tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12397451270711928492024-03-13T17:14:30.523-07:00...joy of nestingShiree Segerstrom, Interior Design and Wellness for Health Conscious Womenshiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.comBlogger361125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-60329064706473980102021-11-17T12:17:00.004-08:002021-11-22T10:36:34.772-08:005 Design Principles that Make Your Home More Restful<p><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">A
well-designed home has the power of the ocean in that it can simultaneously energize
and relax you! It can inspire you to live a joyful, more balanced life as in eating
right; exercising; getting plenty of downtime; sleeping better; and being more
mindful of the life you get to lead on this big, blue marble in the sky.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">The
good news is an ocean front home isn’t the only way to live healthier and
happier. Knowing a few of the basic design principles and elements we designers
employ at work, can help you plan your home around your (and your family’s)
wellbeing.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fZhYFdkICu8/YZVhqAVXy2I/AAAAAAAAI7A/tk1jumAXnD0190Q6sxvC32xLGyuQiXfbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/via%2BAtlanta%2BHomes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="477" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fZhYFdkICu8/YZVhqAVXy2I/AAAAAAAAI7A/tk1jumAXnD0190Q6sxvC32xLGyuQiXfbgCLcBGAsYHQ/w478-h640/via%2BAtlanta%2BHomes.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">Via Atlanta Homes</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">According to college design textbook “Inside
Today’s Home” by LuAnn Nissen, the elements of design are space, form, line,
texture, light and color while the principles of design are balance
(symmetrical, asymmetrical and radial), rhythm (repetition, progression,
transition and contrast), emphasis, scale/proportion and harmony (unity and
variety).</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="background-color: #fcfefa;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">Interior design, architecture and art are
visual fields and the language we use to describe them is often subjective. This
terminology provides designers with a common vocabulary for general aspects of
design, as well as an explanation as to how and why the elements work, i.e.
look and feel so good to your senses!</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="background-color: #fcfefa;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">Enjoy this special edition of Joy of Nesting,
and thank you for being a valued reader!</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="background-color: #fcfefa;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="background-color: #fcfefa;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eGtnzvNjk3w/YZVh0uCTzNI/AAAAAAAAI7E/EfTS_ux7tOAhaLGcnSWVb4T5Uzwr-Dm1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Antiques%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="241" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eGtnzvNjk3w/YZVh0uCTzNI/AAAAAAAAI7E/EfTS_ux7tOAhaLGcnSWVb4T5Uzwr-Dm1gCLcBGAsYHQ/w482-h640/Antiques%2B2.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="background-color: #fcfefa;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="background-color: #fcfefa;">Light</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="background-color: #fcfefa;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Light is important to your
physical and psychological wellbeing. It affects your mood, immune system, changes
the appearance of your surroundings and informs your body when it’s time to
wake up or go to sleep.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There’s natural light,
ambient light (also called general lighting), task lighting and <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">accent lighting. Natural
lighting brings light into your home via window space and open curtains and is
a great way to improve emotional wellness.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">New LED lighting, also known
as circadian lighting is available with smart home systems and mimics the sun’s
natural affects throughout the day in order to assist your sleep patterns. They
are customized to fit each person’s individual needs.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cWaKN5n2KB8/YZVh_bheksI/AAAAAAAAI7M/18I36gaBBH83-LIbXyKXIKzZY72oF0CogCLcBGAsYHQ/s593/Mona%2BNeremberg.%2BLisa%2BBynon.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="475" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cWaKN5n2KB8/YZVh_bheksI/AAAAAAAAI7M/18I36gaBBH83-LIbXyKXIKzZY72oF0CogCLcBGAsYHQ/w512-h640/Mona%2BNeremberg.%2BLisa%2BBynon.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Via Elle Decor</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Color</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Color is a powerful design tool and one
of the easiest ways to engender feelings or emotions in your home. But reaction
to color is highly subjective and each color comes with its own attributes
and/or stigmas attached.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">For instance, yellow can feel sunny and
cheerful for some people and signify cowardice for others. Pink is a pretty,
feminine color that some love and other’s find cloying.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">When you create spaces with health and
well-being in mind, choose cooling, restful colors like cool blues; soft
lavenders; pale blue- greens; the palest blushes; and crisp, clean neutrals.
Cool colors recede, meaning, like a hairline they “go back” so when your walls
are painted in light, cool colors it visually increases the size of the room.
It adds depth at the end of a room, hallway or garden path.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P-E7FGtnV_Q/YZViKKtxTxI/AAAAAAAAI7U/XCKaukkmga0A4r4PdCfJPNqdIrkDKk7kACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/via%2BIndulgy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="428" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P-E7FGtnV_Q/YZViKKtxTxI/AAAAAAAAI7U/XCKaukkmga0A4r4PdCfJPNqdIrkDKk7kACLcBGAsYHQ/w428-h640/via%2BIndulgy.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Via Indulgy</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">To give your home a healthy feeling and
visually enlarge your spaces, use light, cool colors with minimal color changes
and minimal darkness to lightness contrasts meaning keep everything fairly
light, even if the colors are different.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Texture</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">Texture
describes the tactile feel or appearance of the surface of an object like
stone, mohair or chenille fabrics, or a woven basket.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">For
purposes of health and wellness, textures as they pertain to fabrics and other
furnishings around the home should be soft and comforting such as beautiful
baskets and rugs.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">Texture
can absorb or amplify sound. It affects the maintenance of an object. The shiny
surface of a glass table is easier to clean but shows every little smudge. The
rough surface of a stone hearth shows little dirt but is harder to clean. In
some places in the home, smooth textures are preferable in order to keep
surfaces clean such as countertops and cabinetry.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rNPEVfyfYjw/YZViUJ9dE9I/AAAAAAAAI7c/-9oK6Yn4ZWsWfUJauQPs1TQIxKj7vx2WACLcBGAsYHQ/s751/via%2BAtlanta%2BHomes%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="563" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rNPEVfyfYjw/YZViUJ9dE9I/AAAAAAAAI7c/-9oK6Yn4ZWsWfUJauQPs1TQIxKj7vx2WACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/via%2BAtlanta%2BHomes%2B2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Via Atlanta Homes</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Balance</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">Balance
(symmetrical, asymmetrical and radial) refers to the equal distribution of
weight, size or bulk of an object or space on an axis in an aesthetically
pleasing composition.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">Symmetrical
balance, also known as formal or passive balance, happens when one side of
something is the exact same as the other half: a mirror image. This type of balance can be seen in a pair of sconces flanking a painting above a fireplace; two candlesticks flanking a centerpiece on a dining room table; or two exterior lights flanking a front door. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">Asymmetrical
balance, also referred to as informal or active balance, is differing objects
arranged along an axis, equal distance apart but of equal weight or bulk. It’s
used in casual design and is generally more complex than symmetrical balance.
Rather than having identical objects on an axis, this type of balance relies on
mismatched items with equal scale or perceived weight. Asymmetrical balance can
be seen in arrangements of framed prints or photography on a wall; and in the
floor plans of a ranch style residence.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j08IvZSij04/YZVig9GNxKI/AAAAAAAAI7k/-BvyYZPaBeY_yCi9nGXCdVPcz-sqiHrhQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/via%2BHome%2BBunch.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="408" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j08IvZSij04/YZVig9GNxKI/AAAAAAAAI7k/-BvyYZPaBeY_yCi9nGXCdVPcz-sqiHrhQCLcBGAsYHQ/w522-h640/via%2BHome%2BBunch.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">Via Home Bunch</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">Radial
balance is identical or differing objects placed in a circular fashion. It can
be seen in modern residential spaces, museums and commercial buildings. Radial
balance is chairs around a table in the middle of a room; a crystal chandelier;
or the structure of a circular rotunda. It directs your attention to the center
of the space or object. It is the least used type of balance.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">If
done right, a space with any of these types of balance will calm you while
spaces without balance can make you feel unexplainably uncomfortable. All are appropriate for interiors design with health and wellness in mind.</span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nature</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">I
love including plants in my design projects and in my own home. A home without
plants or flowers doesn’t look finished or feel inviting. Bringing nature
indoors is a great way to enhance your mood and help get you through the dreary
months of winter. My favorite design adage is that “if your home is missing
something and you don’t know what it is it’s most likely greenery, texture or
scale”.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Va9BNk9kJuY/YZViqG1r3VI/AAAAAAAAI7s/sQyg2RaASW87CSWfwaEhea1qFxbkxoeGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s487/Furlow%2BGatewood.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="487" data-original-width="375" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Va9BNk9kJuY/YZViqG1r3VI/AAAAAAAAI7s/sQyg2RaASW87CSWfwaEhea1qFxbkxoeGgCLcBGAsYHQ/w492-h640/Furlow%2BGatewood.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">Furlow Gatewood</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">I
have several go-to looks for decorating with greenery. I love to do one nicely
scaled topiary in a great jardinière or ceramic pot, between a pair of
interesting lamps, placed on a lovely tray or a stack of books.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">I
also love to do topiary in pairs, particularly on the dining room table in pots
that coordinate with the room. My favorite dining room table arrangement to do
is a central tray of alcohol bottles flanked by two modestly sized topiary. </span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NqSVjUrBG6c/YZVi33NOQzI/AAAAAAAAI70/SIsmyxtZquUnRr6VdKjd-9bfyZO9nP-pQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2250/The%2BWellness%2BHome%2BCheck%2BList%2BCover.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1410" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NqSVjUrBG6c/YZVi33NOQzI/AAAAAAAAI70/SIsmyxtZquUnRr6VdKjd-9bfyZO9nP-pQCLcBGAsYHQ/w402-h640/The%2BWellness%2BHome%2BCheck%2BList%2BCover.png" width="402" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">I
also love doing tall plant racks filled with one to two types of plants or
flowers like maidenhair ferns, violets. This is equally beautiful indoors or on
outside patios. I have a rack of maidenhair ferns in my little dining room that
gets lots of sun and is easy to water. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250);">That's it for today! I hope you enjoyed this week's article on wellness interior design as much as I enjoy sharing it with you. For a bit more on wellness interior design, then check out the <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/the-wellness-home-designer-cheat-sheet/"><span style="color: red;">Wellness Home Cheat Sheet</span></a> I created just for you. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black;">It will give you ALL the deets on wellness design and will help you</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> instill wellness elements into your next design project or remodel. Here's a link to the <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/the-wellness-home-designer-cheat-sheet/"><span style="color: red;">Wellness Home Cheat Sheet</span></a> </span>again. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QkPmenmy5nY/YZVnRuJOAoI/AAAAAAAAI8A/FW2nY7ErTVkcjtLHqwfoAI7R3tA7aKE4gCLcBGAsYHQ/s846/via%2BPinterest.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QkPmenmy5nY/YZVnRuJOAoI/AAAAAAAAI8A/FW2nY7ErTVkcjtLHqwfoAI7R3tA7aKE4gCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/via%2BPinterest.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">Via Pinterest</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">Bye for now!</span></p>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-6937598694532002912021-11-02T14:29:00.003-07:002021-11-02T16:06:37.645-07:00Staging Primer: Styling, Repair and Housekeeping Tips for Selling Your Home<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPNKcz7hXk8/YYHEXMlDm0I/AAAAAAAAI60/Um_MqGWtoOAFLtXwNYTuUulYrMil1Py_QCLcBGAsYHQ/s535/Phoebe%2BHoward.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="535" data-original-width="357" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPNKcz7hXk8/YYHEXMlDm0I/AAAAAAAAI60/Um_MqGWtoOAFLtXwNYTuUulYrMil1Py_QCLcBGAsYHQ/w428-h640/Phoebe%2BHoward.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="background-color: #fcfefa;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="background-color: #fcfefa;">Even with the help of experts, selling
your home requires significant effort on your part especially if your
housekeeper has been ‘a-wol for a-while’! Or maybe you’ve postponed general
maintenance and repairs in favor of that vacation you finally rescheduled after
covid or you needed a new car.</span></p><p><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="background-color: #fcfefa;">Above, Phoebe Howard.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Whatever the case may be, here are some great hacks I've created for selling your home, or maybe just for making it a little more inhabitable for yourself!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">All large surfaces like windows,
windowsills, lighting, chandeliers, floors, carpets and walls should be clean
and possibly freshly painted if need be. Just because <i>you</i> can’t see the dirt doesn’t
mean others won’t see it either.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mJ4KTbyOkM8/YYGrEXOB9uI/AAAAAAAAI5o/UG4BqbdbBSY32jJc3yTum_5dMVaDIErIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Ballard%2Bdaybed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mJ4KTbyOkM8/YYGrEXOB9uI/AAAAAAAAI5o/UG4BqbdbBSY32jJc3yTum_5dMVaDIErIwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Ballard%2Bdaybed.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ballard Design</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Furniture and draperies should be clean
and in good condition but few people want to replace their furniture just to
sell a home. Services like Coit Drapery Cleaners will come to the home and clean
upholstery provided it’s not frayed. If it’s frayed, cleaning will cause the
fabric to further deteriorate.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If the sofa or chairs are especially
unattractive, you can spruce them up with high quality throw pillows and throw
blankets in neutral colors. Discount stores such as TJ Maxx and Home Goods have
a great selection of fine quality pillows at very affordable prices. I like to use three matching twenty
inch down blend throw pillows on an average sized 90-inch sofa and one 18 inch throw pillow per small chair or one 20 inch pillow for a large chair. Leave some solid wood accent chairs without pillows.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N2JleT1yV14/YYGrU7NU58I/AAAAAAAAI5w/M4Xr6EG-KokSrGy31AIIXkF7PkAiHvYCACLcBGAsYHQ/s461/via%2BRuby%2BBeets.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="461" data-original-width="339" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N2JleT1yV14/YYGrU7NU58I/AAAAAAAAI5w/M4Xr6EG-KokSrGy31AIIXkF7PkAiHvYCACLcBGAsYHQ/w470-h640/via%2BRuby%2BBeets.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Via Ruby Beets</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">High-quality, cream-colored throws hide
a myriad of sofa and chair sins and transfer nicely to your new home.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keep small table top accessories to a
minimum. Instead use larger items like stacks of hardbound design books, lamps
and faux or natural plants in decorative pots or jardinière.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keep framed family photos to a minimum.
Remove all table top family photos but retain wall galleries in hallways and
stairwells.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3S5xDfyP_6k/YYGrexieM0I/AAAAAAAAI50/yg09qgH51Q0stuhaTLvzCkaE2Oop5b6HwCLcBGAsYHQ/s673/via%2BLa%2BDolce%2BVita.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="673" data-original-width="517" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3S5xDfyP_6k/YYGrexieM0I/AAAAAAAAI50/yg09qgH51Q0stuhaTLvzCkaE2Oop5b6HwCLcBGAsYHQ/w492-h640/via%2BLa%2BDolce%2BVita.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Via La Dolce Vita</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keep all mail and clutter under wrap.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sanitize bathrooms with a little Clorox
here and there. Yes, it is toxic so use sparingly but it gets rid of household
germs and smells and gives the rooms a really fresh, clean feeling.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fluff the pillows and throws. This
makes a bigger difference than you might realize.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Open the windows if possible. Nothing
beats clean, fresh air. It not only smells better; it feels really healthy upon
entering a home. Like a walk in the woods.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r7GG1ZSBXWE/YYGsAlc6SNI/AAAAAAAAI6M/tKpvxxkeqLw4e1eGQc4Y9y2THN8Z9ruwQCLcBGAsYHQ/s732/via%2BAD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="732" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r7GG1ZSBXWE/YYGsAlc6SNI/AAAAAAAAI6M/tKpvxxkeqLw4e1eGQc4Y9y2THN8Z9ruwQCLcBGAsYHQ/w494-h640/via%2BAD.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Miles Redd</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
Fluffy white towels, white sheets and white toilet paper give bedrooms and
baths a spa feel. Dingy bedding and towels are easy and affordable to replace
but do buy good quality.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<!--[endif]--></span><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A few small vases of scented fresh
flowers are a nice touch. Scatter them in unexpected places too like the hall,
kitchen and bathrooms. I like just one variety of flower and color per
arrangement, for instance all white roses or all lavender lilacs.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9Osikn-OsGM/YYGsJPV2U3I/AAAAAAAAI6U/pp4JD7lQPXAZybdqNo9e3RyXw9pAmab-QCLcBGAsYHQ/s564/via%2BLonny.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="564" height="304" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9Osikn-OsGM/YYGsJPV2U3I/AAAAAAAAI6U/pp4JD7lQPXAZybdqNo9e3RyXw9pAmab-QCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h304/via%2BLonny.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Via Lonny</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Refrain from home scents like scented
candles and sprays. Scent is highly subjective. People who are accustomed to
high end scents don’t care for cheap scents and vice versa.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hide electrical cords behind furniture
and counter top appliances. Do you best to tuck them away out of sight.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Clear counters of all but the most
basic items. Buy fresh brushes, sponges and caddy for next to the sink and decant
your hand and dish soap into matching clear glass dispensers.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Create conversational furniture
arrangements with sofas and chairs facing one another, not the television.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OvdMKZ3CaPE/YYGsbUn-lnI/AAAAAAAAI6k/UiCX2a5iCG80CINv-ZhoNhS43Nuuu-aoACLcBGAsYHQ/s618/from%2Bpinterest.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="412" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OvdMKZ3CaPE/YYGsbUn-lnI/AAAAAAAAI6k/UiCX2a5iCG80CINv-ZhoNhS43Nuuu-aoACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/from%2Bpinterest.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Via Pinterest</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Clear coffee table and end tables of clutter.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wash all doors and door frames near
doorknobs. Use a damp rag and baking powder.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Spot clean walls with the same.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mirrors make a nice wall accessory and
visually increase space. Particularly nice if they are reflecting a beautiful outdoor
view!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QJBCpsPSs9Q/YYGss8ua9pI/AAAAAAAAI6s/uY7ZgRuMW4MweZLe6WZ2mZf40yTeFZ7NwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/Cover%2Bof%2BThe%2BFuncctional%2BHome%2BBlueprint.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QJBCpsPSs9Q/YYGss8ua9pI/AAAAAAAAI6s/uY7ZgRuMW4MweZLe6WZ2mZf40yTeFZ7NwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Cover%2Bof%2BThe%2BFuncctional%2BHome%2BBlueprint.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">Ready
to take a deeper dive into staging your home? I created <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.leadpages.co/functionalhomeblueprint/"><span style="color: red;">The Functional Home Blueprint</span></a> to
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</span><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">create beautiful places in your home for downtime and reconnecting
with yourself and your loved ones.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Get organized and energized with my
easy tools, attractive container ideas and simple home office hacks. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Carve out spaces to exercise.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Maximize your kitchen to follow through
with healthy eating; and utilize all your rooms. Plus, a BONUS: my fave home
workout equipment!<span style="color: #383838;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Here is that <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.leadpages.co/functionalhomeblueprint/"><span style="color: red;">link</span></a> again. That's it for today. Bye for now! Shiree</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-55591820518805301442021-10-18T14:22:00.002-07:002021-10-18T14:22:37.137-07:00How to Get a Wellness-Inspired, Living and Dining Room<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">People
of all ages and levels of wellbeing are interested in leading their best lives
in their homes and that means their homes must support them in all their health
and wellness endeavors, with or without a gym membership.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">Being
at home more has made everyone think differently about how your home supports
your health and wellness. Now and for the foreseeable future, your home is one
of the most important assets in your life, not just as a financial investment
but from an emotional stand point too. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lAUaOodJfIc/YW3UTSrEEXI/AAAAAAAAI4Q/exDN6Y9V5os-_XEJ4f-Aj3afqHto242eACLcBGAsYHQ/s705/River%2BRoad%2BFarm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lAUaOodJfIc/YW3UTSrEEXI/AAAAAAAAI4Q/exDN6Y9V5os-_XEJ4f-Aj3afqHto242eACLcBGAsYHQ/w512-h640/River%2BRoad%2BFarm.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">You
need it to be not only beautiful to your senses but also, supportive of the
healthy lifestyle you want to lead. A bright, well-planned kitchen for prepping
healthy meals; a bedroom designed as the perfect down time respite; a
beautiful, comfy common area or two for reconnecting with yourself and loved
ones; inspiring spaces for your workouts; and restful color schemes. Making
your home ‘user friendly’ doesn’t mean you have to give up the aesthetics you
want either, in fact, quite the contrary. How it looks is actually super important
too! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">A
beautiful room has all the power of the ocean because it elevates your mood,
energizes or relaxes you, and most importantly it inspires you to live a
healthier, happier, more balanced life. But if your home is dragging you under
instead of supporting you in your best life, let’s get you some real results
post haste. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PxwCz4BaRCc/YW3UakT29uI/AAAAAAAAI4U/WbQgGRiUYpgsLnhjzcMvhFscOzpEJixngCLcBGAsYHQ/s728/via%2BHananHannah.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="728" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PxwCz4BaRCc/YW3UakT29uI/AAAAAAAAI4U/WbQgGRiUYpgsLnhjzcMvhFscOzpEJixngCLcBGAsYHQ/w496-h640/via%2BHananHannah.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">I've
got you covered.</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">Where
to Begin <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">Start
your design projects with the living room and work your way around to the
dining room and entry. Whether you design one room or your entire home you want
the styles and colors to flow; to form a visually unified whole. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">I
always start with the living room. Sometimes you need additional window space,
sometimes you need a doorway widened, and sometimes you need a strong visual
anchor (some might call it a focal point) like a mantel, fireplace surround and
flanking built-in bookcases. It depends on the home and budget. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GJV24eRD-dI/YW3Uhf_02MI/AAAAAAAAI4c/iUeFlxvQLbUD_ZT7P51PX7VLR_zF2YJLACLcBGAsYHQ/s805/Leanne%2BFord.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="805" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GJV24eRD-dI/YW3Uhf_02MI/AAAAAAAAI4c/iUeFlxvQLbUD_ZT7P51PX7VLR_zF2YJLACLcBGAsYHQ/w448-h640/Leanne%2BFord.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">Above, Leanne Ford</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">A room
is like the inside of a box. It’s what you put on the inner surfaces of your
box that counts. What paint will you put on the walls and ceiling? High quality
paint has more pigment, a richer quality, and better formulated colors. I love
Farrow and Ball, Pratt and Lambert, Fine Paints of Europe and Dunn Edwards. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">What
kind of flooring will you choose? Choose the best flooring materials you can
afford and keep the choices to a minimum to avoid what I call patchwork quilt
syndrome. I’m partial to flooring of bamboo, hardwood, natural stone and luxury
vinyl tile. What will be the size and placement of the doors and windows? It
depends on your room configurations and what will be seen from the new windows.
All choices should be compatible with your architecture, geography and
according to your local building codes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W3WyenLYrpw/YW3Uq97FxpI/AAAAAAAAI4k/49eG3UOWHyIP1BRnBIUzqiJ5ZWU8Rn3EwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/via%2BPInterest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="413" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W3WyenLYrpw/YW3Uq97FxpI/AAAAAAAAI4k/49eG3UOWHyIP1BRnBIUzqiJ5ZWU8Rn3EwCLcBGAsYHQ/w440-h640/via%2BPInterest.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">Furniture
and Accessories <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">Choosing
furniture and accessories is an art, not a science! Therefore, strict
decorating rules really don’t apply. However, there is always one best
furniture arrangement in almost every situation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">Start
each room by placing the largest pieces first, with no furniture placed on
diagonals. When first starting out, I like to stand in the main entrance to the
room, where you approach the room, generally coming from a formal or informal entry.
I try to make the biggest design statement from this vantage point. In my own
living room, you turn left from the formal entrance from a double wide doorway
with a Palladian arch Since only the side of the fireplace is seen upon entry,
I placed the sofa to be the main focal point facing the entrance. The sofa,
main armchairs and cocktail table are grouped around the fireplace, floating in
the room. I also chose this floating arrangement because the room is over 800
square feet and a room this large really needs two to three conversation areas,
or furniture groupings. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZP1b7OG4Zhg/YW3Uxmn-r7I/AAAAAAAAI4s/DTy4yyAqcg0Kzc56DfXkLPPeJy3evKzOwCLcBGAsYHQ/s752/via%2BWoman%2527s%2BDay%2BMagazine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZP1b7OG4Zhg/YW3Uxmn-r7I/AAAAAAAAI4s/DTy4yyAqcg0Kzc56DfXkLPPeJy3evKzOwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/via%2BWoman%2527s%2BDay%2BMagazine.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">Function
always comes before aesthetics however, so if you don’t observe foot traffic,
your furniture placements will look silly. For smaller living rooms with
through foot traffic, furniture can be placed against the walls, about three to
six inches from the wall. In another of our homes I didn’t place the sofa and
cocktail table facing the entrance because it would have created a major
bottleneck to one of the bedrooms. Instead, I placed armchairs in that spot.
Because they didn’t require a cocktail table in front of them, they didn’t
block traffic. And because the armchairs were the first thing seen upon
entering this living room, I made that arrangement extra attractive with a
unique end table between them and a beautiful arrangement of flowers. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">An
average size sofa is 90 inches wide. An average size chair is 34 inches wide.
For larger rooms you can go well over 100 inches for sectional sofas and 40
inches for armchairs. Just remember with pieces this large, other furniture
will look dwarfed if they’re not to this scale. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8BCmAmjDHMg/YW3U7mQ2V8I/AAAAAAAAI40/wGJOizWdrZM0o3DiGlbNsCKUFf_J8jjhgCLcBGAsYHQ/s669/A%2Band%2BA%2BStyling%2BTips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8BCmAmjDHMg/YW3U7mQ2V8I/AAAAAAAAI40/wGJOizWdrZM0o3DiGlbNsCKUFf_J8jjhgCLcBGAsYHQ/w540-h640/A%2Band%2BA%2BStyling%2BTips.jpg" width="540" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">Choose
simply and elegantly designed cocktail tables and lamps. A lot of designers
think they can save their clients’ money by choosing cheaper lamps and tables
but really, it’s better to save money on the overall size of your home rather
than skimp on quality anywhere else in the home. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">Today
good quality lamps cost $800- 2,000 per lamp. Similarly, many cocktail tables
today have poor quality and tacky design. When in doubt, choose iron framed
designed cocktail tables with simple finishes in gold, black or gunmetal gray and
thick, beveled glass tops. Wood finishes are particularly sensitive to nicks
and chips in many of today’s products so again, go with high quality brands. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">I’m
fond of telling my clients and readers that a dining room is a vast sea of
wood. Think about it. Wood chairs, wood table, wood sideboard. Add to that wood
frames on the floors, base and crown molding and doorways. It has all the
potential for being the coldest feeling room in the home! For this reason, I
always have at least two chairs and drapery panels done in fabric. I love to
coordinate them with whatever is going on in the formal living room, even if
they not within sight of one another. Whether you have print fabrics or solid
fabrics include a sense of continuity between the two formal room’s finishes
and materials.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2a9I_54Jcr0/YW3cUglUztI/AAAAAAAAI5I/Vd_4-83wPocBpVuOFNGvoGBITo0ekQrIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/The%2BWellness%2BHome%2BCheck%2BList.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2a9I_54Jcr0/YW3cUglUztI/AAAAAAAAI5I/Vd_4-83wPocBpVuOFNGvoGBITo0ekQrIQCLcBGAsYHQ/w494-h640/The%2BWellness%2BHome%2BCheck%2BList.png" width="494" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">How
your rooms flow; how you place furniture; how densely you furnish your home;
the amount of natural light it has; the ceiling height; even the dimensions of
the doors all add up to the overall feel of your home. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">A home that’s open with
plenty of natural light, natural materials, healing colors and clean lines give
your home, and thus, you the feeling of wellness and contentment.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">Thanks for dropping by Joy of Nesting! I love sharing all my best design and wellness tips with you right here on the blog and on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ssegerstrom/"><span style="color: red;">InstaGram</span></a> page! But I also created this great little, at a glance <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/the-wellness-home-designer-cheat-sheet/"><span style="color: red;">check list</span></a> to help you better navigate the whole new world of Wellness Design! It's free yes, but it acts as a great primer and outline for your journey to a healthier home.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">Here is the link to the <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/the-wellness-home-designer-cheat-sheet/"><span style="color: red;">Wellness Home Check List</span></a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">See you next time friend</span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">Shiree </span></p>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-16668462279168881222021-10-06T13:35:00.003-07:002021-10-06T13:35:34.040-07:00“Your Exercise Sweet Spot: how to create time and space for yoga, workouts and meditation” <p><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">You’ve
been procrastinating on your workouts. You know you need to exercise but you
don’t want to go to the gym and you don’t have a designated spot in your home.
