About
Hi, I'm Els. I know exactly what it feels like to stand in a house that doesn't yet feel like yours.
A first move, alone
In 2016, I moved from Belgium to Germany for my career. I arrived alone, knowing no one, and suddenly had to build an entirely new life from scratch.
Where home found me
One of the first things I did was make my apartment feel like home. I poured my energy into creating a space that felt warm, calm and comforting. A place where, after a long day of navigating a new language, a new culture and the loneliness that can come with starting over, I could simply breathe.
"Looking back, I realise I was already designing a home that would support me."
Slowly, Germany became more than the place I had moved to. It became the place where I found love, met my husband, and where together we started our family.
A new nest abroad
Years later, we moved abroad so our children could grow up close to their grandparents. Watching them build those relationships is a gift. But even with the excitement of a new chapter, I discovered once again that a house doesn't become a home just because the suitcases are unpacked. It asks for a deeper kind of nesting.
What two moves taught me
Moving abroad with my family was a very different experience from arriving alone in Germany, yet the emotions were surprisingly familiar. On the outside, an incredible adventure. On the inside, endless logistics, a new language, a different culture and the quiet work of finding your footing again.
Those two moves taught me something I carry with me today: while you're busy building a new life, your home needs to be the one place where you can instantly drop your guard, exhale and feel safe. It should restore you, support you and give you a sense of belonging, even before the rest of your life has fallen into place.
With over a decade of marketing and strategy at a premium car brand, a passion for intentional interior styling and a quiet love for the rhythms of nature, I created Alma Nido.
Because I know firsthand that when your home supports you, it's so much easier to build the life you came for.
My training
My approach connects three areas I am continuously studying and deepening: how a house is styled, how a space feels and functions, and the emotional transition of moving abroad.
Color Consulting
International Color Consulting Professional, QC Design School
Feng Shui Design
Advanced Feng Shui Design Professional, QC Design School
Nine Star Ki & Feng Shui
Nina Elshof Academie
Exploring how natural cycles, directional energy and the five elements ground us in a new place.
Emotional Support
Psychwire
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), bringing psychological flexibility and mindful grounding to the expat transition.
Pinoso · Alicante
Whether you just got your keys, or you've been here a while and are still waiting for that home feeling to click, I would love to help you build your nest.