Hello and welcome to my blog site!
I’m Briana, Bri, for short.
I’m a 30 year old wife and cat mom who lives in a small-medium sized city in northern Wisconsin. I’m a free spirit who loves everything about designing, decorating, and surrounding myself with anything I feel is aesthetically pleasing to my soul.
I have a passion for seeking out anything that I LOVE in all aspects of life, and I won’t stop searching until I find exactly what I’m looking for. I have a very specific taste and preference in all areas of life, but I have yet to find a specific style name that matches my overall look. I like to use a little bit of this and a little bit of that to create my own style — please don’t be fooled by the style guidelines given by others, having your own style is totally acceptable! I believe that If you stick to the same overall theme, or color pallet, of YOUR choosing, you could create a look that is much more pleasing to your soul than you would by sticking to someone else’s guidelines! I find so much joy in hunting for, and gathering, my colors, elements, items and designs, and then watching my visions come to life as I complete my projects. I also love finding deals, dupes and doing big diy projects. Most of all, I love finding rare and beautiful antique or vintage furniture and architectural elements and using them in my designs for character and charm.
My purpose in life is to spread kindness, love and acceptance to everyone and everything. I believe that everyone deserves a chance to be heard and cared for. Everyone is beautiful in their own way. ♥
Hello and welcome to my blog site!
I’m Briana, Bri, for short.
I’m a 30 year old wife and cat mom who lives in a small-medium sized city in northern Wisconsin. I’m a free spirit who loves everything about designing, decorating, and surrounding myself with anything I feel is aesthetically pleasing to my soul.
I have a passion for seeking out anything that I LOVE in all aspects of life, and I won’t stop searching until I find exactly what I’m looking for. I have a very specific taste and preference in all areas of life, but I have yet to find a specific style name that matches my overall look. I like to use a little bit of this and a little bit of that to create my own style — please don’t be fooled by the style guidelines given by others, having your own style is totally acceptable! I believe that If you stick to the same overall theme, or color pallet, of YOUR choosing, you could create a look that is much more pleasing to your soul than you would by sticking to someone else’s guidelines! I find so much joy in hunting for, and gathering, my colors, elements, items and designs, and then watching my visions come to life as I complete my projects. I also love finding deals, dupes and doing big diy projects. Most of all, I love finding rare and beautiful antique or vintage furniture and architectural elements and using them in my designs for character and charm.
My purpose in life is to spread kindness, love and acceptance to everyone and everything. I believe that everyone deserves a chance to be heard and cared for. Everyone is beautiful in their own way. ♥
A.K.A. THE BORING STUFF ;)
I’ve wanted to be an interior designer since I was a young child, but, unfortunately, my teenage years got the best of me, causing me to focus on everything but actually living my dream. In my early twenties, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness that left me unable to maintain a job, or do anything that involved me being on a strict schedule for awhile. Feeling lost and confused, to ease the distress, I started painting furniture and going to antique markets to cheer myself up when I felt well enough. That’s when I discovered my passion again! A year later, I was doing large “junk” events, and had my own spaces in a few home decor and antique stores. By the age of 25 I owned my own little curated antique, salvage and home decor store on Main Street in my home town.
I shut the doors to my store in 2020, right around when Covid hit the US. Covid wasn’t all to blame though, and the closure wasn’t a huge loss for me — as I loved my store and it was SO much fun, I just didn’t enjoy it anymore. My having to travel daily to find new treasures that matched my style, order new inventory and manage the shop as well as be the face of the business while it was open, became work for me. Even though I had tons of customers who absolutely loved my style, people that I adored, some of whom would drive from states away just to shop and get my design advice, I just felt like I was holding myself back by continuing to do what I was doing. I wasn’t able to create to my full potential because of lack of recourses near me and lack of time — which made me feel like I was neglecting my happiness. Closing the doors was one of the best things I could have done for myself, and it led me to where I am today.
After closing my shop, my husband and I, (boyfriend at the time,) moved to a bigger city due to his job and I spent the next couple of years decorating our home, casually decorating other people’s homes and events, as well as fully planning and decorating my DIY wedding. (Which was the most amazing day of my life thus far, I might add!)
A.K.A. THE BORING STUFF ;)
I’ve wanted to be an interior designer since I was a young child, but, unfortunately, my teenage years got the best of me, causing me to focus on everything but actually living my dream. In my early twenties, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness that left me unable to maintain a job, or do anything that involved me being on a strict schedule for awhile. Feeling lost and confused, to ease the distress, I started painting furniture and going to antique markets to cheer myself up when I felt well enough. That’s when I discovered my passion again! A year later, I was doing large “junk” events, and had my own spaces in a few home decor and antique stores. By the age of 25 I owned my own little curated antique, salvage and home decor store on Main Street in my home town.
