Create Your Vacation
Time to plan your perfect vacation! Think big, then work your way back down to a similar yet doable plan that will fit within your timeframe and budget. Always set a little fun money aside for a special experience or an unexpected adventure that may arise. If you’re traveling with a partner or a group of friends, schedule some alone time for yourself. It’s okay to part ways for a little excursion of your own. It may actually be great to plan independent adventures to then meet up afterwards and share your experiences. It’s important to grow as individuals to grow together as a couple or group of friends. Happy planning!
Photo by: Link Hoang @linkhoang
Weekend Design & Wellness Project
Create an itinerary of your dream vacation, staycation or retreat. Block time for organic fun and unexpected adventure. Create a non-negotiable budget that you’re comfortable with a cushion for unforeseen or emergency expenses. This amount will vary based on the destination and mode of transportation. If the budget is tights consider day trips in your own city or state. Every state has something beautiful to offer and chances are that you have explored your entire state. It can be fun to be a local-ish tourist. Maybe dust off an old functioning camera and capture views in a new light. Keep a journal of each day’s adventures with a log of restaurants and favorite meals. This can be very helpful when you’re passing along recommendations to someone else. Finally, bring your wellness practices on your trip to stay present in each moment and to keep your body and mind aligned.
Photo by: Dino Reicgmuth @dinoreichmuth
Keep An Open Road
“Where you come to a fork in the road, take it.” - Yogi Berra
It’s time for some serenity with a side of adventure. Let go of the daily routine and over planning of each and every minute of your day. This is your opportunity to live “Mr. Magoo” moments, where you take one stop light and one road at a time. Enjoy the journey of the unexpected experiences that lie ahead. Sometimes these unplanned, off the beaten path excursions make for the best memories.
Photo by: Julentto Photography @julensan09
What's Your Happy Place?
Where do you feel light and free? Does your home hug you when you enter? Do you come to life when you are surrounded by people or when you’re in nature? Is your true happiness found when living out your passion through a hobby, sport or your career? Spring is a great time to check in with yourself and find your happy places. The weather is perfect for exploring new activities and long reflective walks. Create small shifts in your daily routine to do or think of what makes you truly happy.
Photo by: Hybrid @artbyhybrid
Inspiring Design
What is your favorite type of design? What about a design interests you the most? Do you love a particular style of architecture, garden design, furniture, jewelry, clothing, cars or gadgets?
Walk around your home and notice any similar shapes, colors and time periods of your furnishings to reveal a personal style(s) that naturally attracted you. If you’re still unsure about your design style, it will most likely eclectic. This would include second hand items possibly with a story from family members, friends or funky thrift store finds. It’s normal to have a mixture of old and new items as some product were built to last a lifetime and other are created with a “fast fashion” shelf life.
This design style exercise can open your eyes to becoming aware of your personal interests that inspire or motivate you. You may just be surprised at how creative you’ve always been.
