Curated Interiors & Slow Living: Creating a High-End Home on a Real-World Budget.
Hi, I’m Stacie. I help you design a high-end home on a real-world budget using “slow design” principles.
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Discover how to bridge the gap between expensive and valuable. I help you build a high-end home on a real-world budget with science-backed wellness principles and curated design edits.
The Designer Edit
Invest in the foundations of a home that lasts by choosing quality over trends. From modern minimalist furniture to timeless home investments, explore my curated edit of pieces that balance luxury with a real-world budget.
Slow Interiors
Create a sanctuary that prioritizes how you feel over how things look. Discover the principles of slow design and mindful home decor to build a tranquil, breathable space for the creative soul.
Creative Life
Elevate your internal clarity with systems designed for momentum and focus. Explore habit tracking, goal integration, and structured blueprints like the 30-Day Identity Rebuild for a more intentional life.
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Extend your living space beyond the walls of your home with curated outdoor room styling. Whether styling a small balcony or a sprawling patio, learn to create beautiful island-inspired garden retreats.
Current Obsessions
The tools and decor I am loving this month to create a slower, more collected home.
The Material: Heavy-gauge, unlacquered solid brass. The “Slow Design” Why: Most kitchen utility items are plastic or hidden away. This “whimsy” chicken holder turns a mundane object into a piece of art. Because it is solid brass, it will develop a natural, living patina over time, adding instant English Cottage character to a modern kitchen.
Best for: Adding “New Heritage” soul to sterile rental kitchens or laundry rooms.
Add effortless farmhouse elegance to your home with the Quoowiit Ceramic Rustic Pitcher. This 7-inch vase features a high-quality ceramic build with a charming distressed finish, making it a versatile accent for kitchen islands, bookshelves, or outdoor spaces. Its timeless pitcher silhouette and sturdy handle make it perfect for displaying fresh garden blooms or dried florals with a touch of vintage soul.
The Material: 100% Organic jute fiber with a hidden reinforced wire frame. The “Slow Design” Why: Clutter is the enemy of calm, but plastic bins are the enemy of elegance. These hand-woven baskets provide the structural integrity needed to hide bathroom mess while adding organic, biophilic texture. They fit perfectly on a toilet tank or vanity to make even simple storage look curated.
Best for: Hiding daily essentials while maintaining a tranquil, “breathable” bathroom aesthetic.
The Material: High-fired porcelain with a hand-applied antique-style glaze. The “Slow Design” Why: Historically used to store precious spices, the ginger jar has evolved into the ultimate “designer secret” for adding instant structure to a room. This specific jar features a classic peony motif, symbolizing wealth and renewal, rendered in a calming cobalt blue. The subtle antique-gray ground prevents it from looking “too new,” allowing it to blend seamlessly with your existing vintage finds.
Best for: Creating balanced symmetry on an entryway console or hiding modern clutter (like charging cables) on a nightstand.
Design Secret: Buy these in pairs. Placing one on each end of a mantel or sideboard creates a ‘Symmetry Anchor’ that neuroscientists say makes our brains perceive a space as more orderly and peaceful.
The Material: High-fired glazed ceramic with vintage floral detailing. The “Slow Design” Why: I am always hunting for decor that looks like it was “foraged” from an antique shop. This ceramic pitcher has the weight and texture of a handmade heirloom. It feels collected, not mass-produced, and perfectly anchors a coffee table or a bedside carafe setup.
Best for: Creating a focal point on open shelving or styling fresh-cut garden flowers.
