing felt the same. I eventually found a therapist and committed financially and emotionally to a year of regular sessions. I read everything I…
Micro Interior Trend for 2025: Cool Metals — decor8
Tokyo-based designer Hiroto Yoshizoe, in collaboration with Arakawa Grip, unveiled ubique, a lighting installation that visualizes the path of light through suspended metal forms. The piece invited viewers to engage with the interplay of light…
A Bolder New Wave of Scandinavian Design for 2025 — decor8
3. Embrace Texture, Not Clutter (but skip the bouclé!)Layer natural textures like wool, linen, fur, and matte ceramics. Texture brings warmth without the need for excess stuff. Go easy on the bouclé - cream bouclé…
KEA’s Retro NATTBAD Speaker Sounds as Good as It Looks
If your dream speaker looks like it time-traveled from your grandma’s kitchen but plays your Spotify playlist without a hitch, the NATTBAD designed by Jon Eliason is your moment. IKEA’s latest Bluetooth speaker is retro in…
The Fujifilm X-E5 Is More Refined and More Vintage-Inspired
Photographers will be able to spot a Fujifilm camera a mile away, but the company is still refining its design over time. The new Fujifilm X-E5 is the company’s latest compact mirrorless digital camera, and…