If there ever was a year to turn your home into a sanctuary, 2020 is it. When nearly everything happening outside your walls is out of your control, there's great comfort in knowing you can create a safe space inside that provides respite and solace from the world.
Perfectly in line with the quest for that cozy place is the Placid Life, a way of living inspired by the trending #cottagecore movement. It is a way of living that's been steadily gaining steam throughout the pandemic.
The Placid Life places high value on tranquility, domestic living, and creativity. It's a charmed, fantastical, dreamy way of life absent of modern stresses and combined with sustainable luxury living. An Adirondack philosophy that can be carried all over the globe.
Indeed, it does sound dreamy—and it's exactly what we all could use more of right now: a relaxing space filled with less technology and more intention. It is about simplifying, too, recalling nostalgia and taking the opportunity to dress your home in a way that reminds you to slow down and savor the moments.
So how can you bring the Placid Life concept into your home? It doesn't take a major overhaul, but rather a thoughtful positioning of items you already have.
Start by thinking about the five senses. What makes a home feel cozier than a delicious smell? We love burning candles, not only does it fill your house with an inviting smell but the flicker of the flame helps soothe and calm.
Life can feel incredibly complicated for most of us right now, and adding the Placid Life vibes to your home can help soothe stress, inspire your creativity, and recall a simpler time and space that will allow you to feel calmer and at peace. This year has proven, more than ever, that home is where the heart is.