Restoration House Interiors: Whitney Leigh Morris & Her Story

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Whitney Leigh Morris & Her Story | #rhithebeautyinside

Hey loves!

I sure hope your Wednesday has been amazing! Today, to begin the series of stories shared for our series here for #rhithebeautyinside, I have the pleasure of introducing to many of you and presenting to others Whitney Leigh Morris.

Today, Whitney shares with us how she's found her purpose and beauty in being surrounded by a community of people who support her dreams and visions.

To old friends and new:

My name is Whitney Leigh Morris. I’m a 33 year old designer, and I offer creative services through my own small business. I live/work in a 362 square foot cottage in Venice Beach California with my fiancé, Adam, and our rescue beagle, Stanlee.

My life has never been marred by any great misfortune or hardship. On the contrary. Every day I feel like one of the luckiest people on this planet.

I have the unflinching support of my incredible family, friends and clients. Their ever-positive presence has given me the confidence and opportunity to create and explore a path that is uniquely my own. As a result of (very) hard work and the love of those around me, I am extremely happy and almost exactly where I want to be in life.

Los Angeles is a funny beast. Here, millions live within the epicenter of glamour, excess and disposability. But in my time here, I’ve discovered the value of living simply, and the importance of adopting a lifestyle that helps me focus on the things that actually matter.

For me, less is truly and sincerely more. And nothing is more important than the human connection.

The smaller our home, they more we function in tandem with one another. The fewer items we own, the less we stress over how to manage them. The nearer our front doors, the more we get to know and care for our neighbors. These concepts can be appreciated under any context, of course. But I’m grateful that our situation has put me face-to-face with all of these lessons at once.

Years ago, Adam and I donated our second car to KCRW. We use our bikes whenever possible, and try to shop small and local. We get our groceries once a week from the Venice farmers market, and we repurpose and reuse everything we can.

And yet, every day, we become more and more global. I work with clients who live everywhere—from 6 blocks away to 6000 miles away. I buy handmade goods from artisans all over the world through Etsy, and form friendships as a result. And I embrace working with companies that range in size, from one employee to thousands.

Finding my balance in all of this has been illuminating.

While my drive is stronger than ever, my competitive side has diminished. I no longer compare myself to others, nor do I view individuals and businesses as competition. Every person and every company has something unique to give. Realizing this has offered me a clearer perspective of my own personal tastes and goals, and has enabled me to enjoy and share who and what I am.

I firmly believe that you don’t need to live large to live beautifully. And I owe that revelation and its subsequent successes to the unconditional love and support of those around me. I am endlessly grateful to them for who they are and for what they give, and I hope to pass that selflessness onward.

Thanks so much for sharing your story with us, Whitney! I really love that and would also agree that you really don't have to live large to live beautifully! Not only are you an amazingly talented designer but you are truly beautiful, inside-out.

What an amazing blessing to be able to influence so many with the lives that God has placed in our own lives to impact them through the talents Has given us.

Would you agree that when we are comfortable with who we are and who God has called us to be, that it sets the tone and pace for our lives and allows the gifts of God to flow freely in each of us?

What are some ways that you can practically begin to remove barriers in your life whether through social interactions, daily routines or thought processes that will allow you to begin to remover those barriers, break down those walls and invite God to really move in your life?

How can you partner with other women in your life and circles to challenge one another to step out of your individual comfort zones and connect with other women who may need your gift(s) to stir up their own?

There really are no correct answers for the above questions but these are just some of the topics you can expect to see covered each Monday of this series by me and throughout each week within the stories told by many amazing women joining us here on this journey!

I am SO excited for the next few weeks as we join together to breathe new life into dusty dreams and visions, once forgotten and embrace, collectively, our individual gifts. You. Every single one of you, is amazing and we want to hear your stories of freedom and how you are embracing the beautiful YOU.

Tweet, Instagram, Facebook #rhitbi and share you freedom moments with us and maybe even let us know how we can prayerfully support your brave desires.

I hope you'll join us this Friday to hear from the amazingly talented Thelma Chaves of Urban Mom Design.

Cheering you on,