I shut the doors to my store in 2020, right around when Covid hit the US. Covid wasn’t all to blame though, and the closure wasn’t a huge loss for me — as I loved my store and it was SO much fun, I just didn’t enjoy it anymore. My having to travel daily to find new treasures that matched my style, order new inventory and manage the shop as well as be the face of the business while it was open, became work for me. Even though I had tons of customers who absolutely loved my style, people that I adored, some of whom would drive from states away just to shop and get my design advice, I just felt like I was holding myself back by continuing to do what I was doing. I wasn’t able to create to my full potential because of lack of recourses near me and lack of time — which made me feel like I was neglecting my happiness. Closing the doors was one of the best things I could have done for myself, and it led me to where I am today.
After closing my shop, my husband and I, (boyfriend at the time,) moved to a bigger city due to his job and I spent the next couple of years decorating our home, casually decorating other people’s homes and events, as well as fully planning and decorating my DIY wedding. (Which was the most amazing day of my life thus far, I might add!)
Although I’ve had a good time doing all of the small things in between, I have always known that my heart wouldn’t be happy and my soul wouldn’t be fulfilled until I got back to doing what I truly love — designing, decorating, and helping people turn their spaces/surroundings into their own personal sanctuaries. Which led me to this; my blog, my website, and my own personal sanctuary. A place where I can spread my love for products, give insight, and display my creations, designs, tips and tricks. But, most of all, a place where I can help people find comfort in their designing ability, the purchases they make, and confidence in their ability to creatively bring their own visions to life.
By joining you all in your journey to finding love and fulfillment within your personal style from anywhere, is truly the most fulfilling feeling I could imagine finding within myself!
Kel, for short.
This man is my best friend, partner, rock, and then some. We got together when I graduated high school 13 years ago and then went on to tackle thick and thin together.
He’s been a carpenter since he was young, so he not only knows everything there is to know about building, but I’ve been told that he just might be the best builder around — which is such a plus for what I do! He’s my right hand man and never shy’s away from a good project. We may be complete oposites overall, but we compliment each other very well in the building, designing and decorating aspect. He also handles a camera pretty well, which makes him a keeper in my book. :)
I’m just so proud of him and his accomplishments. I wouldn’t be where I am without him, and I couldn’t express how blessed I am to have found such a wonderful guy.
Kel, for short.
This man is my best friend, partner, rock, and then some. We got together when I graduated high school 13 years ago and then went on to tackle thick and thin together.
He’s been a carpenter since he was young, so he not only knows everything there is to know about building, but I’ve been told that he just might be the best builder around — which is such a plus for what I do! He’s my right hand man and never shy’s away from a good project. We may be complete oposites overall, but we compliment each other very well in the building, designing and decorating aspect. He also handles a camera pretty well, which makes him a keeper in my book. :)
I’m just so proud of him and his accomplishments. I wouldn’t be where I am without him, and I couldn’t express how blessed I am to have found such a wonderful guy.
What’s that one thing that brings you pure joy? I don’t mean your family or friends, I mean something YOU do for yourself. The thing that gives you immediate goosebumps and causes a rush of excitement that flows through your body like a cup of hot coffee on cold morning at the same time. We all have that something. For me, it’s everything that has to do with embracing what is ME. I know, I know, this blog is supposed to be about decorating and designing, which is my passion, but the truth is, this is about so much more than that for me. This blog is every part of me sprinkled into tiny little pieces and displayed through products, colors, designs, outfits, stories and posts. My love for decorating and designing didn’t start with me randomly decorating a space, designing a room or an outfit, it started with me discovering that searching for, and surrounding myself with the elements I love the most filled my heart with joy. I have always been a very particular and overly picky person, which has been a blessing and a curse for me. A curse in the way that most things in life left me feeling unfulfilled; a blessing in the way that it led me to finding my passion in life, which led me to where I am today.
Finding the elements that I love, designing a vision around them, and using them to complete that vision to create an aesthetic all my own, is truly a wonderful feeling. I believe that surrounding yourself with what makes you smile inside, in every aspect, is so important. Everyone should feel comfortable, confident, inspired and at one with not only their space, but in their wardrobe, accessories, and lifestyle as well. If we all filled our lives with only what makes our soul happy, then we’d all be a lot more comfortable in our own skin and at peace with ourselves.