It’s time to stop right now and identify ‘your exercise sweet spot’.</span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D1Cx52ka8V0/YV4H6VlN0qI/AAAAAAAAI3g/NeUjMS1UqOUXFxzZxTavnsXca4Xal8ZYwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Blog%2B10.6.21%2B%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D1Cx52ka8V0/YV4H6VlN0qI/AAAAAAAAI3g/NeUjMS1UqOUXFxzZxTavnsXca4Xal8ZYwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Blog%2B10.6.21%2B%25281%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">Whether
it’s a proper in-home workout room, a guest room, or an unused corner of your
formal living room, decide on the best option and start optimizing it! Your
health is priority number one.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">Have any items you will need stored nearby such as hand weights, a rebounder, a
Yoga mat, stationary bike, etc. Earmark a nearby closet or purchase attractive,
lidded baskets for storage. If everything is close by and in attractive
containers (that maybe even coordinate with your design scheme!) you’ll be more
likely to use them. You are setting yourself up for success early on!</span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QIUKU4qwkdM/YV4IB2B-rgI/AAAAAAAAI3k/wN76a2AfAkwUDHcUQz6ISynvMq6QpY83gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Untitled%2Bdesign.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QIUKU4qwkdM/YV4IB2B-rgI/AAAAAAAAI3k/wN76a2AfAkwUDHcUQz6ISynvMq6QpY83gCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Untitled%2Bdesign.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">I
also like to have a few new gadgets to inspire me like an attractive mat, great
fitting workout clothes, 5 and 10 lb. hand weights, a stability ball, foam
roller and kettle ball. Having these little purchases handy signal to your
brain that it’s time to work out and that you’re important enough to invest in.
And hey, turn on some fantastic music and light a soy scented candle while
you’re at it!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">There
is usually at least one untapped spot in your home to claim as your workout
space. Choose a space with plenty of natural light and if possible, one with a
view. Don't feel you have to have only one space for working out though. Having
two or three spaces is ideal. Where you use your stay bike can be completely
different from where you do your yoga, or use your rebounder.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6t7XAZc2Pss/YV4IKmM5xZI/AAAAAAAAI3s/Geku5NBq8tM7FlNvEI027KFCeYuhHZWHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Blog%2B10.6.21.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6t7XAZc2Pss/YV4IKmM5xZI/AAAAAAAAI3s/Geku5NBq8tM7FlNvEI027KFCeYuhHZWHgCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Blog%2B10.6.21.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;">When
the weather is good my favorite yoga spot is on my beautiful, protected patio
surrounded by potted boxwood and ferns. In bad weather it’s at the end of my
large formal living room with big picture windows overlooking a beautiful
garden path and fountain. Once you’ve experienced the ease of working out at
home, you’ll wonder why you never bothered to do it before.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FCFEFA; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In order to be effective,
in order to actually move that stubborn needle on your fitness-o-meter you will
want to be able to rely on your home as a default place for exercise. I’m not
suggesting you give up your fitness center or yoga studio, keep them by all
means. But home is where you will be your most consistent. Let's dive into why.</span><span style="font-family: Lora;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FCFEFA; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FCFEFA; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5njUtGyjMT0/YV4ITMHahQI/AAAAAAAAI30/xn-_x1vZra8naD73f1H4dvYfuSwXzKz2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Blog%2B10.6.21%2B%25284%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5njUtGyjMT0/YV4ITMHahQI/AAAAAAAAI30/xn-_x1vZra8naD73f1H4dvYfuSwXzKz2QCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Blog%2B10.6.21%2B%25284%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Lora;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FCFEFA; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Motivation is overrated.
Environment often matters more” says James Clear in his book "Atomic
Habits". The majority of my workouts happen in my own environment:
at home in our den and out in nature around the neighborhood. In the den, I
have a stationary bike; a rebounder that I love to dance-bounce on; a yoga mat;
stability ball; ankle and wrist weights and hand weights. These didn’t cost a
fortune and they don’t take up a huge amount of space and that’s why the den
is so perfect for them. The den is also where the big flat screen is. When I
work out, I allow myself to watch Netflix, Peacock and Amazon Prime movies. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FCFEFA; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My days are so tightly scheduled that there really isn’t much time for
television. Having a movie or favorite series on in the background is great
impetus to get my afternoon workouts done. This works beautifully for me, and
I've been consistent with my exercise programs my whole life, so I know this
will work for you too.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FCFEFA; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FCFEFA; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gzmupa83w7I/YV4IbiKctQI/AAAAAAAAI38/l75fsWV__usccja2PoU-3MBzWcZNBFDcACLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Blog%2B10.6.21%2B%25283%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gzmupa83w7I/YV4IbiKctQI/AAAAAAAAI38/l75fsWV__usccja2PoU-3MBzWcZNBFDcACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Blog%2B10.6.21%2B%25283%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FCFEFA; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A designated, in-home
space for exercise helps you be more consistent on a daily basis, with or
without a gym, social distancing or not. Going to the gym for some of us is not an option. But there's more. Relying solely on a gym allows too much
room for excuses. "I’d have to do my hair or drive somewhere to
workout" or "I don't feel like going anywhere in the rain" or "by the time I drive, park and walk to the gym i won't have enough time left to workout". </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FCFEFA; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sometimes even a short ten minute drive to your club and finding
a parking spot and walking across the parking lot can be too much when compared
to the thirty second walk to a den or workout room in your home. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Lora; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
Equally important to where you work out, is the mindset shift of the
actual 'scheduling' your exercises. The actual scheduling it in your daily
calendar is a huge shift from just hoping you'll get your workout done before dinner. The
three most powerful ways to do this are 1) set a certain time of day, every day
to exercise. 2) split your workout into two shifts, one in the morning before
work, say a 20-minute session on your stay bike or 15 minutes on the rebounder
and one in the afternoon, such yoga and abs. 3) put it in your digital
calendar. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FCFEFA; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For me, a 7:30 a.m.
stationary bike session and a 4:30 Yoga session work extremely well.<b> </b>And
lastly, make it non-negotiable. When you think about it, nothing is
as important as your wellbeing. Being physically and emotionally healthy
is the foundation for everything you do from feeling and looking great to how
you show up for yourself or as a partner or parent, to how you perform at work, to how deeply you
enjoy your down time.<b> </b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Lora; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
Get out your digital calendar. If you don't have one, get one on your phone
today. Digital calendars allow you to type in an activity and repeat it on a
daily basis without the need to retype it over and over again. Starting next Monday,
schedule your morning exercise at 7:00 am. Choose from walking, treadmill, stationary
biking or rebounding. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Lora; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
Next, schedule your afternoon workout at 5:30 or whatever time you know
without a doubt you'll follow through. If you wait too late in the day it won't
get done! The afternoon workout should be devoted to weights or
yoga. Having set routines will keep you successful. And if you fall
off your routines, do not, I repeat, do not beat yourself. You're going to slack off. This is a fact. Just accept
it as part of life and forge ahead. Come Monday, get right back on that pony. No excuses! Monday is a non-negotiable day and sets you up for success the rest of the
week. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Lora; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
Lastly, save Sunday for an enjoyable walk with the dog, or take Sunday off
completely. Down time is important enough to schedule too!</span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FCFEFA; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hhZjySt_TQo/YV3wQ11mSrI/AAAAAAAAI3Y/1nn3G9W1bzAbKaPedp3cZe8zwSdevPSOACLcBGAsYHQ/s729/7%2BWeek%2BWellness%2BChallenge%2BCover.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="729" data-original-width="486" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hhZjySt_TQo/YV3wQ11mSrI/AAAAAAAAI3Y/1nn3G9W1bzAbKaPedp3cZe8zwSdevPSOACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/7%2BWeek%2BWellness%2BChallenge%2BCover.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FCFEFA; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">That’s it for today. Thank
you for tuning into Joy of Nesting! If you don’t already follow me, I’m on
Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ssegerstrom/"><span style="color: red;">@ssegerstrom</span></a> where I post all things design and wellness. And if
you’d like to delve deeper into my health and wellness plans, take my free
ecourse, the <span style="color: black;"> </span><a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/7-week-wellness-challenge-welcome/"><span style="color: red;">7 Week Wellness Challenge for Women</span></a>! </span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; mso-themecolor: text1;">When you're healthy, in
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FCFEFA; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; mso-themecolor: text1;">Bye for now!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FCFEFA; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; mso-themecolor: text1;">Shiree' </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FCFEFA; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">Here’s that link again, <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/7-week-wellness-challenge-welcome/"><span style="color: red;">7 Week Wellness Challenge for Women</span></a>.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FCFEFA; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-54134798205040529472021-09-23T15:06:00.013-07:002021-09-23T15:19:40.823-07:00The Fall Home, Beautiful Ways to Freshen Your Look Before Halloween ... plus To Do's for Your Fall 2021 Calendar<p><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">Each
season has its own energy and fall inspires baking, entertaining and freshening up
your nest. To help you make the most of it, I’ve compiled my favorite
list fall decorating plugins to freshen the home and elevate your energy.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p><p><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U5BdWRJhPVw/YUz9MgVQqwI/AAAAAAAAI3A/yospgzRNzRg3yekJpPJWmjUQEvFR4ndNACLcBGAsYHQ/s747/Piecrust%2Bleaves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U5BdWRJhPVw/YUz9MgVQqwI/AAAAAAAAI3A/yospgzRNzRg3yekJpPJWmjUQEvFR4ndNACLcBGAsYHQ/w428-h640/Piecrust%2Bleaves.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">It’s
okay to want your home to feel and look it’s best. It is after all, a
foundational part of living your best life. Keep it clean, organized and beautiful
to the senses and it will reward you every day of the year.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">Saying
goodbye to summer is definitely bittersweet. So, let’s set you up for success
now by dialing in some autumn joy around the homestead.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Seasonal Wreaths</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Make the
announcement at your front door that you’re ready for fall. Try fresh wreaths
made of olive leaves and branches, or beautiful magnolia leaves.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I like to
skip the bows. I like the look of just the greenery but also, so many bows are
cheaply manufactured these days.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lap Blankets
in Autumn Tones</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lap
blankets are such a cozy touch. I think I have them in every room! They
encourage downtime and snuggling and impart feelings of wellness into your
home.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What
autumn hues can you add to your home that won’t look out of place? Rusty colors
like cognac and burnt orange tend to go well with blue or gray themes. Just
look at a color wheel and you’ll see they’re opposites on the wheel and quite compatible.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EPZbfn1l9f8/YUz4_hVadsI/AAAAAAAAI2M/6lett3s9j3MKNHlp161zW-ifqJ7VqXniwCLcBGAsYHQ/s625/hot%2Bcocoa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="479" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EPZbfn1l9f8/YUz4_hVadsI/AAAAAAAAI2M/6lett3s9j3MKNHlp161zW-ifqJ7VqXniwCLcBGAsYHQ/w490-h640/hot%2Bcocoa.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Salt and Pepper
Shakers</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have shakers
for every season. My cherished shakers for fall are a pair of classic ceramic
pumpkins my sister-in-law Ann gave me. It’s a joy to bring them out every year.</span><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Autumn Candles</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are
so many great fall candles to choose from. I especially love Votivo Tuscan
Olive and Black Ginger; and Archipelago Pumpkin Macchiato. I also love little
pumpkin shaped candles. They look so sweet scattered on tables and kitchen counters.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fresh
Foliage</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Any fall
foliage is beautiful indoors. If you’re lucky enough to have them in your
garden and know how to work with difficult materials, branches of maple, fig,
pomegranate, and pear make spectacular entrance arrangements. Remember to
pulverize a few inches of the ends of the branches so they can absorb water.
Use a tall, narrow, heavy vase for such arrangements and a sturdy, heavy
“frog”. '</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yJASWFsCUCA/YUz5IcU9OdI/AAAAAAAAI2U/4UiXuaJxJCUmKwPNfJIU0nSNNBugKcHXACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/pumpkins%2Blining%2Biron%2Bfence.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="418" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yJASWFsCUCA/YUz5IcU9OdI/AAAAAAAAI2U/4UiXuaJxJCUmKwPNfJIU0nSNNBugKcHXACLcBGAsYHQ/w418-h640/pumpkins%2Blining%2Biron%2Bfence.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Some suggestions.</span><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.85pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nandina/Heavenly Bamboo is an absolute beauty in the fall.
No water needed. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.85pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-size: 12pt;">Liquid Amber is lovely too. Pulverize the ends of the
branches so the water can get in.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.85pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pyracantha berries are toxic but if kids and pets aren’t
regulars in your home, they’re beautiful in tall vases. Again, pulverize the
ends.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.85pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I love fresh persimmons in my entry; as a dining room
center piece; and on my kitchen counter. When they’ve ripened, I make Sharon
Shore’s soft and tender persimmon cookie recipe.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.85pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pomegranates look great on your table tops, last for weeks
and are quintessential fall fruit. Red pears too.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.85pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Myrtle, besides smelling great is beautiful in cut
arrangements alone or as a filler. They require no water, and look good for
months.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E1cgyyOZ2Og/YUz9W8KR82I/AAAAAAAAI3E/NQ7C5TfRuxkDH_uZPRyNkWZVybrI_0PpACLcBGAsYHQ/s550/Chinese%2Blantern%2Bwreath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="550" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E1cgyyOZ2Og/YUz9W8KR82I/AAAAAAAAI3E/NQ7C5TfRuxkDH_uZPRyNkWZVybrI_0PpACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Chinese%2Blantern%2Bwreath.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fall Items
for Festive Occasions</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tablecloths
in tones of burnt red, chestnut or deep olive green.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Napkins, fall
themed paper and fabric.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Serving
platters, rustic or refined.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Lora; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Special
vases (as opposed to plain, clear glass)</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Lora; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fine
china, crystal and silver.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Lora; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Handmade
ceramic dinnerware and serving pieces.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Lora; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rustic
wooden salad bowls.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qOrkeRe3kxY/YUz5ZZbZQvI/AAAAAAAAI2k/fz_eCo-meo4RUjTt3XerLbJCpYQhg24PQCLcBGAsYHQ/s846/Kumquat%2527s%2Bin%2Bsilver%2Bteapot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qOrkeRe3kxY/YUz5ZZbZQvI/AAAAAAAAI2k/fz_eCo-meo4RUjTt3XerLbJCpYQhg24PQCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Kumquat%2527s%2Bin%2Bsilver%2Bteapot.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">For your 2021 Fall Calendar</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fall is a
transitional time and in Martha Stewart’s newest book “Organizing: the Manual
for Bringing Order to your Life, Home and Routines” she states going from
summer to fall means getting back to basics like freezing big-batch soups;
preparing the garden for next year’s blooms; and reorganizing your pantry and
closets.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">September 25th, plan a weekly fall soup menu through November. I love vegan soups and do red bell pepper soup; tortilla soup; and minestrone among many others in vegan form.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Century Gothic, sans-serif">September 30th, plan a monthly baking menu through November. I do homemade apple pie, pumpkin pie, white bread, focaccia and cornbread.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">October 1st, bake apple pie.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">October 15th, plant
spring annuals and bulbs in pots. I like snapdragons, pansies, stock, tulips and daffodils. Plant before the ground turns cold and you'll be rewarded with a health spring bloom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">November 1st, bring </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">sensitive plants and topiary</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> indoors
for winter.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">November 5th, hire help
to do a deep cleaning around the home and garage.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FX4Jde302_w/YUz5jUdh5PI/AAAAAAAAI2s/GRKDxaJZhkUwme8LbhoN9h0_xm_OvsTHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Table%2Bsetting.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="427" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FX4Jde302_w/YUz5jUdh5PI/AAAAAAAAI2s/GRKDxaJZhkUwme8LbhoN9h0_xm_OvsTHgCLcBGAsYHQ/w428-h640/Table%2Bsetting.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">November 15th, hire an organizer to work on the kitchen and pantry.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Baking
and Cooking Product Rave</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My good
friend and scripture expert Darlene recommended Miyoko’s Vegan Butter to me
several months ago and it literally changed my life. I use it in all my soup’s,
in baking, cooking fish and roasting veggies. It’s delicious! Thanks Dar.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ESH6UiqEfrQ/YUz5vuoqRBI/AAAAAAAAI20/K9UwSzr5yxoJnDm6ik2RBxYKMd3wBAZjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/Cover%2BThe%2BWellness%2BHome%252C%2B5%2Bways%2Bto%2Ba%2Bsoothing%252C%2Bsupportive%2Bhome%2Bfor%2Bwomen%2Bwith%2Bchronic%2Bpain%2B%25283%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ESH6UiqEfrQ/YUz5vuoqRBI/AAAAAAAAI20/K9UwSzr5yxoJnDm6ik2RBxYKMd3wBAZjwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Cover%2BThe%2BWellness%2BHome%252C%2B5%2Bways%2Bto%2Ba%2Bsoothing%252C%2Bsupportive%2Bhome%2Bfor%2Bwomen%2Bwith%2Bchronic%2Bpain%2B%25283%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">That’s it
for today … and if you’d like to dig deeper into creating a home that elevates
your mood and supports and inspires you to live a healthier, happier, more
balanced lifestyle then check out my premier download <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/freebie-healthy-at-home-5crucialdesigndecisions/"><span style="color: red;">“The Wellness Home”</span></a>!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Bye for now! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Shiree' </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Here's that link again, <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/freebie-healthy-at-home-5crucialdesigndecisions/"><span style="color: red;">"The Wellness Home, 5 Steps to a Beautiful, Restful Home for Women who Value their Health and Wellness". </span></a></span></p>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-4231700362610447372021-09-14T19:15:00.007-07:002021-09-17T15:20:10.182-07:00Decorating Tips for Inspiring Wellness and Stress Management<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M60AwqRCRwc/YUFWS8pM__I/AAAAAAAAI1I/Po-MsZ-CMb81AyGnKdXQcS74h9Xo3R0HwCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/Pinterest%2B3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="466" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M60AwqRCRwc/YUFWS8pM__I/AAAAAAAAI1I/Po-MsZ-CMb81AyGnKdXQcS74h9Xo3R0HwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Pinterest%2B3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">Living
your best life on the daily means including certain lifestyle habits and
systems such as creating a beautiful, functional environment; consistent daily
exercise; high quality nutrition; stress management, and plenty of down time. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">Image above, Axel Vervordt </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">Taking
the time to create a beautiful, restful home will be the one thing to set you
up for success in many facets of your life and make all your tasks including daily
self-care easier and so much more enjoyable!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">One
of the most important decisions you’ll make for feelings of restfulness and wellbeing
at home is the right color.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PBE_Gkp4ekU/YUFWeTt1CcI/AAAAAAAAI1M/qgkI7Cxlx-cgMBf02NTuNI_n5Wb42cF5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/via%2Bhousewears.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="239" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PBE_Gkp4ekU/YUFWeTt1CcI/AAAAAAAAI1M/qgkI7Cxlx-cgMBf02NTuNI_n5Wb42cF5wCLcBGAsYHQ/w382-h640/via%2Bhousewears.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">Image Via Houswears Blog</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">Color</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">Colors sitting next to one another on the color wheel are considered compatible and create
simple combinations. Cool colors like blue, green and some shades of purple are
restful. Cool colors recede. On walls they increase the size of the room and add
depth. To visually enlarge your space and create a restful appearance, use
light, cool colors with minimal color contrasts.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">Palest
celadon green, soft grayish taupe, pale lavender, light flesh tones, creamy
whites and muted grays soothe the eye and alleviate anxiety. You can carry
these colors throughout your home with paint, trim color, carpets, window
coverings and soft furnishings. Opt for soft taupe wood finishes.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">For
fabrics, choose soothing textures and again, minimal color contrasts. Subtle,
faded linens and cotton; silk velvet; and mohair are beautiful choices that
also feel wonderful.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--aXgZ8dYZvY/YUFW3D_USrI/AAAAAAAAI1c/Lyb6uCthQccaWLfS0_i5mQsnc-w87gSqACLcBGAsYHQ/s564/from%2BPinterest%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="564" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--aXgZ8dYZvY/YUFW3D_USrI/AAAAAAAAI1c/Lyb6uCthQccaWLfS0_i5mQsnc-w87gSqACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/from%2BPinterest%2B2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">Image via Pinterest</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">Walls</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">A
room is like the inside of a box. It has 6 planes: 4 walls, a ceiling and the
floor. Cheap paint, insufficient window space, out of date or non-descript
window coverings have a big effect on the overall look and feel of your home.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">High
quality paint has more pigment, a richer quality, and better formulated colors.
I love Farrow and Ball and Pratt and Lambert.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">My
go to colors in Farrow and Ball are soft and complex. They are Pavilion Blue;
Ball Green; and Slipper Satin, white. Keeping color’s light, muted and cool
contributes to feelings of comfort and calm.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">Well
placed windows, sufficient window space and windows that are made from quality
wood or at least framed in wood visually enlarge your spaces, bring the outside
in and generate feelings of healthiness. Seeing plants and nature in your home
helps balance your energy and motivates you, and is a wonderful mood enhancer.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">French
doors are one of the best investments in your home and are a great addition to
virtually any room in your home.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cxlnNdwhfiw/YUFXBCE8MrI/AAAAAAAAI1k/MtaNz2eRPc4qKYPqf4yUHOoYldv-jXpcgCLcBGAsYHQ/s525/via%2Bfleaing%2Bfrance.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="525" height="374" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cxlnNdwhfiw/YUFXBCE8MrI/AAAAAAAAI1k/MtaNz2eRPc4qKYPqf4yUHOoYldv-jXpcgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h374/via%2Bfleaing%2Bfrance.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">Image via Fleaing France</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">Flooring</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">Choose
the best flooring materials you can afford and keep the choices to a minimum for
a restful look and pretty backdrop to your favorite fabrics, furnishings and
accessories. I’m partial to flooring of bamboo, solid hardwood (I don’t care
for engineered wood), tile, natural stone and for challenging maintenance
areas, luxury vinyl tile.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">A
Dedicated Wellness Space</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">To
have success following through with yoga and other types of exercise, find a room
to call your own and make it a place you look forward to going to!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">Have
any items you need on hand such as hand weights, a rebounder, a Yoga mat, Yoga
blocks, foam rollers, etc. in a nearby basket, closet or armoire for easy
access. If everything is close by and in attractive containers, you’ll be more
likely to use them.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">By
doing yoga and other types of workouts in the same place and at the same time
each day, you build that habit and you will be more likely to follow through. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif"><br /></span></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bmft5sugLY4/YUUTBBKqCuI/AAAAAAAAI14/wfk_fYY8SSk5ydrT3WDRTYK4k5bqwvBEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/Copy%2Bof%2BThe%2BFuncctional%2BHome%2BBlueprint%2BPin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bmft5sugLY4/YUUTBBKqCuI/AAAAAAAAI14/wfk_fYY8SSk5ydrT3WDRTYK4k5bqwvBEgCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Copy%2Bof%2BThe%2BFuncctional%2BHome%2BBlueprint%2BPin.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif">That's it for today!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">One last thought, if getting started is hard for you, or if you're stumped on your design
project, or just plain need a little inspo I created this killer ebook <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.leadpages.co/functionalhomeblueprint/"><span style="color: red;">“The Functional Home Blueprint”</span></a>. It's packed with ideas, frameworks and mindset tips to help you ...</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Create beautiful places in your home for downtime and reconnecting with yourself (and your loved ones)!</li><li><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">Get organized and energized with my easy tools, attractive container ideas and simple home office hacks. </span></li><li><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">Carve out spaces to exercise; maximize your kitchen to follow through with healthy eating; and </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">utilize all your rooms. </span></li></ul>Plus a BONUS: my fave home workout equipment!<br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: white;">Here's that link again! <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.leadpages.co/functionalhomeblueprint/"><span style="color: red;">The Functional Home Blueprint. </span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: white;">Bye for now!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="background: white;">Shiree'</span></p>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-77573395215848866282021-08-24T14:24:00.006-07:002021-09-07T17:39:49.903-07:00How Beauty and Organization Energizes Your Home<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m8MDq48EIXg/YSVhvju2oTI/AAAAAAAAI1A/aouHtTvyzyYn5HvSFR3PmEl5RPU1OO_fwCLcBGAsYHQ/s750/8f4dbca5fd240db3b0afc9141a6e9b8b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="525" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m8MDq48EIXg/YSVhvju2oTI/AAAAAAAAI1A/aouHtTvyzyYn5HvSFR3PmEl5RPU1OO_fwCLcBGAsYHQ/w448-h640/8f4dbca5fd240db3b0afc9141a6e9b8b.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><span _msthash="343891" _msttexthash="686907" style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p><span _msthash="343891" _msttexthash="686907" style="font-family: helvetica;"><span _istranslated="1" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;">It’s been proven that buildings, especially your home plays a major role in how you feel, eat, exercise and sleep, and even affects the health of your immune system. </span> <br _istranslated="1" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;" /><br _istranslated="1" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;" /><span _istranslated="1" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;">Studies have shown this but I also know it firsthand because my homes have been my foundation and respite through the birth of a son, to the building of multiple businesses, to the loss of a beloved spouse. They have been major sources of energy, creativity, comfort and joy. They’ve provided shelter certainly, but they’ve also given me emotional security when I needed it the most.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span _msthash="343891" _msttexthash="686907" style="font-family: helvetica;"> How your rooms flow; how you place furniture; how densely
you furnish your home; the amount of natural light it has;
the ceiling height; even the dimensions of the doors all add
up to the overall feel of your home. A home with an open furniture layout with plenty of natural light, natural materials, healing
colors and clean lines gives your home, and thus, you the
feeling of wellness and contentment. When each element
is chosen within these perimeters the result will be a home
that’s healing to your frayed psyche. The goal is to create a
home where you feel healthy, organized and on top of your
game. </span></p><p><span _msthash="343891" _msttexthash="686907" style="font-family: helvetica;">Placing your furniture and other design elements correctly is one of the most important ways to impart energy and efficiency into your home. Placement should be kept simple and straight forward. Nothing should be put on angles. Not rugs. Not sofas.
