Hi! I’m Jana-Marie (and that’s my beautiful doggie, Honey). I’m currently creating this website from hospital during a rough patch in my life - where I’m struggling with my mental and physical health.

I recently discovered I’ve been unintentionally “dopamine dressing” and “dopamine decorating” - and it makes so much sense, because all I want is: to feel better and happier.

I noticed I moved from wearing/decorating with “safe” plain colours to brighter colours. My clothes, hospital room and home have become more and more colourful - full of rainbows, sparkles, patterns and fun textures. I was doing this simply because “I like it and it makes me feel joy”. However, I’ve noticed others around me appreciate it and it seems to brighten their day too.

I learnt about the science behind dopamine dressing and realised it’s a real thing, and I’ve been doing it- not just with my clothes and accessories but my decor too.

I’m so drawn to the concept of dopamine dressing and decorating that I’ve started this website, and dopadécor, as a project to keep me busy while in hospital. However, I mainly started this in the hope of spreading some happiness to others.