# 84 | Turning Tragedy into Light with Interior Designer Britt Davis

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May 30

"I'm pretty good at jumping into things. Sometimes, just have to try. You just have to put yourself out there. And that's what I did." - Britt Davis

My guest today is the very talented, warm, smart, and creative, Britt Davis of Art & Adorn in Charlotesville Virginia. Britt is mother to 4 kids, she's an artist, interior designer, event planner, and retreat host at her farm - Glentivar Farm. Twice a year she and her best friend Molly Crouch who you can find in this episode host a day-long retreat for women called Tonic and Bloom. The retreat is a day of pause and reflection where guests can enjoy a variety of "tonics" such as exploring the farm, reading, resting, soaking in the pool, making art, and getting a massage. All while being fed delish farm fresh food prepared by Britt and Molly's husbands.

I asked Britt to join me this month specifically as we are celebrating Mental Health Awareness month. Britt and I discuss mental health, navigating life as an Enneagram 7, building an interior design and event business, all while raising kids.

There is a brief discussion of suicide which may be distressing or triggering for some individuals. I want to remind you that there are resources available. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you don't have to go through this alone. Please seek support from a mental health professional, a trusted person, or a crisis support service. We have linked to resources below.

Supporting Women and Mental Health

Britt shares her personal struggles with mental health as well as the struggles of her childhood best friend and how that ultimately changed who she was and how she felt she was called to serve other women. Supporting women and providing space for them to pause, pray, reflect, and restore became a passion project that has resulted in Tonic + Bloom retreats.

Building in Creativity

Britt dove into her creative passions with hosting, art, and interior design by renovating her beautiful farmhouse, getting started with her art, and turning her knack for hosting into retreats and events. She found herself, during the pandemic, stuck in a house and wanting to really dive into her creativity which resulted in buying some cheap canvases and acrylics and is now an art business with beautiful curated collections.

Jumping into Interior Design

Through renovating and decorating the farmhouse, Britt found a passion that people began to inquire about and has since jumped into interior design and sharing her passion and skillset with others.

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