Not fireplaces. Not kitchen islands. Not sinks. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Even when a home is for the most part well designed it will still feel unstable with design elements placed on angles and won’t stay in
style very long. </span></p><p><span _msthash="343891" _msttexthash="686907" style="font-family: helvetica;">Start placing furniture with a large scale
piece first, like a large cabinet, built in or hutch.
These acts as storage for things like entertainment equipment, books and servings pieces and also as excellent visual anchors for the whole room. Having an
'anchor’ piece as I like to call them (like a cabinet or fireplace) and knowing where to place them will later simplify the rest of the furniture layout. I also prefer to plan the living
room around an 'entrance facing' sofa whenever possible. By that I mean place the sofa facing the point of entrance to the room.</span></p><p><span _msthash="343891" _msttexthash="686907" style="font-family: helvetica;">Next
identify any door to door traffic patterns (most living rooms
have more than one doorway). Always keep traffic patterns
clear of furniture and cords. Remember don’t try to get
creative with furniture layouts. Save the creativity for your
furniture styles, fabrics, rugs and accessories. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-63rByPE22Zs/YSVaCua5soI/AAAAAAAAI0Y/5bGehK2jv68A_tANYYHehAM6yzG85PRIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252828%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-63rByPE22Zs/YSVaCua5soI/AAAAAAAAI0Y/5bGehK2jv68A_tANYYHehAM6yzG85PRIwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252828%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Choosing sofas and chairs without skirts gives your rooms a
clean, open feeling. This allows light to flow underneath them
and it will also visually enlarge your space. Sofas and chairs
with skirts create a cozier, “fuller” look in large spaces. Sofas and chairs without skirts in large
spaces can look great too but keep in mind they create an open, airier
look. Choose sofas 85 inches and underfor small rooms. For large
rooms, choose sofas 90 inches and over. </span><p></p><p><span _msthash="343891" _msttexthash="686907" style="font-family: helvetica;">Instead of cumbersome sofa tables and end tables, use the cocktail table as a place to set
drinks and save the end tables for between armchairs. If lamps are
needed next to the sofa use beautiful, brass swing arm lamps. They
come in a variety of metals like shiny nickel and brushed brass.
They don’t disturb the lines of the sofa, they don't tip over
easily and they’re easy to reach. The light source is just near the
shoulder when seated for optimal reading. </span></p><p><span _msthash="343891" _msttexthash="686907" style="font-family: helvetica;">Too much furniture is just as disconcerting as too little. Too much
looks silly and too little feels impersonal. For the average size
living room you need a 110 inch sectional or one 90 inch
sofa. You also need two 34 inch armchairs, two wood framed accent chairs,
one cocktail table, and one to two end tables for between the
armchairs.</span></p><p><span _msthash="343891" _msttexthash="686907" style="font-family: helvetica;">Color</span></p><p><span _msthash="343891" _msttexthash="686907" style="font-family: helvetica;">Color is a powerful design tool and one of the easiest, cheapest ways
to engender feelings or emotions in your home. But
reaction to color is highly subjective and each color comes
with its own attributes and/or stigmas attached. For
instance, yellow can feel sunny and cheerful for some
people and signify cowardice for others. Pink is a pretty,
feminine color that some love and other’s find cloying. White is clean and crisp to one person, while sterile and harsh to another.</span></p><p><span _msthash="343891" _msttexthash="686907" style="font-family: helvetica;">When you create spaces with health and well-being in
mind, colors like cool blues; soft
lavenders; pale blue- greens; the palest blushes; and crisp,
clean neutrals are key. These colors are cooling, restful and 'receding' meaning they create feelings of spaciousness. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Bringing Nature Into Your Home</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Remember the importance of nature in your home. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Bring nature indoors by expanding window sizes and by decorating with plenty of well placed plants and flowers. Live plants help clean the air in your home. O</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">pen your windows during the milder hours of the day year round. I do this daily year round except on the most inclement days. Other ways to bring nature indoors is by using natural, non-toxic building materials such as hardwood, bamboo, stone, and metals like copper, nickel and iron.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jFm49SlLJ4A/YSVaVASft8I/AAAAAAAAI0g/FxVytqtpFeweeNc0oD6whZ_BBNSvR7kcACLcBGAsYHQ/s1152/Farmhouse%2BPantry%2BOverhaul%2B_%2BClean%2BEats%2B%2526%2BTreats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jFm49SlLJ4A/YSVaVASft8I/AAAAAAAAI0g/FxVytqtpFeweeNc0oD6whZ_BBNSvR7kcACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Farmhouse%2BPantry%2BOverhaul%2B_%2BClean%2BEats%2B%2526%2BTreats.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span _msthash="343892" _msttexthash="1211795" style="font-family: helvetica;">How Organization Elevates Your Lifestyle</span></p><p><span _msthash="343892" _msttexthash="1211795" style="font-family: helvetica;">A cluttered home causes anxiety and contributes to arguments;
missed workouts; poor eating habits; lost items; missed deadlines
and more. A cluttered home even contributes to... more clutter! </span></p><p><span _msthash="343892" _msttexthash="1211795" style="font-family: helvetica;">Think about how smoothly your life runs when you can easily find things, or how pleasant chores and tasks feel when you have high quality tools to work with. And how balanced you
feel when your home is in order. These are powerful, joyful standards to live by every day of the year! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In her book, Martha Stewart's Organizing: the Manual for Bringing Order to Your Life, Home and Routines Martha says "An orderly and organized life calls for creating and then sticking to clear rules, preset schedules, and to-do lists that are dictated by your own lifestyle." She says, "This deliberate approach will save you from disorganization and leave you free to spend less time on chores, and more time for the activities that prove meaningful to you." And the best impetus I know of next to reading her book is to start by finding attractive baskets, tubs, bins, drawer inserts, totes on hooks, labels and Lazy Susan's that exactly fit your needs. However, before you make the actual purchases you have to figure out what needs organizing.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">With the room of your choice, start by emptying completely the closets and drawers; sorting and keeping only the things you need; and getting an assessment of the sizes and types of storage items you want. Allow a few days to do this and go at your leisure.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I recommend beginning with the kitchen and pantry; then the laundry room, then the garage with bedrooms, bathrooms, hobby rooms and living room/family rooms last.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6qYYbUigozI/YSVaz-RHwHI/AAAAAAAAI0s/4bYnuHdf3pgrQvgj2iu_04YXWLkUYYKJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1350/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252826%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="1350" height="309" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6qYYbUigozI/YSVaz-RHwHI/AAAAAAAAI0s/4bYnuHdf3pgrQvgj2iu_04YXWLkUYYKJwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h309/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252826%2529.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span _msthash="343893" _msttexthash="1620320" style="font-family: helvetica;">How Eliminating Household Toxins Aids Your Health</span></p><p><span _msthash="343893" _msttexthash="1620320" style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #202020;">With environmental toxins like
pollution and pesticides so prevalent; and chemicals in your food, water, household
cleansers and grooming products our world is a much different place than when
your grandparents grew up here.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span _msthash="343893" _msttexthash="1620320"><span style="color: #202020;">Most homes have over 500 chemicals and toxins. Today's cleaning products </span></span><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #241f1f;">contain chemicals have toxins that cause asthma, free radical damage, lung inflammation, asthma-like symptoms, hormonal imbalances and even cancer. </span></span><span face=""Droid Sans", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px;">You breathe these toxins in when you use them, and they pollute the air in your home for days.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #202020;">While all natural household cleansing products like lemon juice, baking soda and white vinegar won't kill virus', they do a great job at light to moderate cleaning. Hydrogen Peroxide is an effective anti-bacterial. </span><span style="color: #202020;">Borax, castile soap,</span><span style="color: #202020;"> Mrs. Meyer's product line, Nature Clean Living, Method and Ecco offer low toxin levels for larger cleaning jobs. I love Dr. Bonner's All Purpose Castile Soap for mopping floors. It's concentrated and just a full tablespoons cleans my whole kitchen. I also love Murphy's Oil Soap for my wood floors</span></span><span style="color: #202020;">. </span></p><p><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #202020;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jSlWYSSP0II/YSVbacgBneI/AAAAAAAAI04/wNt8sx9JycoTVVcjW2YCHs4WI19yUP90QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252832%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jSlWYSSP0II/YSVbacgBneI/AAAAAAAAI04/wNt8sx9JycoTVVcjW2YCHs4WI19yUP90QCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252832%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #202020;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #202020;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></span></div>Opening your windows on a daily basis, even if for just thirty minutes improves air quality and smells fantastic. That's it for today! And if you like polished skin, high energy, and an elevated mood you have to try my amazing eCourse, </span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/7-week-wellness-challenge-welcome/"><span style="color: red;">The 7 Week Wellness Challenge</span></a><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #202020;"> where you learn tip of the spear health and wellness basics on fasting, eating and exercising for joy and convenience, and how to make your doctor part of Team You!</span></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #202020; font-family: helvetica;">See you soon, bye for now.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #202020;">Never miss a blog post, follow me on </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ssegerstrom/"><span style="color: red;">InstaGram</span></a><span style="color: #202020;"> and glean lots of inspo, tips, ideas on health, wellness and balancing an active lifestyle!</span></span></p>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-33615342686754887472021-08-18T15:52:00.004-07:002021-08-18T16:48:50.255-07:00Design and Wellness Blueprint Series 3 Steps to Mastering Your Mindset<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Well hi there!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You are going to want to carve out some special time to get through this one. There is a lot to absorb here and I'm betting you'll find it super helpful.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You have some crazy food cravings, right? Ice cream. Cheese. Bread
and butter. And I’ll bet you lack sustained energy throughout the day
too. You want to make yourself healthy salads and daily green juices
but they take too much time and then end up not tasting as good as
processed foods so you make them only occasionally. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">When you have free time, you spend it distracting yourself with things
like social media instead of utilizing that time to exercise, prepare
healthy meals or get a healthier variety of down time. That’s called
buffering and by the way, I do it too. We all do. You want more
energy. You want to look stunning for your partner of course, but
more importantly, for YOU. You want to use your extra time to take
better care of yourself but it’s just easier to turn on the television or
scroll Facebook. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xplm3qAu1Rc/YR2C4lQq2mI/AAAAAAAAIzQ/dZnVinn4vZM7a1W2LtymcuGPkAH_2rqsACLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Joy%2Bof%2BNesting%2BBlog%2B8.18.21%2B3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xplm3qAu1Rc/YR2C4lQq2mI/AAAAAAAAIzQ/dZnVinn4vZM7a1W2LtymcuGPkAH_2rqsACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Joy%2Bof%2BNesting%2BBlog%2B8.18.21%2B3.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here is why what you’re doing isn’t working: you are first of all,
looking in the wrong places and relying on the wrong sources.
Second, you're looking for an easy fix. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In order for you to move the needle on your wellness endeavors you
need way more nutrients than you're used to. You need a more
efficient kind of down time and a consistent, better quality exercise
routine. But you don’t feel like taking the time to do those things
consistently because you have no impetus or energy. It’s a vicious
cycle! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I’m going to show you how to break those cycles by adopting some
new mindset practices that will give you better results and new
frameworks because without the right frame of mind you'll stay in
your old patterns and continue doing things that don't work. Follow
me? Let me give you some examples.
</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OporAun7-rg/YR2C_b25FFI/AAAAAAAAIzU/_Te26735wdk-swxkoVCYVWxtR8EJESwaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Joy%2Bof%2BNesting%2BBlog%2B8.18.21%2B1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OporAun7-rg/YR2C_b25FFI/AAAAAAAAIzU/_Te26735wdk-swxkoVCYVWxtR8EJESwaQCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Joy%2Bof%2BNesting%2BBlog%2B8.18.21%2B1.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Mindset 1, Rethink Your Food Budget” </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Paying for organics is a big hurdle for most of us. It sure was for me.
Why is that? </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Most people spend a large part of their monthly budgets on
prescription drugs, top dollar wine labels, designer brand alcohol
and select cuts of meat yet balk at the extra cost of healthier, more
flavorful, pesticide-free produce. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Money is a highly charged topic, I get that. It has taken me over
seven years to get used to paying more for my organic food. I
initially resisted paying for anything organic and eventually I
overcame that to the point where now, I very seldom buy anything
that’s not organic, all natural and plant based. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Think of it this way. It’s human nature as consumers to want to
upgrade, not downgrade right? With that in mind you’ll find that
once you commit to buying the highest quality food, you’ll
instinctively want them more often to the point you won't want to
settle for less. It's just like when you get spoiled by name brand
purses or a luxury car. Consistently stay the course and allow
yourself to keep gravitating to better and better food. I’m to the
point where instead of feeling pampered by a fine bottle of wine or
imported cheese (big no no's for health challenges), I feel pampered
when I treat myself to a special food item or two each week. Like
this week it will be giant California artichokes with a dipping sauce
of lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, cumin, fresh chopped garlic, hot
chili pepper flakes and olive oil. I might even add a big dollop of
Best Foods mayonnaise for the artichoke heart. This type of treat is
a weekly occurrence for me and signals rewards to the brain.
Reward yourself in this way at least twice a week if not more. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">So how do you overcome these mental hurdles to get where you
want to be. Let’s find some ways to expand your organic-shopping-comfort-zones.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IeVIrMSei1U/YR2IEThxLyI/AAAAAAAAIzg/4pYqRZL1jPYkMtghqKjjf7IryMqjNt4iACLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Joy%2Bof%2BNesting%2BBlog%2B8.18.21%2B4.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IeVIrMSei1U/YR2IEThxLyI/AAAAAAAAIzg/4pYqRZL1jPYkMtghqKjjf7IryMqjNt4iACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Joy%2Bof%2BNesting%2BBlog%2B8.18.21%2B4.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Don’t Change It…Ex-Change It! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In addition to rewarding yourself every week in order to not feel
deprived, you will also adopt a new mindset not to ‘change’ your
priorities, but to ‘ex-change’ them. By that I mean instead of
buying wine, cows’ milk cheese, cows’ milk, beef, lamb and pork
which are highly acidifying and no longer part of your new,
healthy lifestyle you are going to replace them with some ah-mazing foods and treats! Again, you will do this in such a way that
promotes enjoyment so you won’t feel like you’re giving up
anything. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Instead of unhealthy, pasteurized cow’s milk you'll have delicious,
organic, all natural almond milk. I buy two bottles of vanilla
MALK brand raw sprouted almond milk at Whole Foods weekly.
There is nothing artificial in it. It’s real food. You can also make
your own at home with a Vitamix and nut filtering bags which is
more affordable than buying it. I have a glass of Malk in the
afternoon, often with organic, real maple syrup on ice and it has
replaced my iced latte habit very nicely. It’s absolutely delicious
and much more affordable than Starbuck’s! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Instead of beef, pork and lamb you’ll eat anti-inflammatory wild
salmon. Instead of cow’s milk ice cream, you will love Van
Leeuwen's delicious, oat milk ice cream. You can also make home
made coconut milk ice cream and top it with macerated
blackberries or cherries in season. Mash the berries up to release
their juices, add lots of lemon juice, plenty of pure organic maple
syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and a tiny pinch of sea salt. You won’t
believe the flavors! These are non-addictive treats but limit sweet
treats to a few times a month. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You are also going to do away with all the expensive skin care
products you’ve been splurging on. No more fancy cleansers,
toners, night creams or day creams. Surprise! </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You don’t need them.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gc9hQLE_kXk/YR2IyGlENFI/AAAAAAAAIzo/KbzQZmCu7hQhkLnsE2AAY1iHLsKUc1RqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Joy%2Bof%2BNesting%2BBlog%2B8.18.21%2B5.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gc9hQLE_kXk/YR2IyGlENFI/AAAAAAAAIzo/KbzQZmCu7hQhkLnsE2AAY1iHLsKUc1RqgCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Joy%2Bof%2BNesting%2BBlog%2B8.18.21%2B5.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Unpronounceable ingredients are invariably chemicals and
exposure to chemicals should be limited. Everything you do going
forward is to increase your nutrient intake and clear out toxins on a
daily basis. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Skin care products that you buy, by their very nature must contain
at least some chemicals like preservatives and binders. They have to
have chemicals or they won’t last on the store shelf. They would
separate and become unstable. So to avoid chemicals you’ll use
natural items like pure castile soap, unrefined coconut oil, raw
unfiltered honey (for patting facial massages) and cold pressed
olive oil right out of your kitchen. I’ve been using them successfully
for years. With the money you save on expensive skin care
products, wine, meat etc. you will now redirect yourself to
healthier foods which are part of the best skin care program albeit
internal, in the world. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You'll also justify the additional costs of organic foods by the fact
that you don’t have expensive hospital, doctor and prescription bills.
But in the long run the real justification isn’t cost, it’s how good you
will look and feel. I see other women with arthritis, diabetes and
other chronic illnesses swollen and toxic from steroids, pain killers
and bone builders, losing their mojo and my heart goes out to them.
I want so badly to tell them what a joy this lifestyle is.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFSAqUmyQHc/YR2JCwZcbgI/AAAAAAAAIzw/e9w0JrlGV6wmha6ouWPjeTk0UCGcejzGACLcBGAsYHQ/s1690/7%2BWeek%2BWellness%2BChallenge%2BImages%2B%25286%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1690" data-original-width="1690" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFSAqUmyQHc/YR2JCwZcbgI/AAAAAAAAIzw/e9w0JrlGV6wmha6ouWPjeTk0UCGcejzGACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/7%2BWeek%2BWellness%2BChallenge%2BImages%2B%25286%2529.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Mindset 2: Rethink How You Spend Your Time </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You won’t just have issues about the expense of organic foods. You
will also most likely have to overcome mental blocks about the time
it takes for daily juicing, salads and exercise. The truth? Making
yourself green juices every other day takes less time than making a daily
breakfast. And making a big raw salad takes about the same time as
making a sandwich and side snack.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Food prep is a time trade off, so don’t expect to be spending more
time preparing food unless you’re currently reliant on pizzas and
fast food in which case just know in advance you’ll have to make
gradual, sustained changes in your life. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I’ll be brutally honest though, the time that’s required to maintain a
healthy fitness level, meaning aerobic exercise and muscle and bone
building exercises takes a commitment and mindset shift. I charted
my own plan below with some exercise specialists' input: </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here’s what my own fitness practice looks like: </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Biking or rebounding- 20 minutes daily.
Walking- 15 minutes daily (with my cocker spaniel companion,
Riley).
Weights and Abs- 45 minutes Monday, Wednesday and Friday (I
don't go to gym currently due to COVID).
Yoga- 90 minutes Tuesday and Thursday.
Optional tennis, hiking, kayaking on Saturday (totally joyful, fun,
non-structured activities!)
Rest on Sunday/ plus David, Riley and I take a 30 min. walk. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">So that’s a total of 1 ½ to 2 hours a day five days a week plus an extra
credit, optional sixth day for unstructured activities. You’ll notice I
only do Yoga twice a week. It is the most demanding time wise, as
well as the most demanding physically and mentally. What type of
Yoga you decide on is a personal choice but I’ve been doing Bikram
Yoga at home for about 25 years. I do the Bikram postures but opt
out of the extreme heat because I don't feel it's healthy. Also, I have
low blood pressure and it makes me faint.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We All Have the Same 24 Hours in a Day </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Remember at the beginning of the book when I talked to you about
doing enough of the right things? Let’s explore that for just a
minute. You and I and your cousin and your dog all have the same
amount of hours in every day. What sets us apart is how we choose
to allocate those hours. You can choose to be a television watcher.
You can choose to travel extensively, providing it’s in your budget.
You can choose to watch three hours of television and scroll social
media every day. Will you have the same wellness results as
someone who chooses to use their three free hours caring for their
mental and physical health? Of course not. No matter how busy you
are, I know you can free up the time it takes to take care of your
health. Your life literally depends on it.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">How to Make the Most of Your Time </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">What are the most typical time wasters? You probably know the
answer to this. Here they are again: scrolling social media, watching
television, binging on Netflix and puttering around the home or
office without clear objectives. There’s more but you get my drift. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">How can you make the most of your time? I learned a fabulous tool
and concept from my business coach Tobi Fairly call Zero Time
Balancing which she modified from Dave Ramsey’s financial
budgeting concept. This tool and concept changed my life. I can
honestly say without Zero Time Balance there is no way I could do
what I do in a day. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I prefer to use my iCalendar but you can use Google Calendar too.
It has more gadgets like highlighting and color sorting for types of
tasks. The concept is that you block out every wakeful hour of your
day. For instance I rise at 6:00 and I go to bed at 10:00 so I chart
everything in between in increments of .50; 1; 2 and 3 hours. I have
a feature on my calendar that allows me to repeat the calendar
every day so I only have to adjust my calendar on days when I’ll be
veering from the schedule. For instance today I have a 7:00 pm
meeting. Normally 6:00 to 10:00 on my calendar is for reading and
down time but I had to alter it for the 7:00 meeting. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My day is constructed in such a way that the transitions from
activity to activity are as smooth and efficient as possible. For
instance I group my household chores, bike time, walking Riley and
making my green juice all between 8:00-10:00 am. Then 10:00 to
1:00 is content writing time for my business, like I’m doing right
now. I work a solid three hours on content writing blogs, articles for
other online publications, and posts of Facebook and InstaGram.
From 1:00-2:00 I have lunch and do a few little chores. From 2:00
to 4:00 is Outreach Time. I reach out to contractors, realtors,
InstaGram influencers, magazine editors and other types of industry
partners. At 4:00 every day I stop work and either head to the fitness
center or to the upstairs loft to do my Yoga. So my calendar says
that—Weights or Yoga. See how you can work with your calendar to
keep you on track for your fitness and wellness goals. It takes some
practice but I promise you will love it once you see how great
keeping agreements with yourself feels. It is the biggest self-confidence booster there is. Also you don’t even have to think about
what you need to be doing. Just check your calendar for instruction.
And actually, your cell phone where your calendar lives dings when
it’s time to begin a new activity.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EoWjqTTs7OU/YR2JVsFq67I/AAAAAAAAIz4/jL6jKH1eduwxBqr1_Vu2rCNsyIjBYAYxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1690/7%2BWeek%2BWellness%2BChallenge%2BImages%2B%25288%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1690" data-original-width="1690" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EoWjqTTs7OU/YR2JVsFq67I/AAAAAAAAIz4/jL6jKH1eduwxBqr1_Vu2rCNsyIjBYAYxwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/7%2BWeek%2BWellness%2BChallenge%2BImages%2B%25288%2529.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Mindset 3 Rethink You Perception of Your Doctor </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I get it. We’ve deemed doctors as deities. And they are pretty
awesome people. Is there a more noble profession than helping
people with their health? Not in my book! But let’s look at your
relationship with your doctor another way. They are an expert who
you’ve paid to be on your team. Your team, not theirs. Not the
hospitals. Yours. The sad truth is unless they specialize in it many
doctors don’t have a clue about maintaining your health and even
then they may be woefully behind current science. I know! Hard to
believe right? Diagnose and prescribe is great for acute illness or
accidents but getting and staying "healthy"? That's a different
subject. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Please don’t misunderstand. I’m not suggesting you go off any
medications such as antidepressants, statins or insulin, cold turkey.
That would be dangerous! What I strongly suggest you do is find not
only a nutritionist for an hour or two consultation, but also a highly
reputable integrative doctor. An integrative doctor is one who mixes
holistic medicine with conventional medicine. Tell them you have
been reading and doing research and you are interested in making
lifestyle changes with diet and exercise: that you would like his or
her help in decreasing and eventually eliminating altogether your
prescription drug intake. If they are informed and progressive in
how they treat their patients, they will support you in this goal. If
not, keep looking till you find one who will. Most small towns have
at least one integrative or holistic doctor, maybe two. Most cities
have a small handful. They are popping up everywhere but they are
still woefully in the minority. Finding yourself an integrative doctor
doesn’t mean you’re old doctor is bad. It means that he or she is
human. Likely they will catch up with these advances later, when
they realize their practice is declining due to patients looking for
more progressive care. Further, they are busy and often don’t have
time to study new ways of treating patients. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Most illness is chronic illness, not acute and medications do not
“cure” them, only mask the symptoms and create more problems.
Medications for chronic illnesses are a risk filled band aid with
many potential side effects. But there is so much stigma attached to
even questioning the effectiveness of doctors or prescriptions. And
so many people look at medication as the Gold Seal answer to every
health problem. Do you understand the difference between acute
and chronic illness? You need familiarize yourself with those terms.
Some people with acute illnesses are actually kept alive by
medications for years. And where would we be without
pharmaceutical drugs for surgeries. These are valid uses and I am so
thankful for doctors, surgeons and prescriptions in those instances.
They literally saved my life years ago. But believing or suggesting
that medications are meant for a long term wellness practice is
ludicrous. Make sure you understand the difference.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">So from now on, please let me encourage you to be your own advocate.
