HEY THERE — I’M
Tamara Jewell
I was born and raised in Silverton, Oregon by a very young, single mom. That experience alone has contributed so much to my character—in the best way possible! I’ve always maintained a strong work ethic, as well as a desire to contribute to my community. Before starting Aura Home Refresh in 2024, I spent several years in the restaurant industry—this is how I learned that working with others and meeting new people came quite naturally. Starting this business was less of a decision and more of a direction I happened to find myself. I love everything about this work—even the rare bad days are pretty good days.
During a particularly difficult chapter of my early twenties, I experienced periods of housing insecurity that changed the way I understood home entirely.
I learned to create comfort from very little—to find familiarity in a few treasured objects, abundance in simplicity, and a sense of belonging wherever I happened to land. That time in my life taught me that home is less about the walls around us than the feeling we are able to create within them. Even in the most temporary or unconventional circumstances, I discovered how deeply fundamental the instinct is to make a place our own, and to return there without hesitation.
Nearly a decade later, that understanding is at the center of the work I do—helping others feel more connected to where they live by bringing care, order, ease, and intention back into spaces that may have become overwhelming or simply stopped being a relaxing place to be.
Philosophy & Approach
Home carries us through some of the most important moments of our lives—it is where we rest, heal, create, nourish, connect, and grow. In a world that demands so much of our attention, energy, and peace, creating a home that restores us may be the most meaningful form of self-care we can practice.
My work is centered on meeting people where they are, without judgment or expectation, and helping create spaces that feel calmer, more manageable, and more nurturing to live in. Everyone deserves a healthy home that supports their well-being — a place that offers comfort, daily ease, and stability regardless of financial barriers.
Home wellness isn’t about expensive, grid-worthy aesthetics; it’s about embracing simplicity and maximizing utility and enjoyment with what you already have, where you already live.
