Do you remember life before the internet? We grew up saving pocket money to buy mixtapes and making phone calls from corner booths. We now stream music hands-free and message with just a flick of our fingers. And somehow—both worlds still live inside us. This duality often shows up when people try to design their… Read More Life Before and After the Internet: What Changed—And How You Can Design With Both
What personal belongings do you hold most dear? When your most treasured belongings include a signed collector’s edition coffee book by James Hoffmann, interior design books, your Kindle, a beloved set of Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO headphones paired with the Chord Mojo 2 amplifier, and your personal collection of coffee gear—you build a space that’s… Read More My Treasured Belongings? This Clever No-Drill Niche Stores and Protects Everything I Love—No Bedside Tables Needed
How do you feel about cold weather? I light it like the Norwegians do — with intention, depth, and warmth. I don’t dread the cold. I design for it. As someone who’s studied interior design and lighting for years, I know that gloomy winter days can turn any space — and mood — flat and… Read More Lighting Inspired by Norwegian Winters: Kos as My Guiding Light
How do you use social media? I don’t use social media to be “seen.” I use it to learn, observe, collect, curate, and grow — personally, creatively, and even professionally. I rarely post updates, never share photos of Odin, and never chase trends. But I’m always listening, saving, exploring. Here’s how I use it across… Read More How I Actually Use Social Media (Without Losing Myself In It)
When do you feel most productive? Productivity, for me, isn’t just about managing time — it’s about managing energy, focus, and yes — managing a distractive mind. If I’m being honest, I’ve always had a mind that loves to wander. Ideas, notifications, temptations to check “just one more thing” — they pull at my attention… Read More When I Feel Most Productive: The Rhythm Behind My Best Work (and How I Beat Distractions)
When Style Becomes Clutter In the age of Instagrammable aesthetics and fast furniture hauls, it’s easy to fall into the trap of mimicking what’s trending without stopping to ask: Does this serve me?Does this space reflect my needs, my story, my peace? Many of us are unknowingly curating clutter — accumulating things that look good… Read More Need a Break from Blind Trends? Try Mindful Interior Design
I Curate a Functional, Timeless, Evolving Space Through Meaningful Finds and Smart Planning I’ve never been one to fill my home with all-new furniture just because I’ve moved. In fact, that idea feels unsettling—like erasing a part of myself to make space for trends that don’t last. Instead, I believe in functional living that’s emotionally… Read More How I Created a Timeless Designer-Style Home Without Buying Everything New – Using Slow Styling and Anti-Trend Pieces
The best design advice I ever received was simple but powerful: “Every space should reflect you, your lifestyle, and how you want to feel at home.”… Read More The Best Piece of Advice I’ve Ever Received: Personalizing Your Home Room by Room
Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just starting, these six projects are sure to breathe new life into your home.… Read More Revamp Your Space: 6 Easy DIY Projects to Transform Your Home
