I’m undergoing some personal changes these days. A lot of it was inspired by Mariel Hemingway’s book (see post below). I’m just slowing down, eating healthier, being more introspective, exercising, and overall cultivating greater happiness and joy in my day-to-day life. One side effect of these changes is a greater urge to nest. Toward the end of last year, we stopped working on our house–no more home improvement projects, no new furniture, no new art…we just wanted to take a break. But a new year has dawned (along with a new, happier me) and I’m feeling the urge to start decorating again. Here are some of the things I want, mostly from West Elm and Gaiam: