Tips for a Low-Budget Makeover
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Recently we wrote a blog about how to give your home a makeover without spending a dime. While writing, we also thought of many low-cost ideas… so many in fact, we decided to put them together for this blog.
It’s easy to dramatically makeover your home on a limited budget. We have found that often the things that make our homes look and feel really good cost little or no money. Below are tips for your low-budget makeover: (more…)
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Zen Affirmations: A New Look at Affirmations
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
As you may already know, positive affirmations are statements that when said repeatedly can be used to increase self-esteem or manifest goals. As someone who believes strongly in positive thinking, the concept of like attracts like, the power of intention, and the idea that our thoughts create our reality—the idea of affirmations always made sense to me. Yet, somehow the application didn’t always work. I often found that I would say the affirmation, but not really believe it. In fact, my true feelings and self-doubt just became more painfully, and glaringly obvious. I would say or write the affirmation, but underneath be doubting myself and, in my opinion, sending the doubtful energy out into the universe and ultimately negate what I was supposed to be affirming! (more…)
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Spring Clean with Feng Shui
Thursday, April 15th, 2010
A new beginning for your home and life…
Spring is a time of renewal and rejuvenation. As we begin shedding our heavy layers from the cold winter months, it is natural to want to lighten up our homes as well. Feng Shui believes that as we let go of the clutter in our homes we simultaneously make space for something new in our lives. In other words, as we clean house, we clean self. (more…)
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Home as a Reflection of Self
Thursday, April 8th, 2010
We believe that your home is an outward manifestation of your inner experience—a reflection of yourself. Look around your home. What are your surroundings saying about you? How you choose to live, how you decorate (or don’t decorate), pictures and objects you display, and what you choose to surround yourself with, tell others about who you are. Your home tells your story, what you enjoy doing, how you are feeling, and who you spend your time with.
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