by Laura and Alison
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Inner clutter is our running to-do list, unfinished business, unresolved issues or relationships, and/or any thoughts or feelings that repeatedly come up that weigh on our minds. This includes thoughts about the meaning of our life to thoughts about mundane tasks like replacing a light bulb and everything in between. In the same way physical clutter can prevent us from experiencing a peaceful home, our inner clutter can prevent us from experiencing peace of mind. Read More . . .
March 4th, 2010 | No Comments »
by Laura and Alison
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You can dramatically change the look and feel of your home without spending a dime. In fact, even if you do have a budget to decorate it’s still a good idea to work with what you have and get your home to a place where you enjoy and appreciate it before you spend money and start purchasing. This is for two reasons: a fresh canvas will help you see clearly what the room really needs and therefore help you avoid making expensive mistakes. You may even realize you don’t need to change as much as you originally thought. Second, you can be assured that if and when you do choose to buy things, it will be from a place of inspiration rather than from a feeling that your home is lacking. You will come to the process with the mindset that you’re enhancing your space, rather than fixing what’s wrong. This attitude can lead to more creativity and thoughtful purchases and usually produces longer-term, more satisfying results. Read More . . .
February 25th, 2010 | No Comments »
by Laura and Alison
Every space holds energy. Even though you can’t see it, you’ve probably sensed it… For example, you may have walked into a room that looked beautiful, but somehow just didn’t feel right. Or perhaps you’ve been in a space that was decorated poorly or not to your taste, but you immediately felt good and comfortable. In both instances, you were probably tuning into the energy of the space. Have you ever referred to the need to “clear the air,” or said something has a “good vibe,” or after an argument stated “you could cut the tension in the room with a knife?” Or perhaps you’ve even simply said that a place had “good energy.” Many commonly used expressions indicate that we intuitively understand that buildings and places can have a certain vibration or feel. Read More . . .
February 18th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
by Laura
Photo by Tamara Muth King
My senior year of college a very wise advisor told me that I should establish a meditation practice. While I didn’t know much about meditation, I took his advice to heart. After walking out of my first meditation class I immediately saw the world differently. Everything was in sharper focus—trees seemed to vibrate, plants glowed, and I felt alive and connected to my surroundings in a way I hadn’t experienced before. I experientially understood the transformative power of meditation. Yet, when it came to practicing on my own, I felt I couldn’t do it. At that time, it seemed my mind was always racing and my thoughts often included a stream of self-judgments, which made meditation a miserable and intolerable experience. Quiet my mind… who was I kidding? Read More . . .
February 11th, 2010 | 2 Comments »