Read the books, not internet news which is filled with contradictions
and conflicts of interest. Doctors get paid by pharmaceutical
companies to promote their drugs. Do you really want to fall prey
to whatever Pfizer is promoting this month? Only to find out in two
years it deteriorates your jawbone or causes suicidal thoughts or
oopsy, this prescription doesn’t mix with that other one and you’ve
been taking them together for six months. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">When you look healthy on the outside, it’s because you are healthy
on the inside. Mother Nature is no dummy. You can’t take short cuts
with your health by taking pills. They backfire eventually. You gotta
walk the walk Mama. You will get back what you put in in spades, I
promise! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">There you have it! These mindset tools will get you some real
results. Just remember, only you can apply them to your life. Get
started today okay? </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And if you need help with your home design projects then check
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love being in the garden? The fresh greenery, the blossoms, the smells. Sitting in my own garden or on the patio fills me with so much joy and energizes me
like literally nothing else. I really feel for those who have seasonal
allergies!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-slIsNNjsfKI/YJCRYmgs1EI/AAAAAAAAIqU/L0qqGTK91VUtl1xQn0eRXFJImfJGUpBEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Biddlestone%2BGarden.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-slIsNNjsfKI/YJCRYmgs1EI/AAAAAAAAIqU/L0qqGTK91VUtl1xQn0eRXFJImfJGUpBEQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/Biddlestone%2BGarden.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Styling
the patio is one of the most enjoyable, satisfying and dare I say, ‘easy’
design projects you can do! To get you started, first peruse your favorite
hardware stores, nurseries and even a discount store or two like Home Goods or
TJ Maxx for an idea of what’s available right now, then start planning your
space to understand what size furniture you need and what size pots and plants
will work. Don’t be shy with size. I like to err on the larger side believe it
or not.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-woubXeuGVY8/YJCRkGdBSHI/AAAAAAAAIqc/ntb8WmRTyBsNDy0qdl8pe7X22L5eMUcjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s846/Patios%2B%2526%2BGardens%2B-%2BEmma%2BCourtney%2B_%2BLifestyle%2B%2526%2BDesign.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-woubXeuGVY8/YJCRkGdBSHI/AAAAAAAAIqc/ntb8WmRTyBsNDy0qdl8pe7X22L5eMUcjwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Patios%2B%2526%2BGardens%2B-%2BEmma%2BCourtney%2B_%2BLifestyle%2B%2526%2BDesign.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Rather matching the materials of your
furniture, coordinate them. Choose things made from a variety of
materials. Wicker or wood both mix well with iron, but iron doesn’t mix well
with aluminum. Iron and aluminum are too similar to create visual interest plus
the iron makes the aluminum look a little cheap. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Also, choose two to three matching
pieces like I did with my dark brown weather resistant settee and chair which are
my anchor pieces. This shows some planning and provides continuity. Then add different
materials like iron. I added a black iron settee and a black, weather
resistant, woven egg chair. These provide variety and give my outdoor room a unique,
custom vibe. Adding even one piece of interest like a fashionable teak daybed
with lots of pillows makes a big statement.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vwngwov57Cg/YJCRzxNFAZI/AAAAAAAAIqo/mkz_K4qaMWcc7XwX-PrCDB0yF73gds5vACLcBGAsYHQ/s2054/Le%2BCh%25C3%25A2teau%2Bdes%2BAlpilles.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2054" data-original-width="1363" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vwngwov57Cg/YJCRzxNFAZI/AAAAAAAAIqo/mkz_K4qaMWcc7XwX-PrCDB0yF73gds5vACLcBGAsYHQ/w424-h640/Le%2BCh%25C3%25A2teau%2Bdes%2BAlpilles.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
accessories, always choose items that have a job or ‘purpose’ such as <b>oversized
lanterns</b>, <b>candlesticks</b>, <b>potted topiary</b>, <b>big comfy pillows</b>
in <b>weather resistant fabrics</b>, and even subtle <b>wall décor </b>like
metal candelabra’s, iron trellis or wall fountains. By accessorizing your
patio with things that have a purpose you’ll keep it from looking pretentious.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">I recently ‘planted’ and ‘styled’
my own, current ‘downsized’ home patio using all the beautiful glazed pots, full
grown plants and iron pieces that came from my previous home. Because this yard
is so much smaller than my previous home, I had lots of fun things to work
with. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-frFTnJ8n7yU/YJCSDIuBOzI/AAAAAAAAIqs/nfL9f3d7IFgnpFmGKb5ImA1u4o8KoM8sACLcBGAsYHQ/s300/The%2BPotted%2BHydrangea.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-frFTnJ8n7yU/YJCSDIuBOzI/AAAAAAAAIqs/nfL9f3d7IFgnpFmGKb5ImA1u4o8KoM8sACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/The%2BPotted%2BHydrangea.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">I added things that go well
with my existing potted ivy, double ball topiary, in gorgeous turquoise glazed
terra cotta pots with bronze metal ‘feet’; my 8-foot-tall Texas privet triple ball
topiary in a large cobalt blue glazed pot; my 20-year-old Meyer lemon in it’s
rolled rim clay pot; the mature star jasmine I trained on a iron spiral topiary
frame; and the five, enormous asparagus ferns that previously surrounded our
pond.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">For the remaining iron
planters and glazed pots I brought to the new home, I purchased English lavender,
Spanish lavender, white bacopa, white geraniums, and several beautiful, upright
rosemary from our beautiful nursery, Green Acres and my local Home Depot. I’ve
never been a fan of colorful gardens, preferring instead lots of greenery and
touches of white and purple flowers.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cHFimV2-Sew/YJCSSAzdeNI/AAAAAAAAIq0/oxXPEWJro1oZm4sYH8Mv8lhc7W6Mvh_iQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/TheRedheadFromVa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1024" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cHFimV2-Sew/YJCSSAzdeNI/AAAAAAAAIq0/oxXPEWJro1oZm4sYH8Mv8lhc7W6Mvh_iQCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h400/TheRedheadFromVa.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">But before purchasing any
pots or plants, get your furniture placed. Placing the furniture will likely be
the most challenging task you face. When placing furniture, place the outdoor
dining table and chairs first. Try and place them so they are situated the
closest to where you’ll exit the home with the food. In my previous home,
because there was a central beam right in the middle of the patio, we had to be
inventive. Also, one half the patio is covered so I chose to put the ‘softer’
furnishings under cover leaving the table and chairs to be placed furthest from
the kitchen exit. In other words, weigh your options. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gtl2tbB6mBU/YJCSl53hl6I/AAAAAAAAIrA/3fugSizn514moiIrICu6wOeIJ4FBWDA9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/pretty%2Bporch.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="443" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gtl2tbB6mBU/YJCSl53hl6I/AAAAAAAAIrA/3fugSizn514moiIrICu6wOeIJ4FBWDA9gCLcBGAsYHQ/w444-h640/pretty%2Bporch.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">This is where you and
another family member might want to move things around, trying several
arrangements. Or try the old-fashioned way, using life sized paper cut out
versions of the furnishings you intend to buy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Once you get the right
furniture layout, it will feel ‘right’. You’ll know it like you know when you’ve
bought the perfect handbag or jacket. You know without a doubt. I like to say
it ‘double clicks!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g7nnBZC4jVs/YJCSxALkR1I/AAAAAAAAIrE/GWPNbdomtu4G3FUZvxvQJ92YCMDvJyougCLcBGAsYHQ/s1103/Hold%2BYour%2BHorses.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1103" data-original-width="736" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g7nnBZC4jVs/YJCSxALkR1I/AAAAAAAAIrE/GWPNbdomtu4G3FUZvxvQJ92YCMDvJyougCLcBGAsYHQ/w428-h640/Hold%2BYour%2BHorses.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Shiree’s Style File<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">For a more polished patio look,
keep fabric, furniture, flower and planter colors to a minimum.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Opt for natural materials
like iron, wood and woven for your furniture, but materials that are weather
proof and also natural looking are great choices too.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Do your base patio plants
in classic evergreens like boxwood, English, French or Spanish lavender,
rosemary, ivy, Texas privet, ferns and ivy and also add classic flower choices
like white geranium and jasmine.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Choose classic garden art
such as statuary, urns, plinths, trellis’, bird baths and fountains with a
focus on quality, particularly in their finishes. Current day garden art has
notoriously bad finishes. You can train your eye by touring Designer Showcases
with gardens; paid garden tours such as Fioli in Northern California; and
travels through Savannah Georgia, New Orleans, England and France where their
sense of garden style is unerring. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Choosing patio fabrics is a
challenge. If you’re unsure of how to use style, colors or don’t have a clear
idea of quality stick with Sunbrella fabrics that are black, white, dark green and
a little red.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BB7HviFtNTI/YJCTdgImwII/AAAAAAAAIrY/ipCujdeBbxIop_9Ts6cp3KtlRzPmPfecgCLcBGAsYHQ/s845/Use%2Brope%2Blighting%2Bto%2Bline%2Byour%2Bgarden_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="845" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BB7HviFtNTI/YJCTdgImwII/AAAAAAAAIrY/ipCujdeBbxIop_9Ts6cp3KtlRzPmPfecgCLcBGAsYHQ/w428-h640/Use%2Brope%2Blighting%2Bto%2Bline%2Byour%2Bgarden_.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.3333px;">The garden is one of the best places for down time and yoga, but if you'd like to create a yoga and wellness space within the home, then check out my free download, <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/self-care/"><span style="color: red;">Yoga and Self Care Spaces for Women with Arthritis</span></a>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.3333px;">It shows you how to create the space you need to support and inspire you so you can be more consistent with your exercise routines. Your environment has a much bigger effect on your follow through than you think! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.3333px;">That's it for today friend! Bye for now!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Here's that link again, <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/self-care/"><span style="color: red;">Yoga and Self Care Spaces for Women with Arthritis</span></a>. xo</span></div></div></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-32515787755302144442021-04-27T13:01:00.003-07:002021-04-27T13:07:49.868-07:00Summer Entertaining Outdoors, Post Vaccine!<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Summer and outdoor entertaining are almost synonymous, and now that the doors to our lives post covid are slowly opening, we are chomping at the bit to cook for our friends. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">As the gathering house and garden for many a summer party, I have summer entertaining down to a veritable science. Here are some of my best tips for organizing your next outdoor dinner party.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BKhXPic6nW0/YIhj2dnrj5I/AAAAAAAAIpM/KAOtWY-C_lYo0cBZdQPxS00HndtVaihMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s681/Bread%2B%2526%2BOlives%2B-%2Bsuzieandersonhome_%2B%2Belleeste-belle_%2B___.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BKhXPic6nW0/YIhj2dnrj5I/AAAAAAAAIpM/KAOtWY-C_lYo0cBZdQPxS00HndtVaihMgCLcBGAsYHQ/w470-h640/Bread%2B%2526%2BOlives%2B-%2Bsuzieandersonhome_%2B%2Belleeste-belle_%2B___.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Via Suzie Anderson </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;">Shiree's Blue Print for Success</span><br /><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;">Monday- menu, table settings, and flower planning.</span><br /><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;">Tuesday- table linens washed and ironed. Place in a convenient place till the day before the party.</span><br /><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;">Wednesday- shopping for groceries, flowers and wine.</span><br /><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;">Thursday- have the house cleaned and do the “do-ahead” food prep. Pull out the necessary serving pieces and put them in a convenient place till the day before the party.</span><br /><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;">On Friday- do any baking or dessert that needs to be done, flower arrangements, choose music, more food prep, chill the wine, and do the table settings.</span><br /><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;">That leaves Saturday morning for the remaining food, a little time to get dressed, clean the kitchen one last time, and make the final preparations for your guests’ arrival.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EY2IyGBztIA/YIhkoMEhJNI/AAAAAAAAIpY/wElHPgjWkEcEaB4fL4471sXmCWc_SAKAACLcBGAsYHQ/s750/28%2BStylish%2BInspos%2B%2Bfor%2BThose%2BWho%2BWant%2Bto%2BDine%2Boutside%2Bin%2BStyle%2B%2B___.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EY2IyGBztIA/YIhkoMEhJNI/AAAAAAAAIpY/wElHPgjWkEcEaB4fL4471sXmCWc_SAKAACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/28%2BStylish%2BInspos%2B%2Bfor%2BThose%2BWho%2BWant%2Bto%2BDine%2Boutside%2Bin%2BStyle%2B%2B___.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;">Because I don’t have a lot of counter space in my kitchen, I usually set up a buffet on the dining room table and let guests serve themselves. There is a swinging door separating our dining room from the kitchen. This means I can close off the kitchen when it’s time for guests to come inside and serve themselves.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;">I like to get into a festive mood a couple of hours before guests arrive by turning on the music and pouring a glass of iced tea. Right before they arrive I assign the husband the jobs of door greeter and of lighting candles, opening and placing the wine on ice, and pouring us a glass. Since most guests enter our home by the front door, and access the patio through the living room, we open all the windows so we can catch the evening breezes and hear the fountains from outside.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KuuysmYsGUo/YIhl7_SiUAI/AAAAAAAAIpk/62kuxlATg1woPFHZo7N_Fx7De54-ZRkoACLcBGAsYHQ/s860/The%2BHoliday%2BHostess%2B_%2B12%2BTips%2BFor%2BEasy%2BEntertaining%2B%2B%25E2%2580%2594%2BSouthern%2BGirl%2BCity%2BMom.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KuuysmYsGUo/YIhl7_SiUAI/AAAAAAAAIpk/62kuxlATg1woPFHZo7N_Fx7De54-ZRkoACLcBGAsYHQ/w372-h640/The%2BHoliday%2BHostess%2B_%2B12%2BTips%2BFor%2BEasy%2BEntertaining%2B%2B%25E2%2580%2594%2BSouthern%2BGirl%2BCity%2BMom.jpg" width="372" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Via Southern Girl City Mom</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once the noshing begins, take this bit of advice: make no excuses for the food. Friends and family are happy to be in your home enjoying your hospitality, and they really don’t care if the asparagus is a little undercooked. And don’t remind them. Put your perfectionisms away and enjoy yourself without explanations. People won’t remember the chilled salad fork, they’ll remember your relaxed, contented demeanor.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wcBwN_04kQQ/YIhmX7witSI/AAAAAAAAIps/2jYiA7uHDxQBcps1HTbYvoSm5uqN0zt1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s750/delight%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Beyes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wcBwN_04kQQ/YIhmX7witSI/AAAAAAAAIps/2jYiA7uHDxQBcps1HTbYvoSm5uqN0zt1ACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/delight%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Beyes.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;">Shiree’s Style File<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span><br /><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;">For parties of more than eight guests, encourage them to move around by doing a table for wine, glasses and chilled water in one room and a table of hors d’oeuvres in another. Shrimp is a great way to get people to circulate too.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span></span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;">Keep last minute plans to a minimum to avoid stressful situations when guests start to arrive. Do menus that can be mostly done in advance.</span><br /><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;">Remember to provide things such as a few throws for guests if the night turns cool and lanterns for candles so the wind won’t blow them out.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span></span><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;">I like to use white, unscented candles for entertaining but have been known to cheat and mix in battery operated ones too. They’re especially nice for hard to reach places or if children are present.</span><br /><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;">Grab a guest to assist you and personally serve the dessert course and coffee as an intimate touch. Let guests pass the tray with sugar and creamer.</span><br /><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;">Never use paper plates, plastic cups, and plastic utensils. Use cloth napkins if possible. I like plain white, ten inch buffet plates (one of my caterer friends says they’re too big but I love them), vintage silverware, and simple, clear glass, high quality wine glasses so guests can appreciate the color of the wine.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D2YgJ8FHwx0/YIhmq6sSJAI/AAAAAAAAIp0/xi1rkG3XE_cRfF0r9XFrsI7dMOI8S6JVACLcBGAsYHQ/s580/homemade%2Bice%2Bbucket%2Bwith%2Bcitrus%2Bslices%2Band%2Bleaves%2B_%2Bcynthia%2Breccord.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="359" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D2YgJ8FHwx0/YIhmq6sSJAI/AAAAAAAAIp0/xi1rkG3XE_cRfF0r9XFrsI7dMOI8S6JVACLcBGAsYHQ/w396-h640/homemade%2Bice%2Bbucket%2Bwith%2Bcitrus%2Bslices%2Band%2Bleaves%2B_%2Bcynthia%2Breccord.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Via Cynthia Reccord</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">That's it for today! 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disorganized or ill planned it can have a pretty negative effect on your health
and psyche.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">So before you do any designing or decorating, let's address
how to best utilize the key spaces or 'zones' in your home. I hope you’re ready
to make some lasting changes in your home. Let’s dooo this!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Djvl8qChwas/YHY9KDDW27I/AAAAAAAAIoA/wKFd792-mdQ8SG8zOQv9pBJe-_FW-5aCwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/VIBEKE%2BDESIGN.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="427" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Djvl8qChwas/YHY9KDDW27I/AAAAAAAAIoA/wKFd792-mdQ8SG8zOQv9pBJe-_FW-5aCwCLcBGAsYHQ/w428-h640/VIBEKE%2BDESIGN.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Clear the Clutter </b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A cluttered home causes anxiety and contributes to
arguments; missed workouts; poor eating habits; lost items; missed deadlines
and more. A cluttered home even contributes to... more clutter! Think about how
smoothly your life runs and how balanced you feel when your home is in order.
You don't need Martha or Marie to tell you when you need to get organized! You know.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Baskets, bins and crates in
different sizes <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Drawer dividers (bamboo is nice!) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Labeling gun for binders and
labels <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Manila labels for labeling baskets
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Tote bags/kitchen pot rack hangers
for hanging totes <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Ties for organizing electrical
cords and wires <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Binders, pocket divider pages and
a triple hole punch for organizing papers that can't be stored digitally <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Lifts and pull-out drawers for
inside cabinets <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Lazy Susan's <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Professional or DIY closets and
cabinets</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6d96Gb5GIjY/YHY9Xr0lalI/AAAAAAAAIoE/iPC-3VOoo20KiyzsdIUCUxemN0GimbNcgCLcBGAsYHQ/s840/photo%2Bfound%2Bon%2BTumblr%2BDream%2BFierce%2B_%2BPhoto%25E2%2580%25A6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="562" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6d96Gb5GIjY/YHY9Xr0lalI/AAAAAAAAIoE/iPC-3VOoo20KiyzsdIUCUxemN0GimbNcgCLcBGAsYHQ/w428-h640/photo%2Bfound%2Bon%2BTumblr%2BDream%2BFierce%2B_%2BPhoto%25E2%2580%25A6.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>Use All the Spaces in Your Home</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Opening up the unused rooms of
your home gives you choices and freedom. If your home could talk it would tell
you that a closed off bedroom is like a leg that's fallen asleep! Seriously
though, why are you waiting on this? If you fail to plan a use for your spare
room, someone will make plans for you. Don't let that happen.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Here are some ideas for
transforming your spare room.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Play room <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Workout space <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Craft’s/sewing room <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Media room <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Sun room <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Home office</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NJk-MhNpc34/YHY9gRgGaeI/AAAAAAAAIoM/AaEU_CBB0ws4oyHJisE9_GolONKrUuoEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s642/Georgiana%2BDesign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NJk-MhNpc34/YHY9gRgGaeI/AAAAAAAAIoM/AaEU_CBB0ws4oyHJisE9_GolONKrUuoEQCLcBGAsYHQ/w498-h640/Georgiana%2BDesign.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>Working at Home </b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">To be their most effective, work
zones must be well designed and light filled. They are at their best cleanly
designed and minimally decorated with custom built in cabinetry.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Place your desk near or in front
of a window with a lovely view. For me, office design all starts with the desk.
Provide three types of light: natural, ambient and task. In office design it’s
all about the lighting and the storage. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">If you’re adept at space planning
and product sourcing, you can design a lot of functions into your office space.
My favorite hack to designing small work spaces is going vertical with tall
storage type pieces and built-in cabinetry. Office spaces in the home are a
great place to invest in built-in storage units. Sometimes the value of the
home warrants this size of an improvement and sometimes not.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Reconnecting at Home </b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The living room is usually considered to be a zone for
connecting with yourself and loved ones. They are generally the most popular
spaces within your home. But let's think about this for a second. Let's step
outside the box. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If the room's purpose is to reconnect with yourself, your
partner or family, then watching television is actually counterintuitive. I get
that sometimes you want to refrain from conversation. And that certainly has its
place in life too. But a better way to reconnect than watching movies or television
is through meal preparations (kitchen), during workouts or walks (exercise room
or outside), eating (kitchen or better yet, the dining room), or savoring a cup
of tea, or glass of wine together (kitchen, living room or patio). <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FO3kPakMZ7k/YHY9obXOWwI/AAAAAAAAIoQ/oXlB0G0H1a4POw8D2CX9ypivKQ6lO8FDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1632/10%2BHome%2BGym%2BIdeas%2Bto%2BHelp%2BYou%2BCreate%2Bthe%2BUltimate%2BWorkout%2BSpace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1632" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FO3kPakMZ7k/YHY9obXOWwI/AAAAAAAAIoQ/oXlB0G0H1a4POw8D2CX9ypivKQ6lO8FDgCLcBGAsYHQ/w588-h640/10%2BHome%2BGym%2BIdeas%2Bto%2BHelp%2BYou%2BCreate%2Bthe%2BUltimate%2BWorkout%2BSpace.jpg" width="588" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Exercise at Home </b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The biggest obstacle to healthy habits is follow through. By
having a space you love that's designated for exercise, you create impetus
which makes it easier to follow through consistently. The ideal is to have a
standalone space for this purpose but if that's not possible, don't panic.
Let’s explore your other options. Can you carve out a wonderful corner of your
formal living room that's seldom in use? Can you repurpose the guest room and
maybe expand the window space? What about transforming a sewing room into a
workout space? Would it be of better use as an exercise space or yoga room? <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Whether it’s a room of your own or
the corner of an unused formal living room, find a place that inspires you,
where you want to spend time. Have any items you need such as hand weights, a
rebounder, a Yoga mat, etc. stored nearby in a basket, closet or armoire for
easy access.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If the space is attractive and everything is close by and in
attractive containers, you’ll be more likely to follow through!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Treadmill <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Peloton or Stationary bike <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Rebounder <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Two-, five- and ten-pound hand
weights, two of each. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Yoga mat <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Stability ball <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Kettle ball <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Hand towels <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Full length mirror <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Bands/Ropes <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Flat screen television Stereo <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Inversion board</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--X3RczTqPbs/YHY9v3aW_GI/AAAAAAAAIoU/_tqBEhl3bRQENwsszrLJhFyQSPOWSyW0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1350/CountryHomeMagazine%2Bon%2BInstagram_%2B%25E2%2580%259CA%2Bcharming%2Bmix%2Bof%2Bold%2Band%2Bnew%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bcenturies-old%2Bhome%2Bof%2B%2540noramurphycountryhouse%2B%25E2%259D%25A4%25EF%25B8%258F%25E2%259D%25A4%25EF%25B8%258FPhoto%2B%2540mpproductions%2BStylist%2B%2540dunesandduchess%25E2%2580%25A6%25E2%2580%259D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--X3RczTqPbs/YHY9v3aW_GI/AAAAAAAAIoU/_tqBEhl3bRQENwsszrLJhFyQSPOWSyW0gCLcBGAsYHQ/w512-h640/CountryHomeMagazine%2Bon%2BInstagram_%2B%25E2%2580%259CA%2Bcharming%2Bmix%2Bof%2Bold%2Band%2Bnew%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bcenturies-old%2Bhome%2Bof%2B%2540noramurphycountryhouse%2B%25E2%259D%25A4%25EF%25B8%258F%25E2%259D%25A4%25EF%25B8%258FPhoto%2B%2540mpproductions%2BStylist%2B%2540dunesandduchess%25E2%2580%25A6%25E2%2580%259D.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>Sleep and Downtime</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">How are you sleeping? Do you get
an optimal 8 hours a night? If you don’t now, the good news is you will once
you start eating right and exercising. Sleep is the body’s time to heal. In
order to do this efficiently you require your full 8 hours. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">For bedding, I recommend two
weights of comforters (one light weight for warm weather and one heavier weight
for winter); one decorative duvet cover (it’s like a giant pillow case that
protects your comforter); two foam pillows for bolstering; two decorative
pillow shams; two down or synthetic-down sleeping pillows; two decorative
rectangular throw pillows (also called kidney pillows because they support your
kidneys when you sit against them); one throw blanket for over the foot of the
bed; an optional bed skirt; and an electric blanket for warming the bed before
you crawl in. Consider getting an upholstered headboard. They're luxurious
additions especially if you enjoy reading in bed. Most designers can have these
made-to-order for you. They are available in a wide range of prices and styles
and are comparatively priced to wood or wicker.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">For the best night sleep, keep the
room temperature cool. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">In the main bedroom, plan on room
darkening window treatments such as lined Roman shades, lined woven shades.
Wooden blinds or shutters or not effective for room darkening and darkness, is
imperative for a good night sleep. If you choose shades have them measured and
installed to be big enough for exterior mounting. If you mount them inside the
window frame, the gaps will allow light to seep through. Add an additional inch
or two in width for better light control. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DurUH7H3ifo/YHY-RXdC-aI/AAAAAAAAIog/Dm02XX2CVU876KFYvsxD-I1HOign84a3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/Copy%2Bof%2BThe%2BFuncctional%2BHome%2BBlueprint%2BPin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DurUH7H3ifo/YHY-RXdC-aI/AAAAAAAAIog/Dm02XX2CVU876KFYvsxD-I1HOign84a3wCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Copy%2Bof%2BThe%2BFuncctional%2BHome%2BBlueprint%2BPin.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">That’s it for today! </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">I hope you
find all my ideas super helpful! I love sharing with you. And if you’d like to dig deeper
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important zone of them all: the kitchen!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Here's that <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.leadpages.co/functionalhomeblueprint/"><span style="color: red;">link</span></a> again.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Bye for now! <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Shiree'</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-54646028262516331442021-04-05T13:45:00.001-07:002021-04-05T13:45:27.212-07:00Design Help, Wellness and a Little Woo Woo<p>Your home is<i> </i>one of your most important assets. You
need it to be not only attractive and comfortable but also, supportive of the
healthy lifestyle you want to lead!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A bright, well-planned kitchen for prepping healthy meals; a
bedroom designed as the perfect respite; a beautiful, comfy common area or two
for reconnecting with yourself (and your loved ones!); inspiring spaces for
your workouts; and color schemes that soothe and refresh you. Making your home
‘user friendly’ doesn’t mean you have to give up the aesthetics you want either.
Quite the contrary! In fact, how your home looks is actually super important! <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rdpusrWtOG8/YGt1oCzhqQI/AAAAAAAAInQ/9H9YmFavrF4sYTHKszgRKdUVQxyaQsG1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s602/196e9a9f-9545-4ba4-a4b1-e0bcbcfddf4d.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rdpusrWtOG8/YGt1oCzhqQI/AAAAAAAAInQ/9H9YmFavrF4sYTHKszgRKdUVQxyaQsG1gCLcBGAsYHQ/w532-h640/196e9a9f-9545-4ba4-a4b1-e0bcbcfddf4d.png" width="532" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>When Wellness and Design Collide<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Maybe it’s a new concept to you but wellness design is an
actual ‘thing’. You might say, Shiree’ I know what design and wellness are but
what’s Wellness Design? Wellness Design is a fairly new concept that was first
conceptualized by<b> architects</b>, <b>designers</b> and <b>builders</b> in an
attempt to create <b>building standards </b>that protect you from the hazards
of toxic building materials like <b>asbestos</b> and <b>formaldehyde</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">But there are other facets to Wellness Design too. Your home
has the ability to elevate your <b>mood</b>, and <b>energize</b> or <b>relax</b>
you but most importantly it can inspire you to live a <b>healthier</b>, <b>happier</b>,
more <b>balanced</b> life at home. Unfortunately, if your home is dragging you
under instead of supporting you, it can have the exact opposite effect. Let’s
get you some real results post haste so you can get moving on your home today. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">And my friend, I've got you covered in this week’s article.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HQLDTtpXjiA/YGt1xtebBlI/AAAAAAAAInU/iDAkaXI37kg4OuQyRYoVI_Sl_UE0YQjqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/Feminine%2BPrettiness.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HQLDTtpXjiA/YGt1xtebBlI/AAAAAAAAInU/iDAkaXI37kg4OuQyRYoVI_Sl_UE0YQjqQCLcBGAsYHQ/w458-h640/Feminine%2BPrettiness.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Color <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Color is a <i>powerful</i> design tool and one of the
easiest ways to engender feelings or emotions in your home. But reaction to
color is highly subjective and each color comes with its own attributes and/or
stigmas attached. For instance, yellow can feel sunny and cheerful for some
people and signify cowardice for others. Pink is a pretty, feminine color that
some love and other’s find cloying. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When you create spaces with health and well-being in mind,
choose <b>cooling</b>, restful colors like <b>cool blues</b>; <b>soft lavenders</b>;
<b>pale blue- greens</b>; the <b>palest blushes</b>; and crisp, clean <b>neutrals</b>.
Cool colors recede, meaning, like a hairline they “go back” so when your walls
are painted in light, cool colors it visually increases the size of the room.
