Guest Writer: Catherine Grison Today's post has been inspired by a question from my tweemie, Tambra Harck about the influence of colors in Feng Shui and homes. Just a few words to introduce the subject... When I moved to San Francisco, 9 years ago, and began to work in the furniture industry, I was shocked to see that most people were "matching" sofas and chairs, "blending" neutrals. The only real colors in retail were mostly dark reds on leather library chairs. I was then working at the brand new Crate and Barrel Furniture store downtown San Francisco, in the fine...
Today there are several new things occurring here in my corner of the world. They may appear to some to be completely out of the blue, or magically formed. Today I am delighted to share with you for the first time two *new* happenings, but neither of are new. First, These two new developments are part of a long-held vision I've had, and somehow without specific plan, after over 25-plus years since the original dreaming, two events came about on the same day. Both are: Expressions of my Soul's Divine Purpose. For now the best way I know to describe...
Is your bedroom a place for respite and renewal? Does it provide you a good night's sleep? How about your intimate relationship... does your bedroom entice you to enjoy a loving, expressive sex life? Do the textures, colors and lighting invite you to experience sensuous, physical pleasures? I can't help but love a beautiful, inviting bedroom! When I wrote of bedrooms earlier this year, I shared seven ways to create an environment that promotes rest, wellbeing and intimacy. (you can read about that at this link) Today I'm excited to share with you some of the bedding I've personally selected...
How you look at something, greatly determines what you see. - Tambra Harck Change is the way of life. I sometimes wonder why anyone would resist change. There's so much opportunity for living a life you love... and if change is what's needed to get there, I say, "Step into your courage, and let go!" Then I remember that I too resist change. And I think I know why. You may be surprised to hear that I don't think my resistance is because of fear. No, that's the auto-response. Perhaps writing our resistances off to fear can sound like a...
You can vibrate at a frequency that uplifts - and so can the places where you live and work. - Tambra Have you ever been somewhere that felt great to you? There was a vibe to the place, something about it that had you feel welcome, inspired, appreciated, trusted? I often hear stories like this that begin with a place in nature. When the story is about a business, the next part of the tale is about how great the service was, or how you highly recommend them. I'm sure you've also been somewhere that when you walked in, there...
5. Explore the subtle nuances. The "energy of a space" is mostly experienced through subtlty. If you've heard much about Feng Shui, you know that there are significant differences in the ways we experience colors, placement, shapes, flow. Subtle nuances create big impact. I began a new yoga practice the day before our garden adventure. Maybe that's why I noticed the nuances of how I was moving. Where my strength was coming from. Why I had discomfort when I moved a certain way. It's much the same approach I take when creating soulful designs. Questions about the subtle, often missed,...
Pulling weeds may not seem like an enjoyable Saturday morning activity. I put it off for a while. Sitting here at my desk, I look into the back yard, and beyond at the hills across the Carquinez Strait. I could see the weeds growing. They seemed to love the intermittent rains and sunny days. It was becoming difficult to appreciate my view, as the weeds began to capture my attention, distracting me. Then Saturday morning, after yoga and a light breakfast, I joined Michael in the yard, determined to reclaim my peace of mind, and get those weeds out of...
You might guess that as the Soulful Design Consultant I visit many homes. I get to see how people live. They share their dreams and I hear how they think about their environments. And I get the amazing honor of creating spaces that reflect the soul and desires of each client. There's more to what I hear than dreams and desires though. Every client has their own concerns as well. I hear how people judge their spaces. I hear what confuses them, how they worry or toil over their choices - and the lifestyle their home supports. Their concerns are...
Your bedroom. Does it give you a sense of comfort? Do you sleep well, awaken rested and restored? Does it promote health, sensuality, intimacy? There is no room that is more soulful than the others. Yet the bedroom invites us to be intimate with our innermost selves. It's the room where we sleep. The room where we dream. It's where you make love, dress, groom yourself. You may have quiet conversations, your head on a pillow. This may be where you pray or meditate. Or maybe you stare at the ceiling in the middle of the night, waiting for morning...
Sanctuaries are spaces created expressly for prayer and contemplation, for spiritual renewal. We find them can in churches, temples, sacred gardens. Many people I meet think that sanctuaries are public places for private moments. A Personal Sanctuary fosters connection, contemplation, union with Self and Divine. In the years I've been devoted in creating sacred space for myself, our family, for students and clients, I have heard the yearning in the voices of many: I want to feel connected to something greater than myself. My dream for our home is that I can find serenity in it. I want a sacred...
Warm and Comfortable
Intriguing. Inviting. Healing.
Kissed by Sunshine
Deep, Rich, Sensuous
Filled with Music and Beauty.
These are some the words I hear when I ask my unusual questions, discovering what will guide us as we decorate, remodel or arrange a living space.
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