Hi all! I’m Susi and I usually write for Design Shuffle, a social media site that promotes interior designers from around the world. Today I’m excited to be a guest here at Inspired Design Daily, talking about finding joy in everyday tasks.
When I started writing, all I could think of was how much I hate doing the dishes. I know nobody likes it, but I really hate it! But like any chore, there is something to be said for the satisfaction you get from a job well-done. This inspired me to try changing my perspective a bit, and find joy in making normal day-to-day activities feel more like a luxurious ritual.
Ah, the morning cup of coffee. So much more enjoyable when had out of a nice mug, while reading the paper rather than drinking it in the car as you rush to work.
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Elevate daily bathing with a beautiful bathroom. Indulge in the best towels you can afford. Treat yourself to luxurious bath products and scents to create an environment of pampering. I love these organic cotton spa towels from VivaTerra.
Lunch. A boring sandwich is, well, boring. Making a sandwich or salad with delicious, fresh ingredients from a local market can elevate your spirits as well as nourish your body.
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Nothing smells better than linens dried outside, and there’s is something therapeutic about hanging your laundry on a clothesline in the afternoon sun.
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Something about making the switch from commercial chemical cleaning products to homemade cleaners made cleaning more enjoyable for me.
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One of my favorite rituals is gardening. Harvesting vegetables and picking flowers are the best parts of having a garden but even the daily acts of weeding and watering brings me joy.
Cook. Bake. Eat. Be inspired by local, fresh ingredients for your meals. Cook as a family or couple once in a while to share the burden joy of cooking.
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And finally, the daily dishes. While I’ll never love doing them, I discovered that I do love colorful, patterned, frilly rubber gloves. Wearing these puts a smile on my face.
Susi is a fabulous writer for Design Shuffle which is a central place for finding top interior designs from coast to coast – New York interior designers to San Francisco interior designers and more. Susi has a background in art history, auctions, and antiques, and a passion for decorating ideas. She is passionate about interior design, home furnishings, gardening and art and you can tell by her writing.
