When less is more.

In the last post, I wrote about how the environment of our homes influences our daily lives, the importance of imprinting our personalities through the decoration, and making our homes our temples (this sacred space where we're in charge, where our energy resonates at its best). Here, I will go through some practical tips on how to get there.

Sometimes we think something is missing when the issue is the exact opposite. We need to remove noises that steal attention from what matters. Look around and ask yourself if it is not the case to eliminate furniture and other objects instead of adding something. Are there too many end tables in this room? Or is there too much junk on the shelves? Sometimes this happens slowly, and suddenly something is wrong. 

It just happened to me. Recently, I've realized that our collective office-slash-art-room looked constantly messy and didn't feel inviting to me. When I set it up after our remodel, I decided to put everything office-related in there. At first, it looked ok, but soon it became the room that I was constantly avoiding, that would knock my spirits down every single time. That room was not matching the rest of the house. It was not echoing our vibe and was killing my mood for working there. The reality is it just had too much furniture in it: a console, a portable cart with arts and crafts supplies, the big table where my husband currently has his workstation, the other desk where I have my workstation, an armchair, a little side table, a small bookcase, plants. Ugh! Far too much!

A few days ago, I decided to face reality and change it. Phew! I feel much better now!

Also, it doesn't hurt to remember that furniture or objects you don't like should disappear. If they are instrumental and you can't live without or replace them, try revamping them or disguising their appearance with some creativity. You can transform an ugly and worn-out armchair with a lovely shawl or a throw blanket. A weird end table can get a tray on top, hiding its ugly face.