Online Workshops
Start from a clean slate with a decluttering party and learn how to replace heaviness with light on 5/25 at 6:30 pm PST.
Learn how to make simple changes and add visual touches to improve your mood and encourage positivity in the home office on 5/28 at 6:30 pm PST.
Two Workshops + Bonuses (Calm Living Book $19.99 value, Spring Sandalwood Candle $25 value, Downloadable Materials)
You deserve a space that makes you feel at your best.
Workshop 1
Start From a Clean Slate with a Decluttering Party.
Thursday, May 25th, 6:30-7:30 pm PST
How to replace heaviness with light in your workspace and offset the emotional weight of anxiety, sadness or stress.
In just one hour, completely declutter and reorganize your space using proven techniques and will bring lightness and calm into your space.
In this online workshop, I’ll discuss the effect of clean air, proportionality and the clutter/empty space ratio on your breathing room. You will learn how to turn a small corner into an oasis of calm and rejuvenation, how to conduct an “energy audit” to evaluate how a room makes you feel, and organize furniture to create spaces where you do your best thinking.
Bonus 1: a downloadable home calendar to help you periodically reset your space, and incorporate new routines and rituals into your life, such as a weekend digital detox.
Bonus 2: 30% off the Calm Living—an exclusive discount from Chronicle Books.
Bonus 3: 10% off the Spring Sandalwood Candle—an exclusive discount from Airis Mer.
Learn how to create a workspace you love in any space at any budget—without moving, renovating, or spending money you don’t have.
Workshop 2
Re-Design Your Home Office Even If You’re Not a Trained Designer.
Sunday, May 28th, 6:30-7:30 pm PST
How to make simple changes and add simple visual touches to improve your mood and encourage positivity.
In this workshop, you will work with a Stanford-trained design expert on Zoom to re-design one room—your home office. I will reveal how to use light, color, sound, furniture, and more for a profound impact on your mind, body, and spirit.
This is an essential workshop for at-home workers, and anyone looking for simple, proven ways to reduce stress and embrace calm in any type of space.
Bonus 1: a space assessment worksheet (PDF).
Bonus 2: 30% off the Calm Living—an exclusive discount from Chronicle Books.
Bonus 3: 10% off the Spring Sandalwood Candle—an exclusive discount from Airis Mer.
Learn the 3 Design Secrets from Airis Mer:
1. Declutter
How to start from a clean slate, declutter and reorganize your space to free up space in the back of your mind.
2. Redesign
How to confidently redesign one room such as your home office, even if you’re not a trained designer.
3. Activate
How to activate your space with helpful routines to make your day more productive, stress-free and relaxed.
$359
Home Design Workshop Bundle (RECOMMENDED)
You deserve a workspace that makes you feel at your best! Sign up for this bundle led by a Stanford expert to learn 3 design secrets for creating a personal sanctuary at home. You don’t have to be a professional designer to make changes to your space.
Sign up for both workshops to receive a 10% discount: $398 $359
Bonus 1: FREE Calm Living Book $19.99 value
Bonus 2: FREE Sandalwood Candle $25 value
Bonus 3: All Downloadable Materials
Meet Your Teacher.
Hi there! I’m Olga Trusova, designer, author of Calm Living, Stanford educator, and founder of Airis Mer.
At the start of the pandemic, I began writing about what it means to have calm living and working in the new hybrid environment. All of us are facing additional challenges, such as maintaining productivity and creativity while managing compounding stresses and demands that come with hybrid work.
After practicing design and innovation for over a decade, and teaching design at Stanford to thousands of people, I knew it was time to put everything I knew together in an online workshop so that people could have their very own toolkit for creating calm, joyful workspaces and home. I believe that simple, intentional changes to any environment can have a profound impact on your well-being at home and at work.
Join me now and start bringing your dreams for your home office to life—no renovation, big budget, or design degree required.
As Seen In:
Design Myths.
“Change is NOT possible in my situation. Small tweaks can't lead to big impact. I need a big budget to see real improvement.”
You don't need a big budget to see changes in yourself and in your space almost instantly. Take “Digital Detox”, as an example. At the end of your work week, light candles to signal the beginning of rest and relaxation—you can buy this calming Sandalwood candle from Airis Mer. Then, "unplug" from your devices for the entire night and following day by not checking your messages or consuming digital content. Try it out and you will feel more calm, focused, less stressed and anxious—in just 24 hrs! It’s an example of a small change with a huge impact and very little investment.
“It's not so bad. Some days are better than others.”
You are satisfysing. Instead of creating a wholistic approach to your new hybrid life, you're just re-using some old elements that are still somewhat working for you, and that's why it feels ok some days. Instead of satisfysing, we will help you create the best possible work-life at home, where you're not just surviving, but thriving!
“I can't do this alone. I need to hire a professional interior designer.”
You can and should be the designer of your life and space. Outside assistance can be helpful but only you know how to transform your space into a source of energy for YOU. Each individual is unique and while filling your home office with beautiful furniture is visually appealing, it doesn't always represent your spirit and needs. Airis Mer will give you tools to assess and create experiments for your specific space, situation, family arrangements and needs.
“I don't think I need help, I already figured it out. I go into the office 2x week, or I work from a coffeeshop.”
Since the start of the pandemic, we are all living hybrid lives—some better than others. The truth is we are still trying to figure it out together. In our upcoming workshops, you will have an opportunity to reflect on what's working for you and what's not, to share strategies you developed, to get feedback, and to learn about emerging best practices and tricks from design professionals.
