From debuting a new television series to becoming a single mom, Tia Mowry has had quite the year.
But in this new chapter of life, shes focusing on herself.
Viewers followed her on a fearless and fierce journey of self-discovery, according to the show’s description.
With all of this change, Mowrys home life has taken on a transformation, too.
Here’s how she’s made it her own.
And the reason why I say that is because that’s what’s important in my home.
It’s something that I’m very intentional about; my house is a home thats very zen.
It’s very peaceful.
Those are the intentions.
And if I were to dive more into that, that is also the aesthetic of my home.
I want the feeling to bepeaceful and comfortable.
Yes, I do like design.
And yes, I do, of course, like nice things.
I truly believe infeng shui.
Because, again, it’s all about being intentional about a feeling and a vibe.
And so the house is monochromatic; the tones are warm.
It’s very zen and peaceful.
I’m a huge fan of candles, and I have candles throughout the house.
If you come into my home, you will always see a Santal candle being burnt.
I love the aromait gives you a calming and relaxing energy.
So I have woods; I have marble.
I have plants in my house, just to create, again, that calming energy.
I feel like nature is so healing.
And if I can add some of those elements into my house, it really, really helps.
Throughout the house you’ll see cutting boards, wood serving containers in the kitchen.
You’ll even seeleather on the chairs, or the backing of chairs, things like that.
Q: How have your house rules changed since becoming a mom?
Even the couches in the theater room are kid-approved.
So if things were to spill, you don’t have to worry.
It gives you this stress-free mindset.
How do you make it your own?
Coming up the stairs, I have acollage of photos, and the photos are pretty impactful.
As I’m going through this transition in my life, I hadn’t taken any family photos.
Being in solitude is where self-discovery begins; it’s courageous and shows strength.
There have been a lot of inner learnings, growth, and awareness.
The unknown is actually a beautiful place.
I used to think that solitude meant punishment, but no, it’s completely the opposite.
Being in solitude is where self-discovery begins; it’s courageous and shows strength.
I’ve learned that there’s a difference between loneliness and solitude.
I am not lonely; I am just in solitude.
And there is so much growth that comes from that, and for that, I’m so grateful.
I wouldn’t be the person that I am today.
Q: Do you feel like your home has changed with you throughout this transformation?
Adding some family photos that represent what the family looks like now.
Again, it’s part of that self-discovery, like what works for me.
Ive been leaning on a lot of Buddhist principles, and so I have more Buddhas in my house.
I put more books on the shelves, books that I’ve read [laughs].
Ive definitely become more of an avid reader.
Again, change is a part of life, and the kids are going through a transition.
One step at a time, you know.
Q: Have you found that a feeling of independence and being in your own home intersect?
Like, coming home now with this newfound self, do you feel differently than before?
It’s been a process.
In the beginning of my transition, it was a very scary place.
I remember when that first happened, I did not know what to do with myself.
I didn’t feel like myself.
I just plopped down on my bed, and I couldn’t move.
I was like, What is this?
This feels so weird.
This feels so foreign.
But the thing is, it’s not that way anymore.
The feeling of solitude is now so empowering.
I am not afraid to be with my own thoughts.
I now embrace them, and there’s comfort there, and there’s this beautiful sense of strength.
Yes, independence, courage, but also, Im gonna say safety.
Which I feel like it’s not something that someone would expect.
I sure didn’t.
And what I mean by safety is when you become one with yourself and your inner thoughts.
Maybe I can even say peace because I think peace equals safety.
And those moments have become so beautiful to me and peaceful.
I look forward to them now.
I’m not afraid of it.
Q: How do you like to unwind at the end of a long day?
What’s your routine?
I am a huge fan of taking baths.
And then I do some journaling, some meditating.
Sometimes it’s hard to create this routine, but I think it’s about prioritizing it, right?
Q: Do you have a go-to meal you like to serve when you have people over?
Im always going to go topasta.
I absolutely love pasta, and I feel like it’s a universal dish that children and adults love.
If there are people that are vegan, you could just do pasta and tomato sauce.
And it pairs very nicely with aglass of wine.
