Welcome Back to Creative Juices Decor: Mood Boards, Design Inspiration & Shop-the-Look Rooms

 Why I'm Returning to Creative Juices Decor


If you've been browsing Creative Juices Decor, you may have noticed there was a long pause in new content.


For six years, I shared design ideas, DIY projects, bargain finds, and decorating inspiration here on a regular basis. Then a series of technical setbacks changed everything. I lost years of blog photos due to an unrecoverable computer issue, and after accidentally letting my domain expire, someone purchased it and wanted thousands of dollars for its return. At the time, rebuilding felt incredibly discouraging, so I stepped away.


But one thing never changed: my love of interior design and inspiring people.




I've spent nearly three decades working in the design industry, from furniture showrooms to independent design projects, helping clients create homes they truly love.


One of my favorite parts of the design process has always been creating mood boards. Over the years, I've found that people often struggle to visualize how a room will come together. A well-designed mood board helps bridge that gap by bringing ideas, colors, furnishings, and styles together in a way that's easy to see and understand.








As I return to blogging, that's the direction I'm most excited about.


You'll find curated mood boards, shop-the-look room designs, decorating ideas, seasonal inspiration, DIY projects, and carefully selected products to help you create a home you love—regardless of your budget or design style.


I'm excited to be creating again and even more excited to share that inspiration with you.


— Selina Hoit

Interior Designer, Creative Juices Decor

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