“The most important thing you’ll ever wear is your attitude.” - Jeff Moore
A New Attitude
It’s a new year - a fresh start, a bold beginning, a new attitude. Whatever it may be, trying something new is always energizing for the body and soul.
The same is true for your home. Rearranging your furniture, painting a room, or hanging art that’s been sitting in the closet gives your home a fresh perspective. It’s time to try something new.
Our January Notes highlight a few simple ideas to give your home a new attitude as our year begins. Give one or two ideas a try and let us know how it looks.
Here’s to 2023!
Terrell and Joyce
Create a New Attitude at Home
Paint a ceiling and add a decorative molding. This is a simple inexpensive way to create interest and charm to a small (or large) room.
Design: Perfitt Richards Design / Photo: Jess Isaac
Frame your child’s artwork. The right frame and mat can turn a fourth-grader’s assignment into a masterpiece!
Design: Perfitt Richards Design / Photo: Jess Isaac
Don’t be afraid to hang small objects like these little round rattan mirrors in obscure spots to add a layer of interest.
Design: Perfitt Richards Design / Photo: Jess Isaac
Replace a boring white shade with a pretty fabric one on a table lamp.
Design: Perfitt Richards Design / Photo: Jess Isaac
Create interesting vignettes with your antique shop finds mixed with small simply framed French posters.
Design: Perfitt Richards Design / Photo: Jess Isaac
Restyle your bar cart with vintage finds.
Design: Perfitt Richards Design / Photo: Jess Isaac
Afraid of bold wallpaper? Choose a small room/office, for a burst of happiness and sunshine. Pick something that makes you smile when you see it. You will love to be surrounded by joy while you work.
Design: Perfitt Richards Design / Photo: Jess Isaac
Fill your shelves with books. Not only do they add color and texture to a room, but they also reflect your interests and personality.
Design: Perfitt Richards Design / Photo: Jess Isaac
Books can pile up, edit often, and donate books you no longer need in order to add some new favorites.
Remember to add some art and pictures in between the stacks.
Design: Perfitt Richards Design / Photo: Jess Isaac
Bold Choices for the New Year
Polka dot ankle socks and loafers are a kitschy addition to your new year wardrobe.
Or try a large slouchy tote with some shimmer.
The matte white Novo 14 pendant light by Riloh will light up your kitchen island or dining table while adding a bit of attitude to your space.
If you have been watching the latest Emily in Paris, our favorite matriarch Sylvie turns heads in plunging necklines. Pair it with a blazer and jeans, ooh la la.
In Silver Leaf, with a convex mirror, this Burst mirror is charming yet artistic and sculptural.
Hazel Trees
A beautiful acrylic and mixed media painting by Mick Beisel is sure to elevate any space in your home.
What We Are Watching
After watching “The White Lotus,” we did a little google research and went down the rabbit hole looking into Mike White. We discovered “Enlightened.” Not only does Mike White act in “Enlightened,” but also the talented Laura Dern. It makes us wonder if Laura Dern will appear in the next “White Lotus.” You heard it here first!
Until then, you can find “Enlightened” on HBO or Amazon.
What We Are Reading
Wellmania by Bridget Delaney
Cold-press juices, hot yoga, quitting sugar, Paleo, mindfulness … if you embrace these things, you will be happy, you will be well – just ask Instagram. From celebrity vegan chefs to sleep gurus, there is no shortage of people trying to sell us the wellness dream. Wellmania, a Bridget Jones meets AJ Jacobs in this in-depth, laugh-out-loud exploration of the best and worst of the wellness industry. For everyone considering a fresh start, clean living, new year new you, consider this book!
Happy New Attitude,
Joyce & Terrell