10/28/2025
🌸 Finding Joy 🌸
When you slow down and really look around, it’s easy to see how much beauty we overlook. Everyday things we take for granted become treasures when you pause long enough to feel grateful for them. ✨
I used to wear all black — even through my 40-year “dark everything” phase — but I always added something bright: a bold ring, a quirky pair of shoes, or a floral hair clip I made back when I managed a spa where black was mandatory. I didn’t know it then, but I was practicing dopamine dressing — sneaking in joy through color. 🎨
Now I lean all the way in. Color, texture, personality — I crave it. No boring beige here. My world is full of joyful pieces and dopamine décor that make me smile. 💕
Case in point: my gym shoes (that rarely see the gym 😂). I ran outside in a hurry, looked down, and realized they perfectly matched the flowers my sweet love bug friends brought me to work. 🌷💖
And honestly, my house is no different — it’s a happy little collision of seasons and celebrations. Halloween on the mantle, Día de los Mu***os on the coffee table, fall in the entryway, and more Halloween on the counter and dining table. 🎃💀🍁
Oh, and don’t even get me started on the coffee mugs — they deserve their own holiday. ☕️😂
Joy is everywhere — sometimes it just takes a pop of color (or a themed mug) to remind you. 💫
