Good for you if you have a style that feels authentic—whether it’s minimalism, maximalism, somewhere in between, or something entirely your own. The point isn’t to explain or defend it; the point is to live it, love it, and own it.

For years, design trends have whispered the same mantra: less is more. White walls. Capsule wardrobes. Shelves styled with precision – three coffee table books, a ceramic vase, and a candle no one dares to light. The goal? Simplicity. Minimalism thrives on control. Think clean lines, muted tones, and perfectly placed furniture. It’s often linked to Nordic design, but shows up everywhere – from Tokyo studios to LA lofts.

Maximalism? That’s a whole different mood. It’s a world layered with art, travel, and history. It’s walking into a home that feels lived in, where every object has a story to tell. That stunning painting? Found in a Helsinki flea market, still carrying the scent of old books and nostalgia. The 20+ candle holders in every imaginable shade? Collected from different cities, each one tied to a moment in time. The bold-patterned rug? A flea market treasure that somehow just works. That designer lamp? Not just a light source, but a statement piece—because why should practical things be boring? It’s not about owning more. It’s about honoring more. More color. More story. More curiosity. More you.

Who My Blog Is For?

This blog doesn’t exist to tell you what’s trending or how to get an Instagram-perfect home. It’s not about chasing clean lines or curating a minimalist life. That’s just not me. I created this space for people who, like me, are drawn to more. More color, more curiosity, more meaning. People who don’t see life as something to simplify—but something to explore, layer, and live fully.

You won’t find a “niche” here in the traditional sense. What you will find is a mix of design, travel, photography, culture, history, and whatever else grabs my attention that day. Because that’s how I live—and that’s how I think. My blog reflects that messy, vibrant mix of interests, stories, and ideas.

It’s a space for people who care more about expression than perfection. For those who collect objects with memories, fall in love with places for reasons they can’t explain, and believe that personal style—whether in design, thinking, or creativity—doesn’t have to follow rules to be right.

If that sounds like you—you’re in the right place. I’d rather inspire 20 people who truly connect with what I create than speak to 200 who just scroll past. This blog isn’t for everyone – and that’s exactly the point.

For the Curious Minds

You might be someone who’s always diving into new topics – not because you have to, but because you’re genuinely interested. One day it’s the story behind a Parisian bookstore the next it’s a surprising detail about an art deco building. You’re constantly finding things you want to understand better – whether it’s a culture, a style, or something you overheard and just couldn’t let go.

You probably enjoy museums, secondhand shops, documentaries, and travel stories that go beyond the obvious. You’re not here for quick content or generic advice – you want to learn, to connect, to see how things come together in ways most people don’t stop to notice.

This blog is for you because it doesn’t stay in one lane. It reflects how you think and explore – freely, openly, and without pressure to stick to one thing. Here, it’s okay to jump between topics, mix personal insight with cultural commentary, and go deep into something just because it’s worth your attention.

For the Rebels

You don’t like being told what your style should be, how your home should look, or what you should care about. You’ve always done things your own way – how you dress, how you decorate, how you think, and how you live. You ask questions that don’t follow scripts. You don’t settle for standard.

You’re not interested in lifestyle trends that ask you to shrink yourself. Minimalism never quite spoke to you. Matching furniture makes you nervous. You prefer when things clash a little – and make a statement. You want your surroundings to reflect your personality, not someone else’s blueprint.

This blog exists for people like you. It doesn’t push a “right way” of doing things. It’s about expressing yourself fully, thinking critically, and doing things because they feel right, not because they’re currently trending. If you’ve ever been told to simplify, quiet down, or “find your niche,” this blog says: don’t.

For the Dreamers

You care about spaces that feel personal. You notice small details – like how certain colors make a room feel warmer or how a simple object can carry so much meaning. Your home probably doesn’t follow a set theme, but it tells a story. Your story. You don’t chase aesthetics—you build moods. You mix old with new, sentimental with stylish, playful with thoughtful. You believe things should have feeling, not just function. You’re drawn to texture, light, and color not because they’re trendy, but because they creates something for you.