It adds depth at the end of a room, hallway or garden path. To give your home a
healthy feeling and visually enlarge your spaces, use light, cool colors with
minimal color changes and minimal darkness to lightness contrasts meaning keep
everything fairly light, even if the colors are different. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lXIvQgaMsRA/YGt14x6DViI/AAAAAAAAInc/w0awnWlyTWANYPvMNSQ4PUtMspydq0Z-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s996/Maximum%2BGreenery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="996" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lXIvQgaMsRA/YGt14x6DViI/AAAAAAAAInc/w0awnWlyTWANYPvMNSQ4PUtMspydq0Z-wCLcBGAsYHQ/w482-h640/Maximum%2BGreenery.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk66994995"><b>Common Areas <o:p></o:p></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk66994995;">How your rooms flow;
how you place furniture; how densely you furnish your home; the amount of
natural light it has; the ceiling height; even the dimensions of the doors all
add up to the overall feel of your home. A home that’s open with plenty of
natural light, natural materials, healing colors and clean lines give your
home, and thus, you the feeling of wellness and contentment. When each element
is chosen within these perimeters the result will be a home that’s healing to
your frayed psyche. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk66994995;">The goal is to
create a home where you feel your best, most healthy self: organized, and on
top of your game. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk66994995;">If your home needs a
new floor plan, <b>Chief Architect Room Planner</b> is super easy to drag and
drop and helps you easily visualize your furniture or remodel in 3D. For bigger
jobs we use a <b>Chief Architect</b> rendering program. Your furniture layouts
should be kept simple and straight forward. Nothing should be put on angles.
Not rugs. Not sofas. Not fireplaces. Not kitchen islands. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk66994995;">Start placing
furniture first with a large scaled piece like a large cabinet, at least 72
inches wide if you can. This acts as storage for entertainment equipment and
also as an excellent visual anchor for the rest of the room. Having an 'anchor’
piece (like a cabinet or fireplace) as I like to call them, and knowing where
to place them will later simplify building the rest of your layout around it. I
also prefer to plan the living room around an entrance facing sofa whenever
possible. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk66994995;">Next identify any
door-to-door traffic patterns (most living rooms have more than one doorway).
Always keep traffic patterns clear of furniture and cords. Remember don’t get
creative with furniture layouts. Save the creativity for your furniture styles,
fabrics, rugs and accessories. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk66994995;">Choose sofas under
90 inches for small rooms. For large rooms, choose sofas 90 inches and over.
Sofa tables and end tables are cumbersome and “busy” next to the sofa. Instead,
use the cocktail table as a place to set drinks and save the end tables for
between chairs. If lamps are needed next to the sofa use beautiful, swing arm
lamps. They come in a variety of metals like shiny nickel and brushed brass. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk66994995;">Too much furniture
is just as disconcerting as too little. Too much looks silly and too little
feels impersonal. For the average size living room you need a 110 inch
sectional or one to two 90 inch sofas, two 34 inch armchairs, two wood framed
accent chairs, one cocktail table, and one to two end tables for between the
armchairs. I like to do two armchairs and two open wood framed accent chairs in
large living rooms.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk66994995;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nbk6CMTGYT8/YGt2B5K0_TI/AAAAAAAAInk/a-NDV1zjbFcgOshmn54Ko8uJQzMJmGmOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s522/d5ed509c-0991-4198-b049-36c1bda716ba.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="459" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nbk6CMTGYT8/YGt2B5K0_TI/AAAAAAAAInk/a-NDV1zjbFcgOshmn54Ko8uJQzMJmGmOQCLcBGAsYHQ/w562-h640/d5ed509c-0991-4198-b049-36c1bda716ba.jpg" width="562" /></a></div><br /><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk66994995;"><br /></span><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Materials <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Building and remodeling with natural materials throughout
your home respects your health and allows you to feel your best when there.
Ever been in a room that feels noxious? The wrong flooring or paint will do
that. Natural solid, <b>hardwood</b> flooring is one of cleanest and safest
options with few caveats. There are many green options for finishing or <b>staining</b>
the wood, and a few less toxic <b>glue options</b> for sensitive types. Other
great “wellness minded” flooring choices are <b>tile</b> and <b>natural stone</b>,
though they are hard surfaces to stand on. <b>Bamboo</b> and some <b>linoleum</b>
and some <b>carpet</b> options are more comfortable options but not as ecofriendly.
<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jSFFF27Jx3c/YGt2JsvfcfI/AAAAAAAAIns/bF1kGST2ndsr6gWEAG9W5KpZLydlmIhRACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Valentine%2527s%2BSurprise%2B-%2BATX%2BFlowers%2B%2528Flowers%2BAre%2BHappy%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="400" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jSFFF27Jx3c/YGt2JsvfcfI/AAAAAAAAIns/bF1kGST2ndsr6gWEAG9W5KpZLydlmIhRACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Valentine%2527s%2BSurprise%2B-%2BATX%2BFlowers%2B%2528Flowers%2BAre%2BHappy%2529.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Wellness Home at a Glance<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Soothing colors and comforting textures<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Supports healthier eating habits<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Provides space for exercise and down time<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nature via enlarged window space <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fresh flowers and plants in the home<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Features for a better night’s sleep like room darkening
curtains<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Better air quality and ventilation<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Non-toxic building materials such as bamboo flooring, low
voc paint and wool carpet<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Supportive spaces for child and adult care such as assisted
bathing, dressing and feeding<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Water filtration systems<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Luxury bath designs and features<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Accessibility/having certain items within reach in the
kitchen <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Functionality such as space planning, rocker style light
switches, lever doorknobs, touchless kitchen faucets or single-handed faucets<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Safety such as textured flooring and even, consistent
flooring transitions <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bringing joy home via mementos from travels, heirlooms,
gifts from loved ones, artwork, books and things you personally find to be
beautiful and useful<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kitchen amenities like pull out drawers or hydraulic pop-up
drawers to keep counter appliances out of sight, walk in pantries, and swing
out corner cabinets; stream lined or low-profile cabinet and appliance fronts<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Zones for specific tasks and number of cooks <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Smart refrigerators with built in family hubs; food
inventory capability; smart faucets that automatically gauge water temperature<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Anti-bacterial surfaces like quartz counter tops. Wood and
many stone counters harbor bacteria, germs, fungus and mold<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-820oClTCc1I/YGt2sn2fN_I/AAAAAAAAIn4/wzAdP8y2LRsvu2FHNXclyep_UBXVRQaSwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/The%2BWellness%2BHome%252C%2B5%2Bways%2Bto%2Ba%2Bsoothing%252C%2Bsupportive%2Bhome%2Bfor%2Bwomen%2Bwith%2Bchronic%2Bpain%2B%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-820oClTCc1I/YGt2sn2fN_I/AAAAAAAAIn4/wzAdP8y2LRsvu2FHNXclyep_UBXVRQaSwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/The%2BWellness%2BHome%252C%2B5%2Bways%2Bto%2Ba%2Bsoothing%252C%2Bsupportive%2Bhome%2Bfor%2Bwomen%2Bwith%2Bchronic%2Bpain%2B%25281%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">That’s it for today! And if you would like to learn how to create inviting retreats in your home; create spaces for exercise so you have more options (and stop missing those workouts!); and get all my basic how to's on kitchens, work zones and techy kitchen stuff then download this free workbook <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/freebie-healthy-at-home-5crucialdesigndecisions/" style="background: transparent; color: #c7a946; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: red;">The Wellness Home, 5 Ways to a Soothing, Supportive Home for Women with Arthritis and Chronic Pain</span></a> today!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">Bye for now, Shiree</p>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-29772784481513823052021-03-29T17:07:00.001-07:002021-03-29T17:07:04.126-07:008 Ways a Designer Can Make Any Small Room Look Larger<p class="MsoNormal">Everyone loves a little trickery, especially when it comes
to fooling the eye around your home! <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J3ft8PJK9Xk/YGJqij3z4RI/AAAAAAAAImQ/pVIAtfig8OQPt6fSiZMEo5XUDOgR1awvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/30%252B%2BReading%2BNooks%2BThat%2BBook%2BLovers%2BWill%2BWant%2BTo%2BCurl%2BUp%2BIn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="620" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J3ft8PJK9Xk/YGJqij3z4RI/AAAAAAAAImQ/pVIAtfig8OQPt6fSiZMEo5XUDOgR1awvQCLcBGAsYHQ/w496-h640/30%252B%2BReading%2BNooks%2BThat%2BBook%2BLovers%2BWill%2BWant%2BTo%2BCurl%2BUp%2BIn.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">One of the things we learned in design school is how to visually
enlarge and visually decrease spaces. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">These simple elements and principals of design, light, line,
scale, color, texture and many others have become helpful tools I use again and
again in many of my projects. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Let’s have a little fun with small spaces! <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">What elements and principals of design visually enlarge a
room? It depends on how and where they’re used. Take color for instance. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Color<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Red is a warm color. It advances, meaning it comes ‘at’ you.
That means when put on a sofa, it will visually enlarge that sofa. However, when
placed on walls, again it advances (just like on the sofa) but when it advances
on wall the walls visually come toward you thus making the room appear smaller!
<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The key to visually enlarging your space with color is to use
cool, receding colors like pale blues; cool greens like sage; pale lavender and
soft grays.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x9OB6645rDQ/YGJqw7QFQLI/AAAAAAAAImY/t00EjiGwtsUEkp8YR2JNNK5hZO1gpUyiQCLcBGAsYHQ/s959/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x9OB6645rDQ/YGJqw7QFQLI/AAAAAAAAImY/t00EjiGwtsUEkp8YR2JNNK5hZO1gpUyiQCLcBGAsYHQ/w428-h640/download.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">No Skirts on the Furniture<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">This trick isn’t really a design element or principal but it’s
one of my favorite visual tricks. Omitting skirts on sofas and chairs exposes
more floor and allows light to pass beneath them, in return making the space around
them feel larger.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Vertical Lines<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">You can enlarge a space with vertical lines such as floor
length draperies mounted high on the wall, and possibly even right at the
ceiling height. Be sure to allow enough room to mount them by allowing space
for the finials, rings, drapery ‘header’ and brackets where applicable.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Minimal Color Contrasts<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Color contrasts (contrasts ranging from dark to light) break
up a space visually while few or no color contrasts expand a space visually and
give it a more flowing appearance which allows the eye to move freer around the
room. It does this because large color contrasts (i.e. navy blue versus baby
blue) tend to stop the eye from moving around a space.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Minimal color contrasts give spaces a larger, open, airier
feeling. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bxfgkMbUxpM/YGJrAD9CSvI/AAAAAAAAImk/3W72AbJPdicIskSaxR_wU5_IsFkBMd4JACLcBGAsYHQ/s679/The%2BBlog%2BBaby%2B%2528%2540theblogbaby%2529%2B%25E2%2580%25A2%2BInstagram%2Bphotos%2Band%2Bvideos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="563" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bxfgkMbUxpM/YGJrAD9CSvI/AAAAAAAAImk/3W72AbJPdicIskSaxR_wU5_IsFkBMd4JACLcBGAsYHQ/w530-h640/The%2BBlog%2BBaby%2B%2528%2540theblogbaby%2529%2B%25E2%2580%25A2%2BInstagram%2Bphotos%2Band%2Bvideos.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Plentiful Window Space<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Small spaces veritably cry out for windows, don’t they?
Windows allow the eye to travel beyond the walls into the outdoor spaces beyond
thus expanding the interior spaces significantly.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Expanding a Space Visually with Scale<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">This one is more advanced but you can really enlarge your
spaces visually by using fewer and larger pieces of furniture. A large-scale
piece in a pale wood such as a hutch, particularly if it’s backed with mirror
with allow a space to feel ‘anchored’. Adding a large-scale sofa or small L-shaped
sofa in a corner of the room is another great way to add space visually. They
can offset one another nicely. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Clear Cocktail Tables<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Instead of doing an ottoman or wood cocktail table, opt for
a two leveled one of glass. Because cocktail tables are usually centered in the
room, the transparency is a better option. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WRnYMXd0p8w/YGJrP8kYpII/AAAAAAAAIms/LMhBtTx2nc0xNo3yoUhpe7d0S_kxW9VKACLcBGAsYHQ/s785/Buy%2BAntique%2BFurniture%2B_%2BVintage%2BFrench%2BFurniture%2B_%2BCrown%2BCollection.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="785" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WRnYMXd0p8w/YGJrP8kYpII/AAAAAAAAIms/LMhBtTx2nc0xNo3yoUhpe7d0S_kxW9VKACLcBGAsYHQ/w460-h640/Buy%2BAntique%2BFurniture%2B_%2BVintage%2BFrench%2BFurniture%2B_%2BCrown%2BCollection.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Shiny Surfaces<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Lacquered cabinets/doors; highly polished floors such as
polished stone; and glass or mirrored surfaces add space visually by reflecting
light and/or imagery back into the space. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">And there you have it! <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8N6Fr5FhVX4/YGJrigUipDI/AAAAAAAAIm0/lOB3pH9G5t8tEDl_O7Ue0Q_lTlJXOvPbACLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/The%2BWellness%2BHome%252C%2B5%2Bways%2Bto%2Ba%2Bsoothing%252C%2Bsupportive%2Bhome%2Bfor%2Bwomen%2Bwith%2Bchronic%2Bpain%2B%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8N6Fr5FhVX4/YGJrigUipDI/AAAAAAAAIm0/lOB3pH9G5t8tEDl_O7Ue0Q_lTlJXOvPbACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/The%2BWellness%2BHome%252C%2B5%2Bways%2Bto%2Ba%2Bsoothing%252C%2Bsupportive%2Bhome%2Bfor%2Bwomen%2Bwith%2Bchronic%2Bpain%2B%25281%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">That’s it for today and if you would like to learn how to create inviting retreats in your home; create spaces for exercise so you have more options (and stop missing those workouts!); and get all my basic how to's on kitchens, work zones and techy kitchen stuff then download this free workbook</span><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/freebie-healthy-at-home-5crucialdesigndecisions/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #c7a946; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: red;">The Wellness Home, 5 Ways to a Soothing, Supportive Home for Women with Arthritis and Chronic Pain</span></a><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">today!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">Bye for now, Shiree</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-32525405069969776742021-03-01T16:47:00.004-08:002021-03-06T08:56:01.633-08:00Learning Mindfulness with Marsha Gehl<p>Marsha Gehl, DC (doctor of chiropractic) has been a healthcare provider/chiropractor for
30 years helping people with acute and chronic pain as well as helping them establish
healthier lifestyles. Her career naturally progressed over the years to include
continued education in mental health and wellbeing.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-csZ-mNwg_XA/YD2Jc71LbMI/AAAAAAAAIkY/YxliMspqg7890vXFpBlPDez5eZlXzkYyQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252818%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-csZ-mNwg_XA/YD2Jc71LbMI/AAAAAAAAIkY/YxliMspqg7890vXFpBlPDez5eZlXzkYyQCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252818%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Her own struggles with depression and chronic pain led her
to discover meditation and later, led her to the mindfulness arena including a certificate
in a teachers’ training program and eventually to becoming a Mindfulness and
Meditation Educator.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I recently had the pleasure of talking to Marsha about ‘mindfulness’
and its role in our health.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Hi Marsha, thank you so much for taking time with us today! I’m
excited to dig into this timely topic with you!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LRjEp_z3ifE/YD2Jqt8129I/AAAAAAAAIkc/-2WAfC0gEk4EWzY4xcKD_qzIv2MWkaI_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252813%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LRjEp_z3ifE/YD2Jqt8129I/AAAAAAAAIkc/-2WAfC0gEk4EWzY4xcKD_qzIv2MWkaI_ACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252813%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Q:
What is Mindfulness? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A: Mindfulness
is an awareness of one’s self in the present moment, on purpose and with
intention, and without judgment. It’s being aware of one’s thought and feelings
in the moment and having the intention to make wise choices. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It’s
being aware of one’s self and others, being able to notice how we are showing
up in our relationships. And it’s bringing wise choices to life’s
circumstances as opposed to our habitual reactions, or reacting based on our
conditioning, biases, or opinions. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mindfulness
is a skillful means for navigating life with more meaning and purpose.
Like exercise is beneficial to the body, mindfulness is beneficial to
mental fitness. It is training for a healthy mind. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W8QCWYpxtTU/YD2J0y6fnvI/AAAAAAAAIkk/z2DsuKS6k0wD5Me1bQN8CDkELZEs8koKgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252814%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W8QCWYpxtTU/YD2J0y6fnvI/AAAAAAAAIkk/z2DsuKS6k0wD5Me1bQN8CDkELZEs8koKgCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252814%2529.png" width="426" /></a></span></div><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /> </span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Q:
Why Practice Mindfulness? </span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A: The
research and benefits of Mindfulness over the past twenty years has grown
exponentially. The growing evidence demonstrates the positive outcomes in
physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Some of the benefits of
mindfulness include improved blood pressure, alleviation and management of
chronic pain, reduction in anxiety and depression, improvement in mood and
behavior, decreased stress response, increased focus and attention.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While
mindfulness seems like a fairly new trend, the practices of Mindfulness have
been around for thousands of years. <b>The history goes back to early Buddhist
teachings</b> and many other religious practices, taught by great philosophical
teachers. <b>Yoga is one of the very first practices of mindful meditation.</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Contemporary
neuroscience shows that mindfulness practices can improve our brains. <b>They
increase the brain’s areas of executive and critical thinking as well as
shrinking areas of emotional reactivity and stress activation</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I16dUO3BHrM/YD2J-XayaLI/AAAAAAAAIks/d8FjtK_qF8oY-xh_bGgrZ5ZV1AjPLNDWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252815%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I16dUO3BHrM/YD2J-XayaLI/AAAAAAAAIks/d8FjtK_qF8oY-xh_bGgrZ5ZV1AjPLNDWgCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252815%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Q:
How Can Someone Cultivate Mindfulness? </span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A: Like
anything we do that is meaningful, worthwhile and important to our wellbeing,
it takes practice. <b>A mindfulness practice increases our mental health
and well-being</b>. It is an essential part of good physical and mental
health. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mindfulness
and meditation practices can be explored in many ways today. There are apps
online, as well as personal teachers and virtual trainings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zHdox0JXu9M/YD2KQ85Bd0I/AAAAAAAAIk0/fE1s64hRdiksZo8UaCAAXXPBkywqmzfYQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252812%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zHdox0JXu9M/YD2KQ85Bd0I/AAAAAAAAIk0/fE1s64hRdiksZo8UaCAAXXPBkywqmzfYQCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252812%2529.png" width="426" /></a></span></div><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Benefits
of Being Mindful<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
Awareness- Understanding the nature of our minds, emotions and feelings; self-exploration
and discovery into who we are and how we show up in the world. <br />
<br />
Relief of Anxious and Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings- Practical skills to
navigate life; creating a greater sense of wellbeing and ease in effective
stress management of day-to-day stresses. <br />
<br />
Positive Change- Exploring mindfulness and meditation practices to promote
habits and establish a healthier mind and greater sense of well-being.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7x8qO4NMrzU/YD2KYUxyNUI/AAAAAAAAIk4/MhZ1691w5Mw5taXSIbtX1R7JONNuHaKMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252816%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7x8qO4NMrzU/YD2KYUxyNUI/AAAAAAAAIk4/MhZ1691w5Mw5taXSIbtX1R7JONNuHaKMwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252816%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
Discipline- Skillful development to assist in mental and emotional regulation
and intelligence. Finding more focus and attention. <br />
<br />
Resilience- Developing and cultivating personal resources to move through
life's challenges with wise choices. Quieting the reactive conditioning
that keeps us stuck in negative cycles. Learning to be present and open
to the present moment; learning to befriend one’s self in all that life brings
- the good, the bad, the ugly and the wonderful. Making room for all of
it leads to a more meaningful life.<br />
<br />
Awareness, Choice and Agency contribute to our healing and the healing of
humanity. <o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7ZVpggeAF7s/YD2KpTvf1eI/AAAAAAAAIlE/1NX3Y8EV5VsXyZZCGCO_DUrCqWEwmfBfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252811%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7ZVpggeAF7s/YD2KpTvf1eI/AAAAAAAAIlE/1NX3Y8EV5VsXyZZCGCO_DUrCqWEwmfBfgCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252811%2529.png" width="426" /></a></span></div><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shiree</span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Thank you so much Marsha
for sharing this today. If my readers are interested in your services how can
they connect with you?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Marsha</span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Yes, I do virtual <b>classes
on Zoom</b>. There are 4 classes, one per week, each lasting about an hour. They
are in 3 parts: didactic teaching bringing information and knowledge; practical
application in meditation and practical tips to everyday living; and time for Q
& A and sharing. <b>Learning is best when we learn interactively from each
other</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L7HZN1ZQMdc/YD2K79AilXI/AAAAAAAAIlM/1iU1D3i5RjwnaBgqgnnfLZpUqwGuAQRsACLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252817%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L7HZN1ZQMdc/YD2K79AilXI/AAAAAAAAIlM/1iU1D3i5RjwnaBgqgnnfLZpUqwGuAQRsACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252817%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shiree</span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: for more info, email Marsha
at <a href="mailto:marshagehl@gmail.com">marshagehl@gmail.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_me9SePd1XY/YEOzuPHVtOI/AAAAAAAAIl0/RyLwehNWFqoy-YsYdX9x9psM_cw0ib52wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/The%2BWellness%2BHome%252C%2B5%2Bways%2Bto%2Ba%2Bsoothing%252C%2Bsupportive%2Bhome%2Bfor%2Bwomen%2Bwith%2Bchronic%2Bpain%2B%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_me9SePd1XY/YEOzuPHVtOI/AAAAAAAAIl0/RyLwehNWFqoy-YsYdX9x9psM_cw0ib52wCLcBGAsYHQ/w266-h400/The%2BWellness%2BHome%252C%2B5%2Bways%2Bto%2Ba%2Bsoothing%252C%2Bsupportive%2Bhome%2Bfor%2Bwomen%2Bwith%2Bchronic%2Bpain%2B%25281%2529.png" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">That’s
it for today and if you would like to learn how to create inviting retreats in your home; create spaces for exercise so you have more options (and stop missing those workouts!); and get all my basic how to's on kitchens, work zones and techy kitchen stuff then download this free workbook <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/freebie-healthy-at-home-5crucialdesigndecisions/"><span style="color: red;">The Wellness Home, 5 Steps to a Soothing, Supportive Home for Women with Arthritis and Chronic Pain</span></a> today!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Bye for now, Shiree</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-76443751840955541202021-02-22T15:08:00.001-08:002021-03-04T14:44:09.110-08:00How to Work with a Professional Organizer: Q and A with Stacy Hamilton!<p>Hey friend!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I’m so glad you’re here! <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I'm betting you love beautiful interiors almost as much as
me, and that’s a lot! But as much as I love <i>how </i>a home looks, there is something
else equally important that I want to share with you. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In order for your home to help you lead an active and
balanced lifestyle it must be so much more than a pretty face. Even if your
home<i> is</i> attractive, if it's dysfunctional, disorganized and ill planned
it can have a very real effect on your life. So, before you do any designing or
decorating, I’ve joined forces with professional organizer Stacy Hamilton of
Sorted by Stacy, Sacramento, California to get some key questions answered for
you.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Let’s get started.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZsAV3COQ3vg/YDQ3xE2Q1ZI/AAAAAAAAIjo/5y-K-zCOL20DuqrZbKxE7EesP_8_QvungCLcBGAsYHQ/s1152/Farmhouse%2BPantry%2BOverhaul%2B_%2BClean%2BEats%2B%2526%2BTreats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZsAV3COQ3vg/YDQ3xE2Q1ZI/AAAAAAAAIjo/5y-K-zCOL20DuqrZbKxE7EesP_8_QvungCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Farmhouse%2BPantry%2BOverhaul%2B_%2BClean%2BEats%2B%2526%2BTreats.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Q: Stacy, thank you so much for being a guest on Joy of
Nesting today! What’s the most important area or room in the home to get
organized?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A: The most important area or room to get organized is the
one that has the biggest impact on your day-to-day routine. I usually suggest
the pantry and the kitchen because you’re going to see and feel an immediate
improvement. A simplified kitchen means less time searching for things and more
free time in your day. And, it’s easier to shop for the week when you can see
at a glance what you have and how much you’ll need. It also a great way to
introduce my clients to the process of working with a professional organizer.
It makes it easier for them when we later make the shift to organizing items
with more emotional and sentimental attachment.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xSFmPy9vysk/YDQ4CM-mX3I/AAAAAAAAIjw/-rxdBK-Lhx8oXKOeQ542a3rzLxgroJZegCLcBGAsYHQ/s1079/Fridge%2Borganization%2B-%2BHow%2Bto%2Bkeep%2Bthings%2Bneat%2Bat%2Bhome%2Bwith%2BIncredibly%2Borganized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xSFmPy9vysk/YDQ4CM-mX3I/AAAAAAAAIjw/-rxdBK-Lhx8oXKOeQ542a3rzLxgroJZegCLcBGAsYHQ/w416-h640/Fridge%2Borganization%2B-%2BHow%2Bto%2Bkeep%2Bthings%2Bneat%2Bat%2Bhome%2Bwith%2BIncredibly%2Borganized.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Q: Where and how do you start an organizing project with a
client? Do you assess their situation? Or just look in cupboards and drawers
and plan out from there?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A: Before we begin the process of organizing, I have an initial
conversation with them about where they are now – possibly overwhelmed and
stressed with no free time. And then find out where they want to be – calm,
able to relax, and have more time to spend on what they want to do. After we
figure out their priorities, I then create a plan to help them get to their
desired outcome.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">One of my roles as an organizer is to reconnect people with
the things that bring them joy and happiness. For example, you may want more
room for crafts, a home gym, or to have more time to spend with your kids or
grandkids. We can help bring your vision to life through hands-on organizing
sessions, as well as organizational tactics, systems and maintenance tips.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LvuQNVI-G_4/YDQ4KxtGFRI/AAAAAAAAIj0/nfXxt4Exu5gmDrvYsFq_LLlslvUw9_Q-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s855/50%252B%2BClever%2BSpace-saving%2BSolutions%2Band%2BStorage%2BIdeas.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="570" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LvuQNVI-G_4/YDQ4KxtGFRI/AAAAAAAAIj0/nfXxt4Exu5gmDrvYsFq_LLlslvUw9_Q-gCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/50%252B%2BClever%2BSpace-saving%2BSolutions%2Band%2BStorage%2BIdeas.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Q: How important is being organized in our homes?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A: We’re all spending more time at home now. It is so
important for our mental and physical health to have a functional, beautiful
environment that supports our lifestyle. When you have too much visual clutter
and stored clutter, it is distracting. It takes us out of the present moment by
reminding us of all the things we need to fix, donate, give to someone else or
do something with. It also costs us by taking up valuable real estate in our
homes and the time and energy to maintain it. By letting go of clutter and
creating homes for everything you can have more space, more time, and more
peace of mind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Q: How can you inspire your clients to stay more organized,
after you’re gone?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A: Hiring a professional organizer is like having a personal
trainer for your home. We get you started, cheer you on and motivate you to
keep going! I have found that after my clients have their homes or spaces
organized, they feel lighter and free. Knowing what’s on the other side of an
organized space motivates them to keep going and to choose ease and joy over “stuff”.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My main tips for upkeep are:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Be very intentional about what you buy or bring home.
