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blogWelcome to the Beckon Blog — your source for high frequency living. Curated by interior designer, podcaster, and blogger Jaclyn Steele Thurmond, we focus on truly clean lifestyle content, Spanish & Mediterranean-inspired interiors, and mindset elevation that transforms the way you think, feel, and live.
Plants to Make Your Home Healthy
If you're looking to create a home that feels like a whole vibe — grounded, vibrant, beautiful, and actually good for your body — look no further than house plants. Yes, they add color, texture, and style, but did you know that the right indoor plants can also purify the air and help create a healthier home environment?
Spanish Style Homes Interior Design:
There are homes that are beautiful… and then there are Spanish-style homes, which are next-level stunning. The moment you step inside, it’s like being transported to a sun-drenched villa in Spain—warm earthy tones, exposed wooden beams, intricate wrought iron details, and a rich, inviting color palette that makes every space feel like a luxurious escape.
6 Healthy Ways to Make Your Home Smell Good
Have you ever walked into someone’s home and instantly knew something about them just by the way it smelled? Maybe it was warm and inviting, with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla lingering in the air. Or maybe (yikes) you were hit with a musty, stale odor that made you want to hold your breath.
How to Vibe Check Yourself for a Better Life
Let’s be real—who doesn’t want a better life? We all do! But here’s the thing: most people don’t know where to start. They’ll try a new workout routine, switch careers, or Marie Kondo their entire house thinking this is the moment their life transforms. But if your mindset is still stuck in the same old patterns, no amount of detoxing your closet or manifesting under a full moon is going to make a difference.
How to find your interior design style
Designing your home is one of the most exciting ways to showcase your personality, creativity, and the way you want to feel in your space. Your home is more than just a place to live—it’s an extension of you. The way you design it sets the tone for your daily life, influencing everything from your mood to your productivity. Your surroundings heavily influence your frequency.
12 Tips on How to Make Your Home Healthier
We spend a lot of time in our homes, right? On average in the United States, we spend 10 hours a day at home excluding sleep. That’s 62% of our time according to Simply Productive What is the Average Amount of Time We REALLY Spend at Home?. So it stands to reason, we want our homes to be calm, comfortable, and healthy.