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Jamie Lundstrom

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My Book:

French Vintage Decor, was published June 2018 and features 70 DIY projects.

TV:

Breakfast Television on City TV Vancouver

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The Province Newspaper – Aug 2018

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Traveling this summer? Here’s some homework. One Traveling this summer? Here’s some homework. One of the best ways to figure out your style is to start noticing what you’re naturally drawn to in the places you visit. Not just in beautifully designed rooms or architecture, but everywhere. Old doors, brick pavers, metal and brass details, the way the light hits a wall. The more you notice, the easier it becomes to recognize what feels like you. That’s how you start training your design eye.
I love a good before + after as much as anyone. Bu I love a good before + after as much as anyone. But somewhere along the way, we started believing a beautiful home means replacing everything we already own. Sometimes the sofa really does need to go. Sometimes the rug is too small. 😂 But sometimes the thing you think is “dated” is exactly what gives your home character. The goal isn’t to replace everything. It’s knowing what to keep, what isn’t working, and what’s actually missing. Because I’d rather help you create a home that looks like you’ve lived a life than one that looks like you bought the whole room last Saturday. Welcome to Home Truths. 🤍 Interior decorating Decorating your home
The hardest things to leave aren’t always the thin The hardest things to leave aren’t always the things that are going badly. By the time I quit, I was good at my job. It was comfortable. Staying would have been the sensible choice. But I’d finally realized I didn’t want to build another business where I made all the decorating decisions for someone else. I wanted to help women trust themselves enough to make those decisions on their own. Sometimes knowing what you don’t want is the clarity you need to move forward. Have you ever walked away from something that was perfectly fine because you knew it wasn’t right for you anymore? Interior design business
I know this won’t be possible for everyone. But if I know this won’t be possible for everyone. But if you can afford to move after a divorce, I really do think there’s something powerful about starting fresh in a home that is all your own. A space where you get to decide what stays, what goes, what you actually like, and how you want to live now. And if moving isn’t possible, you can still reclaim the home you’re in. Sometimes decorating isn’t really about decorating. Sometimes it’s about making your life feel like yours again. Would you move after a divorce if you could? Decorating your home after divorce
Isn’t it obvious how things were so well made back Isn’t it obvious how things were so well made back then? Now I find even my favorite new stores are getting cheaper and cheaper with the way they are made. Case in point, when I first moved out in 1994, I bought all my furniture from IKEA. And even though it was made with pine, it was SOLID wood. Not the pine they use now, I’m talking so heavy that it would take 2 people to move a tiny dresser. The quality was crazy good and still cheaper than other stores. In fact, that dresser is still around. I passed it down to my bestie @rosiequinnstyle and I think she has passed it down to her kids. They do not make furniture like this anymore. So if you want something that you don’t have to replace in a few years (like my kids ‘new’ Ikea dressers), look for secondhand. Curbside, FBM, thrift shops, consignment shops. And to be fair, I have nothing against Ikea, I love a lot of their stuff. But shortcuts are always being made in the design/furniture industry and I’ve just had enough of it. What do you think?
For years, I thought being a good interior designe For years, I thought being a good interior designer meant walking into a room and knowing exactly what needed to change (which I can do!). But the longer I worked with clients, the more I realized they usually already knew what they loved. They didn’t need me to replace everything. They needed help figuring out how to make what they loved actually work together. And weirdly, that was how I’d been decorating my own home all along. Slowly. Mixing old and new. Keeping pieces for years. Letting it evolve instead of trying to finish it all at once. I think a lot of women know more about their own homes than they give themselves credit for. Sometimes you just need a little help learning to trust the taste you already have. Does that feel true for you too?
I have no shortage of blooper footage I’ve been I have no shortage of blooper footage I’ve been asked if I do my videos in one take. I think we know the answer to that now! Enjoy the fun! And the breakage of a bowl from France at the end 😭
If you’re new here, welcome. 🤍 I’m Jamie—a former If you’re new here, welcome. 🤍 I’m Jamie—a former interior designer who’s passionate about helping people create homes they truly love, without feeling like they need to start from scratch. Somewhere along the way, decorating became overwhelming. We’re surrounded by trends, endless inspiration, and advice telling us to buy more. I believe the best homes aren’t created in a weekend. They’re built over time. With pieces you already own. With meaningful vintage finds. With thoughtful new additions. And with the confidence to trust your own taste. If you’ve ever felt stuck, second-guessed every decorating decision, or wondered where to even begin... you’re in the right place. ✨ Start with my free Keep • Swap • Add Checklist. Comment CHECKLIST or it’s linked in my bio and will help you see your home with fresh eyes before you buy another thing. I’m so glad you’re here. 🤍
For a long time, I thought I had to look like the For a long time, I thought I had to look like the kind of designer I was trying to become. I thought my own home needed to prove something. When clients asked, “Where did you get your sofa?” or “What does your home look like?” I felt pressure to have the answer that matched the image of a professional designer. So I bought a modern sofa. It was current. It was exactly what I thought I should have. But every time I walked into my room, something felt off. Eventually, I sold it on Facebook Marketplace for a loss, but the lesson was worth far more than the money I lost. I realized the best homes aren’t created by following a formula or filling a room with things that look right. They’re created by understanding what you already love. Your home doesn’t need to prove anything. It just needs to feel like you. Have you ever bought something because you thought you should love it... but it never felt quite right? How to decorate for my own home My unique decorating style
Sometimes you gotta break your own rules! I don’t Sometimes you gotta break your own rules! I don’t regret it! Each one of these pieces I’m so happy about. Vintage Market Rules (I sometimes go by 😂) 1. Follow vendors on Instagram 2. Research things you’re looking for 3. Plan a budget (prepare to go over ) Most vendors do have a POS system but everyone prefers cash 4. Plan on what NOT to buy 5. Will you regret NOT buying the item? Here are the people I bought my beautiful pieces from @vintagepasturesale 1. First art piece @forestknollsvintage 2. Second large piece of art @nicheboutiqueflorals 3. Super old piece of art @forestknollsvintage 4. Engraving with green mat @astrovintagist 5. Green sign @forestknollsvintage 6. Crock: @pikeys_picks Vintage market finds How to shop vintage markets

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