How Autism Shaped My Decor and Accessory Business: From Sensory Struggles to Beautiful Design

How Autism Shaped My Decor and Accessory Business: From Sensory Struggles to Beautiful Design


Autism is often misunderstood, especially when it comes to its impact on the daily life of seemingly high functioning individuals. For me, it’s been both a challenge and a gift. While certain aspects of daily life can feel overwhelming or exhausting, my own lived experience with autism has also given me a deeply tuned awareness of colours, patterns, textures, and the energy of a space. It’s from this sensitivity—this hyper-awareness—that my decor and accessory collections were born.


From an early age, I’ve felt the world intensely. Bright lights, chaotic rooms, or clashing colours can throw me off completely. But in that same sensitivity lies my ability to see what many others miss. I notice the balance between a matte and glossy surface, the way natural light interacts with soft fabric, how two shades—barely different—can either jar or soothe.

Where some might overlook subtle details, my brain zooms in, often obsessively, until everything feels right.


That level of focus—what many would call hyperfocus—isn’t just a quirk. It’s been my greatest tool. It has allowed me to pour countless hours into researching materials, perfecting techniques, and learning how to create pieces that not only look beautiful but also evoke a sense of calm and harmony. Whether it’s a handcrafted accessory, a decorative object, or a scented product, each item I make is the result of trial, error, deep study, and pure creative obsession.


Autism may make some aspects of life more difficult, but it also gives me a unique visual and sensory language. I design with intention: to uplift, to soothe, to inspire. Each product in my collection reflects my personal search for balance—a kind of visual and tactile peace—and I’ve found that others often respond to that too.


This business isn’t just about decor. It’s about transforming sensitivity into strength. It’s about embracing the way my mind works, not in spite of autism, but because of it. And it's about sharing the beauty that can come from seeing and feeling the world a little differently.


Thank you for supporting this journey—and for valuing the harmony that comes from
authenticity and deep sensory awareness.

You can read more about my lived experience with autism here.

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