An introduction
Hello. I’ve wanted to start a journal for some time and have at times, got as far as writing a couple of posts. But never gotten as far as being happy enough to publish. But I’ve come a long way and do not want to wait any longer. I have so much to share with others but also selfishly, love the idea of writing for myself, to make sense of my own thoughts and ideas and, to learn a long the way. Call it therapy.
One reason I haven’t started, is because I haven’t been quite sure of my angle. Let me explain. My passion in life is Design, and in particular, interiors and property development. But that’s not it. I also have an interest and deep commitment to personal development and in some ways, I’ve been looking for ways to marry the two.
I don’t just want to share pretty pictures, but more question and discuss things that I think matter. Unfortunately my neat and tidy mind wanted everything all worked out before I got House of Scrase off the ground. I agonised over setting myself up as an interior designer, but I never felt completely comfortable with it. Hard to know why exactly but I know it is extremely difficult setting up in Business on our own.
So more recently, after having started a new role, albeit on a part-time basis, I felt more than ever, that I didn’t want to lose my creative ideas and dreams. And that I should finish my website and simply let HOS unfold. A bit like the job I am doing, where I am supporting others to follow their dreams.
So here goes - I will hit publish today. But, what to expect?
I will be sharing my current home renovation, the highs and lows, no doubt. But also some things I’ve learnt and want to share. You may see my latest project - a bargain furniture piece that I sourced on my travels, that I am reinventing, a current room I am working on in our old rectory home. Or, something, someone or somewhere that I just want to share because I think is fabulous!
The dream - there are a few!
I would like to create affordable resources for others around home interiors, sourcing and styling. Don’t we all deserve access to interior design advice? Watch this space!
To one day, use our home as a place to run creative workshops for likeminded souls. I have always dreamt of having a lifestyle business and this could be it. Something I will contiue to work towards.
Another, is to get really good at Photography. I’ve been working on this quietly, and I can definitely see progress, but there is so much more to learn. I look forward to getting myself a swanky camera very soon.
And lastly, I would love to be published, maybe this is it… I should definitely get writing and simply let it all unfold.
I hope you will join me. Welcome!