The Art of Storytelling at Home

We are in the midst of our greatest story.

This is our life we are creating each day.

May we have space to express and play out these stories.

“Let your house be a place to tell stories. By surrounding yourself with objects and translations of your very own travel observations, you create a place full of your memories, a unique, authentic place that reflects your personality.”

Sibela Court

home is where... {fill in the blank} what does home mean to you?

Home can be your sanctuary, your place to be you in all your you-ness, a place to nurture your dreams. Embracing the journey of creating a home you love - a home that tells your highest story.

I choose W O N D E R +  C A L M +  L O V E.

vision (welcome the idea

WELCOME (the idea)

I wonder if the vision is fueled by imagination + intention + communicated through inspired action

VISION is communication, and the 5th principle of inspired living:

• It is associated with the colour blue + throat chakra because it is about communicating + voicing yourself confidently - Getting clear on what you envision by aligning + creating a plan of inspired action steps.

• Expression of the truth and creativity. Understanding your style.

• Connecting with sacred space within that knows and holds all you seek.

I SPEAK MY VISION.

Vision is the underlying logic, design concept or framework - it drives your approach to your life, creative expression, home or business.

Vision comes from the perspective of solution-based thinking. You outline your desired results here pulling together known and ambigious ideas into a sythesised whole. 

Helpful tasks include developing a Manifesto or creating a desired personal mindset for home and life based on your values. 

note: the third eye is associated with vision as well, however in the 7 principles of inspired living this chakra is associated with ACTIVATE which I will explore in another collage. 

be wonderful

♡

LaToya

CLARITY (can emerge from chaos)

this glimpse of the desk where i used to create reminds me that clarity is possible, however fleeting it may seem at times.

i have created in this space for the past 2 years or so. I am so grateful for the light, the space + this beautiful large wooden desk which was here when we arrived.

Sometimes this space was clean and prestine as shown and sometimes it was all over the place. Because when you create there is bound to be mess, and piles, and things in progress.

There was a complete evolution to get to this point (a story i will save for another time). This space was never stagnant.

as this space is deconstructed it feels more chaotic with the drawers emptied + contents on the floor + spread across the desk to be sorted (discarded, passed on, or moved into the bus). I am reminded again of what i carry + why. reminded of my intentions + values as i choose what to keep.

would be lovely to do it all in one swoop, but there are other things that must happen concurrently (including the same process in the other rooms). so i might sort a few things, then read with Z or head to the park. then a bit of time to alter the journal or frame a collage. then off to see J play music. a moment to post a pic here then time to make a meal. then time to measure + sketch the design for the cabinets (on the bus) that will recieve what is kept. then off on other adventures with Z and J.

the fullness of this life!

its amazing what we fit in.

this time of reflection is so valuable because it reminds me that clarity returns.

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I wrote these ramblings about a year ago while I was preparing for our move into the bus - our tiny home on wheels. It reminds me of life's cycles. We have lived on the bus for about 9 months now and we are going through another purge and reorganisation. So necessary in a small space. These memories above remind me again that CLARITY RETURNS  - no matter how far you may stray or how chaotic things may feel in the moment - take time to reflect on your experiences + relish the good times, the acomplishments - the successes, the fulfilment + you will find yourself back in the FLOW.

Be Wonderful

♡

LaToya

Vision: Look Beyond Perceived Limits

ABOVE (+ beyond)

In those moments when I am present with what is, not trying to change the past or rush the future, I remember to look beyond the perceived limits to the infinite sky.

This is where visions dwell.

JOURNAL PROMPTS: What if I could burst through all the restrictions I have set up for myself over the years? Where would this lead me?

What if I could see my limitless potential + step out in faith more often? Where would this lead me?

BE WONDERFUL

♡

LaToya

Thank you for joining me on this journey of INTERIOR ALCHEMY.