Paola Mathé fondly called “Pao Pao” shares her simple tip for making a house into a home, “filling it with things that make our hearts sing” she says. Find out how, hit the ▶ button below:

Our home is work in progress but it is still a masterpiece because we live in it. We create beautiful memories in it. And we fill it up with things that make us feel good. Vintage, handmade, colorful, imperfect things. We are in charge of what is beautiful in every area of our lives…

Paola incorporates heritage elements like artefacts and decorative Afrocentric pieces into her home. It’s so beautiful to see how simple choices like this can make a remarkable difference in the feelings we get from our space.

If you are in the diaspora or on a trip, for instance, adding some items native to your home country can help you feel more at home in your new place. Even when you reside within your home country, making conscious deco choices that align with your identity, values, and beliefs can be a difference-maker in your home.

So, keep this in mind the next time you are shopping, especially for the holiday season.

Video Credit: @findingpaola