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Hey royals,
Heads up - this one's a little different.
We don't usually talk about renovation in Royal Confessions.
But hey, it's not every day I build a home from scratch…
And I figured, if I'm learning this much, I might as well bring you along.
🏡 My light luxe loft (aka creator cave)
Confession time:
I'm used to pitching, collaborating, and closing deals.
But stepping into homeowner territory? That's been a whole new vibe.
I've officially begun renovating my first home - and while I thought it'd just be tiles and paint, it's quickly turned into a lesson in value exchange, visual thinking, and serious patience.
Thankfully, I wasn't alone.
Enter: Seraphina, my AI twin and renovation whisperer.
From decoding interior design quotes to benchmarking costs and organising the brief, Seraphina helped keep me grounded and informed (while I second-guessed all my lighting choices).
💡 Real talk: I need to see it to believe it
I discovered something about myself:
I can't decide without visuals.
My ID would send me moodboards, and bam - decision made.
Before that? Full-on overthinking mode.
I realised how similar this is to branding and business.
You need to see the vision before you can commit to it.
Same with partnerships, sponsorships, and yes - tiles.
⚒️ Strategy: Save where you can, splurge where you should
A few things I've learned:
Custom pieces? Worth the splurge (hello statement cupboard wall).
Standard builds? Easier to save or co-sponsor (like wardrobes).
Tech + functional items? Still sourcing - hit me up if you're a fit.
Time vs value? I won't chase every brand - if it's not a fit, I'll buy it.
With smart collabs, I've already shaved off over 30% of my reno budget, letting me invest in the pieces that really matter.
💸 Wealth perspective: It's not just a home
This isn't just where I'll live.
It's where I'll:
Film
Host
Work
Create
Build new memories... and probably change the layout again in six months.
It's part of my brand ecosystem now.
Which is why I'm careful about what goes in - not just for aesthetics, but for long-term content strategy and sponsorship alignment.
🎤 Opportunity: Call for collabs
Major works are done:
✔️ Walls hacked.
✔️ Tiles laid.
✔️ Paint, pipes, and electrics in progress.
✔️ Custom furniture built.
Now, I'm looking to fill the space with function meets flair:
Smart aircon and fans.
Glass and windows.
Bathroom fixtures.
Workstations and tech.
Modular furniture.
Stylish storage.
If your brand fits the light luxe x smart living x creator home aesthetic, let's talk.
🔗 Here's my rate card.
📦 Custom deliverables available.
💡 And yes, Seraphina can draft your campaign plan too.
🔥 Spotlight: One Pit Stop
Big thank-you to One Pit Stop - they've been incredibly patient and adaptable, even when I had to tweak plans mid-way. Can't recommend them enough.
🎯 Bonus opportunity: Confluence 2025
Speaking of pitching...
I'm launching a challenge for those who want to nail brand collaborations and attend Confluence 2025.
What's in it for you?
A real brand brief.
A guided pitch prep process (with my AI prompts).
The chance to level up your brand-building confidence.
👋🏻 Sign-off
Whether you're here for the tech, the tiles, or the takeaways, thanks for sticking around for this different kind of Confession.
P.S. If you're a brand looking to co-create content that lives, breathes, and gets shared across platforms - reply to this email or reach out via:
Let's build something beautiful - together. 🖤
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