Clutter accumulates if we don’t continually get rid of old things to make room
for new things.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Schedule regular organizing appointments for yourself and put
them in the calendar. Being accountable to yourself and seeing the difference
it makes will give you the positive momentum you need to maintain a happier,
healthier, more peaceful home.</li></ul><br /><o:p></o:p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4arhr4VqDTQ/YDQ4Ts2kEsI/AAAAAAAAIj8/b3-Hzd3xMzssHsVwrI2OxjkEiuwGWX9BQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1350/Linen%2BCloset%2BOrganization%2B-%2BHow%2Bto%2Borganize%2Byour%2Blinen%2Bcloset.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4arhr4VqDTQ/YDQ4Ts2kEsI/AAAAAAAAIj8/b3-Hzd3xMzssHsVwrI2OxjkEiuwGWX9BQCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Linen%2BCloset%2BOrganization%2B-%2BHow%2Bto%2Borganize%2Byour%2Blinen%2Bcloset.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Q: How often do you have to return to a client’s home and
re-organize them?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A: I don’t have to return very often to re-organize spaces.
Most of my clients are able to maintain the systems and keep up with the routine
maintenance themselves. Others have the ability to do it on their own, but
prefer not to, and would rather spend their time on something else, so they
call me back every six months or so.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Q: How do you charge for your services, by the hour, by the
project or by square footage?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A: We charge by the hour only for the time we spend on-site.
Complimentary services for packages of 10 or more hours include a custom Pinterest
board, product selection, two hours of shopping time for supplies, time spent
designing layouts and organizing solutions, arranging appointments with other
service providers, and taking one car load of trash or donation items after each
session.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XE1nzvRWCdc/YDQ4cAX-_OI/AAAAAAAAIkE/_oZBG4KTxOQaRninIJP44QNY4chX5AupACLcBGAsYHQ/s1920/A%2BSimply%2BBeautiful%2BCloset%2BMakeover%2B%2B%25E2%2580%2594%2BLittle%2BMiss%2BParty.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XE1nzvRWCdc/YDQ4cAX-_OI/AAAAAAAAIkE/_oZBG4KTxOQaRninIJP44QNY4chX5AupACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/A%2BSimply%2BBeautiful%2BCloset%2BMakeover%2B%2B%25E2%2580%2594%2BLittle%2BMiss%2BParty.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you joining me Stacy and thanks for sharing these
great insights into hiring an organizing pro!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Znm19WrHtR0/YEFhSS_7wlI/AAAAAAAAIlo/a6jWYwMwFuYWGvz6VRjZhNbzHJ0gicH-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/The%2BWellness%2BHome_%2B.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Znm19WrHtR0/YEFhSS_7wlI/AAAAAAAAIlo/a6jWYwMwFuYWGvz6VRjZhNbzHJ0gicH-gCLcBGAsYHQ/w494-h640/The%2BWellness%2BHome_%2B.png" width="494" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">Women with chronic pain, arthritis and other health challenges have some definite challenges in life. The good news is your home can act as a very real foundation, inspiring and supporting you in so many ways! When designed right, it provides light, nature and beauty as well as optimizing areas for work, play and self care.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">Get your home the help it needs so it supports and inspires you. One's home has a much bigger effect on your life, health and overall habits than you realize. Here ya' go! ... <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/freebie-healthy-at-home-5crucialdesigndecisions/" style="background: transparent; color: #c7a946; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: red;">The Wellness Home, 5 Steps to a Soothing, Supportive Home for Women with Arthritis and Chronic Pain</span></a> Get help today!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">Bye for now, Shiree</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Stacy Hamilton, Sorted by Stacy, Sacramento, California 1-916-644-0550</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-45554468032548852992021-02-10T18:03:00.004-08:002021-02-10T18:03:23.486-08:00The Design Presentation: How Designers Help Clients Visualize their Projects<p><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt;">How do designers and their home
owner clients discuss aesthetics? What type of visual aids do they use so
clients can see what is being planned for them? How do they know what style you
will like if you don’t know yourself? How do you develop a feasible budget and
scope of work? How do designers know which of your existing furnishings to
keep, what to re-purpose, and what to discard? How do they work around the
furnishings you already have?</span></p><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yh73e4NvW_U/YCSNBISVTfI/AAAAAAAAIis/2I7Djbc9oMsieyNyv8BCX_6fOmo3NF3NACLcBGAsYHQ/s750/Marie-France_%2BTour%2BHer%2BParisian%2BHome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="530" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yh73e4NvW_U/YCSNBISVTfI/AAAAAAAAIis/2I7Djbc9oMsieyNyv8BCX_6fOmo3NF3NACLcBGAsYHQ/w452-h640/Marie-France_%2BTour%2BHer%2BParisian%2BHome.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt;">Marie France, above.</span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt;">By the end of this column you’ll
have a good idea how professionals create design schemes for their clientele,
how you can visualize your home’s potential, and how a budget and scope of work
drives the project’s viability whatever its size.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Before discussing aesthetics and
budget with a client, we talk about lifestyle and function. What type of
lifestyle do you lead? Do you have children, pets or grandchildren? Do you have
special physical needs? Do you entertain? Do you enjoy a formal lifestyle, a
casual one, or something in between? What do you love about your home? What
really bothers you? Are you working around something special such as a great
view, antiques or art work? Is the home located in the city or country? What is
the style of the architecture? The answers to these questions are important
because they give us our basic perimeters.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cj1AdkBVunI/YCSHlUizExI/AAAAAAAAIhU/mk7JeEbBYXQFBZPiOal8r4qVniT1-myxgCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/Atelier%2Bde%2BCampagne%2Bon%2BInstagram_%2B%25E2%2580%259CI%2Bcould%2Bjust%2Blive%2Bin%2Ba%2Bgarden%2Bhouse%2Bfull%2Bof%2Bbig%2Burns%2Band%2Bplanters%2Bfilled%2Bwith%2Bplants_%2B%2523gardenhouse%2B%2523chaletdejardin%2B%2523gardendecor%25E2%2580%25A6%25E2%2580%259D.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cj1AdkBVunI/YCSHlUizExI/AAAAAAAAIhU/mk7JeEbBYXQFBZPiOal8r4qVniT1-myxgCLcBGAsYHQ/w512-h640/Atelier%2Bde%2BCampagne%2Bon%2BInstagram_%2B%25E2%2580%259CI%2Bcould%2Bjust%2Blive%2Bin%2Ba%2Bgarden%2Bhouse%2Bfull%2Bof%2Bbig%2Burns%2Band%2Bplanters%2Bfilled%2Bwith%2Bplants_%2B%2523gardenhouse%2B%2523chaletdejardin%2B%2523gardendecor%25E2%2580%25A6%25E2%2580%259D.png" width="512" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Aesthetics: Designing a scheme
around a client’s preferences is much more challenging than making choices
unilaterally, but better designers work this way. They know the client will be
much happier if their preferences have been listened to and respected. If you
have something really special to work around, such as an antique settee, a
favorite color, or a favorite oil painting, using them as starting points eases
some of the decision making. Identifying the client’s preferences comes largely
from determining what they currently love about their home, what they dislike
about it, and from finding things (like furniture and fabrics) to tie
everything together visually. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7wY2pq5rXkw/YCSNQ6JTzGI/AAAAAAAAIi4/V4bCoP0X48Etvq3s1-Z99F9Bh7VsRWdswCLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/Enduring%2BSouthern%2BHomes%2Bby%2BEric%2BRoss%2B-%2BThe%2BGlam%2BPad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7wY2pq5rXkw/YCSNQ6JTzGI/AAAAAAAAIi4/V4bCoP0X48Etvq3s1-Z99F9Bh7VsRWdswCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Enduring%2BSouthern%2BHomes%2Bby%2BEric%2BRoss%2B-%2BThe%2BGlam%2BPad.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt;">Eric Ross, above. </span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">With newly constructed homes,
finding the client’s aesthetic is a little more challenging. The best results
come from going over shelter magazine images that the client loves, and
understanding the local culture and geography (such as building a home in the
city vs. on a cattle ranch). I like to take an artful approach in blending the
client’s style, architecture, and geography into something very personal to the
client.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Visual Aids: A designer helps a
client visualize a proposed design scheme with drafted floor plans, over size
fabric swatches, flooring samples, pictures of furniture and paint chips.
Looking at the proposed colors, fabrics and furnishings side by side gives you
a strong sense of your home’s potential. If done well, these samples will make
a strong and beautiful visual statement. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yocjmeBJiO4/YCSH5YDU8jI/AAAAAAAAIhk/yGRa0Y6IC84uVLpuA17i4ndPBEPvpn0fACLcBGAsYHQ/s720/download.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="479" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yocjmeBJiO4/YCSH5YDU8jI/AAAAAAAAIhk/yGRa0Y6IC84uVLpuA17i4ndPBEPvpn0fACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/download.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Concept or color boards, such as
the ones used in commercial and hospitality design are helpful too but they are
time consuming to produce and require a client who has a large, financially
vested project.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Scope of Work/Budget: No one likes
to provide a designer with a budget. We understand your discomfort. We are
consumers too. But if you go into a car dealership looking for a Mercedes and a
salesman educates you on all the wonderful benefits of a Volkswagen or Rolls
Royce, both your time has been wasted. It is best to first determine an overall
scope of work and budget. You can always break it up into phases if it’s more
financially feasible. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bCRtFewatHc/YCSI8eqProI/AAAAAAAAIh0/B06EnJnY3K8FVf3iG29v26L3TdVbMgcIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s914/8%2BRooms%2BThat%2BHave%2BMastered%2BEffortless%2B%25E2%2580%259CFrench%2BGirl%25E2%2580%259D%2BStyle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="914" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bCRtFewatHc/YCSI8eqProI/AAAAAAAAIh0/B06EnJnY3K8FVf3iG29v26L3TdVbMgcIgCLcBGAsYHQ/w448-h640/8%2BRooms%2BThat%2BHave%2BMastered%2BEffortless%2B%25E2%2580%259CFrench%2BGirl%25E2%2580%259D%2BStyle.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">I had a recent living room project
and was given a smallish budget. The scope of work was window coverings, sofas,
and chairs which wouldn’t allow us to purchase any new furniture. My first two
plans proposed new window coverings, new throw pillows, and recovering the
existing sofa and chairs in new fabrics. The last plan allowed for the same but
with recovering chairs and purchasing a new sofa. The first plan came in under
budget, the second plan at budget, and the third plan just 2% over budget.
These three design schemes couldn’t have been accomplished without a budget and
scope of work.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Giving two or three budgetary plans
is a win-win situation because it gives the client a lot of control on how the
money is spent and gives the designer the options we need to create something really
special within the constraints of that budget. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hvnW2vXGbW8/YCSOVVjsE1I/AAAAAAAAIjE/dy2WY0rrf-0Y-2j6o0Wswc92v3RgBYh0wCLcBGAsYHQ/s959/download%2B%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hvnW2vXGbW8/YCSOVVjsE1I/AAAAAAAAIjE/dy2WY0rrf-0Y-2j6o0Wswc92v3RgBYh0wCLcBGAsYHQ/w428-h640/download%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">What to Keep, What to Re-Purpose
and What to Discard: Making these three decisions may sound difficult but I
really enjoy this part of the process. Utilizing furniture from different eras
truly makes a project more special. Nothing is more boring than everything
being purchased from one place in time. That’s one of the reasons I love
including vintage or antique pieces in all of my projects. A home will evolve
better (have a timeless appearance) if you furnish it with a blend of era’s and
styles. It requires an artistic flair to pull it off but if you have the knack
for visualizing things, do give this a try.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">In choosing furniture to keep,
re-purpose and discard you first decide which things you absolutely love. If it
has an important appellation or sentimental value, it should be placed so it’s
appreciated often. Keep (and place first) all the pieces you love the most.
Second, re-purpose the remaining pieces by placing them in less important areas
like guest rooms and the den. Third, whatever is leftover (the least favored,
least valuable pieces) can be consigned or given to a younger sibling or child
at college.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V4LH2EX6-ek/YCSOfWE2cbI/AAAAAAAAIjI/RIqZuTdQB5kykyuZc5i_zuSwMTcz7fgrwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1215/Decor%2BInspiration_%2BHolker%2BHall%252C%2BHistorical%2BCountry%2BHouse%2Bin%2BBritain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1215" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V4LH2EX6-ek/YCSOfWE2cbI/AAAAAAAAIjI/RIqZuTdQB5kykyuZc5i_zuSwMTcz7fgrwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Decor%2BInspiration_%2BHolker%2BHall%252C%2BHistorical%2BCountry%2BHouse%2Bin%2BBritain.jpg" width="426" /></a></span></div><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Working around the furnishings you
already have: You’ve determined your lifestyle, your personal aesthetics,
developed a design scheme and budget, and prioritized your existing
furnishings. Now is the fun part—taking your scheme to fruition. The proposed
floor plans, furniture and fabric combinations should complement your existing
furnishings in such a way that they are strikingly beautiful together, yet cozy
and livable. They should coordinate with each other but not be predictable and
quick to date like a mail order furniture catalog. The overall scheme should
resonate with you. It should be appropriate to your architecture and
surroundings.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">What most bespoke design
presentations entail: In addition to two in-home consultations and taking
measurements, each custom design scheme takes a full day of shopping for
fabrics and furniture—usually at a to-the-trade design center (I love the San
Francisco Design Center); drafting floor plans by hand or on a CAD program;
creating professional quality, “branded” visual aids; choosing paint and
carpet; and many hours of figuring estimates for each of the proposed products.
Most designers will provide two design schemes for a set price. The design
industry is purportedly changing some of their methods of charging for their
time. We are seeing set prices for clearly delineated services (packaged
services); less markup on furniture and other product; and more consultation
time. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Glossary of Terms:</span><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">To-the-Trade- a design industry
term meaning products available to designers, decorators, and architects for
purchase at special pricing allowing retail mark-up.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">CAD- computer aided drafting for
producing home plans, kitchens and bathrooms, furniture lay-outs, elevation
views and three dimensional renderings.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Design center- There are “design
centers” in most major cities such as San Francisco and Los Angeles. In recent
years they’ve opened up to the general public although most showrooms will not
sell to anyone without licensing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Scope of work- the overall plan to
rebuild, refurbish, and/or replace components in a project; works hand in hand
with a budget to set the project’s perimeters.</span><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="color: #262626; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Bespoke- dealing with custom
tailored products and services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QvrITxcxmLM/YCSP7NO9MuI/AAAAAAAAIjY/JVL7qX2Mkko6GMA0Fn-athVGC3FgXsnwACLcBGAsYHQ/s639/healthy%2Bat%2Bhome%2Bimage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="426" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QvrITxcxmLM/YCSP7NO9MuI/AAAAAAAAIjY/JVL7qX2Mkko6GMA0Fn-athVGC3FgXsnwACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/healthy%2Bat%2Bhome%2Bimage.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">If your home isn’t supporting you the way it is, are you ready for a change? Get some help via my complimentary premier design and wellness download, <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/freebie-healthy-at-home-5crucialdesigndecisions/"><span style="color: red;">Healthy at Home, 5 Key DesignDecisions that Support Health and Wellness</span></a>. It’s the prettiest little book, but it’s also a quick read with super easy design solutions that help you lead a beautiful, healthier lifestyle at home. Get yourself some help post haste!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">That’s it for today. Thank you for stopping by! Shiree’</p></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p></div>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-56987523163407471722021-02-02T18:11:00.004-08:002021-02-03T07:18:34.092-08:00The Newly Wedded Home: Combining and Compromising with Style!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8nAUXPFfQJg/YBnuadBk5JI/AAAAAAAAIgI/0vhC6DNvQTIMV1_RYxqf1tp6NUXJt6wggCLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/Joy%2Bof%2BNesting%2BBlogspot.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1294" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8nAUXPFfQJg/YBnuadBk5JI/AAAAAAAAIgI/0vhC6DNvQTIMV1_RYxqf1tp6NUXJt6wggCLcBGAsYHQ/w414-h640/Joy%2Bof%2BNesting%2BBlogspot.png" width="414" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">As a designer, creating homes for newlyweds takes a strong sense of styles, how they work together and an ability to weed through the couple's disparate pieces and create a home that stylishly melds their two distinct identities. </span><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">The key is always finding</span><b style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;"> elements</b><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">, </span><b style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">objects</b><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">, </span><b style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">colors</b><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;"> and </span><b style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">styles</b><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;"> that can act as a common ground.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-size: 16px;">When combining styles it’s helpful to find one thing in particular that will tie everything together visually. You need a singular, unifying element like a </span><b style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-size: 16px;">wall color</b><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-size: 16px;">, or </span><b style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-size: 16px;">fabrics</b><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-size: 16px;"> or unifying </span><b style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-size: 16px;">area rugs</b><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-size: 16px;"> or furniture to use throughout the main living spaces. You can also pull a design scheme together with white upholstery or slipcovers and a simple print fabric on pillows and accent chairs. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JIQRiyKwYPE/YBnzjBP-oEI/AAAAAAAAIgg/HenV-ez11e4NcO6JSHO43ynqFlTiAmRmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/Valentine%2527s%2BDay%2BMixer%2BFlyer%2B%25282%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1294" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JIQRiyKwYPE/YBnzjBP-oEI/AAAAAAAAIgg/HenV-ez11e4NcO6JSHO43ynqFlTiAmRmwCLcBGAsYHQ/w414-h640/Valentine%2527s%2BDay%2BMixer%2BFlyer%2B%25282%2529.png" width="414" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">This is an instance when having a few hours consultation with a design professional can guide you on what to keep, what to repurpose, and what to discard. They can hang your pictures, artfully place your accessories and make solid suggestions on upcoming projects or purchases like paint and furniture.</span></div><p></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Most importantly, if any of your furnishings are overtly masculine or feminine, try to find a compromise. Know when it’s time to move away from the Easy Boy recliners and usher in the wingbacks. A peaceful and harmonious home life is worth the concession.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Stayed tuned for my Style File where I give you my step by step process that eliminates the guess work out of combining your households!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ebzt0l6YvEA/YBoEJSjDtMI/AAAAAAAAIgs/QNsYRAGqd3A8o7mXX9DgCC1ABBIBMk1ogCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/via%2Bdesign%2Bsponge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="426" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ebzt0l6YvEA/YBoEJSjDtMI/AAAAAAAAIgs/QNsYRAGqd3A8o7mXX9DgCC1ABBIBMk1ogCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/via%2Bdesign%2Bsponge.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>Image above, via Design Sponge<br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: red;">The Art of the Compromise</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div><p><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">1. When combining a couple’s belongings for the new nest, each spouse must first choose their own, two to three, best quality pieces. </span></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">2. After their quality pieces are chosen, each spouse should choose their own, two to three sentimental pieces.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div><p><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">3. Each spouse should be allowed to veto one to two of the other’s furnishings. These are ONLY based on poor quality, wear and tear, or gender based themes (the color pink, car posters, etc.)</span><br style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;" /></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div><p><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">4. If possible, it’s advisable for each spouse to have one area that is decorated solely for him/her such as the master bedroom (her), the den (him), the home theater (him), or the patio (her). These are perfect venues for those gender based items that have been vetoed or weeded out. </span><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 12pt;">5. Most people find interior schemes that have a mix of both masculine and feminine elements quite comfortable to live with and easy on the eyes so don’t be afraid to mix in floral fabrics and gentile colors alongside masculine architecture, metals and dark woods.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ueiTrJMvUVQ/YBoEs1IWZhI/AAAAAAAAIg0/MkcTL9fy3jwV4CSc1HjPlsP2vTjrt2iqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s537/phoebe%2Bhoward.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="358" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ueiTrJMvUVQ/YBoEs1IWZhI/AAAAAAAAIg0/MkcTL9fy3jwV4CSc1HjPlsP2vTjrt2iqgCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/phoebe%2Bhoward.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Phoebe Howard, image above.</span></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: red;">My Favorite Pieces to Bring Disparate Styles Together Into a Cohesive, Stylish Whole</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Modern, classic <b>lamps</b> go with everything.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Soft furnishings in unifying fabrics such as <b>sofas</b>, <b>armchairs</b>, <b>accent chairs</b>, <b>throw pillows</b> or <b>curtains</b> are the best unifying pieces and the costliest. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b>Matchstick blinds</b>, <b>woven blinds</b> or <b>small slat shutters</b> are classics too. Truthfully, I'm not fond of plantation shutters. I feel they're the lazy man's choice to designing.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Sisal or soft neutral <b>area rugs</b> pull everything together adding softness and texture to boot.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Beautiful, framed <b>mirrors</b> add visual space and go well with both couples artwork.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fcfefa; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;">Well, that's it for today! If you're a newlywed and you're reading this congratulations to you both! </span><span style="font-family: times;">I hope you found this article super helpful. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S2Jtvpp9I6A/YBoFeYpGdTI/AAAAAAAAIhA/tEJuom4sc6Ypvy_tv4TFisE3OiIvKejZACLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/Copy%2Bof%2BThe%2BFunctional%2BHome%2BBlueprint.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S2Jtvpp9I6A/YBoFeYpGdTI/AAAAAAAAIhA/tEJuom4sc6Ypvy_tv4TFisE3OiIvKejZACLcBGAsYHQ/w494-h640/Copy%2Bof%2BThe%2BFunctional%2BHome%2BBlueprint.png" width="494" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;">To you newlyweds and to several of you old married couples! The download below, </span><a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/functionalhomeblueprint/" style="background: transparent; color: #c7a946; font-family: times; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: red;">The Functional Home Blueprint</span></a><span style="font-family: times;"> will help you clear the clutter and redefine the zones in your home. In it you'll learn to c</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;">reate work zones to get you organized and focused; h</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;">ow to make better areas in your home for downtime and re- connecting with yourself; how to c</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;">arve out an exercise/wellness space even when there's no room; and maximize your kitchen so you follow through with healthy eating. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Enjoy! Bye for now.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shiree'</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PS. Here's that <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/functionalhomeblueprint/" style="background: transparent; color: #c7a946; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: red;">link</span></a> again.</span></span></div></div>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-56722037603986083402021-01-19T09:06:00.004-08:002021-08-23T10:08:23.637-07:00Bringing Beauty, Comfort and Joy into Your Home and why you need them Now More Than Ever<p _msthash="348075" _msttexthash="8922524">Beauty,
comfort and joy … three little words that have powerful connotations when
applied to your home.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p _msthash="348192" _msttexthash="30078568" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">While they
may not be on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs they will allow you to thrive at home
and in life in general, rather than merely struggling to get by. What ways can
you bring more beauty, comfort and joy into your home this year?</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span _msthash="538200" _msttexthash="12707825" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Assess what you love about your home’s style and
what you don’t love.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span _msthash="538201" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="5858112">Identify your style preferences; lifestyle; short
and long term dreams and any unique needs you have.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span _msthash="538202" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="3642873">Determine how your home is currently functioning
and not functioning for you.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span _msthash="538203" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="5367765">Devise a decorating, remodeling or building plan
for the look you want and the lifestyle you lead.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span _msthash="538204" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="2109705">Choose colors and textures that appeal to all your
senses.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span _msthash="538205" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="9893468">Create one ideal floor plan or furniture layout.
When done correctly this one thing will enhance your sense of stability and
security.</span></li></ul><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p></p>
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<p _msthash="349128" _msttexthash="4101149" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">To help get
you started, this is what beauty, comfort and joy looks like in my own home.</p>
<p _msthash="372724" _msttexthash="112744398" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">I love my
home. I love relaxing there; working there; taking excellent care of myself there.
