Hey yo! So you may have seen that I have a nifty new series on SF Girl by Bay called Edible Rooms; where food and design find each other and make sweet sweet love.
This series has become a total favourite of mine! Scouting the web for inspiring interiors and doing research to match the recipe feels like heaven to me (I know, geek central). But not everything is just fun and “oh I’m gonna pin this and pin that” – each posts is actually quite challenging! Trying to find the perfect recipe that will bring together all the colours and textures in a room is no easy task, plus there’s also the props, mood, styling, editing, etc, etc. Quite the list eh?
That being said, this new series has been an AMAZING learning opportunity.
So why I am saying all this to you? ‘Cause you gotta try it! By that I don’t mean the recipes (well, yes, you should try those too) – what I mean is YOU HAVE TO GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE NOW. Seriously, the amount of stuff you learn from stepping away from your normal routine is incredible. Yes, it is frightening as fuck, and yes, you will feel like a loser when things don’t turn out the way you expected but hey, you’re one step closer to “perfection” (whatever that looks like to you).
Take a challenge, any challenge, and go with it. It may be for your own blog, instagram account, or just for fun – whatever your reason, just do it.
And here’s an extra tip: keep a journal of your new challenges. I know, journals can be lame, but mine has very little words in it! Mine is just full of clippings and photos of original posts I have created – and my friends – the rewards of seeing your work come to life are SO fulfilling. Plus, by having a creative journal you can keep track of your style and how it evolves. You can also take note of the things you need to improve and the things you enjoy the most (and the least).
So friend, I’m here to tell ya: CHALLENGE YOURSELF! Time is ticking and opportunities don’t just show up at the door. You gotta hunt them down! And to be a good hunter you gotta practice. GO!
To see all the recipes from the photos above check out Edible Rooms on SF Girl By Bay