Interior Inspirations and Creative Aspirations

For my very first blog post I am reliably informed that I need to cover the basics, so here goes… 

WHO am I?

My name is Tara, I am 28 years old and I live in Surrey (UK).

I am a designer-slash-artist, and the creator of “Tara Sofia” – a name that I hope will become synonymous with my specific style of creative design… full of exciting ethnicity, exotic vibrancy and indulgent opulence. Am I dreaming too big? I hope not.

I have recently launched a collection of luxury canvas art including paintings, photography and limited edition hand-finished art prints. Most of the canvases are embellished using Swarovski crystals, and uniquely feature a signature edging of 24-ct gold leaf. As much as I try to convince myself otherwise… I love things that are over the top. Oh, and I especially love 'bling'.

I am also in the process of creating a range of scented candles. Having worked as a designer for a decade and doing that within the home fragrance industry for almost 6 years, I have developed a complete obsession with scents which I can’t seem to shake. So, I have decided to embrace it and see where it takes me.
 

WHY am I blogging?

When I was 12 years old I read ‘The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole’ by Sue Townsend. For some reason the book about a pubescent 13 ¾ yr old boy really resonated with me, and I found myself keeping a diary (pretty regularly) until about the age of 22.

What I learnt from those 11 years of keeping a diary was that I have always been much better at expressing myself in writing! If I had something to say and I lacked the confidence or articulation to express it… once I had written it down, it was as good as said. In the same way I hope this blog will enable me to explore all my inspirational findings and décor ideas. As I lack the time, resources (and if I'm honest, sometimes the inclination) to fully explore each and every idea that I find exciting, once written down they will be as good as accomplished - in that maybe someone else will see an idea and try it for themselves.
 

WHAT will I blog about?

In a nutshell, I plan to do two things…

1)      Document the journey of my attempt at world domination. Or in other words, taking my art designs and translating them into home and gift products – starting with scented candles.

2)      Pander to all my interior design fantasies by exploring décor trends, sharing ideas and exciting finds, with specific importance given to fragrance in the home (my personal fascination).

Therefore I hope to keep this blog as both a record of my creative entrepreneurial journey, as well as a place to indulge my obsession with interior design and art.



HOW can you connect with me? (pretty please)

If you can even remotely affiliate yourself with any of the categories below, I encourage you to please please comment, subscribe and share your opinions (design related or otherwise) with me!

• Scented candle addicts
• Home Fragrance Aficionados
• Interior Design Junkies
• Creative Enthusiasts
• Design Devotees

Intsa me: @tara_sofia
Tweet me: @tara_sofia
Email me: tara@tarasofia.com
Website: www.tarasofia.com

I really look forward to hearing from you, and welcome to my journey! I can’t promise I will necessarily reach the destination I was aiming for, but at least things will look pretty and smell nice on the way.