Practicing Yoga in the den. Making my big raw salads and fresh green juice
every day. Riding my stay-bike. Dancing barefooted on my rebounder to my
favorite podcasts or music. My home supports all of my endeavors from building my
businesses, to coaching my design client’s, to entertaining family and friends.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span _msthash="372853" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="405525757">I’ve decorated
it with a mixture of <b _mstmutation="1">heirlooms</b> and many <b _mstmutation="1">new pieces </b>and <b _mstmutation="1">sentimental things</b>
collected from loved ones and extensive travels. There is original <b _mstmutation="1">art</b>, plants
and professional<b _mstmutation="1"> photography</b> of my family lining the hallway, in what I
affectionately call my Rogues’ Gallery. There are several wonderful libraries
of hard bound <b _mstmutation="1">books</b> we’ve collected over many decades. The colors and textures
are so soothing to my arthritis. And the <b _mstmutation="1">large scale pieces</b> like the big hutch
in the formal living room and the breakfront in the dining area add anchoring
effects or the term I coined called Perceived Stability to my senses which can
get a little frazzled with stress, chronic pain or arthritis. And lastly, the
various kitchen tools and appliances I need to stay healthy including my
<b _mstmutation="1">Breville juicer</b>, <b _mstmutation="1">Cuisinart</b> and my pretty red <b _mstmutation="1">VitaMix</b> blender.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p _msthash="373373" _msttexthash="430391" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Sheila Bouttier above.</p><p _msthash="373374" _msttexthash="39105755" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">I also love
the way my home runs so smoothly and allows me to fit so much more joy and work
into my days. I couldn’t accomplish nearly as much in a messy home or in a home
without systems. My home has always been a great source of joy and stability. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span _msthash="373503" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="40347411">Living in a
home that’s not only beautiful, but one that supports you has become
increasingly important to your physical health, your relationships and your
emotional stability. Home is where …</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li _msthash="567569" _msttexthash="1523639">Your most
consistent wellness practices occur.</li><li _msthash="567570" _msttexthash="2843932">You have
control over what foods and tempting treats you keep on hand.</li><li _msthash="567571" _msttexthash="1855100">You prepare
healthy meals and connect with loved ones.</li><li _msthash="567572" _msttexthash="3595124">You manage
your finances, investments and even your business much of the time.</li><li _msthash="567573" _msttexthash="3661411">You don’t
have to fix your hair or drive somewhere to workout.</li><li _msthash="567574" _msttexthash="1592370">You go to
rejuvenate and reconnect with yourself.</li></ul><o:p></o:p><p></p>
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<p _msthash="373750" _msttexthash="54828930" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Every one of
these is huge right? But here’s the thing. <b>Any change, even if it’s an
improvement requires an opening of the mind to new ways</b>. <i>So though status quo
may feel safer to you right now committing to a better lifestyle at home will
serve you in most if not all of the many facets in your life.</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ULzhskFtVkw/YAcPl7g8UMI/AAAAAAAAIe4/7JjldjsCJ9EWfrUB_uQg7g5Q1ibDWhoJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/joy%2Bof%2Bnesting.blogspot%2B11.24.20%2B7.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ULzhskFtVkw/YAcPl7g8UMI/AAAAAAAAIe4/7JjldjsCJ9EWfrUB_uQg7g5Q1ibDWhoJwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/joy%2Bof%2Bnesting.blogspot%2B11.24.20%2B7.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>
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some ideas to bring beauty comfort and joy into your own home.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li _msthash="566085" _msttexthash="380016">Potted
Indoor Plants</li><li _msthash="566086" _msttexthash="821301">Fresh Cut
Greenery from the Garden</li><li _msthash="566087" _msttexthash="205556">Fresh
Flowers</li><li _msthash="566088" _msttexthash="756184">Faux
Greenery/Topiary/Flowers</li><li _msthash="566089" _msttexthash="95433">Baskets</li><li _msthash="566090" _msttexthash="60892">Books</li><li _msthash="566091" _msttexthash="210483">Throw
Pillows</li><li _msthash="566092" _msttexthash="366249">Throws/Lap
Blankets</li><li _msthash="566093" _msttexthash="592904">Favorite
Things/Heirlooms</li><li _msthash="566094" _msttexthash="886574">Mementos
from Mate/Family/Travels</li><li _msthash="566095" _msttexthash="598780">Framed
Pictures/Portraits</li><li _msthash="566096" _msttexthash="781586">Candles/Scented
Soy/Plain White</li><li _msthash="566097" _msttexthash="744588">Building a
Morning/Evening Fire</li><li _msthash="566098" _msttexthash="548041">Calming/Energizing
Music</li><li _msthash="566099" _msttexthash="459407">Clean/Clutter
Free Home</li><li _msthash="566100" _msttexthash="388791">Investing in
Artwork</li><li _msthash="566101" _msttexthash="1037946">Investing in
Home Design or Renovation</li><li _msthash="566102" _msttexthash="740012">Investing in
Home Organization</li></ul><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sIKsLLA3jP8/YAcQEH5K0xI/AAAAAAAAIfA/4yu3lRZ7lBIqJpedoWNeSC3u_asV0NMHQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/Gold%2Band%2BCream%2BWatercolor%2BHanukkah%2BDIY%2BGIft%2BIdeas%2BPinterest%2BPin%2B%25281%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sIKsLLA3jP8/YAcQEH5K0xI/AAAAAAAAIfA/4yu3lRZ7lBIqJpedoWNeSC3u_asV0NMHQCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Gold%2Band%2BCream%2BWatercolor%2BHanukkah%2BDIY%2BGIft%2BIdeas%2BPinterest%2BPin%2B%25281%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p _msthash="374244" _msttexthash="128697595" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">If your home
isn’t supporting you the way it is, are you ready for a change? Get some help via my complimentary premier design and wellness download, <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/freebie-healthy-at-home-5crucialdesigndecisions/"><span style="color: red;">Healthy at Home, 5 Key DesignDecisions that Support Health and Wellness</span></a>. It’s the prettiest little book, but
it’s also a quick read with super easy design solutions that help you lead a
beautiful, healthier lifestyle at home. Get yourself some help post haste!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span _msthash="373191" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="8470644">That’s it
for today. Thank you for stopping by! Shiree’</span><o:p></o:p></p>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-38196573408404955922020-12-28T17:00:00.004-08:002020-12-29T15:58:19.712-08:00How to Style Your Living Room with Pillows, Accessories and Greenery!<p><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">Hey, thanks for swinging by
Joy of Nesting! I’m Shiree and I’m super excited you’re here.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P3jAodpz1QQ/X-p9uEa-cQI/AAAAAAAAIdU/-KBHzyIjL4U3IVN3gsF_hcfxiTEJ3wlMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s354/via%2Bdaily%2Bdream%2Bdecor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="354" data-original-width="236" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P3jAodpz1QQ/X-p9uEa-cQI/AAAAAAAAIdU/-KBHzyIjL4U3IVN3gsF_hcfxiTEJ3wlMwCLcBGAsYHQ/w266-h400/via%2Bdaily%2Bdream%2Bdecor.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">via Daily Dream Decor</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">This blog is about getting
your home freshened up for a new year. It has my very best decorating hacks so
stick around and learn and maybe treat yourself to some new home goods for
2-0-2-1.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">Before you take my word on
these decorating hacks for your home, let me tell you why you should listen to
me. Again, I’m Shiree’, or sure-ay when you say it quickly. I’ve been an interior
designer since 1999. I am a newspaper design columnist, have owned five design
stores and have done numerous charitable events like table settings, designer
show houses and home tours. All of these experiences have given me a
well-rounded ability to design, decorate and style homes and stores, large and
small.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vnAjnqQr3A/X-p-Nf7MbMI/AAAAAAAAIdc/B83vmZOJCTc129HQf7qzACyouWaslJQugCLcBGAsYHQ/s308/northern%2Bcalifornia%2Bhome%2Bjoy%2Bof%2Bnesting.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="308" data-original-width="236" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vnAjnqQr3A/X-p-Nf7MbMI/AAAAAAAAIdc/B83vmZOJCTc129HQf7qzACyouWaslJQugCLcBGAsYHQ/w306-h400/northern%2Bcalifornia%2Bhome%2Bjoy%2Bof%2Bnesting.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">I know you want to know the
difference between designing, decorating and styling and suffice to say design
is the big stuff and includes architectural elements; decorating is basically
choosing paint, furniture, fabrics and accessories; and styling is pretty much
just accessories. I think of styling (or merchandising) as what I did in my
stores and what I do with hutches, bookcases and table tops. But the truth is,
there are many definitions of these things and many design professionals
disagree on them.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bj_9vaK80MA/X-p-aE_6fII/AAAAAAAAIdg/nN8mwsJannQhUzDqqUGL27tkPSiy0g0jgCLcBGAsYHQ/s295/amber%2Binteriors.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="295" data-original-width="236" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bj_9vaK80MA/X-p-aE_6fII/AAAAAAAAIdg/nN8mwsJannQhUzDqqUGL27tkPSiy0g0jgCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h400/amber%2Binteriors.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">above via Amber Interiors</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">Now let’s get started.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Remove all accessories.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Set aside anything that’s
shabby or poor quality to take to Good Will.</span></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Now go through the closets
and other rooms in the home to collect a plentiful variety of items for
decorating. Gather way more than you’ll need. Don’t be shy about the items you
choose. Include almost anything that pleases you. </span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Grab any hardbound books. They don't have to be design books. They can be novels too, as long as the covers are in good shape and not noticeably old.</span> </li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">Grab
any nice baskets, only the ones that are obviously special.</span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Assess all the potential
items you’ve collected. You should have a large assortment of things like
books, baskets, platters, plates, pots, vases, framed prints. Hold back on
family frames. Those should go in the den, primary bedroom, stairwell and
hallway,</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Next comes the fun part,
shopping. I prefer TJ Maxx for this part because I can find really good designer
pillows there. Their faux greenery isn’t too bad there either as long as you
realize you’ll need to buy a better pot or container for it. As with lamps, don't skimp on the quality of the greenery.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><!--[if !supportLists]--><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">At TJ Maxx look for the best
quality pillows you can afford. Don’t buy ones that say things on them. Save
cutesy items like that for the kids’ rooms. Make sure the fabric and the
filling are high quality. Choose pillow fabrics that coordinate with your sofas
and chairs and make the sofas and chairs look better, not worse, when placed next to one
another. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-maho6qKSO2U/X-p-pSZxypI/AAAAAAAAIdk/9SCSnDb9cNgIVSphxBRPB8O1JC1TYlFwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s311/via%2Blaurel%2Bbern.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="236" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-maho6qKSO2U/X-p-pSZxypI/AAAAAAAAIdk/9SCSnDb9cNgIVSphxBRPB8O1JC1TYlFwwCLcBGAsYHQ/w304-h400/via%2Blaurel%2Bbern.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">above via Laurel Bern</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">Don’t buy all small items.
Make sure to include medium and large items too like big baskets, large mirrors, trays,
even a cart for an empty corner if you have one. Buy things to go on the cart
like a nice tray, books, alcohol bottles and highball or wine glasses. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Invest in some really
nice lamps. Go for classic styles and again, the best quality you can manage. Lamps are an area where you can really make a difference in the quality look of your home so don't skimp.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Now gather all your things
together, old and new and set up a staging area. I like to start Friday afternoon
and finish by Sunday but if you’re really ambitious you might be able to finish
on Saturday.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mKdMpdLIySs/X-p-yCDuIII/AAAAAAAAIds/NfkrAlbnJ6A3Fnpc8KS0LkoyQqsXGNADACLcBGAsYHQ/s362/robert%2Bbrown.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="362" data-original-width="236" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mKdMpdLIySs/X-p-yCDuIII/AAAAAAAAIds/NfkrAlbnJ6A3Fnpc8KS0LkoyQqsXGNADACLcBGAsYHQ/w261-h400/robert%2Bbrown.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><o:p> Above via Robert Brown</o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">If you want to take a deeper
dive into accessory placement, go <a href="https://joyofnesting.blogspot.com/2014/07/energy-boosts-for-tired-interiors-plus.html"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a> for another one of my articles on home
makeovers.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">That’s it for today! Bye for
now. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Shiree'<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-80836441847122581472020-12-22T18:04:00.001-08:002020-12-22T18:07:06.659-08:00 The Best Christmas Salads EVER<p><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">I have a theory about salads.
Everyone loves them but very few people know how to make them really, really
tasty. Here in California we have such an abundance of fresh produce year round
that making delicious salads is an everyday occurrence in my home.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Here are a few of my favorite
‘festive’ salads suitable for Christmas. </span><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">They have fantastic flavors and the colors of the greens, reds and whites make them tres Christmassy. They can be served as main courses or as complimentary salads to your main meals.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><span style="color: red;">Green Salad with Sautéed
Green Beans, Roasted Garlic and Beets</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Romaine lettuce<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Green beans, ends removed, sautéed
in grapeseed oil<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Roasted garlic, peels removed<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Julienned red beets<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Breaded goat’s milk chevre
(optional)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Finely chopped chives<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Thinly sliced raw fennel
would also be good instead of chives.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">To bread the chevre, slice
the chevre in <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>¼ inch thick
rounds, coat with egg yolks and cover well with Whole Foods all natural 365
brand bread crumbs. Warm in medium-low skillet in grapeseed oil till lightly
browned on both sides, about 4 minutes. Watch closely.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">To roast the garlic, break
apart 1 to 2 heads of garlic leaving skins intact but removing excess ‘paper’. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place in a covered baking dish with grapeseed
oil and roast in the oven for about 50 minutes at 400 degrees. Test by piercing
with a toothpick. Garlic is done when it is very soft. Squeeze from skins and
set aside to cool.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Dressing</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Meyer lemon juice<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Cracked pepper<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Himalayan salt</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><span style="color: red;">Green Salad with Pear, Dried
Cranberries, and Candied Pecans</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Romaine lettuce<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Arugula <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Pear<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Red onion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Dried Cranberries, sweetened<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Candied pecans<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Goat’s milk chevre</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Dressing</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">100% Pure maple syrup for
candying pecans<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Meyer lemon juice<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Cracked pepper<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Himalayan salt</span><b><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #323232; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: #323232; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To </span><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">candy pecans: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 22.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: baseline;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: #323232; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #323232; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">Combine several tablespoons of maple
syrup with pecans in a sauté pan</span><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: #323232; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> until the pecans are very well-coated. Maple syrup will reduce
as it cooks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 22.5pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: #323232; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 22.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: baseline;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: #323232; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: #323232; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cook on medium-low heat until the maple syrup<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;"> has evaporated, </span>stirring often.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 22.5pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: #323232; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 22.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: baseline;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="color: #323232; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #323232; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">Spread the pecans out on parchment
paper<b> </b>and allow to cool.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><span style="color: red;">Green Salad with Grapefruit
Sections, Avocado and Bay Shrimp</span></span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">This is a classic combo that
everyone loves. If you’re really brave it’s also amazing with cracked crab but
make sure you have extra hands in the kitchen to help with the crab cleaning.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Mixed greens like butter leaf,
radicchio, romaine and baby spinach<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Ruby red grapefruit sections
save half the juice<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Red onion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Avocado<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Bay shrimp<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Jicama</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Dressing</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Lemon juice<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Grapefruit juice<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Himalayan salt<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Dried thyme <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Pepper</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">That’s it for today! Bye for
now.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Shiree’<o:p></o:p></span></p>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-77293874526980749202020-12-14T11:46:00.000-08:002020-12-14T11:46:39.512-08:00Silver Palate Cookbook Gingerbread and the Junior League of Palo Alto's Foamy Hard Sauce <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ysyCr6N408/X9e_4BWLNEI/AAAAAAAAIcg/a5kJZ5upOSMiIG5J5uwLpICS2PmCjL6rQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Silver%252BPalate%252BCookbook1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1135" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ysyCr6N408/X9e_4BWLNEI/AAAAAAAAIcg/a5kJZ5upOSMiIG5J5uwLpICS2PmCjL6rQCLcBGAsYHQ/w454-h640/Silver%252BPalate%252BCookbook1.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">If you’ve been baking forever
you probably understand the appeal of classic old cookbooks.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Two of my absolute favorites
are the Silver Palate Cookbook and A Private Collection from the Junior League
of Palo Alto. Not only do these cookbooks bring back many poignant memories for
me (losing a beloved spouse seems to have made this admitted sentimental fool
even more sentimental), the recipes within the books are just outstanding.</span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;">Many people think of gingerbread as cookies but this is actually a very flavorful, moist cake simply baked in 9 inch square baking pan. The sauce is to die for. These are old classics and they don't disappoint.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Enjoy!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Butter, for greasing the pan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose
flour, plus extra for flouring the pan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">¾ teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">1 egg, lightly beaten<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">½ cup sugar<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">½ cup molasses<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">½ cup boiling water<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">½ cup vegetable oil</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease
and flour a 9 inch square baking pan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Sift the dry ingredients
together into a mixing bowl. Add the egg, sugar and molasses. Mix well.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Pour the boiling water and
the oil over the mixture. Stir thoroughly until smooth.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Pour the batter into the
prepared pan. Set on the center rack of the oven and bake until the top springs
back when touched and the edges have pulled away slightly from the sides of the
pan, 35 to 40 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Cool slightly in the pan then
set on a cooling rack.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">The original recipe calls for
a lemon glaze of some sort but for today, we’ll do the Foamy Hard Sauce that
follows.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S_1-HGCOefg/X9fACC2g6JI/AAAAAAAAIck/zkMPer3v8DwF0T-SbXOp3KQmPCV0J0IxQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Private%252BCollections1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1215" data-original-width="1600" height="486" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S_1-HGCOefg/X9fACC2g6JI/AAAAAAAAIck/zkMPer3v8DwF0T-SbXOp3KQmPCV0J0IxQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h486/Private%252BCollections1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Foamy Hard Sauce</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Delightful over ginger bread
or persimmon steamed pudding.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">1 cup sugar<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">½ cup butter, softened<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">4 egg yolks, beaten<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">2 ounces sherry or brandy<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Pinch of salt<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">1 cup heavy cream</span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">In top of double boiler (or Bain
Marie) with a whisk or electric beater, cream together sugar and butter. When
light, add beaten yolks, brandy and salt, beating well.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Heat cream until hot but do
not boil. Add slowly to rest of ingredients, continuing to beat well.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Place over boiling water
(double boiler/Bain Marie), stirring with a whisk until the sauce is the
thickness of cream but do not allow it to boil.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">This stores well in the refrigerator
and may be carefully reheated over warm water.</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uDfJ6Vx0hMU/X9fANK_OzpI/AAAAAAAAIcs/wR24Tao-qscArj4GD1X2WzfyqXolqumfwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1050/gingerbread%2Bwith%2Bhard%2Bsauce.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uDfJ6Vx0hMU/X9fANK_OzpI/AAAAAAAAIcs/wR24Tao-qscArj4GD1X2WzfyqXolqumfwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/gingerbread%2Bwith%2Bhard%2Bsauce.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">That’s it for today! Thank
you for stopping by!</span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Shiree’<o:p></o:p></span></p>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-55769877088410932922020-12-09T19:10:00.005-08:002020-12-09T19:18:07.488-08:00Deck the Halls with Things from Nature Fa la la la la, la la la la<p> <span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">Deck the Halls with Things
from Nature Fa la la la la la la la la. Just Say No to Discount Dé-cor, fa la
la la la la la la la.</span></p><p><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PsQ87_8a8bs/X9GMXWXrbDI/AAAAAAAAIas/9SBFkY4gKi4JD4Ptjpr4cooGKm_fNWJVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/greenery.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="436" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PsQ87_8a8bs/X9GMXWXrbDI/AAAAAAAAIas/9SBFkY4gKi4JD4Ptjpr4cooGKm_fNWJVgCLcBGAsYHQ/w436-h640/greenery.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Above via Dear Lillie</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Hey, thanks for being here
today! I’m Shiree’ and I’m going to be really honest with you about something. Don’t
call me a snob, at least not till the end of the article, okay? Here we go.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DwZGzseBjzQ/X9GMi7vZEAI/AAAAAAAAIaw/g0PdmuFAZEsJjnvvCsYIESWo80tV1C33gCLcBGAsYHQ/s686/Carey%2BKarland.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="686" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DwZGzseBjzQ/X9GMi7vZEAI/AAAAAAAAIaw/g0PdmuFAZEsJjnvvCsYIESWo80tV1C33gCLcBGAsYHQ/w526-h640/Carey%2BKarland.jpg" width="526" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Above Carey Karlan</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Most, as in 80 percent of Christmas
decorating is cookie cutter, or over the top, or worst of all, both. Even in
most stores, even by professionals. I feel so much better being honest with
you!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">So instead of overdoing it on
discount store decorations, let’s go a little more tasteful this year. Can I
get an Amen? Take a stroll down to William-Sonoma or Sur La Table. Walk the
aisles and familiarize yourself with the different feel these two store have
when compared to TJ Maxx or Ross. I know you’re rolling your eyes at me because
you feel they’re too expensive but listen, you came here for my opinion so I’m
being really open with you. And while WS and SLT are higher priced than say TJ
Maxx or Ross you really get what you pay for not only in style but also in the
longevity of the items you purchase. No one is paying me to say this. Those
four stores just happen to illustrate my point clearly. Think of it like this,
what you save by foraging from nature and your own back yard will allow you to
spend more on the things you’re buying outright plus you won’t be replacing
them in five years or even ten because better quality usually mean better
design and better design mean it will stay in style considerably longer. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1WHCWZuwQZk/X9GM19jKMtI/AAAAAAAAIa8/EZ84Ps5wu8MMkf3BzHumo_6K7Z6X7TtnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s846/via%2Bhow%2Bto%2Bdecorate.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1WHCWZuwQZk/X9GM19jKMtI/AAAAAAAAIa8/EZ84Ps5wu8MMkf3BzHumo_6K7Z6X7TtnwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/via%2Bhow%2Bto%2Bdecorate.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">Let’s get started.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">I know some of us are not
planning much of a Christmas in 2020 but it’s actually okay to decorate for
just the one or two of you in fact, I really encourage it.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Tasteful table settings and
decorations are all about quality <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">table
linens</b>; <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">natural materials</b>; <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">fine ceramics</b> or <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">china</b>; <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">crystal</b> or fine<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> glass</b>; <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">metals</b> like oil rubbed bronze, polished or brushed brass and real silver;
and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">fresh
and faux greenery</b>. Whether your decorations are casual or formal, nothing
will bring your home to life like live and faux plant materials. Mother Nature
is always tasteful.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mKL8qiujMnA/X9GNClWAsXI/AAAAAAAAIbA/8JOpiBEqFOIiZUyDT5hX_3ABjr96_fpIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1069/dining%2Betiquette.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1069" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mKL8qiujMnA/X9GNClWAsXI/AAAAAAAAIbA/8JOpiBEqFOIiZUyDT5hX_3ABjr96_fpIQCLcBGAsYHQ/w360-h640/dining%2Betiquette.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">The following materials from
nature, the farmer’s market, the grocer’s produce section and your own back
yard can be used in a variety of ways.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Pomegranates
and red pears</span></b><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">-
great in groupings as centerpieces or to greet guests at the front door.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Lemons</span></b><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">- If you’re lucky enough to
have a tree, clear glass bowls of lemons are perfect for side boards and
dressers. Add the leaves to the arrangements or use only the fruit.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p6leM1xmzdM/X9GNL7Pc8KI/AAAAAAAAIbI/zNjYOeWawzQMpo5isXToRn5kay3Aa8pQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s846/via%2Bhalf%2Bbaked%2Bharvest.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p6leM1xmzdM/X9GNL7Pc8KI/AAAAAAAAIbI/zNjYOeWawzQMpo5isXToRn5kay3Aa8pQgCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/via%2Bhalf%2Bbaked%2Bharvest.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">Above Half Baked Harvest</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Manzanita</span></b><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">- I love the manzanita, though
some people think of it as a weed. The smaller variety is especially nice for
large basket arrangements. Cut plenty when doing manzanita arrangements, think
the size of a small 15 foot tree and that’s usually enough to fill 2 to 3
baskets. You will usually have some waste, parts of the bush that aren’t
usable.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Faux
or fresh red apples</span></b><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">-
filling tall glass cylinders or in arrangements down the center of the table;
in tall floral arrangements.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Cotoneaster</span></b><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">-wonderful with their
textured branches and red berries, beautiful in tall arrangements for dramatic
centerpieces.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eWyT-j7P3-E/X9GSrBbxUlI/AAAAAAAAIcU/Ro5x-DtiveoiyS-m-A6l0gOBbf7UkSRdACLcBGAsYHQ/s396/shiree%2Bsegerstrom%2Bdesign%2Baauw%2Bhome%2Btour%2BHarris%2B1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="396" data-original-width="294" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eWyT-j7P3-E/X9GSrBbxUlI/AAAAAAAAIcU/Ro5x-DtiveoiyS-m-A6l0gOBbf7UkSRdACLcBGAsYHQ/w476-h640/shiree%2Bsegerstrom%2Bdesign%2Baauw%2Bhome%2Btour%2BHarris%2B1.JPG" width="476" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Above Shiree Segerstrom Design</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Olive
branches</span></b><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">-classic,
rustic, understated charm. Takes us back to the south of France. Beautiful in
wreaths and tall floral arrangements, by itself or with <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">other greenery.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Magnolia</span></b><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">- the underside of its leaves
are a beautiful russet. They are perfect for swags, garlands, and wreaths.
Magnolia is usually available this time of year but if you’re lucky enough to
have your own tree you can craft your own decorations year round. Most
beautiful on its own, without other greenery.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8SPrAc5IHsM/X9GOFKkbFGI/AAAAAAAAIbk/CujBud3YuTMv2sGoUkgRwt_nGsKVvYPtwCLcBGAsYHQ/s354/via%2Bsouthern%2Bliving.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="354" data-original-width="236" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8SPrAc5IHsM/X9GOFKkbFGI/AAAAAAAAIbk/CujBud3YuTMv2sGoUkgRwt_nGsKVvYPtwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/via%2Bsouthern%2Bliving.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">Above via Southern Living</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Bay
leaf</span></b><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">- in
live topiary form or in fresh wreaths. Fragrant and classic.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Myrtle</span></b><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">- myrtle is the sweetest,
most unappreciated plant. It’s not just for filling in florist bouquets! The
tiny leaves and fragrant aroma is an absolute joy to have in the home.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Cedar
cutting</span></b><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">-
natch.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Paper
whites and Amaryllis</span></b><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">-
‘forced’ bulbs are so special to have in the home at Christmas. Start them in
the refrigerator for a few weeks then plant them indoors in pretty pots and
soil or in bulb vases and jardinière. Stake with bamboo available at many
floral supply stores and nurseries. Tie with raffia. Paper whites do get leggy
after they’ve begun to bloom. Chilling the bulbs for several week fools them
into thinking they’ve had their winter, then placing them in the warm house
they think its spring! Not all bulbs can be ‘forced’ but paper whites,
amaryllis and hyacinth are great candidates.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FgbEL_x-M6k/X9GOUO_KqBI/AAAAAAAAIbo/rfWbal6kRDEBOtQEMDw0nSS6ZfAb8jkfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s390/shiree%2Bsegerstrom%2Bdesign%2Baauw%2Bhome%2Btour%2Bharris%2B5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="286" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FgbEL_x-M6k/X9GOUO_KqBI/AAAAAAAAIbo/rfWbal6kRDEBOtQEMDw0nSS6ZfAb8jkfgCLcBGAsYHQ/w470-h640/shiree%2Bsegerstrom%2Bdesign%2Baauw%2Bhome%2Btour%2Bharris%2B5.JPG" width="470" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><o:p>Above Shiree Segerstrom Design</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Faux
boxwood and cedar garlands</span></b><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">-
if you can find great quality faux (not at Hobby Lobby, Michael’s or JoAnn’s) they’re
a great investment but can be hard to find. One good quality, moderately priced
source I used years ago when I had my design stores was Sullivan’s.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">NOTE:</span></b><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""> I’ve done my best to avoid including
toxic plants but please, if you have pets or small children do double check all
plant selections for safety and toxicity. Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif">5 Steps for Planning your Christmas
Table</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 5.1in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 5.1in 0in 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">1-Tablecloths, napkins, and
rings<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">2-place settings (charger,
plates, flatware, stemware, place cards)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">3-centerpieces<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">4-candles<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">5-serving pieces</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Most families prefer to sit
down to Christmas dinner so centerpieces should be below eye level for the sake
of conversation. For drama and elevation use clear glass, ceramic, or silver
candelabras. You can do tall and dramatic floral arrangements on the buffet
table. Low centerpieces tend to be visually boring so do use plenty of
material. Using a variety of fresh greenery, start from the center and work your
way out, tapering the arrangement at the ends. Fill in here and there with
small red pear or pomegranates. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K6rJFHS0X74/X9GPd-frgfI/AAAAAAAAIb4/_l2ZERtF0GIp_Qt5FgcHxEniE2YAkY3SwCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/via%2Btall%2Bgrass%2Bdesign.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K6rJFHS0X74/X9GPd-frgfI/AAAAAAAAIb4/_l2ZERtF0GIp_Qt5FgcHxEniE2YAkY3SwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/via%2Btall%2Bgrass%2Bdesign.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Above via Tall Grass Design</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Use your best linens,
preferably in shades of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">taupe</b>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">white</b>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">merlot</b>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Kelly green</b> or <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">cognac</b>. Use the best quality fabrics
and keep patterns very subtle so the food and your guests will stand out.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">I love the look of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">chargers</b> and metallic gold is gorgeous
this time of year. But don’t be afraid to mix formal with informal such as
woven chargers and fine white linens. The contrast keeps things interesting.
You can line the chargers with beautiful late fall leaves or brushed with olive
oil or fresh myrtle. Place them on the charger in an artful way, then top with
the dinner plate.</span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Place settings- You really
miss out decoratively speaking if you don’t use chargers, napkin rings, place
cards and place card holders. Chargers may not serve a practical function but
they add an anchoring effect to your place settings. Plates look much more
special if presented to your guests on a charger. Chargers can nicely replace
placemats on formal occasions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XGDwyr6Col0/X9GPr6-FsxI/AAAAAAAAIb8/M_BWoCBX_JE7lvyvRW9qzK6nnoLGKM4FwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/vintage%2Bornaments.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="428" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XGDwyr6Col0/X9GPr6-FsxI/AAAAAAAAIb8/M_BWoCBX_JE7lvyvRW9qzK6nnoLGKM4FwCLcBGAsYHQ/w428-h640/vintage%2Bornaments.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">I love to personalize my <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">napkin rings</b> or <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">place card holders</b>. I do something different every year. One year I
did my place cards from beautiful gift cards I’d bought at one of my design
stores. Another year I placed little gold place card crowns inside vintage
sherbet glasses. They really stood out.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Simple warm white plates are
classic and elegant but quality china is even better. Mix and match your dinner
plate and salad plate for visual interest. Experiment to see what works for you
and your style of entertaining.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><b>Candles</b>- Tapers, candlesticks, candelabras and votive candle holders are ideal for holiday dinners and should
always be unscented for such occasions. Scented candles ruin the taste of food.
