There are few things as rewarding as creating a beautiful home and it can be easier than you realize. Finding the right piece of furniture or accessory, transforming an old tired room into a space that feels fresh, new and exciting . . . well, it's magical! However, most people feel uncomfortable making decorating decisions - large and small - because they're too-close-to-the-forest, too emotionally attached or too afraid of making a mistake. So, how do you create magic without stressing out?
The first step is to get in touch with your "inner designer" and/or listen to your gut (intuition). Every one of us has the ability to create, whether we realize it or not, just as everyone has intuitive abilities. For whatever reasons, many people have forgotten or have not developed thee abilities. In order to compensate, people gather information to help them make decisions because when the right brain (intuitive) skills are under-developed, they lean more heavily towards the left-brain (logical) skills. The creative process, however, needs a balance of both left and right brain functions. It's like juggling crystal chandeliers and piggy banks.
Secondly, it's important to remember that the creative process is not done alone and to know when and where to "let go." It's like dancing - moving in-sync with your partner.
That's where the magic begins for me as a designer. I am grateful that I recognized early in life the joy of designing and the magical connection between people. When the connection happens, the feeling at the project's completion is like giving birth. What can be more magical than that?
