Creating Sanctuary: Holistic Interior Design

Meditation doesn't need to be complicated!

Take two minutes out of your day to tune into your breath and align your body and mind with the intention to be love. Fill yourself up with love and radiate it outwards. Then carry that energy with you through the rest of your day.
https://insighttimer.com/hildacarroll/guided-meditations/breathe-in-love

Decluttering is a self-care practice! Releasing our physical stuff helps us lighten our mental and emotional loads into the bargain. If you'd like some daily support as you declutter your home without overwhelm, why not take my free 30-day challenge. https://hildacarroll.com/freebies

Happy new moon in Cancer. This weekend is a great time to consciously focus on your intentions for the second half of this year....we are 26 weeks through, 26 to go.
Find my new moon meditation on if you'd like create a little ritual around that.
Wishing you a lovely weekend.

Officially, it may be summer. But spring cleaning can be done at any time of the year. If you're in need of an energetic lift, a little spring cleaning will help.

Is something not working in your décor but you can’t put your finger on what it is?

Want to update a room in your home and need advice on the best places to spend your money?

Need some guidance on a colour scheme?

Are you a first-time buyer on a limited budget and trying to create a cohesive scheme with hand-me-down pieces?

Would you like some Feng Shui tips for your home?

Or would you like to bounce ideas and receive suggestions on improving your decor?

Then a ‘Pick my Brain’ session is for you. We will meet online, or in person (location-dependent) to review the space you need help with. You will receive on-the-spot advice and tips on colour choice, furniture layout, lighting, solutions to non-functional ‘problem’ areas etc.

And afterwards, I'll send you a written report of all discussed recommendations, and suggestions for how to implement them, taking you from feeling stuck to having you a plan of action.

If this sounds like something that could be helpful to you, then get in touch.
https://hildacarroll.com/work-with-me

What a lovely way to start the week, with an update from a former client on the implementation of her design. When we first connected, her home office was overflowing with books and papers despite having three freestanding shelving units. The core element of my design was floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall custom-built shelving on one wall.
It's taken quite some time - as is the case in the real world - but the shelving is now complete. It's beautifully crafted and incorporates some recycled wood from a shop counter in her childhood home. I remember also searching for a pair of vintage chairs for the room, and in the end, she sourced these from her grandparents' home. So lots of her heritage is incorporated into her home office now - I just love that!
If you'd like some support with your own home, whether a personalised design, or to just pick my brain, I'm now taking bookings for June and July. First step is a complementary discovery call.
https://calendly.com/hilda-carroll/discovery-call?month=2024-05

Need some sleep-friendly bedroom design tips? Then join my f.r.e.e. workshop next week. Register to receive the replay if you can't join live.

WHAT WE'LL COVER:

> How to create a restorative atmosphere.
> Beds, mattresses and bedding.
> Window treatments & lighting.
> Furniture & layout.
> Colour palettes, textures and other finishes.
> Q & A - send your questions in advance if you're unable to join live.

I hope to see you there.

https://hildacarroll.com/sweet-dreams

Spring is here and one of the best ways to usher in fresh new energy in our lives is to clean up the energy in our homes. Decluttering is a powerful tool to help with that. If you'd like some daily support as you declutter your home without overwhelm, why not take my free 30-day challenge.
https://hildacarroll.com/freebies

Dreaming of a Bedroom Makeover? Or just want to make some simple tweaks that make a meaningful difference?🌙
Then join me for a free workshop where you'll learn how to design your way to better sleep! We'll cover all the essentials for creating a space that's as dreamy as it is restful. I'm running it twice: 7pm GMT on Monday, April 1st (Easter Monday) and 11am on Tuesday April 2nd. A recording will be available for all registered participants afterwards. Follow the link below to register: https://hildacarroll.com/sweet-dreams -workshop

I've been working on redesigning my website since the start of the year. And finally I'm ready to unveil it. Thanks to for the nudge and the guidance! Please do check it out. Link in bio, or just type hildacarroll.com into your browser.

For beginners, Feng Shui can be confusing. This article aims to break it down and make it feel more accessible. Learn how to use the bagua and what to focus your attention on to improve the chi or energy in your home.
https://www.hildacarroll.com/feng-shui-primer/

If you're struggling to nail a cohesive design throughout your home, it might be helpful to be clear on your seasonal personality type. According to colour psychology, our personality types can correspond with the seasons. And it's very helpful in interior design to know which seasons you're most aligned with. It affects our tastes for colours, styles, finishes and more. I have a quick and fun quiz on my website if you're curious about your seasonal personality type.⁠⁠

Discover your Personal Style - Hilda Carroll Holistic Interiors Quiz to discover your personal style to help you decorate your home.

Is your bedroom an inviting space for you and your partner (or potential partner)? Feng Shui offers some simple, practical tips to create a more conducive environment for romance.
https://www.hildacarroll.com/feng-shui-romance-tips/

The benefits of meditation accumulate gradually with regular practice. Like a physical fitness regime, it takes time to notice the difference within you, and it takes regular practice to maintain the benefits. Even if you only do five minutes a day, it is worth it - and better than "diving deep" on an ad-hoc basis.⁠

If learning, or developing a daily practice, is on your to-do list I have a 28-day course to help with that. I designed it with busy people and complete beginners in mind.
https://www.hildacarroll.com/meditation/28-day-online-meditation-course/

Nailing your room layout is such a crucial element in your interior design. In this blog post I share some tips and provide a step by step guide in drawing your own floor plan to scale, so you can try out multiple options without breaking a sweat before you physically apply the new layout. I also talk about the Feng Shui power spot and how to incorporate that into different room layouts.
https://www.hildacarroll.com/room-layout/

An antidote to the Hallmark version of Valentine's Day. This meditation is based on the practice of Loving Kindness. You will send a blessing to yourself, to your current and past lovers, and others. Lastly, we send blessings to all those who find this day difficult. ⁠
https://www.hildacarroll.com/valentines-meditation/

Timing matters. With the energy of Imbolc and the Lunar New Year, February works so much better. The Gregorian calendar has it all wrong, in my opinion. Now is the true new year.⁠
If you need a little more persuasion then check out the blog. https://www.hildacarroll.com/new-year-intentions-february/

It's a new moon in Acquarius today. Coupled with the energy of Imbolc, and the Chinese New Year this weekend, this is a really great time to focus your attention on setting your intentions for 2024. If you want a guided meditation to help you, try this:
https://insighttimer.com/hildacarroll/guided-meditations/harness-the-creative-power-of-the-new-moon

Harness The Creative Power Of The New Moon | Insight Timer On the day of the new moon, or the day before or after, use this guided visualisation to help you consciously sow seeds of intention around whatever you wish to create in your life. Engaging with your own breath, bring to life how you will feel when your intentions have come to pass.

Are you ready for February? Today is Saint Bridget's Day and Imbolc. This is when the new year really gets going and now is the time to review and recommit to any 2024 intentions you set at the start of January. Harness the energy of the coming spring to help you create what is that you want in your life this year.⁠
This blog post is a couple of years old, but Imbolc and its inherent energy comes around every year so I think it's still relevant. 😁
https://www.hildacarroll.com/imbolc/

Spring is coming and one of the best ways to usher in fresh new energy in our lives is to clean up the energy in our homes. Decluttering is a powerful tool to help with that. If you'd like some daily support as you declutter your home without overwhelm, why not take my free 30 day challenge.