We’ve all been there. You scroll Instagram, Amazon, Temu, TIKTOK shop or wander the high street or in the case of most of my clients, haunt the local charity shops, and suddenly everything looks like a “must-have.” A new lamp here, a cute mug there… and before you know it, your home looks less like a sanctuary and more like a shop floor after Black Friday.

But here’s the thing: your home already has everything you need to feel happy, cosy, and organised. You just need to give it a little attention and appreciation and no new purchases required. I explained it to one client as “shopping, but in your own home, with stuff you already own and no expense required!

In this post, we’re going to talk about how to stop chasing “new” and start rediscovering the treasures you already own. Because falling back in love with your home isn’t about shopping, it’s about seeing what’s already there. My word of last year was thrift and I totally believe in thrifty living.

Stop Treating Shopping as Therapy

Raise your hand if you’ve bought something “just because it made you feel happy.” 🙋‍♀️
We’ve all been there. But here’s the downside: that happiness is temporary. And guess what? Temporary joy often leads straight to clutter.

Instead:

• Pause before buying and ask, “Do I really need this?”
• Try to “shop” your home first. That scarf you forgot about? The plant you moved to the kitchen last month? Instant joy without a single penny spent.
• Moving things around give the items and your home a new lease of life.

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2. Rediscover Forgotten Treasures

Your home is full of little gems just waiting for a spotlight. Make it fun:

• Move things around. That painting tucked behind the sofa might be a statement piece on your wall.
• Mix old and new arrangements. Yes, that vintage lamp does go with the IKEA sideboard.
• Take a “treasure tour” of your home. Every drawer has a story, and every shelf has a memory.

Your mission: fall in love with your existing stuff all over again.

The New Stuff Trap

Here’s the hard truth: our culture is built on more, more, more. New launches, “limited editions,” must-have trends. It’s designed to make you feel that your home isn’t enough.

• Ads play on fear: you’re missing out, you’re behind, your life isn’t perfect.
• Social media perfection is a mirage. That #HomeGoals post isn’t reality, it’s rented props and filters.

Your superpower? Awareness. Every time you pause and say, “I have enough,” you’re breaking the shopping cycle.

Small Steps to a Happier Home

Let’s make this practical (and fun!):

• One-In, One-Out: For every new thing you bring in, something else goes out. Instant balance.
• Home Dates: Spend an hour “dating your home” rearrange, reimagine, clean, and appreciate your space.
• Challenge Yourself: A week with no online browsing Trust me, it’s harder than you think.
• Spot the Joy: Keep items that truly make you happy, and let go of the rest without guilt.

Love Notes for Your Home

Think of it this way: your home isn’t a retail store, and it doesn’t need to constantly reinvent itself. Treat it like a partnership where cherish the quirks, celebrate the memories, and stop looking for “someone new.” lets face it you can explore your own style and create a trend not follow one.

Because at the end of the day, enough is already here. You just have to notice it.

• Ready to stop shopping and start loving your home? Try this week’s “Shop Your Home Challenge”: pick one area and fall in love with what’s already there.
• Share your rediscovered treasures on Instagram and tag me and let’s prove together that joy isn’t in the checkout basket.