Fanning tiny inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement
I recently lost my dad and my whole world changed, my centre moved, priorities shifted and I'm trying to find my way through the dualities of heartbreak; love and loss, grief and gratitude and feeling empty yet heavy at the same time. Time has no currency and so I move slowly and gently and in these quiet moments I search for my dad, who I know is right by my side. I see him in the glory of each sunrise, I hear him in the lyrics of every song, feel him in the everyday tasks that need doing and in every life choice and cross road that presents opportunities.
"...Life lessons from my dad.."
From where it all began
Family is everything, it's your heart, it's your home and the strongest of foundations are laid in love, kindness and humility
If something needs doing then do it as soon as possible, "don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today"
All good things take time and hard work, "if a dream is to become a reality it takes determination, clarity and confidence", dare to try
Support your community, be a part of a network where connections are made and change is possible through collaboration
Look for quality but be resourceful, shop around, recycle, repair, up-cycle. Live within your means
The Pupa
So what’s the plan?
1. CLARITY | Develop a mission statement that reflects my life lessons
Casa de Carlingford's mission is to share our rustic coastal home refurbishment journey, anchored by purposeful action, resourcefulness, and community connection.
Family First: We believe that the strongest home is built on a foundation of love, kindness, and humility, recognizing that family is the heart and ultimate purpose of our spaces.
Embrace the Effort: We champion determination, clarity, and the courage to try, understanding that achieving a dream space—and a fulfilling life—requires hard work patience and life long learning.
Intentional Living & Design: We strive to be both resourceful and quality-focused, demonstrating how to live within your means by embracing the art of "the deal" to create a beautiful and sustainable environment.
Connection and Impact: We actively support our community, collaborating to forge strong networks and create change.
ACTION RESEARCH | Building Community | The Giveaway
"A small act of kindness can have a very large impact on someone else" Activating the Mission
Family first - an online poll to see what home space should get a Casa Glow Up (spoiler alert - Kitchen styling took the win)
Embrace the effort - learn and apply social media marketing strategies for content development (shout out to @reelscoachjen for the awesome IG tips)
Intentional living and design - purposeful and sensory curation locally sourced from Casa's favourite local stockists (Kmart and TK Maxx, North Rocks)
Connection and impact - Building community through engagement and sharing, connecting and growing my online presence
Remembering your values
Top 5 Casa de Carlingford values:
Value the way we live in the moment, in real time - drink the fine wine, use the good glasses, make the cake and eat it!
Go gently - Find comfort in our sometimes chaotic world - take the long bath, lounge in the comfy chair, lay on the daybed, holiday at home!
Gather and feast - enjoy the company of family and friends, cook at home, share a meal, drink the coffee, share the stories, embrace the noise and the mess
Live local - get to know your neighbours, walk around your hood, shop locally and share the love of where you live #carlingfordcolours
Think green - visit a marketplace live or online. Invest in the solar and compost and be efficient and considered in living simply #reducereuserecycle.
