The Journal
Designing a Corner That Invites You to Stay with a Leather Lounge Chair
Every home has corners that get ignored. Spaces meant for something, but never quite claimed — too bright, too tight, or too undefined to feel like anywhere at all. A...
Why Every Living Room Needs One Statement Lounge Chair
It’s the one seat everyone ends up fighting over. The spot that catches light just right. The piece that says more about how you live than how you decorate. A...
How to Choose the Right Side Table
Every piece of furniture plays a role in how a room feels—the sofa sets the tone, the rug defines the area, and lighting shapes the mood. But what often ties...
Somatic Science Part 2: Grounding at Home When Overwhelm Takes Over
You finally sit down at the end of the day, but instead of sinking into rest, your body still feels on edge. You’re replaying a tough conversation or tomorrow’s to-do...
Five Ways to Style a Wood Side Table
The smallest surfaces often carry the most weight. A wood side table is rarely the first thing noticed in a room, but it’s usually the piece you interact with most:...
Somatic Science Part 1: Calming Sensory Overload Through a Practice Called Orienting
Big T and Little t Stress in the Body This week has been heavy. I lost a dear friend to cancer — diagnosed only five months ago and now suddenly...
What a Reclaimed Wood Dining Table Really Brings Into a Home
Some of the best moments don’t happen in perfect settings. Dinner runs late, wine spills, someone forgets a coaster — and the table keeps it all. Those little marks? That’s...
Creating Warmth With a Rope Chandelier in Every Space
What makes a room feel alive isn’t always the sofa or the color on the walls—it’s the way light lands. Designers know this: overhead glare lifts energy up, while softer...
How a Clay Pot Table Lamp Creates Warmth and Presence
Most lights are built to brighten a room. But what if a lamp could do more than that? What if it could ground your nervous system, slow your overstimulated senses,...
Why a Vintage Lamp Brings More Than Light Into Your Home
Discover how a vintage lamp shapes mood, balance, and story. From clay pot lamps to unique table lamps, explore lighting that creates presence beyond light.
A Scholarly Living Room That Calms the Nervous System
Most living rooms are designed for photos, not for living. In this week’s Kassina's Edit, I’m showing you how to create a moody living room that feels grounding with vintage decor, layered textures, and the Chesterfield sofa as your anchor piece. Shop my curated picks and learn how the RUTED Method uses science to make your space as calming as it is beautiful.
Fall Outdoor Dining & Living Ideas for Cozy Nights
Fall is the perfect season for outdoor dining and living. In this week’s Kassina’s Edit, I share how to layer throws, sheepskins, planters, and rustic furniture to create cozy, grounding outdoor spaces — backed by nervous system science and my RUTED Method.
