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The Warm And Welcoming Decor Mix Of Pastel And Wood
(via) I have always favored pastel as an almost neutral color. When you add in luscious decor touches of wood, it becomes a heightened experience of the quiet, cool and yin. Pastel and lots of wood in a pair have synergy, combining to become the most relaxing...
10 Ways To Start Your Day On A High Note!
Mornings are the pace-setter for the day. Some of us jump out of bed, excited, nearly every day. I'm betting a vast majority of you wish you could sleep more. Some meet the day with indifference, or even uncertainty. In the morning, we are more apt to be in a...
The Dynamo Abstract Artistry Of Pamela Staker!
Sometimes you just need fun. A rush of goodness. Like candy, but without the let-down. Clear-toned, beautifully composed, richly-layered art can sometimes be just the perfect fix for a day in need of dazzle. And today, Pamela Staker's super-fresh,...
Ideas To Break Free From Emotionally Unavailable Relationships
Today, I wanted to take a moment to talk about love, energy & your life of great value! It was brought to my attention a few days ago- and by the time you read this I don't know if it will still hold true- that while this blog is dedicated to feng shui, design,...
Why You Might Want To Consider More Silence In Your Life!
(via) Silence . Most of us do not have enough of it in our modern lives. While I am usually engaged in sharing ways to be expressive in every way, I rarely touch upon the very big reasons to balance that expression with quietude. Silent retreats are soaring in...
Apple Green Tea Warming Tonic & Cold Cure!
Traditional Chinese Medicine recommends that in cold seasons you use more warm spices and eat heated foods to promote balance. I was teetering on the brink of an actual flu when my friend came by yesterday to give me the recipe for this tonic created by Shelly...
Stuffed Artichokes!
Growing up, my grandma would make stuffed artichokes on very special occasions. Her's were packed with seasoned breadcrumbs and braised for over an hour. We would pull them apart, leaving nothing behind but a stack of leaves grazed with teeth marks, racing to get to...
A Idea To Help If You Get Stuck On The Road To Making Your Dreams Come True
(dawns rays flickr) Sometimes getting stuck is part of the process of growing. I see it all the time. You decide you want to start working out and three weeks in you sprain an ankle. You want to start dating and find yourself someone who was not ready who breaks your...
Great Advice For Creating A Compelling Life!
So go find people you like- or call up people you like- and make stuff with them. (Its the absolute happiest I have ever been!) xxoo Dana