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# The Home Front: Sundays furniture brand co-founder shares work-life
survival hacks
Mother of four and business owner Barbora Samieian shares insight on
finding balance
Published May 08, 2024 • Last updated May 08, 2024 • 2 minute read
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Sundays has expanded its outdoor collection quite a bit, says the
Vancouver-based furniture brand's co-founder, Barbora Samieian. Photo
by Courtesy Sundays
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Many people will take a moment tomorrow to toast the mothers in their
lives. We caught up with Barbora Samieian, mother of four and co-
founder of Vancouver-based furniture brand Sundays, to hear her work-
life survival hacks and current home design trends.
### Figuring out what helps you recharge
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What works today, in terms of self-care rituals, may not work in 12
months, says Samieian. But she has figured out that deep down, she's
an introvert. An introvert with a big family who's in a leadership
role at work — a lot of "people time."
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"I really feel the urge to take alone time, so I do that in different
ways. When it's nicer, in summertime, I try and get out for a walk
before the kids wake up, early in the morning, at 5:30 or 6 a.m.
Sometimes, I'm just with my thoughts; other times, I'll put on music
or a podcast or something," she says.
If she can't do a walk, she'll do a "coffee-to-stay moment" between
daycare drop-off and getting to the office. Instead of taking her
coffee to-go, she enjoys it in the coffee shop. Even if it's only for
10 minutes — this is a small ritual she savours.
"These moments don't have to be long, but they need to be intentional.
It gives me a burst of energy, and I come into the office in the right
frame of mind." Taking a break from her personal Instagram and
ensuring she gets time outside has helped her focus more, says
Samieian.
Pillow Talk outdoor sofa by Sundays. Photo by Courtesy Sundays
### Gratitude
Practising gratitude can sound a little cliché, but there is something
to it. Samieian says out loud that she's "lucky" to have child care
and family support in juggling work and raising kids. She's honest
about often feeling like she's dropped the ball somewhere. It might be
in her one-on-one time with her kids, work commitments, not getting
enough exercise or seeing friends.
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### Nailing imperfect balance
Doing away with guilt is a good idea, says Samieian.
"The less guilt I feel and the more accepting I am of the imperfect
balance that life with four kids under eight and multiple businesses
will be chaotic … the better I feel."
### Red is best
Colour is something that makes her feel good, says Samieian. And at
Sundays they're embracing more colour.
"One of my favourite collections at the moment is called In the Loop,
and it's this really beautiful woven tapestry collection. I just
recently got the stool for our bedroom, and it's sitting under one of
my favourite paintings." This corner of her home really "brings joy."
They've also used colour for their Embrace chair, says Samieian: "Red
is really having a moment. In fashion and furniture. This is a
beautiful shade of it called Harvest."
Settle In lounge chairs by Sundays. Photo by Courtesy Sundays
### Having fun outdoors
Sundays has expanded its outdoor collection quite a bit, says
Samieian. Its Stir It Up bar cart is made from teak and can be used
indoors and outdoors.
Teak is a good material for outdoor use, and you can pop out the tray
to carry it around or roll the cart on wheels.
"It's of those multi-functional pieces, and we're big fans of multi-
functional — getting the most out of your pieces," she says.
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