Journal

BECOMING MINDFUL CURATORS OF WHAT WE CONSUME

BECOMING MINDFUL CURATORS OF WHAT WE CONSUME

Our modern, busy lives demand so much from us. In the rush of living, one of the kindest things we can do for ourselves is to allow ourselves a little time to slow. Slowing is not just about the pace of living, nor is it necessarily about relaxing or doing less. Instead, a slower approach to daily life is about allowing ourselves a little more time to pursue those things that feed our souls...

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ON BEING PRESENT

Our life is deeply impacted by the quality of the connections we form with others. Meaningful enduring bonds are the cornerstone of thriving for most humans. In current culture, among the most common obstacles to being able to fully connect to other people are the difficult challenges of distraction and self-focus.

HOW MASS PRODUCTION CAN UNDERMINE OUR UNIQUE VISUAL VOICE

HOW MASS PRODUCTION CAN UNDERMINE OUR UNIQUE VISUAL VOICE

In a world that is so saturated with both things and ideas, bringing our own unique perspective to the table can often seem like one of the few remaining ways to add value. Our homes are no different. Creating a home guided by our unique perspective is what is most likely to inspire not only others but also continue to inspire us. Global trends and mass production can often serve to undermine the very differences that make each one of our voices unique. Cherishing these differences, on the other hand, seems to carry benefits for us all. We discuss some of the issues of global mass production and ways we can avoid that feeling of sameness that can result from it.

HOW TO CREATE A HOME THAT FEELS UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC + FREE WORKSHEET

HOW TO CREATE A HOME THAT FEELS UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC + FREE WORKSHEET

There are two ideas that can provide the guiding principles for creating a home that feels authentic. Using these principals can help to empower us to make big decisions like how to design a new home, as well as smaller decisions like whether a piece of furniture or a decorative item is right for us. We present these ideas and share a FREE WORKSHEET that can help you to identify your own guiding principals for decision-making. 

Introduction

The Ellei Home Journal is where you can discover the thoughts and inspiration that drive we do – from the product selection to our philosophy on design to a more thoughtful approach to life.