My home: an Extension of my Reggio-Vision

I didn't realize I was doing it until recently, when an old friend popped by who was also an early childhood educator.
"Your home feels so ....Reggio!
It does?
"You can tell you that you teach about the Reggio philosophy, just by looking around your home!"
It makes sense that, after studying something for a long time, you would slowly start to incorporate it into your everyday life.
Treating my home as the third teacher, I have created a naturally bright, open space with lots of neutral colors, mirrors, cozy nooks, tactile fabrics, loose parts, beautiful plants, yummy smells, and even pieces found in nature.
My outdoor space is also very calming, with a deck oasis surrounded by shrubs and flowers, a water feature to add that sound of trickling rain. Little spaces carved out for my own children to relax and chill in their own space. A fire pit with cozy chairs, inviting friends and family to roast a marshmallow.
I have unintentionally created an Intentional design that soothes, wonders, and wows.
My best friend refers to my home as her spa getaway.
She comes here as a retreat from her everyday life as a nurse.
Both of us are in the "business" of caring for people, which makes our careers very similar in many ways. She is a nurse and identifies as an ER Nurse, even though it has been years since she worked in the ER. I am an early childhood educator who has been off the floor for quite some time now, and I identify as a small business owner/Pedagogical Leader, and Boss lady.
Creating beautiful spaces has become a huge part of my life. 
During COVID, when my own school-age children were not in school, we spent a lot of time together in our home. I had just moved into this new space and we were able to thoughtfully decide together what we wanted their rooms to look and feel like, and our shared living spaces as well.
Like Reggio-Emilia, each space and the materials in it are chosen with intention and purpose.
I have chosen calming colours, whites, greys, and pale blues. The lights are rarely on because the large windows provide beautiful natural light.
I have many fur babies, so I am always vacuuming up fur, so the hardwood floors are perfect for quick sweeps and easy care.
My diffuser is usually on, releasing soft scents of either lavender or peppermint, and the kettle is always primed and ready to boil water for that hot cup of tea.

A home transformed into a beautiful, nourishing sanctuary becomes a personal oasis-a retreat where you can shed the day's stresses and truly "retire". By mindfully incorporating the sensory elements of sight, sound, touch, and smell, you create more than just a living space; you cultivate an environment that actively supports your well-being and provides a peaceful haven to return to, day after day.
This intentional approach ensures that my home is not merely a place of rest, but a restorative destination that rejuvenates my body, calms my mind, and nourishes my spirit.

I have chosen to keep most of my home private, as this is a public blog, but I have decided to share a couple of photos of my home decorated for Christmas.
Happy decorating...
I will post photos of this Christmas decorating once my home is ready!
Shine on!
With gratitude,
​Lexie

 



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