 I hope that you and those you care about are healthy and happy. All over the world, people are spending more time than ever in their homes due to the current situation. As such, people have had to adapt portions of their homes into makeshift offices.
 The beachfront condo that we rented in 2012 in St. Thomas was our first experience in the Caribbean. We have returned to a different island every year since.
Over the years, I have been incorporating whispers from the Caribbean into my decor and when I stop to notice them, I am overwhelmed with bliss.  photo collage created by Jody Pear with images from Unsplash What comes to mind when you read this question, "Who Are You?"
If you're coming up blank, think about the things you hear people say about you. What have people thanked you for? How do they describe you? How do you describe yourself? How do you want to be? What do you want more of in your life?  I'm taking so much comfort in reading a book that belonged to my husband's late aunt. I love believing that she touched these very pages I'm touching and felt inspired by the very words I'm reading. We miss you Aunt Lor.
 collage created by Jody Pear with images from Unsplash The perfect desk. The perfect wall color. The perfect chair. The perfect storage and organization solutions. If you're not already noticing the increasing buzz about creating a home office, it will soon be hard to miss.
 collage created by Jody Pear with images from Unsplash As we try to find our comfort zone in the new way we are working, the one thing that never changes is that we each have our own unique way that we make a difference. We create and contribute in our own way. We are inspired and motivated differently. We have individual needs for comfort and nurturing.
 Jamcat Candles. Natural soy candles for the home, made in Detroit.
Yellow Door Brand. Posters, pictures, slides, and custom Italian designed shoes. Room and Board. Selecting the right size area rug. Bernadette Jiwa. Empowering others to tell their story. Happy Go Lucky Girl. Guidance to a healthier, happier, and more joyful life. I. Inc. Career planning and personal entrepreneurship. MIX. Marketing ideas that work for small business owners. Thrive. Nutritional supplements and skin care.  photo collage created by Jody Pear with images from unsplash Before our beach vacation in St. Martin, I purchased some candles from Pier 1 and then hid them away in a closet.
Yesterday, I found them.  collage created by Jody Pear with images from unsplash I visited my niece's house that she shares with her girlfriends. It's a small bungalow in a trendy neighborhood.
They have slowly transformed their temporary home into an oasis of comfort, connection, and simplistic beauty.  photo collage created from photos on Unsplash I reflect on this question often. The answers are endless.
If beauty is something we are longing for, we must know what it means to us personally. If we don’t know our idea of beautiful, how will we know which manner to decorate our spaces? What is your kind of beautiful? Surround yourself with it. |
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