NEW: The decor8 subscriber chat
NEW: The decor8 subscriber chat
A private space for us to converse and connect in our own beautiful bubble :)
Hi friends and Happy Friday to you! Yay! I’m so excited to announce a brand new addition to my Substack community: the decor8 subscriber chat for both paid and unpaid subscribers only. If you’re reading this in your inbox, then you already qualify and can jump in right now just by clicking below:
If you’re reading this because you linked over to this post from the web, then it’s a little different - you have to subscribe to take part - either as a free subscriber or as a monthly (or annual) paid subscriber. I’m keeping it free for all at the moment but it will be paid of the paid monthly or annual membership at some future point. Below is a SUBSCRIBE box that you can click on if you’re not already a subscriber to my substack.
WHAT IS THE DECOR8 CHAT?
It’s a friendly spot for you to meet and greet other subscribers who share your love for design, decor, creativity and making the home a lovely space to live in. I’ll also be there chatting with members as I’m able, and I’ll always post interesting threads that you can jump in on.
It’s technically a conversation space in the Substack app (you have to download this to your smartphone and it’s available on the Andriod and iOS) or on the Substack website that you can access from your browser. You can find the app in the app store, it’s called SUBSTACK.
WHY IS IT FREE?
I want to test it out and see how it goes. Will it benefit you and me? Will it become a special spot for us to connect and share our lives? Can we build it into something unique that feels like home? Can it become place of refuge and support in a smaller, more intimate setting? Let’s see. For now, you can access the chat as long as you are a subscriber - free or paid.
WHY ONLY FOR SUBSCRIBERS?
I’ve set it up exclusively for my subscribers so we won’t run into weirdos (well, except me ha ha) and no ads or spam — kind of like a group chat or live hangout.
HOW DO I DO IT?
It’s easy! I started my first thread yesterday asking subscribers where they’re based and some really lovely conversations followed - check it out:
You can jump in right now but clicking the above chat (gray boxes) and it will link you over. Say hello to us!
WHAT IS TO COME?
I’ll post short prompts, thoughts, and updates that strike me as interesting or worthy to talk about, and you can jump in on the discussion. Or not. It’s really up to you.
I want to expand topics to include other things that interest me, not only interiors and decor but trends, but I’d like to share more about what matters to me that I don’t post anywhere else online - lifestyle topics, mental health, diet and exercise, recipes, life as an expat, DIY projects and fun projects that we can all do together like this one…
In April, you’re invited to post daily (or sporadically as you like) as I guide you with a daily prompt. You can post a photo or simply words in response to the daily prompt in the decor8 chat - think of it as a journal entry in a private community.
Here are the April prompts in advance so you have them. Feel free to screenshot this or save it to your phone or computer.
In May, I’ll have another fun challenge - that one will be once-weekly and is meant to help you to organize and declutter your home. It will also take place in the chat area.
Anyway, I’d love to have you on board!
To join our chat, you’ll need to download the Substack app (messages are sent via the app, not email) or go to substack.com/chat. On the app, you can turn on push notifications so you don’t miss a chance to join conversation as it happens.
How to download the app
Download the app by clicking this link or the button below. Chat is on iOS and Android - or on the web at substack.com/chat.
Open the app and tap the Chat icon. It looks like two bubbles in the bottom bar, and you’ll see a row for my chat inside.
That’s it! Jump into my thread to say hi, and if you have any issues, check out Substack’s FAQ.
See you soon, loves and have a wonderful weekend - I can’t wait to meet you in the chat!
Holly