One of the principals of feng shui is incorporating nature into the home to infuse the space with the energy and life of the outdoor world. Experts advise that the easiest way to do this is with live plants that will grow and thrive in the space, adding their own natural energy to it. If you’re a beginner at plant parenting, an easy-to-handle plant like a pothos or a sansiveria
Positivity has been proven to make our lives easier, and it’s not just in our heads! Science shows that positivity can keep us healthy, lowering our blood pressure and even helping to prevent heart disease. We all want a life filled with positivity, but what does that look like? Positivity is all about choices and perspective; every time we recognize our own power to welcome light and be grateful for
My home has always been my sanctuary, the place where I can be myself and truly construct a world that reflects my personality, needs and desires. You might not have interior design at the top of your mind, but as we spend the majority of our time in our homes due to the pandemic, the truth is that the way our homes look and feel can have a huge effect
Have you ever just realized that your mood is feeling off but don’t know why? Our emotional state is made up of so many components and sometimes we can find ourselves feeling negative without knowing where it’s coming from or how to solve it. Our outlook can impact our whole day and if you’re not feeling your best it can affect everything from your physical wellbeing to your productivity to
Over the years Valentine’s Day has evolved past simply being a celebration for couples. Valentine’s Day is now an opportunity to express your love to anyone you care about, whether it’s sending a card to your best friend or hosting a Galentine’s brunch. This year, we don’t have as many ways to celebrate with our loved ones as we stay safe and social distance, but that doesn’t mean we can’t
Valentine’s Day is historically a time to spend focusing on relationships and the love you share with another person. But this year, why not spend some time cultivating and drawing on the love you have for yourself? Self love can take many forms depending on what’s important to you, whether it’s cooking your favorite meal or giving yourself a quiet moment to read your favorite book. If you’re looking for
Going through life with an autoimmune condition, or several, like I do, can be a difficult process. Over the years I’ve been diagnosed with Sjogren’s syndrome, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and I have the markers for antiphospholipid syndrome, which can lead to blood clots. When many of us start our health journeys, even if we are fortunate enough to get a diagnosis, we can quickly end up with more questions
We’ve all spent a lot of time inside our homes in the past year. More than ever they’ve become our safe havens, our special spaces, and our sanctuaries as we stay inside to keep ourselves and our communities safe. This also means that our spaces might be starting to feel too familiar, stagnant and small. It’s amazing how much even little changes, like changing out a throw pillow, adding an
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or just exhausted? This past year has pushed many of us to our limits, and has kept us in a survival mode that can keep us from having the energy to solve problems or try to make even small lifestyle changes. A solution for so many of these issues, from missing sleep to low self esteem, can be found in the simple practice
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