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The First Room to Change (and Why It Matters)
After loss, even the smallest change at home can feel overwhelming—every room holding too much memory, too much meaning. So where do you begin? This blog post offers a gentle answer: start small, and start where you are. Whether it’s the bedroom where your day begins and ends, or the entryway that welcomes you back home, making one intentional change—new linens, a soft lamp, a cleared surface—can spark a quiet but powerful shift. You don’t need a master plan. You just need a

Saskia Snyder
Jul 18, 20253 min read
Living with Memory — What to Keep, What to Change
After navigating the silence and reshaping your space with care, the next chapter in healing brings one of the most tender challenges—sorting through belongings. This isn’t just decluttering—it’s about memory, identity, and learning how to honor the past while making space for the present. In this post, we explore how to approach this deeply personal process with compassion and intention. From the emotional weight of linking objects to gentle strategies like “decide later” bo

Saskia Snyder
Jul 18, 20253 min read
Quiet Doesn’t Have to Mean Empty—Designing for Peace, Not Absence
After loss, the silence that settles into a home can feel more like an absence than a comfort—an echo that follows you from room to room. In this deeply reflective continuation of our series, we explore how to gently transform that hollow quiet into a healing stillness. Through the intentional use of sound, scent, and light, you can shape your space to feel more supportive, grounded, and present. This isn’t about “fixing” the silence—it’s about creating a home that helps you

Saskia Snyder
Jul 18, 20253 min read
A Room of One’s Own: Reclaiming Your Identity After Loss
Grief doesn't just change your emotions—it shifts your relationship with home. After creating space by addressing the “tough corners,” there comes a quieter moment: the question of who you are now. This post invites you to explore that question through thoughtful design, guiding you in small but powerful ways to move from a shared space to one that reflects your individual identity. It’s not about erasing the past—it’s about making room for the person you’re becoming.

Saskia Snyder
Jun 20, 20252 min read
The First Step Out of Stillness: Acknowledging the 'Tough Corners'
Grief often gathers in quiet spaces—closets, chairs, drawers we no longer touch. These "tough corners" carry more than just clutter; they hold memories and moments that feel too heavy to face. In this post, we explore a gentle, ten-minute approach to re-entering those spaces—one small step toward healing, grounded in awareness, not pressure. It’s not about fixing—it’s about simply showing up.

Saskia Snyder
Jun 20, 20252 min read
The Power of Place: How Design Helps Us Heal
After losing a spouse, home can feel unfamiliar or heavy. This post explores how small, intentional design changes—like rearranging a room, softening light, or claiming a quiet corner—can offer comfort and help you begin to reconnect with your space in a way that honors both memory and healing.

Saskia Snyder
Jun 20, 20252 min read
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