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Grounded Living: Why Biophilic Design Is the Missing Link Between Your Home and Your Well-Being (Grounded Living is available now for preorder.)   For years, I’ve watched people try to feel better by changing everything except their environment. They meditate, journal, take supplements, overhaul routines, yet they’re still overwhelmed, overstimulated, or disconnected. What I’ve learned, […]

Grounded Living: How Biophilic Design Calms Your Nervous System at Home

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This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

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DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

It’s the end of our second week of cocooning at home – what a week! Here’s the thing: this isn’t totally new to us. I’m truly grateful that Travis and I worked together for over eight months before all of this happened. Truth be told, when Travis first began working for the Anita Yokota team, […]

WFH Carpe Diem Mindset

Wellness

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How have you dealt with being at home more due to social distancing? I’ve been calling it cocooning because I strongly feel that we can reframe this time to learn and focus on self-discovery for the better. It’s been only one week at home and there has been huge adjustment for all of us. The […]

Coping with COVID-19 at Home

Wellness

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I knew Trav and I weren’t quite off the hook once we finished the DIY Fireplace – we knew we needed to revisit the entire design of the family room to make sure we made our “why” a reality. Of course, this new gorgeous AND functional statement piece was key. Even when there’s no fire […]

Family Room Refresh | The secret to design around a statement piece

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For this project I knew I wanted a distinct pattern with a strong personality that would still feel cohesive with the rest of our Modern California first floor. I chose a neutral design with a small pattern, the hand-painted Sanxenxo. I definitely recommend this middle ground for #neutralovers who want to venture outside their comfort zone a bit.

DIY Fireplace

DIY

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If you want to add architectural interest but for whatever reason don’t want to measure much, then beadboard is a great introduction to the DIY world of wall paneling. And the cost is extremely affordable.

DIY Beadboard Wall

DIY

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Do the holidays get you into a crafty mood? I love DIY crafts! Back in the day before kids, I loved DIY crafting. Once kids came along, it became DIY kid parties for me. But every Fall I start getting the itch for holiday crafting. It starts with pumpkin succulents. Just take a look at this blog […]

DIY Modern Holiday Crafts

DIY

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It’s that time of year again for Room For Tuesday Design Blogger Cookie Exchange! I absolutely adore every friend’s recipe and home! And I know you will too. So after getting my best kitchen design ideas and EASIEST NO BAKE holiday dessert recipe, hop on over to the rest of my friends’ homes and enjoy! Today’s […]

Design Blogger Cookie Exchange

Anita's Journal

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I’m writing this post in bed because my 5 day cold took a turn for the worse! Luckily, I had more energy in the morning and refreshed the Desert room for the holidays. Today I’m sharing the ultimate guide for a minimalist holiday style.   Ultimate Guide for a  Minimalist Holiday Style: The Why Yep, […]

Ultimate Guide for a Minimalist Holiday Style

My Picks

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Nothing brings a home back to life faster than a can of paint! Sorting through a million swatches can be daunting, but I’ve got a shortcut for you: my all-time favorite shades of blue & green to revitalize any space. 

My free guide to the best blue and green paint colors 

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