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Hi, I’m Ingrid Fetell Lee. A designer and author, I founded the Aesthetics of Joy to help you create more joy in life and work through design.

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How to Find More Flow in Daily Life

Discover eight practical ways to move from rigid control to natural flow in your daily life, from clearing physical spaces to releasing emotional blocks to cultivating ease in your work.

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Why Pleasure is a Secret Path to Self-Discovery

Our complicated relationship with pleasure blocks creativity and self-discovery. Learn how trusting joy can transform your life and unlock your authentic self.

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How I turned an awkward space into our favorite room in the house

See how a challenging room with a sloped ceiling became a joy-filled family hub. Ingrid shares her step-by-step transformation process that can help you reimagine even the most difficult spaces in your own home.

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“This book has the power to change everything! Writing with depth, wit, and insight, Ingrid Fetell Lee shares all you need to know in order to create external environments that give rise to inner joy.”

- Susan Cain, Author of Quiet and Founder of Quiet Revolution

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How to cleanse your home of negative emotions

How to cleanse your home of negative emotions

How to be more intuitive

How to be more intuitive — in design and in life

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The science behind the “unexpected red theory”

How to make a Pinboard for Your Home Office

How to Make a Lightweight, Fabric-Covered Pinboard for Your Home Office

Books for Home Design

14 Essential Books for Home Design Inspiration

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Ask Ingrid: Secret Talents, Slow Design, and What To Do When You Have No Idea What Brings You Joy

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The Art of Discovery in an Algorithmic Age

15 Joyful TV shows to watch right now

The Heroine’s Journey Home

The Heroine’s Journey Home

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