INITIAL SPACE STYLING CONSULT:
EXERCISES & QUESTIONS

Welcome! I am looking forward to getting to know you, your space, and your styling goals!

In order for our consult to be as productive and beneficial as possible, please submit these completed steps and form at least 24 hours before our scheduled consult.

There are absolutely no right or wrong answers--this is simply an exercise to play with and to ground us all in the work. I encourage you to be honest, to reflect, and to listen to your heart. Responses may be as long or as short as you wish.

You'll need to be in your space to complete these exercises. I suggest setting aside at least 1 hour.

To support you in getting started, I invite you to take a moment to pause. Close your eyes and bring your focus inward. Connect with your breath without trying to change it. You may wish to set an intention for what you would like to accomplish during our work together and spend a few moments focusing on that intention. Stay in this focused state for as long as you’d like. When you feel ready, open your eyes and begin.

If you get stuck while answering the questions and have the time, maybe take a break, drink some water, move, etc., and most likely a response will surface for you. (Just keep this window open so you don't lose anything! Or, type all your answers in Word, save the document, and then copy and paste into the form boxes.)

Take Deep Breaths + Have Fun with the Process!
-Sara

STEPS & FORM

Please grab a notebook or journal (or your computer or phone, if you prefer). If you are a couple or partnership, please do these exercises together, if possible.
Take the time to sit quietly in each room/space that we’ll be styling. For each space, answer the following questions in your journal.
- What is the purpose of this space?
- How do you want the space to feel? What is the desired vibe? Allow yourself to list whatever words come to mind.
- What about the space is keeping it from fulfilling your desired purpose and feel for it?
When you are finished answering these questions for each space, please take pictures of each space, along with your corresponding responses, and text them to me at least 24 hours before our consult (617.794.2117). This pre-work is immensely helpful. It focuses us and the work and saves oodles of time. Thank you so much for sharing. -Sara

Name(s) - First and Last

If you are a couple or partnership, please list all parties' names.

Preferred Name(s)/Nickname(s) and Pronouns

Email Address(es)

If you'd like me to always communicate with multiple email addresses, please list them all.

Phone Number(s)

If you'd like me to always communicate with multiple phone numbers via text, please list them all.

Address

FaceTime is usually the preferred method for remote consults. If you do not have FaceTime, please note below, and we'll use Zoom.

Preferred mode of communication (phone, text, email)?

If you have a Pinterest board or Instagram account that you'd like me to follow, please list it here. If your Pinterest board is private and you'd like to share it with me, I'm on Pinterest as: Sara Hiris or sara@sarahiris.com. I'm on Instagram as mindfulpersonalstyle.

Website(s) (if you have any)

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What prompted you to connect with me?

Look at your space(s), list what you SEE. Be very literal, such as two tables, one chair, etc.

Next, list what you THINK about what you see. For example, I think there is a lot of clutter or not enough color.

Now list what you WONDER about what you see. For example, I wonder if I need...I wonder if I changed...I wonder if I knew...I wonder how...I wonder why....I wonder if I added or took away...You could take these wonderings in endless directions. *

What do you hope to walk away with after our work together? In other words, what is your intention or goal for our work together?

Do you have a favorite store/website/blog (of any type) where you just love and want everything? If so, what's the name/website? If you have several, list them all!

If there are specific items you wish you had in your space, please list them and explain why you wish you had them.

What your priorities/values/ethics when shopping? For example, is your focus on budget or price, quality and sustainability, materials used, or...?

Please describe some of your favorite keepsakes or treasures. These often say a lot about our vibe and style.

What are some of your favorite activities?

What are some of your favorite spaces or places that you like to go, for fun or for rejuvenation?

What colors or patterns do you gravitate towards? Are there colors or patterns you wish you had more of in your space(s)?

Please list any websites/blogs/IG accounts you look to for styling inspiration and guidance.

How would you describe your personal style? What's your vibe? Often, our personal style is reflected in our spaces.

Anything else you'd like to share or ask? Any feedback about this experience that you'd like to share? I am always working to improve the experience for clients! Thank you.

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INITIAL SPACE STYLING CONSULT: EXERCISES & QUESTIONS

STEPS & FORM

INITIAL SPACE STYLING CONSULT:
EXERCISES & QUESTIONS