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Nouveau Journal

A Creative Exploration by Nouveau by Susan Smit
Welcome to Nouveau Journal—a space where design, art, and curation come together to inspire intentional living. Here, we share the things we love, from thoughtfully designed interiors to handcrafted pieces, creative inspirations, and the art of curating spaces with meaning.

This page is for the process—the trial and error, the DIY experiments, the recipes in the making, the creative journey of designing, curating, and hosting. It’s a space for sharing what works, what doesn’t, and everything we learn along the way.

Home Quirks & Mindsets

Home Quirks & Mindsets

Smoking the gun - rock & roll music, bouchée sofas, heirloom rugs.. and the smell of fresh coffee. Do you love your life? With all the day-to-day responsibilities, not everyone is rushing to throw their hands up. Part of adulting means work, bills,...

Let’s talk about something different.

Let’s talk about something different.

What sparks you to take the next step? What brings out that whimsical, highly fueled energy that drives you to the point where you say, 'Let’s do it'? Within us, there are thoughts, rhythms, emotions, and environments. We all have our personal outlets—some creative,...

 Let Your Home Evolve With You 

 Let Your Home Evolve With You 

Every year, we home lovers get a bit restless—we want to upgrade, refresh, or even do a full transformation. Sometimes we overthink it, only to realize that our first idea was actually the best. But then again, not always.  For me, helping clients make design...

Creating a Narrative in Your Home

Creating a Narrative in Your Home

My home is my gallery. It holds the past, the present, and the future—who we were, who we are now, and who we aspire to be. By planting the seed of intention, your imagination will grow, shaping a space that tells your unique story. But where do we begin? The process...