CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - C.P.

Project Commencement: Turning a House into a Haven
 

The project is officially underway! Ai understood exactly how important this transformation was to me. She provided so many breakthrough ideas; simple, yet things I never would have thought of on my own.
 

First, we tackled the study, which I wanted to repurpose into a dedicated creative space.
"Let's move all the bookshelves to the entrance hall!" Ai announced.

What?! How on earth were we going to move those heavy, floor-to-ceiling shelves packed with thick books? There were so many. But Ai showed me sample images of bookshelves beautifully arranged in entryways, creating a cozy, library-like atmosphere. She shared brilliant decor ideas to make the space feel inviting. Suddenly, I was determined. I have to do this.

I spent two or three agonizing days removing books, moving three massive shelves to the hallway, two to my son's bedroom, and re-shelving everything. In the process, I let go of so many unnecessary books. When I finally finished, I felt incredibly accomplished. The energy in the house shifted instantly. Even my daughter, who was hesitant to purge her things at first, ended up clearing out five boxes! While we had some disagreements during the process, she was cooperative because she realized how serious I was about this transformation. It was unbelievable that I got this much done on my own.

Decorating with Soul
 

My home officially entered the "Ai Mode": Decorate with your favorite things in your own way! Once we hit that flow, everything started changing—the house, the family, and the atmosphere.
 

The Baker sofa got a stunning makeover with light green fabric. It’s now casual, comfy, and makes my heart so warm. But after that, Ai’s next suggestion truly surprised me... She suggested hanging my favorite abstract painting, one my husband used to dislike, which I never got to display on the wall behind the sofa! It felt like a bold move, but once I hung it per her direction, I fell in love with it. It’s my favorite spot now.
 

All Ai cared about was how happy I would feel when I sat there. She didn't care that the sofa wasn't pushed against the wall in the traditional, centered way; she only cared that I could enjoy the view from the window. And she was right! I never used to sit on that sofa because I couldn't see my favorite view.
 

The bottom line is: I make myself happy. Why did I never think of that before? I even covered the black TV and piano with nice white cloths because I didn't enjoy looking at them. I’m adding a new rug, a lamp, and displaying photos my daughter took on the empty wall in the living room.
 

A Refreshed Space, A Refreshed Mind

I’m also thrilled about another change. I had been bothered by the family Buddhist altar and a Shinto altar being placed at the same height, which isn't considered proper in Japan. Ai introduced a stylish wall-shelf solution for the Shinto altar, and it looks beautiful!

My favorite spot used to be the dining room because it was the only place to enjoy the view, but now I love relaxing on the sofa, too. My standard has shifted to "make myself happy and comfortable." Because I learned to decorate with things I love, I’ve become more creative, bringing out treasures that used to be hidden away.
 

Rearranging Home, Rearranging Self

I thought I could never do anything with the entryway, but it has become a masterpiece. We placed three bookshelves to create a "hallway library," and in front of them, we placed my daughter’s white-framed mirror (which had been wasting away in a closet) and displayed my own saoriori weaving art. With plants and flowers added, it looks amazing! Now, when I walk through the front door, it welcomes me warmly.
 

With Ai’s Feng Shui coordination, there is no unused, unloved area in my home. I feel like my own positive energy is filling the entire house.
 

I cannot thank Ai enough. She came to my house several times, offering creative, impossible-seeming ideas, always encouraging me with, "I know you can do it!" And when I did, she praised me. I made this home!

Rearranging my home was truly a journey of rearranging myself. I faced my inner voice, listened to myself, and reviewed my life. My home finally reflects the quiet, unheard desires I’ve carried for so long. Thank you, Ai, for guiding me on this deep, self-reflecting journey.