The type of candelabra you use depends on the style of your dining room.
Playing it safe you can use formal candelabras within formal settings but if
you’re adept at combining styles, by all means juxtapose formal styles with
casual ones.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b>Serving pieces</b><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"> are the
backdrop to your meal. Don’t be afraid to pull out the wedding platters, be
they china, ceramic, or crystal. If you don’t have serving pieces invest in
clean white ceramic platters with simple designs or white china with a gold
rim. These never go out of style.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Century Gothic","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OgjlWdZ91sY/X9GQQpseOpI/AAAAAAAAIcI/jqbrtoczoY4SlFcmTBLl4oCQT4wPHzswQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/The%2BFunctional%2BHome%2BBlueprint%2BShiree%2BSegerstrom%2BDesign%2Band%2BWellness.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OgjlWdZ91sY/X9GQQpseOpI/AAAAAAAAIcI/jqbrtoczoY4SlFcmTBLl4oCQT4wPHzswQCLcBGAsYHQ/w494-h640/The%2BFunctional%2BHome%2BBlueprint%2BShiree%2BSegerstrom%2BDesign%2Band%2BWellness.png" width="494" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">That's it for today! <span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250);">If
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for now, Shiree'</span><span style="background: rgb(252, 254, 250); color: black; font-family: "times","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-48161097167133425792020-11-30T07:35:00.004-08:002020-12-01T08:18:45.786-08:00Styling Your Home: Placing and Arranging Furniture and Accessories Like a Pro<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">Call it
floor plans, furniture arrangement or space planning; to me this is where it
all starts. It's your foundation. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ne5Fbt6XgGM/X8ULymYKyqI/AAAAAAAAIZI/puQym12DUIIkvK95-5qdoSnrX_lhCSYewCLcBGAsYHQ/s460/David%2BEaston.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="360" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ne5Fbt6XgGM/X8ULymYKyqI/AAAAAAAAIZI/puQym12DUIIkvK95-5qdoSnrX_lhCSYewCLcBGAsYHQ/w500-h640/David%2BEaston.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: times;">David Easton</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Placement is powerful. There's a real art to it. If you don’t get the floor plans right nothing else will work and conversely speaking, you can make a fairly common room full of things come alive when placement is done well. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Your room’s aesthetic as well as function relies not
only on what the actual furniture, finishes, fixtures and accessories look like
but also where you put them </span><i style="font-size: 12pt;">and</i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> most importantly, <i>how
they relate to one another</i>.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The easy way to rearrange the
furniture is with CAD or room planning app. We use Chief Architect, which I was trained on in college. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">But if</span><b style="font-size: 12pt;"> </b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">you have willing and able helpers, moving furniture around yourself is actually way more fun and can have fantastic results. I'm always blown away at what a difference I can make in a room just by placing the furniture and accessories in artistic and dynamic ways.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DYvPdOk9cb0/X8UL-TUvZbI/AAAAAAAAIZM/by_U-JONGqsXmmwRqMmFE92kGoeh7_bugCLcBGAsYHQ/s920/via%2Bzachdesart%2Bcom.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="736" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DYvPdOk9cb0/X8UL-TUvZbI/AAAAAAAAIZM/by_U-JONGqsXmmwRqMmFE92kGoeh7_bugCLcBGAsYHQ/w512-h640/via%2Bzachdesart%2Bcom.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: times;">Zach Desart</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: times;">Understand you will likely be moving
the biggest pieces of furniture in the home. If you’re not will to do that,
just know your results will be limited if you can’t move the big pieces too.
Having the big pieces placed for the most impact will make a huge difference on
how the room looks and feels and it paves the way for where everything else will be placed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: times;">What You Will Be Doing<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: times;">Placing furniture in warm and inviting
conversation areas; hanging artwork; placing ambient lighting (table and floor
lamps—overhead lighting is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">horrible</i>
in living rooms, dens and bedrooms, big no no; removing unnecessary or
unattractive furniture and accessories; moving in items from other, less used
rooms; and arranging accessories in the most beautiful and natural ways. You
will essentially be repurposing all the best stuff to your living room but
that’s okay! You can always replace it with another item later. This way allows
you to see what you truly need. I love how conservative this approach is and
have used it in my own homes as well as my clients.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IEOoSGVf2tE/X8UMKQBskVI/AAAAAAAAIZU/SDu2O3IIVZws8VRvyrZQGOiv_MtjzGUKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s633/via%2Bconspicuousstyle%2Bcom.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="633" data-original-width="475" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IEOoSGVf2tE/X8UMKQBskVI/AAAAAAAAIZU/SDu2O3IIVZws8VRvyrZQGOiv_MtjzGUKQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/via%2Bconspicuousstyle%2Bcom.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: times;">Via Conspicuous Style</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: times;">Now begin to completely un-decorate
your room. Set all those items (accessories we’ll call them) aside in a safe
spot, preferably a staging area where you can easily access them without
risking bumping into them, breaking them and injuring yourself too. I’ve owned
five design stores and trust me, I’ve done this thousands of times rearranging
my stores. It’s like, how many times can you make the same mistake right?<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: times;">Begin moving the biggest pieces first,
these will most likely be the sofa and the entertainment unit.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: times;">Make sure there’s a clear path from the
entrance to the room to any other doorways. Doors and walkways should be about
36 inch wide. You don’t need a straight path. That’s not practical. But neither
should you have to step around end tables and ottomans, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: times;">Always place the biggest pieces first.
In my 1,000 square foot living room there are one exterior door, a double
doorway and one interior door to my home office. I place the furniture so that
the foot path or foot traffic flows in an L rather than a Z. This provides
comfortable entrance and exit and also forms a nice conversation area in the
middle of the room.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L-5T4uIX16w/X8UMWd7aBOI/AAAAAAAAIZc/WGSy914YWcw3QY2pmUvkJ545cMDz6f4LQCLcBGAsYHQ/s460/planters%2Blounge%2Beastern%2Band%2Boriental%2Bhotel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="460" height="594" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L-5T4uIX16w/X8UMWd7aBOI/AAAAAAAAIZc/WGSy914YWcw3QY2pmUvkJ545cMDz6f4LQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h594/planters%2Blounge%2Beastern%2Band%2Boriental%2Bhotel.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: times;">Planter's Lounge Eastern/Oriental Hotel</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: times;">Start with scale, it’s your friend!
Don’t be afraid to put a big piece in a place that might seem not to work
at first. We have a beautiful family piece, an antique hutch but there was
literally on the only one bare wall that would accommodate it. It didn’t look balanced there
at all. I knew it would balance the fireplace beautifully if placed facing each
other. The only problem was, the wall facing the fireplace has a window
overlooking the back patio. It ended up being perfect and has been there for
twenty years! Try the sofa and armchairs in different configurations. I
encourage you to ditch your end tables. They make a room feel cumbersome and we
tend to catch them with our shoes or purses when we’re leaving the house. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Me7DX-kKejM/X8UMlwfCjCI/AAAAAAAAIZo/RgUfxhbNlAYEeu-QlkifgC2gBd2hpMQ_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/Anne%2BDecker%2BArchitect.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="561" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Me7DX-kKejM/X8UMlwfCjCI/AAAAAAAAIZo/RgUfxhbNlAYEeu-QlkifgC2gBd2hpMQ_gCLcBGAsYHQ/w448-h640/Anne%2BDecker%2BArchitect.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Anne Decker Architect</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Think about balance. For instance you
don’t want two heavy pieces side by side. What about having them face one
another, like my fireplace and adjacent antique hutch. Is the room big enough
for more than one conversation area? In my living room I have two conversation
areas: one in center of the room, in front of the fireplace and the other at
the far end of the room.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Having furniture against the wall is
best for small living rooms and dens but for large rooms, floating arrangements
look and function best. They’re cozy and encourage lingering.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">When you’re very satisfied the
furniture is placed in the most practical yet striking ways, it will jump out
at you. That’s when you know it’s time to place accessories.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BZ2ksF0KJ4g/X8UM7md4nUI/AAAAAAAAIZw/-p1wNy0OsF4PJvk9xmdXi7QWQxwFsPbFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s564/Harbinger.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="555" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BZ2ksF0KJ4g/X8UM7md4nUI/AAAAAAAAIZw/-p1wNy0OsF4PJvk9xmdXi7QWQxwFsPbFgCLcBGAsYHQ/w630-h640/Harbinger.jpg" width="630" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Harbinger</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Bring out accessories and framed
pieces from your cupboards and storage too. Place these with the other items.
Even if there are items you don’t care for, include those too. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gather baskets, potted plants, both real and
faux. If the faux plants are dingy, can the branches and leaves be cleaned and
rearranged? I like to take my faux plants outside and hose them down really
well. Do this on the morning of a good weather day so they have time to dry
before bringing them back in. If they dry too slowly, they may spot.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Again, scale is your friend so start
with scale first. In my own entry I mentioned earlier, I took two very large,
upright, footed ceramic pots, placed a pair of tall, faux triple myrtle topiary
in them and in between placed a stack of hardbound design books and a tray with
a silver service on it surrounded by smaller knick knacks. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Step back as you work (looking behind
you) and assess how it looks. If it doesn’t jump out at you as feeling amazing,
it probably isn’t. Keep trying. As a rule, it takes me four to ten times before
I get a table arrangement just right. I spend the extra time because I want it
to look unstudied. It’s contradictory I know!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UZwhSSiuXPY/X8UNOYmhhHI/AAAAAAAAIZ8/elifRAZ8BpESIEfMxBFy1YoWFIxNywgnACLcBGAsYHQ/s667/via%2BAnna%2BBraund.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UZwhSSiuXPY/X8UNOYmhhHI/AAAAAAAAIZ8/elifRAZ8BpESIEfMxBFy1YoWFIxNywgnACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/via%2BAnna%2BBraund.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Anna Braund</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Shiree's Style File<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Don’t be afraid to remove area rugs
and end tables that aren’t working. While end tables work great between chairs, I detest end tables and sofa tables next to the sofa. Often a clean look is more energizing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Don’t shy away from ‘stuff’, use all
the things you love but use them in a few, well thought out arrangements. Not
all over the room. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Leave place for the eye to rest.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Mix up scale using large things which
add feelings of permanence and stability and small things which are so
thoughtful and often sentimental.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Remember, a room or home looks just as silly under furnished as it does over furnished.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Don’t feel bad for being tired of the
farmhouse look. Me too! But if you have the Farmhouse look, you <span style="font-family: times;">can update it
by getting rid of all the signs, all the corrugated steel accessories and bring
in some warm colored baskets. Touches of emerald green, ochre (a saffron
yellow) and red can provide some really nice updates. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: times;">If your room is missing something,
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baggy tee! Let’s have a lil’ chat. I know what you’re thinking.</span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">You think
wellness is for people who are disciplined and already in great shape. You
think because you’ve struggled with a few health issues and maybe even with
weight that you don’t have what it takes to get and stay healthy. You think
taking care of yourself is hard; that making a morning green juice is time
consuming and expensive; that it’s easier to grab a sandwich than it is to make
yourself a big raw salad for lunch; and giving up your glass of red wine in the
evening is too restrictive. </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="5ryuea"><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">Free download below, <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/free-wellnessworkbookpart1of3/"><span style="color: red;">Five Pillars to Optimal Wellness.</span></a></span></span></p><p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dT1UuPigGog/X6rOO2aK_AI/AAAAAAAAIWg/iK1_JPLhxbM9uiOfpwzeo1kpuxlNZXlJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/Copy%2Bof%2BShiree%2527s%2BFive%2BPillars%2Bto%2BOptimal%2BWellness%2BREVISED%2BII.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dT1UuPigGog/X6rOO2aK_AI/AAAAAAAAIWg/iK1_JPLhxbM9uiOfpwzeo1kpuxlNZXlJwCLcBGAsYHQ/w494-h640/Copy%2Bof%2BShiree%2527s%2BFive%2BPillars%2Bto%2BOptimal%2BWellness%2BREVISED%2BII.png" width="494" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">I hear you. But
here’s the thing. <b>Taking care of
yourself isn’t difficult! What’s difficult is being out of breath, out of
shape, stiff, tired and unhappy with your appearance</b>. You literally live
in your body 24/7, what can possibly be more difficult than being unhealthy? When</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <span class="ssgja"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">you’re healthy, attractive and in shape taking care of yourself is an
incredible joy.</span></span> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">I also know you’re thinking I’ll just wait
till after New Year’s to get healthy. Wrong, wrong, wrong Sis. You need this
now. Let’s replace that thought with “I’m getting in shape for the holidays. I want to look my best!” <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: red;">Step One/Schedule and Visualize It</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Monday through Friday you’ll eat super
healthy but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your holiday. So go
to your calendar right now and write in your two to four Treat Days (I did
Thanksgiving Day and the day after and Christmas Day and the day after). Also,
always plan to have treats for your weekends, just make sure they’re all
natural. Read the labels. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="5ryuea"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></p><p class="5ryuea"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T0J2vMEO1u4/X6rPiNcTsYI/AAAAAAAAIWs/Tld7De2hBI0Cgf7WkRCaYrDnmmV0PPW6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s620/free-stock-photos-2-620x459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="620" height="474" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T0J2vMEO1u4/X6rPiNcTsYI/AAAAAAAAIWs/Tld7De2hBI0Cgf7WkRCaYrDnmmV0PPW6wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h474/free-stock-photos-2-620x459.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: red;">Step Two/Whole
Foods Plant Based Diet</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Focus
on dark leafy greens, fresh fruits, lots of raw vegetables and raw nuts and
seeds. You will include daily intakes of healthy fats like olive oil, coconut
oil, avocado oil, avocados and super grains quinoa and delicious millet. <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">You'll also be adding Himalayan salt to your
dishes; delicious raw honey to your green tea and some of your salads, and pure
maple syrup to your coconut yogurt and almond milk</span>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">No
meats, no cow’s milk or cow’s milk cheese, no alcohol, no sugar except raw
honey, Medjool dates and real maple syrup. Fish and eggs are okay in limited
amounts but only buy wild caught fish and organic free range eggs. Three 6
to 8 ounce servings a week max. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: red;">Step 3/Exercise
the Joyful Way</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">It’s
so easy to get side tracked and lose impetus to work out but exercise is a
must. Look at movement as a joy and mindfully associate it with feeling and
looking better. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Remember
to make it part of your everyday life; make it joyful; and give yourself
options. I suggest breaking your exercise up into two daily sessions, one in
the morning and one before dinner.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">I
love rebounding. Rebounding is basically dance bouncing on a mini trampoline.
It elevates your mood, moves lymph fluid, gets blood to your face, burns
calories, feels great on your feet and calves and only takes 15 minutes a day
to be effective. You can do more if you like. Turn on some great tunes or a
book on Audible and have fun with it! I researched them and decided on the
Urban Rebounder, avail. on Amazon for $130, for its strength, cost and
convenience. Rebounders come with stability bars so you have something to hold
on to if needed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><span style="color: red;">Equipment Checklist</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Rebounder <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Pelaton or Stationery bike <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">5 pound hand weights<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Stability ball<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Yoga mat<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><br /></span></span></p><p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><span style="color: red;">Schedule It</span></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Monday<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">AM: 20 minutes stationery
bike<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Afternoon or early evening:
Weights and abs<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Tuesday<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">AM: 15 minutes rebounder<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Afternoon or early evening:
Yoga<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Wednesday<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">AM: 20 minutes stationery
bike<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Afternoon or early evening:
Weights and abs<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Thursday<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">AM: 15 minutes rebounder<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Afternoon or early evening:
Yoga<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Friday<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">AM: 20 minutes stationery
bike<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Afternoon or early evening:
Weights and abs<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Saturday<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Choose one: walk, hike or
your favorite sport<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Sunday <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Choose one: walk or hike.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: red;">Steps 4/What are Cleanses and Detoxes and Why They Are
Necessary</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">In case you’re not familiar with the term detox or
cleanse it usually refers to the removal of toxins from your system. ‘How’ you
do this is up to you as there are many ways to cleanse and detox. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Here are my favorites. You can Google them for detailed
information or see my free download below. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Dry skin brushing<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Sauna<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Hot/cold showers<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Fasting<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Intermittent fasting<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Gravity Centered Colonics<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Chlorella powder <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Switch to natural household cleansers<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Switch to natural personal products like the crystal
deodorant, natural toothpastes, pure castile soap like Dr. Bonners and pure
coconut oil. </span></span><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: red;">Step 5/Sleep
and Down Time</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Seven to nine
hours sleep is really optimal in order for your body to do its daily healing
‘thang’. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Note: If you’re on pain killers or any medicines for
chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure,
etc. your sleep is most likely compromised. I know you want to reach out and
pinch me right now, but please know this: prescription medications and over the
counter medications were originally supposed to be for emergencies and acute
illnesses and thank goodness for that. However, they were never intended to be
used for maintaining your health. A good wellness practice uses food, exercise
and sleep for chronic illness. This means you need to eat right and exercise,
not count on pills to make you feel better, because they won’t. So why are they
being advertised for general well-being now? There is big money in
pharmaceuticals. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br />
Back to sleep. Keep the room cool and dark. Use an eye cover if you use
electrical things like clocks and night lights. Buy a good firm mattress. Get
to bed by 10:00 pm and lights out. Minimize television before bed, particularly
news and drama. Read instead. Eat a vegetarian dinner around 5:30, no snacking.
Drink your 60 ounces of water before 5:00 to minimize night time trips to the
toilet. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Lastly, if you
have chronic pain, learn to sleep on your back without a pillow under your
head. Instead, put a small pillow under your knees for support. Level and
straighten your spine as you situate yourself to get comfortable and tuck your
pelvis up slightly in the general direction of your navel. Tuck your shoulders
back. Yoga practitioners might recognize this as an adaptation of The Healing
Stretch.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">To get more
goodness on my pillars to wellness, check out my free download <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/free-wellnessworkbookpart1of3/"><span style="color: red;">Five Pillars to Optimal Wellness</span></a> where I go into
more detail on juicing, vegetarian meals, salads, exercise and the detox
methods mentioned in today’s blog.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aRz6vp6QMi0/X6rQBw-zihI/AAAAAAAAIW0/R4A4_RFxnsUGeHgSr0opeqj1FZaLpH78ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/Copy%2Bof%2BShiree%2527s%2BFive%2BPillars%2Bto%2BOptimal%2BWellness%2BREVISED%2BII.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aRz6vp6QMi0/X6rQBw-zihI/AAAAAAAAIW0/R4A4_RFxnsUGeHgSr0opeqj1FZaLpH78ACLcBGAsYHQ/w309-h400/Copy%2Bof%2BShiree%2527s%2BFive%2BPillars%2Bto%2BOptimal%2BWellness%2BREVISED%2BII.png" width="309" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Taking care of
yourself this way is such a joy. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Because
this is the right way to eat, you’ll see results almost immediately, usually
within 3-4 days</b>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I can get myself
on the right track with scoliosis, osteopenia and osteoarthritis (among several
other conditions) I know you can too!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Bye for now!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Shiree<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="5ryuea"><span class="ssgja"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">PS here's that <a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/free-wellnessworkbookpart1of3/"><span style="color: red;">link </span></a>again! </span></span></p>shiree segerstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239745127071192849.post-41216198531550362652020-11-03T15:20:00.000-08:002020-11-03T15:20:04.593-08:00 Three Remodeling Budgets and Check Lists for the Health Conscious Kitchen<p><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">What things do you value most
in your life? A healthy lifestyle? </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">A
beautiful home? A happy outlook on life? I’m talking to you today about
something that can positively (or adversely) affect all three. Your kitchen.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gNzZf-ohL0Q/X6Hfz5coI7I/AAAAAAAAIVw/27KnS5H21GwNnqK2VYHYaF_QkUmj7Aw6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s524/pinterest%2Bkitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="315" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gNzZf-ohL0Q/X6Hfz5coI7I/AAAAAAAAIVw/27KnS5H21GwNnqK2VYHYaF_QkUmj7Aw6ACLcBGAsYHQ/w384-h640/pinterest%2Bkitchen.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">Your kitchen’s functionality
and appearance has a huge effect on your health and wellness practices. Living
an active, healthy life gives you energy yes, but it also takes some planning
to get you there. Eating right, exercising and balancing your life can be challenging
if you don’t have the right support systems in place. The well-planned kitchen
is definitely a big piece of that puzzle. Take it from me. I know because I’m
an interior designer, a wellness advocate and a health conscious, active woman juggling
numerous health challenges. I couldn’t effectively manage everything with a
kitchen that doesn’t meet those needs.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">As a
health conscious woman, the most important tasks that take place in your
kitchen are making big salads, fresh green juices, smoothies, and whole food,
plant based dinners like vegetarian soups and chili’s. These are essentials for
you and they’re something you want to seriously consider committing to every single
day.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yBhFCNuxqHM/X6Hf8nVNocI/AAAAAAAAIV0/5RD0NiTHpEUSZiMdS1Aon32PM_vcDUlvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s846/Haus%2BLove.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yBhFCNuxqHM/X6Hf8nVNocI/AAAAAAAAIV0/5RD0NiTHpEUSZiMdS1Aon32PM_vcDUlvQCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Haus%2BLove.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">image via Haus Love</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">If the kitchen is at the core
of your health and wellness practices, the refrigerator is at the core of your
kitchen. Most American’s have a diet high in meat and dairy and that means most
American refrigerators are designed to easily access those particular foods,
leaving the produce bins, “the ugly step children” at the bottom of the barrel!
Buying refrigerators with the freezers on the bottom is a great solution for
easier access to fresh produce. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">REFRIGERATORS</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">For
the tech lover, smart refrigerators have hubs to help you create grocery
shopping lists, share calendars, interfamily notes and photos, and even stream
movies and music. Some come with cameras inside just in case you forget that
darn grocery list.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Built-in refrigerators are
built into an opening and have sides that are flush with neighboring cabinets
and doors that protrude out about 2 inches beyond cabinets.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">An overlay or “panel-ready”
fridge is also considered to be a built in but has the added feature of doors
that match your kitchen cabinets.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">Integrated refrigerators are
completely camouflaged when installed. There are no vents or compressors
visible. No 2 inch protrusions. Their doors are inset and are </span><i style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">perfectly flush</i><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"> with cabinets and look
identical to any other cabinet.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">Your wellness practices will
also to a slightly lesser degree, evolve around other kitchen activities and
tools. These can be optimally placed according to proximity of your refrigerator,
stove, sink and island.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9AxnwlO96KU/X6HgFzbbosI/AAAAAAAAIV4/5hhnICAoL88pEyg08Ril5lhS1aImU-XXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s846/via%2BPure%2BSalt%2BInteriors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9AxnwlO96KU/X6HgFzbbosI/AAAAAAAAIV4/5hhnICAoL88pEyg08Ril5lhS1aImU-XXwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/via%2BPure%2BSalt%2BInteriors.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">image via Pure Salt</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">TOOLS, ZONES and ACTIVITIES for a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">Chopping/salad prep</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Mix Master/Kitchen Aid Food Processor
</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Dehydrator </span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Juicer</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Blender/smoothies/soups/nut
milks </span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Sprouting/fresh herbs </span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Cleaning </span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Baking</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Children's meals </span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">2nd sink/2nd cook </span></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">I
get that not everyone wants to fully remodel their kitchen. Now if you’re building
a home, yes that’s your opportunity to design it from the ground up and I have
strategy sessions available for just that contingency. But for now, let’s look
at things that can be done without a set of a big set of blue prints.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LywNxVz420Y/X6Hgd66vi0I/AAAAAAAAIWA/4TqtpSii4YgJQL-dxmfDoVr5IQco8MJuwCLcBGAsYHQ/s849/via%2Bpop%2Bsugar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="849" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LywNxVz420Y/X6Hgd66vi0I/AAAAAAAAIWA/4TqtpSii4YgJQL-dxmfDoVr5IQco8MJuwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/via%2Bpop%2Bsugar.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">image via Pop Sugar</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">BUDGETS</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Kitchen
remodels vary dependent upon where you live (California will be more expensive
than Minnesota for example), the size (or scope) of the project and the product
brands you choose but typically you can budget anywhere from $25,000 to $150,000.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">When
budgeting, keep in mind the real estate values in your neighborhood. The value
of your home should play a part in the budget you decide on. In design terms we
call this unofficial rating system Good, Better or Best.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aSs4Kh1EKBk/X6HhRae5NyI/AAAAAAAAIWM/N2eEEByDIrUXeGv9gzPlikoqpPdbSW1OgCLcBGAsYHQ/s893/pinterest%2Bkitchen%2BIII.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="893" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aSs4Kh1EKBk/X6HhRae5NyI/AAAAAAAAIWM/N2eEEByDIrUXeGv9gzPlikoqpPdbSW1OgCLcBGAsYHQ/w404-h640/pinterest%2Bkitchen%2BIII.jpg" width="404" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">BEST</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">$150,000 and up.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Custom cabinets/finishes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">New wiring and plumbing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">High end
counters/backsplashes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">High end flooring<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">High end appliances<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">High end fixtures (sink,
faucet, pulls)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">High end lighting <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Décor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">BETTER</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">$75,000 and up</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">Custom cabinets/finishes</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">New wiring and plumbing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Upgrade counters/backsplashes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Upgrade flooring<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Upgrade appliances<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Upgrade fixtures (sink,
faucet, pulls)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Upgrade lighting <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Décor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">*When remodeling an outdated
kitchen, save time and money by maintaining the existing floor plans or ‘foot
print’. By not rewiring or re-plumbing you can focus more of your budget on
fixtures, flooring, counters, backsplashes, cabinets and appliances.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">GOOD</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">$25,000 and up</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">Stock cabinets</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">*Existing wiring and plumbing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Standard
counters/backsplashes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Standard flooring<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Standard appliances<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Standard fixtures (sink,
faucet, pulls)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Standard lighting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Décor <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J6nWnP-XuA0/X6Hhjg1FMPI/AAAAAAAAIWU/Lsdqn_h_nBcH5YuH8CvT_KyQISGoPq-cACLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/The%2BFunctional%2BHome%2BBlueprint%2BShiree%2BSegerstrom%2BDesign%2Band%2BWellness.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J6nWnP-XuA0/X6Hhjg1FMPI/AAAAAAAAIWU/Lsdqn_h_nBcH5YuH8CvT_KyQISGoPq-cACLcBGAsYHQ/w494-h640/The%2BFunctional%2BHome%2BBlueprint%2BShiree%2BSegerstrom%2BDesign%2Band%2BWellness.png" width="494" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">Starting
and ending the day optimally, in a kitchen that’s functional </span><i style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">and</i><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"> beautiful will make health and
wellness that much easier for you! </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;">And if <b>getting your home in order is a priority before the holidays</b>, you will want to check out my freebie <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://shireesegerstrom.lpages.co/functionalhomeblueprint/">"<span style="color: red;">The Functional Home Blueprint</span>"</a> </span>where you'll learn how to:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">Create work zones that instill clarity and creativity so you can get organized and energized in the process. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">Make better zones in your home for downtime and re-connecting with yourself and your loved ones. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif;">Carve out exercise/wellbness spaces when there's no room; optimize your kitchen so you feel good about following through with healthy eating and more!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Live
beautifully. Eat beautifully, </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Shiree’<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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