Welcome to

the sanctuary Journal

Your home is more than just a place to sleep, eat, and store your belongings—it’s a reflection of who you are, where you’ve been, and where you’re going. At The Sanctuary Journal, we explore the intersection of wellness, culture, and intentional design, guiding you toward creating a home that nurtures not just your body, but your soul.

Here, you’ll find thoughtful conversations on holistic interior design, heritage-infused spaces, and the art of curating a home that truly honors you. Our goal is to encourage you to see your home not just as a functional space, but as a sacred one—a place where life unfolds, where love is nurtured, and where the most important moments with family, friends, and loved ones take root.

Through design inspiration, personal storytelling, and practical tips, we’ll help you transform your home into a sanctuary—one that reflects your journey, holds your memories, and supports the life you’re building.

Welcome to your home within a home—The Sanctuary Journal. Let’s create something meaningful together.

The Summer of Self-Return: Reclaiming Your Design Voice
Kadija Taylor Kadija Taylor

The Summer of Self-Return: Reclaiming Your Design Voice

Summer isn’t just a season. It’s a mirror. It reflects what’s been buried under the weight of winter, the pace of spring, and the pressure to perform. And if you let it, this season will whisper something sacred to you:

Come home to yourself.

This isn’t about a vacation or a weekend away. It’s about a deeper return—one that begins inside and reveals itself in your home, your habits, your healing. As the light gets brighter, now is the time to reconnect with your interior identity—and reclaim the design voice you may not even realize you’ve quieted.

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Bloom Where You Are Planted: Why Your Outdoor Space Deserves More Love
Kadija Taylor Kadija Taylor

Bloom Where You Are Planted: Why Your Outdoor Space Deserves More Love

“From a holistic interior design perspective, your environment is never just physical—it’s emotional and energetic too. The moment we step outside, our bodies start responding. Sunlight activates serotonin, boosting our mood. Fresh air supports oxygen flow and mental clarity. Even being near greenery lowers cortisol levels and decreases stress.”

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Rooted Rest: How to Create a Bedroom That Actually Feels Like a Sanctuary
Kadija Taylor Kadija Taylor

Rooted Rest: How to Create a Bedroom That Actually Feels Like a Sanctuary

Your bedroom should be more than a place where you sleep. It should be the one room in your home that greets you with calm, holds your most intimate moments, and reflects who you are when the world isn’t watching. At Home and Sanctuary, we believe your bedroom is the soul of your home—and it deserves to be treated with the same intention and care you’d give to any other space tied to your well-being.

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Decluttering as Liberation: Making Room for What’s Next
Kadija Taylor Kadija Taylor

Decluttering as Liberation: Making Room for What’s Next

At its core, decluttering is about reclaiming your energy. It’s about stepping into a new chapter without the weight of the past slowing you down.

The things you hold onto should be in alignment with the life you are building, not the one you’re trying to move on from.

Decluttering isn’t just about having less—it’s about making room for more of what truly matters.

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Mood Magic: How to Use Color Psychology to Transform Your Space
Kadija Taylor Kadija Taylor

Mood Magic: How to Use Color Psychology to Transform Your Space

If you’ve ever walked into a room and instantly felt calm, energized, or even unsettled, chances are, color had something to do with it. Color is the easiest and most impactful way to shift the energy of your space, yet it’s often not given the intention it deserves in the design process.

In holistic interior design, we know that color affects more than just aesthetics—it influences your mood, emotions, and overall well-being. The colors you surround yourself with can either uplift you, ground you, or create a sense of imbalance. That’s why choosing colors with intention is so important.

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Holistic Interior Design: The Future of Living Well
Kadija Taylor Kadija Taylor

Holistic Interior Design: The Future of Living Well

Holistic interior design is an approach that goes beyond decor. It considers how your home affects your mind, body, and spirit—focusing not just on beauty, but on energy, functionality, and emotional well-being. It’s about designing a space that feels as good as it looks.

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Finding My Yes: How Holistic interior Design Led Me to Myself
Kadija Taylor Kadija Taylor

Finding My Yes: How Holistic interior Design Led Me to Myself

I had always loved interiors, but holistic interior design became more than just a career—it became a foundation for how I wanted to live. The same principles I applied to creating soulful, intentional spaces were the ones I began applying to my own life.

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Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe
Kadija Taylor Kadija Taylor

Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe

When I first joined the real estate industry, I found myself working with clients who weren’t the right fit for me simply because I needed to support my new business.

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Finding My Yes: How Holistic interior Design Led Me to Myself
Kadija Taylor Kadija Taylor

Finding My Yes: How Holistic interior Design Led Me to Myself

I had always loved interiors, but holistic interior design became more than just a career—it became a foundation for how I wanted to live. The same principles I applied to creating soulful, intentional spaces were the ones I began applying to my own life.

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The Magic of Manifestation
Kadija Taylor Kadija Taylor

The Magic of Manifestation

How does a mindset of abundance influence our everyday experiences? How can small changes in the way we speak and think create unconscious positive energy? I am certainly no master, but I have committed to the practice of manifestation, and what I have received in return has been immeasurable. 

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