Summary: Home decor is a lot like fashion: the second we invest in a new piece of furniture or a new decor item, the catalogs and showrooms push a new trend. The items we just bought, then? They’re suddenly out of style.<br> Today I speak with interior designer <a href="https://www.interiorsbyjessica.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jessica Velazquez</a> about curating rooms that are timeless. Jessica believes that style must always support lifestyle: when we play it right, we can design spaces that won’t expire when stores usher in a new trend.<br> <br> Here’s a preview:<br> [5:00] Does evergreen and minimalist mean boring? Debunking common home decor myths<br> [12:00] The Number One way to avoid making costly design mistakes<br> [18:00] The hierarchy of accent pieces: tips for refreshing a space by zeroing in on accessories<br> [23:00] What color should we paint our walls?<br> [27:00] An eco-tip and a correction<br> <br> Resources mentioned:<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.instagram.com/interiors_by_jessica/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jessica on Instagram</a><br> * <a href="https://youtu.be/uEcQwDS_ng4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch the extended version of this interview on Youtube</a><br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/217/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#217: Organized Entryway Ideas</a><br> <br> <br> * Thank you to <a href="https://www.sigmateaches.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SigmaTeaches</a> for sponsoring this episode! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for up to $200 off your first package. <br> <br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sustainableminimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmEjOfANT67KkwTTp3pgSOg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Youtube</a>.<br> <br> <br>