Whether you’re in the process of finding your style, in between styles, or know exactly what you like, I hope to be able to help you find something you are searching for in the process. The beauty in decorating, is that you truly don’t have to have a specific style or taste to create your own masterpiece. Sure, there may be some rules we all like to follow, like matching color tones, rules of thirds, evenly distributing furniture in your home and using proper dimensions to cover a wall space, but those things come with time. When you truly start to embrace what you love, is where it all starts.
If you’re new at decorating, designing or just looking for ideas on outfits, I’m here to help guide you, inspire you, and support you in finding your vision. If you’re already a lover of the process and at one with your style, I’m here to be your muse and tell you where the deals are!
If you made it this far, thank you so much for being here and reading all of this, I truly appreciate you more than you know. You mean so much to me and my process. ♥
What’s that one thing that brings you pure joy? I don’t mean your family or friends, I mean something YOU do for yourself. The thing that gives you immediate goosebumps and causes a rush of excitement that flows through your body like a cup of hot coffee on cold morning at the same time. We all have that something. For me, it’s everything that has to do with embracing what is ME. I know, I know, this blog is supposed to be about decorating and designing, which is my passion, but the truth is, this is about so much more than that for me. This blog is every part of me sprinkled into tiny little pieces and displayed through products, colors, designs, outfits, stories and posts. My love for decorating and designing didn’t start with me randomly decorating a space, designing a room or an outfit, it started with me discovering that searching for, and surrounding myself with the elements I love the most filled my heart with joy. I have always been a very particular and overly picky person, which has been a blessing and a curse for me. A curse in the way that most things in life left me feeling unfulfilled; a blessing in the way that it led me to finding my passion in life, which led me to where I am today.
Finding the elements that I love, designing a vision around them, and using them to complete that vision to create an aesthetic all my own, is truly a wonderful feeling. I believe that surrounding yourself with what makes you smile inside, in every aspect, is so important. Everyone should feel comfortable, confident, inspired and at one with not only their space, but in their wardrobe, accessories, and lifestyle as well. If we all filled our lives with only what makes our soul happy, then we’d all be a lot more comfortable in our own skin and at peace with ourselves.
Whether you’re in the process of finding your style, in between styles, or know exactly what you like, I hope to be able to help you find something you are searching for in the process. The beauty in decorating, is that you truly don’t have to have a specific style or taste to create your own masterpiece. Sure, there may be some rules we all like to follow, like matching color tones, rules of thirds, evenly distributing furniture in your home and using proper dimensions to cover a wall space, but those things come with time. When you truly start to embrace what you love, is where it all starts.
If you’re new at decorating, designing or just looking for ideas on outfits, I’m here to help guide you, inspire you, and support you in finding your vision. If you’re already a lover of the process and at one with your style, I’m here to be your muse and tell you where the deals are!
If you made it this far, thank you so much for being here and reading all of this, I truly appreciate you more than you know. You mean so much to me and my process. ♥
I may only know an inch of the millions of miles there are to know in life. But, what I do know is that my inch led me to discover exactly who I am, what I love and what makes my heart happy. I forever hope to grow inch by inch, but to never stray off this beautiful path of truth that I’ve shamelessly been guided by. The truth in that there is only one road among these millions of miles in which I belong. The road that makes me, me. A road that many paths will also cross, but few will travel. A road with stop signs, twists and turns, and even some dead ends. A road that experiences sunshine and storms, and that embraces it’s cracks, curves, holes and aging. A road that’s filled with beautiful flowers, trees, and plants, and even though they get scarce in the winter, they always grow again. A road that doesn’t follow any direction but it’s own, but also doesn’t judge the direction in which other roads lead. I may only know an inch of the millions of miles there are to know in life. But, what I do know is that my inch led me down a path that brought me to a road — that beautiful road belongs to me.
I may only know an inch of the millions of miles there are to know in life. But, what I do know is that my inch led me to discover exactly who I am, what I love and what makes my heart happy. I forever hope to grow inch by inch, but to never stray off this beautiful path of truth that I’ve shamelessly been guided by. The truth in that there is only one road among these millions of miles in which I belong. The road that makes me, me. A road that many paths will also cross, but few will travel. A road with stop signs, twists and turns, and even some dead ends. A road that experiences sunshine and storms, and that embraces it’s cracks, curves, holes and aging. A road that’s filled with beautiful flowers, trees, and plants, and even though they get scarce in the winter, they always grow again. A road that doesn’t follow any direction but it’s own, but also doesn’t judge the direction in which other roads lead. I may only know an inch of the millions of miles there are to know in life. But, what I do know is that my inch led me down a path that brought me to a road — that beautiful road belongs to me.