Decorating without fear is something that’s near and dear to my heart. In 2014, I actually wrote a two part series on How to Decorate Fearlessly because I was always hearing how ‘brave’ I was in terms of the choices I made for my home. And of course, it’s not really bravery at all, it’s simple confidence to go with your heart and your gut – which, let me assure you, is a learned trait and not something you are naturally born with.
It’s only by taking chances and putting myself out there and taking a few risks in my decor that I’ve ended up with a home that’s uniquely my own and one that I love. And I’m certainly not alone in this approach to decorating. In fact, I’ve decided to team up with an amazing group of interior design bloggers that share that same passion toΒ decorate fearlessly and unapologetically and we’re introducing a new hashtag to Instagram called #fearlesshome – eeek! So excited.
Okay, so let me first start by saying that I’m not sure how the heck little ol’ me here in England ended up in this incredible group of bloggers but I really wanted to introduce both the hashtag and the hosts todayΒ becauseΒ what better way to appreciate fearless design than to see it in action? Yes, these ladies are all talented and fearless and confident but the most important thing to take away from this – really this is all there is to it – is that it doesn’t have to be ‘trendy’, it doesn’t have to be something you’ve seen a million times on Pinterest and and it doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s home. It’s just about owning your own style and being confident in what you love. Because that’s what being fearless in your design is all about.
So, please let me introduce you to my fellow hosts…
Arielle ofΒ Scotch and NonsenseΒ |Β @ariellesgoldman on Instagram
I’ve known Cassie for years (well virtually anyway) and she really is just the queen of vintage finds (plus, she’s just an all around lovely, genuine and very funny person). Her home is a quirky and eclectic mixΒ which she combines beautifully to create a family home bursting with interesting and eclectic details.
Now I implore you: Go and have a visit to each blog and follow each of their Instagram accounts for some incredible inspiring home decor that will make you braver, make you fall in love with eclectic and individual style and make you an all around better person (probably) ;)
So now that you’ve met all the hosts, it’s your turn. We want you to use the hashtag #fearlesshome on your Instagram posts and it really doesn’t matter what your style is as long as you have made your space truly your own. All the hosts (including me here on Swoon Worthy) will be sharing our favourite Instagram images that use the hashtag on a blog post as well as on our own Instagram accounts every month. So it’s a great chance to be featured!!
Are you inspired to be a little more fearless in your home? Which fearless design example shown here is your favourite?
*PS And if you were wondering, yes, #colorshare is still happening! We took a little summer break but it’ll be starting up againΒ very soon so please continue to share any colourful images that are inspiring you with that hashtag as well – and of course, you can use both on your colourful, fearless Instagram images!
SO excited to be doing this with you!!! i can’t wait to see what people share on instagram- i know it will inspire me.
Love them all, but particularly Scotch and Nonsense. Also love that rug in Rain on a Tin Roof.
Sorry to be such an Instagram dunce, but do I have to post onto a particular site or is it enough to just take a photo and share in a normal way with the hashtag #fearlesshome? What I mean I guess, is that as long as it’s got that hashtag, I presume you will see the photo?
Thanks!
You don’t have to post on anything except your normal Instagram account Kate :) Just use the hashtag on your description or in a comment and we’ll see be able to see it! Of course, you have to have a public account (if it’s private, we won’t be able to see it) :) Hope that helps and look forward to seeing your posts! xx
Ok, now I don’t know what to say, because I just want to gush. Thanks Kimberly and to the other ladies for putting all this together, I think its a brilliant idea, and I love everything I’ve seen today. I’ve never done anything like this so I’m not sure what to do, but I would like to share what we’ve done, as I am really proud of our home. As for my favourite, there’s too many to mention, in my eyes it all looks chuffing fantastic. xxx
Oooh yes please do join in Pauline! And I’m not just saying that because I’m nosy and want to see all the stuff you and Keith are working on ;) (Okay, yeah, just a little!) If you already have an Instagram account, then when you share a picture, you just have to use the hashtag #fearlesshome in your description or on the comments! And we should be able to see it when we do a search on that hashtag – it’s super easy! If you don’t have an account yet, sign up, it’s really quite simple and you’ll be a pro in no time ;) xx
So loving this , going to check out all these ladies and their blogs now , so exciting ..xx
Hooray! So happy to be cohosting with you. You’re the queen of pattern mixing. Can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with!
Kimberly you girl’s ROCK! Looking forward to #FearlessHome!!! Enjoy your day!
Love this! I totally agree with everything you’ve said and it’s so important to decorate and design the way you want to, rather than worrying about trends and what everyone else is doing :)
Your home is the most fearless decorating I’ve ever come across, so it’s only right that you’re one of the hosts of this fantastic hashtag! Looking forward to the inspiration!
This series is going to be AWESOME! So glad to be teaming up with you on it, Kimberly! I am always in awe of your gorgeous spaces!
Great post. So exciting to see how differently and effectively spaces can be designed. These really are βfearlesslyβ designed homes. Deciding on the basis of your wall colours is an important place to start as it sets the tone for the entirety of the room. Lighter/ neutral colours are always a great place to start as it creates a perfect blank canvas for the room and can open up the space. Alternatively, where done right, a coloured feature wall can provide a great statement and focus for the room – which the furniture can tie in with.