Your Style, Your Story: Finding Inspiration in Everyday Beauty

As summer unfolds and the pace of life slows down, many of us find ourselves with a little more breathing room—whether it's from time off work, a beachside escape, or simply longer, slower days. It’s in these moments that inspiration has a chance to seep in—not from glossy magazines or Pinterest boards, but from the world around us.

This season, instead of chasing design trends or worrying about what’s "in," take note of what genuinely movesyou. Whether you’re strolling a coastal boardwalk, hiking through a mountain trail, or sipping coffee in a café in a faraway place, pay attention to the colors, textures, and patterns that catch your eye.

Is it the muted blue-gray of the ocean on a cloudy morning? The pop of magenta in a tropical flower? The sun-bleached pastels of weathered wood? Or maybe it’s the vivid stripes of a beach towel, or the earthy clay tiles of a small European village. These moments aren’t just beautiful—they’re personal. And when it comes to updating your home, that’s exactly where your design story should begin.

People often ask, “What do you like?” when they’re trying to refresh their space—and sometimes, it’s not easy to answer. We’re so used to thinking in terms of what’s popular, what matches, or what fits a certain style, that we forget to ask the simplest question: What speaks to me?-Philippa Radon

So here’s your summer homework: take notes. Snap photos. Collect little souvenirs—literal or mental. Notice the colors that energize you, the textures that soothe you, the patterns that make you smile. Let your senses lead the way.

Your home should be a reflection ofyou—not what’s trending on Instagram. Surround yourself with the things that bring you calm and joy, even if they’re unconventional. Especially if they are! That might mean a bright saffron wall in your kitchen because it reminds you of a market in Marrakech, or a faded denim sofa because it feels like your favorite jeans.

There’s no formula. Just follow your instinct.

This time of year is a gift. Let it guide you home—not just to a place, but to a feeling.