Don’t Be Seduced by FOMO — Try JOMO Instead

It’s a bit of a job hazard to do what I do.

Because I care so deeply about our surroundings (and how they shape the way we feel, think, and move through our days) I couldn’t not jump at the chance to redesign my daughter’s room for her 16th birthday.

When she was 10, we surprised her with a full room makeover featuring the cutest wallpaper from my friend Shay at the Goods by Shay. There were Lemurs and flowers! It was playful, joyful, and perfect for that chapter of her life. And she loved it — until she was ready for a change.

As she’s grown, so has her sense of self. And this time around, she wanted something softer. Calmer. As Benson Boone would say… to “Slow It Down.”

So down came the wallpaper. (And let me just say — being wildly impatient, I absolutely destroyed the walls in the process. A quick PSA: if you’re removing peel-and-stick wallpaper, take your time and use a heat gun or hairdryer. Learn from my mistakes.)

In its place, we wrapped the entire room — walls, doors, trim — in the dreamiest soft lavender. Light, airy, and just enough personality to feel special without overwhelming the space. It created something I talk about all the time with clients but got to witness firsthand again:

a visual exhale.

A room that gives your eyes a space to rest, and your brain space to breathe. To think. To just be.

A room that evolves with you.

Around the same time, I came across a term that made me laugh out loud — like, truly LOL.

We all know FOMO: the Fear of Missing Out.

But have you heard of JOMO?

The Joy of Missing Out.

And the more I sat with it, the more it clicked — not just in life, but in design.

Because here’s the thing…

During our own version of March [Break] Madness, my daughter looked at over 20 paint colours before choosing the one. And once she chose it?

She never looked back.

No second-guessing. No “what if that other one was better?”

Just confidence. Ease. Joy.

And that’s exactly where so many people get stuck when designing their homes.

You keep searching. Saving. Pinning. Scrolling.

Afraid to commit — because what if there’s something better out there?

But what if the goal isn’t to find everything…

What if the goal is to find the thing that feels right — and let that be enough?

That’s JOMO.

The moment you choose to trust your instinct.

The moment you stop designing for possibility and start designing for your life.

Because when you lead with what brings you joy, you don’t feel like you’re missing out.

You feel like you’ve arrived.

XO,

Cynthia

Ready to Design with JOMO?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by too many options, too many ideas, or the pressure to get everything “perfect”— you’re not alone.

But you don’t have to navigate it that way.

At Soda Pop Design Inc., we help you cut through the noise, get clear on what truly speaks to you, and design a home that feels grounded, elevated, and deeply yours.

✨ If you’re ready to stop second-guessing and start creating a home you feel completely aligned with, let’s talk.

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