So much that goes into thisā¦ consider the colors outside that you can see through the windows, the natural colors of your local environment, any particular seasonal colors you find yourself gravitating towards (I love autumnal tones)! And donāt forget about paint finish and textural application techniques š
If you live in a particularly sunny/warm or gloomy/rainy environment and want to counteract or enhance those pick colors accordingly. I would also suggest looking into color psychology like if youāre depressed a lot of the time and would like to feel uplifted use bright sunny colors but if you often feel anxious and want to feel more sedated choose something less mentally stimulating.
Pick colors that would look good with the furniture and art you have or want to haveā¦ Curtains and rugs can be a beautiful way to add large swaths of color and texture tooā¦. I love light filtered through a pink orange or golden curtain! And you cannot go wrong with deep rich jewel toned walls in different colors for every room if you want something impactful imo.
Iām sick in the head so I always love a good crisp white wall and adding color everywhere else. The walls in my rental house (I am NOT going to paint) are mostly varying shades of blue and gray which I thought I would hate but surprisingly I love them and find them soothing. I have a little sunroom with pale green walls that looks out into a lush verdant backyard with gorgeous trees and I love that combination!
GO CRAZY WITH FREE PAINT CHIPS tape them all up on the walls and see what clicks for you!!
Sep 1, 2024
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Not sure what kinda style you like, but for your bedding, I highly recommend layers!
if you got a duvet, get 2 inserts to make it full and fluffy. Then a soft blanket folded out on top (that can also be a different texture) of the duvet cover.
I have two pillows and a body pillow that are different colors (body pillow is a moss green and the two standards are black).
Maybe some decor pillows?
Iāve seen some Pinterest posts where people get fabrics and they place them around on their walls as decoration. then they hang stuff up on them. It looks so cool. Kind of like the whimsical look.
Again, this all really depends on your style, but if youāre down for it, make each room its own character, but of course with some continuity when needed.
For example, my living room is red and black. I have a few posters up and hand made things decorated around that were given by friends.
My dining room is Forrest green and black. I have a crusades painting up with daggers on the sides. It help that the balcony allows a little light in.
The continuity for both rooms is the black furniture.
Just have fun with it. Itās your space! keep in mind that if it doesnāt work in one room, it can be replaced or repurposed :)
May 22, 2024
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always thought i was a paint color purist but i just signed a lease on a place w a partly marigold kitchen and a half-pink bathroom and i couldnāt be happier
Oct 16, 2024
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my advice would be - get the big furniture pieces first, because in the end they dictate the general vibe and design of your space, and compliment them with smaller pieces like lamps rugs etc. also, try to think ahead a bit and DONT buy trendy furniture. donāt go overboard with color because you WILL get tired of it. remember, people are most comfortable in spaces and colors resembling nature the most. ahhhh generally take it slow? i understand the excitement about furnishing your space but finding your style take a lot of time. and if you have the resources try to invest in good quality furniture!
Sep 30, 2024
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My dad teases me about how when I was a little kid, my favorite thing to do when I was on the landline phone with somebodyābe it a relative or one of my best friendsāwas to breathlessly describe the things that were in my bedroom so that they could have a mental picture of everything I loved and chose to surround myself with, and where I sat at that moment in time. Perfectly Imperfect reminds me of that so thanks for always listening and for sharing with me too š
Feb 23, 2025
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Feb 27, 2025
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Iāve been thinking about how much of social media is centered around curating our self-image. When selfies first became popular, they were dismissed as vain and vapidāa critique often rooted in misogynyābut now, the way we craft our online selves feels more like creating monuments.
We try to signal our individuality, hoping to be seen and understood, but ironically, I think this widens the gap between how others perceive us and who we really are. Instead of fostering connection, it can invite projection and misinterpretationāpreconceived notions, prefab labels, and stereotypes. Worse, individuality has become branded and commodified, reducing our identities to products for others to consume.
On most platforms, validation often comes from how well you can curate and present your imageāselfies, aesthetic branding, and lifestyle content tend to dominate. High engagement is tied to visibility, not necessarily depth or substance. But I think spaces like PI.FYI show that thereās another way: where connection is built on shared ideas, tastes, and interests rather than surface-level content. Itās refreshing to be part of a community that values thoughts over optics.
By sharing so few images of myself, Iāve found that it gives others room to focus on my ideas and voice. When I do share an image, it feels intentionalāsomething that contributes to the story I want to tell rather than defining it. Sharing less allows me to express who I am beyond appearance.
For women, especially, sharing less can be a radical act in a world where the default is to objectify ourselves. It resists the pressure to center appearance, focusing instead on what truly matters: our thoughts, voices, and authenticity. Iāve posted a handful of pictures of myself in 2,500 posts because I care more about showing who I am than how I look.
In trying to be seen, are we making it harder for others to truly know us? Itās a question worth considering.
Dec 27, 2024