Hi, and welcome back to the Chrissie Murphy Designs Blog where I am always exploring. Lately, I have been thinking about how we are living in a world needing more beauty.
Not necessarily grand beauty or expensive beauty, but the kind that quietly lifts our spirits and brings a little delight into ordinary days.
The world can feel incredibly noisy at times. News headlines are often filled with conflict, uncertainty, and worry. Many people are carrying anxiety about work, finances, and the future. Even conversations around AI have left people wondering what life may look like in years to come.
And yet, in the middle of all of this, I believe people are still searching for beautiful things.
Not because beauty ignores hardship, but because beauty reminds us there is still goodness in the world.
A world needing more beauty still responds to beautiful things
I often think about buildings created at the turn of the 20th century. They were filled with ornament, decorative details, and craftsmanship. Even everyday places carried elegance and personality.
Today, many modern buildings focus on efficiency and sustainability instead. Those things certainly matter. However, it sometimes feels as though beauty has quietly slipped down the priority list.
The same can be said for newspapers, books, and product packaging. Earlier designs often felt thoughtful and artistic. Labels were illustrated carefully, typography had character, and even simple objects carried charm.
Now, mass production and computer-generated design dominate much of what we see.
Yet despite this, people light up when they encounter something beautiful.
A carefully wrapped parcel.
A lovely café.
A handwritten card.
A patterned teacup.
A piece of artwork that makes them smile.
These moments matter more than we realise
Finding delight in a world needing more beauty
I think many people miss beauty without even recognising it. You can see it in the popularity of handmade goods, vintage markets, art exhibitions and thoughtfully designed spaces. People are drawn toward warmth, texture, colour, and creativity because those things make life feel richer.
Beauty brings delight into ordinary moments.
It softens a difficult day. It adds joy to a quiet corner of life. And sometimes, it simply causes us to smile. That is one of the main reasons I create art.
Not because art solves the world’s problems, but because it contributes something beautiful back into the world. A little colour. A little pattern. A little delight.
And honestly, I believe we need more of that.
If you have noticed yourself longing for more beauty lately, I would genuinely encourage you to get out there and follow some artists on social media. Head to the markets, go to an art exhibition or visit that coffee shop getting raging reviews for its cosy vibe.
Art matters in a world needing more beauty
Creativity has a way of helping beauty remain alive. Whether it is painting, pottery, textiles, music, gardens, baking, or thoughtful design, creative people contribute something valuable to our everyday life. They help our world feel softer, warmer, and more joyful.
I do not think beauty is frivolous. I think it is deeply human. The Lord made us to enjoy colour, pattern, texture, light, and creativity. We naturally respond to things that are thoughtful and uplifting.
Even the smallest creative act can brighten someone’s day. That is my aim with my own artwork. I am so committed to offering people a little moment of happiness. Perhaps it brings calm. Perhaps it sparks inspiration. Or perhaps it simply gives someone 10 seconds of beauty to look at while they’re scrolling through their day. To me, this matters. It’s more important now than ever.
A gentle encouragement
So today, this is simply my gentle encouragement to you.
Notice beautiful things.
Create beautiful things.
Surround yourself with things and people that bring delight and joy into your life. And share that beauty you find with others.
Until my next blog post, “I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received” Ephesians 4:1.
In peace always
