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Reducing Holiday Stress

Design Log

18 Dec

The Holidays are a tricky. Expectations are high for everything to be perfect and the list is long for how to get there. Then there is the pressure to be “jolly”. Ugh, talk about a recipe for disappointment and guilt for falling short! So how does one deal with these pressures? The easiest way is to remove them. Edit out what isn’t essential. Here are a few ideas on ways to make life less crazy while still maintaining that festive feeling.

  • Stop sending Christmas Cards. Sending a personal note (email is fine) when one least expects it is far more impactful.
  • Obligation gifts are the death of any holiday. Just stop it, it’s waste of time, energy and money.
  • Give to Charity as a gift for people who lack for nothing. A heartfelt and real donation to a non-profit in the name of a friend is much more meaningful than anything in a box
  • Last minute shopping often leads to overcompensating. Remember, it’s your love and friendship that is most treasured, not something from a store.
  • It’s the little things. Those tiny, personal moments during the holidays are the ones that you’ll remember.
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Mesmerizing painting by @kehindewiley, Ship of Foo Mesmerizing painting by @kehindewiley, Ship of Fools, 2017
Excited to see the adorable flower shop we designe Excited to see the adorable flower shop we designed for @tinyheartsfarm in a new book by @dkprinzing from @bloom.imprint.  Hillsdale is blossoming!  Come for the flowers and be sure to stop by @hillsdalegeneralstore , @hgshomechef and White Webb Finds.  Photos by @artgrayphoto .
Dramatic reading? In this living room corner, pat Dramatic reading?  In this living room corner, patterns, textures and colors combine to create a luxurious nook for cozying up with a good book.  The Gobbi chair by @jiunhoinc looks dapper in Fino by @sahco_official, but the star of the show is the 1980s Italian brass and resin lamp from @cosulichinteriors. Sitting atop an octagonal table of our design (brought to life by the masters @roman_raygoza_fine_furnishings), it literally glows.  Photo by @artgrayphoto .
We’re so thrilled to see one of our favorite cli We’re so thrilled to see one of our favorite client’s homes on the cover of The Spanish Style House. Head on over to our story to see additional imagery shared from the talented architect @sinclairassociates. If you’re hungry for more, check out the full project on our website under “California Hacienda”. The book is available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble!
Sexy, sinuous and silver! For a truly seductive p Sexy, sinuous and silver!  For a truly seductive penthouse in LA, we designed this stunning bar in collaboration with @paulmathieudesign .  Its undulating curves of hammered silver glimmer enticingly, making it the ultimate thirst trap.  Pun intended. #homebar #bardesign #silver #thirsty
Pattern play in a corner of a room we designed for Pattern play in a corner of a room we designed for @holidayhousedesigns several years ago.
Green and clean. A natural palette and enormous w Green and clean.  A natural palette and enormous windows create a bridge between indoors and out.  Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  Photo by @artgrayphoto #vladimirkagan #robsjohngibbings

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