Self-discovery and New Year resolutions are part of the process of learning new behaviors in an effort to make them into regular habits. One of the resolutions that I make every year (and have mentioned to any one that I can) is to practice patience, however this year in my mindless scrolling on Instagram, I found a new word that applies the same way - pivot. In being patient with situations and people, the idea of simply pivoting and keeping moving feels like a progression of the same idea. Being the control freak that I am, being open to the idea of pivoting makes it feel so exhilarating. Being able to verbalize what I am aspiring to this year builds upon a resolution that I make a conscious effort to remind myself of throughout the year: pause, practice patience and pivot.
Growth looks different in every situation. The obvious type of growth is something so satisfying to watch, and that’s why having indoor plants is so gratifying. Low-maintenance plants that filter air quality in your home add natural elements and quickly become an obsession. Starting a new year and packing away holiday decorations give a clean slate to redecorate, and it’s one of my favorite times of year because of the opportunity to create a new area to relax and admire at home. While the furniture may stay the same, the accents that build a space are always fun to mix and match and find new pieces to fill in the blank areas. In the spirit of indulging my online shopping addiction, I found and pieced together some of my current favorite wish-listed home decor, accents, and trends for 2025.
Clockwise from top left:
Article - Alma Wall Mirror, CLOUDNOLA - Bubble Reversible Vase, Crate & Barrel - Leone Green Glass Vase Trio, Jungalow x Ruggable - Josefina Twilight Throw Pillow, Jonathan Adler - Beaded Mushroom Pillow, Jonathan Adler - Beaded Mushroom Field Pillow, Anthropologie - Eloise Glass Table Lamp, Urban Outfitters - Reese Coffee Table, Urban Outfitters - Canary Lane Vintage Runner, West Elm - Auburn Chair, Article - Pica Ottoman, Anthropologie - Cut Glass Candle Holder, Article - Tuva Narrow Planter, Anthropologie - Pressed Floral Lantern, Schoolhouse - Brass Swing Arm Candelabra, Jonathan Adler - Fleur Trinket Tray, Crate & Barrel - Leone Green Glass Centerpiece Bowl, Anthropologie - Fortune Vase, Article - Mosra U-Shaped Planter, La DoubleJ - Big Bubble Colombo Vase
One of my favorite houseplants and a great go-to for filling up a space with greenery is the classic Monstera deliciosa or the Swiss cheese plant. Great in humid environments, they don’t need direct sunlight, so they are great to place away from a window where they would still get a few hours of sunlight. An evergreen plant, they stay nice and full through the year, but they really take off in the spring and summer months. Well-drained soil is important for Monsteras, so I usually place an upside-down plastic pot (the disposable ones that you get your plants in from the nursery) at the bottom of my planter before adding soil. This adds an extra bit of height for the plant but also doesn’t require the entire planter to be full of soil that potentially settles too much.