During this wild year, one thing remains strong: friendship. No matter what is taking place in this world, friends have been there. The highs and the lows. The real friends have seen it all and remain true. Times have been tough. We have been isolated, jobs have been lost, relationships have ended, some have lost loved ones. These situations should not be handled alone. We need community. We need hugs. We need 3-hour long facetime calls with friends. At the beginning of COVID-19 I was furloughed. I only told my close friends because it was embarrassing and tough for me. The following week, I received multiple venmos from friends with sweet notes like, “have a glass of wine on me” or “get yourself something nice”. These were sweet gestures that made my days brighter. I became involved in weekly Zoom happy hours where I laughed with friends all over the country and the world. We found comfort in one another. We needed that community and found a way to have it, despite the circumstances. Regardless of physical isolation, friendships have become stronger. I find contentment in knowing that I am loved and cared for. Now, with the recent political unrest in this country, I have also been able to lean on friends. Friends, that I agree with, but also friends that I disagree with. Friends can share life experiences and new perspectives that facilitate an open-mind. These friendships have kept me grounded. No matter the circumstances, friends are there with you. Keep pouring into your valuable relationships and allowing others to pour into you. Friendship stimulates a life of adventure, comfort, and excitement. AUTHOR - MEET JESSIE PARMENTER
Jessie is a Certified Home Stager. The right side of her brain has taken over her mind allowing the creative juices to constantly be flowing — and we love her for it. Luckily for us, her previous work in hospitality and events have landed her at Creating Home San Diego. In her free time she enjoys surfing, eating (everything), and visiting friends. Email Jessie.
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Do you ever feel like your living room is missing that extra oomph? We felt that way, too. So we decided to play around with some designs and here's what we came up with! We tested out a couple different styles that we’re dying to share. But, first, take a look at the blank-canvas-before picture. First, is our eclectic, traditional look. It’s welcoming to all, refreshing, and makes us want to sit down and read a good book. To begin, we chose the “centerpiece” on our mantel. From there, we added varying candlestick sizes that created balance through imbalance. We tied the wood and metal tones throughout the mantel, bookshelves, side table, and armchair. Overall, we blended colors and textures that are pleasing to the eye. This next look we went for a boho, farmhouse. It’s cozy, warm, and makes us want to get lost in conversation. We. Are. Obsessed. This time around, we built the mantel design around the plants; adding books, candles, and pots into the mix. The two chairs, with funky pillows created a conversational space. Then we thought, why not top off the bookcases with a cute hat? So we did. The best tip we have when decorating your mantel is to just try it. Place that candlestick next to that book or hang the picture next to the hat. If it doesn’t look right, try again (or give us a call). Now don’t forget to sit back and enjoy your hard work - sometimes some diet club soda in a champagne glass is the perfect way to celebrate. Cheers! AUTHOR - MEET JESSIE PARMENTER Jessie is a Certified Home Stager. The right side of her brain has taken over her mind allowing the creative juices to constantly be flowing — and we love her for it. Luckily for us, her previous work in hospitality and events have landed her at Creating Home San Diego. In her free time she enjoys surfing, eating (everything), and visiting friends. Email Jessie. On any normal day, I’m slammed with appointments, deadlines, tasks, household responsibilities, family, and, if I’m lucky, some friend time. We wear more hats than we thought possible, and, at some point, something's got to give. Also, let’s talk about the fact that for some of us self-care is not an option because of new schedules, everyone being home and budget cuts due to COVID. Ugh. What happens when your energy tank is empty, you haven’t had any downtime and there’s no telling when life will return back to some type of normal. A witty, light-hearted blog post can’t fix an overwhelmed life. But being intentional and realistic about taking care of yourself can. ![]() A witty, light-hearted blog post can’t fix an overwhelmed life. But being intentional and realistic about taking care of yourself can. Here are a few ways that have worked for me in my most overwhelmed moments. 1. Take 30 minutes a day to just be. Make it a priority to set 30 minutes aside without people, phone, TV, or computer — just you. Wake up 30 minutes earlier or make it the last 30 minutes of your day. Spend time thinking, journaling, praying, meditating, reflecting. Just be in your thoughts. 2. Exercise. Just 30 minutes of walking is enough to burn some extra calories, get your blood flowing, and clear your mind. San Diego has some of the best beach walks and hiking trails around. Take advantage of it! 3. Be vulnerable. Sharing your struggles can be hard. Admitting that you don’t have it all figured out and that you are about to lose it is, well, not fun — but you have to do it. We’re not meant to carry life’s burdens on our own. Share your story so that others can help you carry the weight of being overwhelmed. 4. Sleep. You HAVE to sleep. There’s no substitution. Re-evaluate what is stopping you from getting your necessary amount of sleep. Guard your sleeping hours like it’s an important appointment. And keep your commitment to rest. Period. Is your life in a spot where a full night of sleep just isn’t an option? There’s no shame in taking a nap while the kids do. 5. Go out of your way to be nice to people. Smiles and kindness are contagious. It has the ability to make someone’s entire day and will change the way you’re seeing yours. Say hi, please, and thank you. Let someone know they’re doing a great job. Compliment someone’s personality or character. Just. Be. Nice. MEET THE Author: LINDSAY MARSOLAISLindsay's the founder of Creating Home San Diego and absolutely loves what she does! She holds a CA Real Estate License, is a Certified Meeting & Event Planner, and a Certified Home Stager. In her free time, you can find Lindsay adventuring, traveling, gardening, cooking and coming up with new projects (that her family and friends conveniently get roped into). Email Lindsay |
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