To me, the ultimate goal of design is to create a sanctuary where you can find refuge from the outside world and connect with your deepest sense of self. With the world moving at a fast pace, it’s crucial to have a space where you can slow down, breathe deeply and relax. Along with curating a serene space, you can create more balance in your life by introducing a self-care ritual to your routine.

This time of year reinvigorates the gardener in all of us. As those early wild daffodils start to emerge and pops of bright green appear on the trees, there’s almost a natural reaction in our bodies to get in on the blooming and blossoming.

Three things Brooke Gianetti of Patina Home & Garden does to keep entertaining simple and special.