Claire O’Connell
Renowayoflife
DIY / Design / Renovation
Real Homes. Honest Design. Intentioanal Living
Hi, I’m Claire — renovator, designer, business owner, and mum of three.
Here you’ll find practical advice, timeless style tips, and behind-the-scenes of the businesses I’ve built: Renowayoflife, for soulful, sustainable renovations that feel like you, and The Scented Poppy, for fragrance that transforms a house into a home.
You don’t need a massive budget or design degree to create something beautiful. Just the right mindset, creativity, and a plan that works for your life. I’m here to help you make your home feel intentional, lived-in, and completely yours, whether you’re renovating, styling, or just starting your journey.
Let’s build something you’ll love coming home to.
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At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: your home should feel like you.
I’m Claire O’Connell, designer, renovator, founder of Renowayoflife and The Scented Poppy. After more than a decade of renovating homes across three continents (and raising three kids along the way), I’ve learned that creating a beautiful home doesn’t require a massive budget – just a clear plan, thoughtful design, and a few soulful touches.
Through Renowayoflife, we help homeowners and renovators cut through the overwhelm with practical tools, design guidance, and tried-and-true renovation experience. Through The Scented Poppy, we offer handcrafted 100% soy candles, room sprays and diffusers designed to bring warmth, calm and personality to your everyday spaces.
Whether you’re designing your dream home, lighting a candle after a long day, or picking up a paintbrush for the first time – you’re in the right place.
We’re here to help you build a home you love, one room (and one real-life moment) at a time.
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