April moodboard: Sanctuary

Welcome to April’s moodboard 

S A N C T U A R Y

Lately I’ve been having this feeling that I’m coming home. Home to my body. 

Over my nearly 29 years of existence, my weight has gone up and down. Mostly dependent on my relationship status, my living situation and my Crohn’s Disease. I’m not sure I’ve ever really lost weight and increased my fitness from a healthy place. It’s all been after a breakup or times where I wasn’t really happy. 

Now I’m starting to slowly shift a few kilos that I put on during the stress of last year. But I feel like it’s coming from a much better place. I feel like I’m connecting my mind and body, for the first time in a long time. And building a balance that will last forever. I’m not going over the top, I’m still enjoying life. But I’m treating my body like the home that it is. And nourishing it for everything it does for me. 

So this month’s mood is nice and cosy, like home. With touches of Autumn and falling leaves, I wanted to convey this sense of clearing. And making way for what’s to come. 

I’ve also been craving stillness and retreat lately. At the start of the year, I made my word for the year ‘play’. And while that still resonates so much, I’ve been feeling guilty for not getting out and exploring. But I’m tired! I’m leaning into this craving, and seeking stillness and pause where I can. I’m allowing my energy to match the change of season. And still finding moments of play. 

So here’s to a month of designs and artwork inspired by the sanctuary that is my body, change, grounding, balance, stillness, play and rest. 

Moodboard content from… 

@juliet_allen, @becandbridge, @spell, @sundaystudio_, @oakmeadowclothing, @alice_browning_ and @rupikaur_