This blog is here for you because it celebrates lived-in beauty. It doesn’t offer perfection or sameness. It offers layers. Stories. Objects that matter. And if you’ve ever felt like your ideas are scattered or your taste doesn’t “fit” the standard look—this space will feel like relief.

From the golden grandeur of Versailles to the nostalgic charm of Kappeli in Helsinki, and the layered beauty of Kadriorg Art Museum in Tallinn—maximalism has always found a home in places that feel like stories waiting to be told.

Curation is at the heart of maximalism

If it doesn’t spark a memory, emotion, or conversation – it doesn’t belong. Design isn’t about reducing things to the bare minimum. It’s about building a space that speaks. Every piece should have a purpose, even if that purpose is just joy. And honestly? Joy is such an understatement

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Maximalism isn’t about filling a space – it’s about feeling a space. And that, to me, is what makes all the difference. It’s not about piling up stuff for the sake of it. It’s about curation. A space that feels like stepping into a well-loved book, where every object holds a story, every color sparks an emotion, and every texture invites you to experience it. Museums aren’t messy, and neither are maximalist homes. They are carefully crafted, intentionally layered, and bursting with meaning. Every piece has a place, not because it has to be there, but because it deserves to be.

Some people might think maximalism is just an excuse to fill a home with an endless pile of things you don’t need until your keys, your floor, and maybe even your sanity disappear. But that’s not it. Maximalism isn’t about chaos; it’s about curation. It’s about surrounding yourself with objects that hold meaning, not random junk that just takes up space.

Maximalism is often misunderstood as excess or chaos. But it’s really about meaningful fullness—carefully chosen layers, stories told through texture and color, and pieces that make your space feel alive.

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I’m quite a detailed person. I like things to have their place in my home. But that doesn’t mean I want empty white walls staring back at me. I find comfort in layers, colors, and meaningful objects that tell a story. I thrive in a space that’s vibrant, lived-in, and unmistakably mine.

My absolute nightmare? Living in a home where every surface is covered in stuff, where the dining table has long since been buried under a mountain of “souvenirs,” and finding a single pen requires an archaeological dig. You know, the kind of place where opening a closet door feels like triggering an avalanche, and sitting on the couch requires relocating five decorative pillows, three jackets, and a cat that may or may not belong to you.

Maximalism? Love it. Chaos? Absolutely not.

Maximalism Is a Lifestyle – Not Just an Aesthetic

Maximalism gets misunderstood a lot. People see it as a style choice – bold colors, dramatic decor, lots of stuff. Maximalism isn’t just what my space looks like, it’s about how to experience life. It’s how to collect memories, tell stories, and to find meaning in the smallest of things. It’s the reason someone like me has twenty different candles or candle holders from different cities, each tied to a moment, a scent, a feeling.

It’s not about excess. It’s not about chaos. It’s about meaningful fullness. A curated kind of fullness. A life that celebrates color, emotion, and imperfection. Maximalism means making space for the things that move you – even if they don’t “match” or follow any design rulebook. Because more doesn’t mean meaningless. It means rich with meaning.

Maximalism as a lifestyle is about giving yourself permission to be a little messy, deeply passionate, wildly curious. To fall in love with something just because it makes your soul light up. To reject the pressure of perfect, beige, and boring – and instead, build a life that looks and feels like you. So no, this isn’t just a “look.” This is a mindset. A way of moving through the world with your eyes wide open and your heart full.

My Blog Is Maximalist – Through and Through

Maximalism isn’t just about decor, colors, or how a home looks – it’s a mindset. A way of thinking. My blog doesn’t follow a strict niche, nor does it politely stay in one lane. It’s layered, bold, and unapologetically all over the place – just like my mind. One day, I’m writing about travel adventures; the next, I’m knee-deep in movies, music, history, or photography. Another day? It’s human rights, Women’s Day, and the things that actually matter. Sometimes, it’s just me diving headfirst into a topic that caught my curiosity at 2 a.m.

“This isn’t a blog built on algorithms or aesthetics – it’s built on curiosity. On the thrill of the unexpected. On the belief that the more you explore, the more alive it all becomes.”

