The more crystals and bells in my house, the better. I can hear the crystals ring like bells and see the bells’ jingle flitter like light refracting off the crystals. It brings so much joy and happiness to my home.
photo by Nicole Chilton
In what felt like an intuitive decision, I hung a strand of bells on my front door, in lieu of a working doorbell (plus, who answers the doorbell anymore anyways?). Little did I know that hanging bells on your front door is a centuries-old concept in Feng Shui, warding off negative energy and inviting harmony in the house.
Want to add some extra oomph and harmony to your own front door? Here are some fun bells to try:
My personal artistic style is messy, dreamy, and intuitive. I very rarely sketch out ideas or work with a final image in mind. This might be why I’m compelled to buy every art-technique book out there, because the process is so foreign and fascinating.
I LOVE folk art, and folk design, from all regions of the world. Lately a few new books have been published with step-by-step techniques and ideas, and are welcome additions to my collection.
Enchanting folk art! Mermaids and sirens, beetles and butterflies! Wallpaper inspiration for daysssss. Usually I check out a book from the library before purchasing, but I went with my gut and bought it. So happy I did!
This fun book caters toward those who require more instruction and steps to create their work. It’s like a sketchbook and journal all in one. Also a good keeper!
If you are wanting to add even MORE folk art instruction books, here’s a list I found:
I’ve also put together a Pinterest Board on swoon-worthy folk art, both traditional and contemporary.
One snowy day, sitting by the fire, I decided to try my hand at folk-style art. This was extremely satisfying, and maybe now I should set my career sights as a wallpaper artist? Yeah? Maybe.
Roasted vegetables? Sprinkle that stuff all over the place.
I’m talkin’, Fishs Eddy’s Everything Bagel Salt. Your culinary world will never be the same. There’s something about this particular mix of sea salt, sesame seeds, caraway seeds, and poppy seeds that’s just extra everything. I’ve purchased quite a few different types of Everything Bagel Salt, but I keep coming back to this one.
the little caraway seeds look like faces on my fried egg and avocado sandwich!
Ranunculus flowers. These papery, delicate flowers are inspirational as an artist and creator. Their symmetry and ombre color reflects just how mesmerizing nature can be. Test your hand at growing your own…or do like I do and call a florist. –Nicole {photo from @nikosaur on IG}
Every morning for the past few years, I’ve jotted a quick note of something I’m grateful for. It helps start the day on a positive note, and puts my mind somewhere cozier.
This year, I decided to focus each month with a theme. Get really specific. Inspired by one of my Christmas presents, “The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living, I decided to write down all things “cozy” (the definition of Hygge – pronounced hoog-a).
Being cozy is an enormous luxury, as I found out by these daily notes. Warm water, dry socks, and sweets aren’t something any human should take for granted, because not everyone is so fortunate to have these.
Hope you enjoy and find ways to embrace your good fortune of hygge!