by Laura and Alison
Gratitude instantly shifts us to a place of peace and loving. Be grateful for all the good you have in your life. Even if there are challenges or things in your life that you are less than ideal, be grateful for the fact that you are now in the process of changing them. By being thankful you are acknowledging that what you desire on some level already exists, and your intention and feelings of gratitude will help manifest your desires that much sooner. Expressing gratitude for all the love in your life can become a daily practice. Each night before bed you can make a written, verbal, or mental list of all the things that you love in your life. Include a few things on the list that happened that day, no matter how challenging your day may have been. Remember, like attracts like. Usually the things you are grateful for tend to multiply in your life. Read More . . .
July 1st, 2010Tags: Gratitude | No Comments »
by Laura and Alison
While moving in with a partner is an exciting time, many couples find it is also a big adjustment that requires a lot of understanding, communication and compromise. Blending two personalities into one home can sometimes be a challenge. Many people not only have different taste and lifestyles, but also have different ideas of the meaning of home. During this time of transition you and your partner may need support, and this support can begin with your home. Creating an empowering foundation that supports your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being and reflects your shared values will go a long way in determining the success of your relationship. By utilizing the connection between home and self a couple has the opportunity to not only design an ideal home together, but also an ideal life together. Read More . . .
June 24th, 2010Tags: Couples, Moving | No Comments »
by Laura and Alison
Colors can elicit powerful emotional responses. Color is created by wavelengths of light and each wavelength produces a unique vibration and energy that can affect our mood and health. Therefore, color can be a great way to bring different qualities and energy into your life; it can heal, bring balance, or support your intentions. You’ve probably experienced this connection between color and mood in subtle ways almost everyday. Do you feel different when wearing a bright yellow sweater than you feel dressed in all black? Would sitting in a room with red walls feel different than being surrounded by white walls? Read More . . .
June 17th, 2010Tags: color, Design | 1 Comment »
by Laura and Alison
You can realize dreams with the help of your home. Your home may support you, inspire you, and become the vehicle through which you manifest your goals.
As my sister and I often say in our blogs, our homes are a reflection of who we are. And when we change the reflection, we too change. Winston Churchill once said, “we shape our dwellings and afterwards, our dwellings shape us.” Just think, if your home does indeed shape your life, it serves you to consciously create a space that reflects your dreams. You can do this by creating visual representations of your intentions, values, and aspirations in your surroundings. Your home will then become a source of inspiration and a place of transformation. Read More . . .
June 10th, 2010Tags: Affirmations, Dream Home | 2 Comments »
