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Happiness Is For Right Now!
If you don't believe me, believe Jim Rohn. Happiness is for now. xoxo Dana
Sensory Stress Relief!
Stress. Its this insidious beast that we will all do anything to avoid, yet we all dance with daily. When you are stressed, its easy to reach for a cocktail or a , for some, a sleeping pill at night... But you aren't dealing with the problem, you are just...
Sari Decor Paradise!
Sari fabric is divinity on so many levels. Color, pattern, texture, cultural richness... and infinite numbers of ways to use the sari in home decor! From tossing a sari over an old chair for a quick "makeover" to pinning one up carefully on a wall as a tapestry to...
If You Are Going To Fear Anything, Don’t Let It Be Failure!
Hm. J.K. Rowling knows a thing or two about being at the bottom AND being at the very top of her game. So, perhaps its time to embrace the idea that failure is more that OK, its just another story to tell. Take more calculated risks and develop your instincts! xoxo...
Winter Blooms…Because Flowers Are A Year-Round Event!
Saipua!!! The flower & soap heaven of Brooklyn can not be matched for its floral artistry. I wanted to bring you a few of their winter blooms today to illustrate that even in the ice cold (its cold here in Los Angeles!) that there are still intensely gorgeous...
Shower Power: 3 Ways To Supercharge Your Shower!
(grow your own loofah: seeds from Etsy!) Showers are not just a way to clean your physical body- they also "wash off" they energy of a day that you have picked up along the way. Quick showers in the am & pm (emphasis on "quick" so that you aren't dehydrating...
Living Up To Your Reputation!
Tough one...but a great one! xoxo Dana
Fast Feng Shui : No Shoes At Home!
(me, shoeless, at Myohorenge temple in Taisekiji, Japan) In Japan I never have my shoes on inside a building (except in Toyko, or at stores) and I understand that its a cultural form of respect for the home. A few other interesting facts are that shoes do damage wood...
Heathy Habit Of The Week: Volunteer!
(Jack Pierson) Stress seems to be the leading factor in every sort of emotional and physical malady that exists. Sometimes, a focus strictly on yourself can be stressful in and of itself. Volunteering a bit of time (a few hours a week? or even a few hours a month?)...