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It’s deep dives, spontaneous ideas, personal insights, and yes – a little sarcasm, because why not? Just like maximalist thinking, everything has a place – even the unexpected. Because life isn’t meant to be lived in a monotone, and neither is my blog.

The History of Maximalism: From Baroque to Modern Interiors

To me, the most interesting and thought-provoking interiors are the ones that have a personality to them, not those that are static where everything is correct.

Richard Nelson, Christie’s Senior Generalist Appraiser,

Role of Textures & Patterns in Maximalist Interiors

That’s what I love about maximalist interiors: they don’t whisper—they shout (in a good way). They’re unapologetically expressive, emotionally rich, and alive with texture. From crushed velvet and woven fabrics to glossy ceramics and weathered wood, texture is what gives a space its soul. Patterns? They bring the rhythm.

I’ve always believed that visual contrast creates emotional depth. A bold floral print next to a geometric rug. A silky throw on a vintage leather armchair. It’s not about symmetry or perfection—it’s about creating a dialogue between elements. And in a maximalist space, those textures and patterns tell the story louder than words ever could.

One of my favorite go-to places in Tallinn is the Asian restaurant Tai Boh – not just for the food and drinks (though their mojitos are lovely), but for the surroundings and the overall aesthetic. The atmosphere is bold, playful, and full of personality – just the way I like it.

A maximalist space doesn’t need to be filled with luxury designer pieces or gallery-level art. It can be thrifted, gifted, handmade, or found at a flea market on a rainy afternoon. What matters is that each item feels intentional, layered with meaning or memory.

Maximalism isn’t about spending more – it’s about meaning more. It’s not about owning luxury, but about living with layers of memory and story.

The beauty of maximalism is that it makes room for everything that matters to you. It honors the layers of your life. And that? That’s a kind of richness no price tag can define.

Sneak Peak to My Home

Maximalism isn’t just about owning things—it’s about curating a space that reflects who you are, where you’ve been, and what makes you feel alive. And my home? It’s an evolving story of colors, textures, and objects that hold meaning.

I’ll dive deeper into my own maximalist home aesthetic in another post—but consider this your sneak peek. Just a little taste of the layers, colors, and stories that make my space feel unmistakably mine. More to come, promise.

Take my colorful candles in a vase—because why settle for basic when you can have sculptural, swirled, and splattered wax in every shade that makes you smile? They’re not just candles; they’re tiny pieces of art, playfully mismatched, unapologetically bold.

Then there’s my cabinet transformation—from plain white to a rich, luminous rose gold. Because, let’s be real, white was never going to cut it in my world. Now, it’s not just a storage piece; it’s a statement. Warm, inviting, and perfectly clashing in the right way with the rest of the space.

And of course, textures everywhere. Velvet pillows in burnt orange, metallic accents that catch the light, a dramatic abstract painting that adds depth to the walls. Soft flowers, rich fabrics, and details that make a room feel like home—but never predictable.

This is just a glimpse—there’s more to show, more layers to share. But maximalism is never rushed. It’s collected, curated, and always evolving. So consider this a sneak peek into my world, where every corner has something to say. This is just the starting point – I’ve got much more to share across design, culture, creativity, and the wonderfully random things that deserve more attention

I Never Thought I’d Be Artistic – And Then I Picked Up a Brush

For most of my life, I never considered myself artistic. Sure, I’ve always loved photography—framing moments, capturing emotions, playing with light. But painting? Drawing? Anything that required a brush, a canvas, or even a steady hand? That felt like a language I didn’t speak. There’s something strangely thrilling about creating without expectations. No fear of getting it wrong, no pressure to make it perfect—just instinct, color, and expression.

Maybe this is just the beginning. Maybe there’s more to explore. But for now, I’m letting this first piece stand as proof that creativity isn’t about knowing how to do something. It’s about daring to try.

Want more maximalist inspiration, bold ideas, and curious moments?

It’s not about owning more. It’s about honouring more. More color. More story. More curiosity. More you. In a world obsessed with blank shapes, dare to be the full canvas.

Follow me on Instagram @JackinnaOfAllTrades to dive deeper into my colourful, layered world—because life’s too short for boring feeds.

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