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10
Ways to Make Your Home a Haven
1. Invite
Joy into Your Home
When it comes
to creating a warm, welcoming home, attention to detail is far more
important than budget and space. For instance, have you ever walked
into an exquisitely furnished home and yet felt unwelcome? Or entered
a modest apartment and never wanted to leave? It is within the walls
of a calm home that joy is most easily experienced.
2. Turn
Your Bedroom into a Cozy Sanctuary
Turn your
bedroom into your ultimate escape. It doesn't take a lot of work or a
lot of money, and yes, it'll be worth it. After all, what's better
than snuggling in a warm bed (by yourself, or with the one you love)?
So if you don't have a cozy blanket for the winter, get one now or
put it on your gift list. It's the easiest way to add that
"aaah" feeling to your bedroom.
3. Try an
Ancient Space-Enhancing Secret
Turn your home
into an inviting retreat with help from feng shui, the Chinese
discipline that teaches you how to attract and enhance your life
energy (chi) according to how your space is arranged. Feng shui can
bring positive results to every aspect of your life, including your home.
4. Create
an Environment of Joy
You can create
an environment that welcomes health, happiness and love just by
moving some furniture and adding a few objects. Start by placing
positive elements such as plants, candles, wind chimes and soothing
colors around your home.
5. Simple
Details Make a Big Difference
You don't need
a paint job or a furniture makeover to add a sense of light and
laughter to your home. You can cheer up your interior with small,
inexpensive touches and see big changes! Start by simply clustering
candles on a plant stand or draping cozy throws over sofas and chairs.
6. Bring
the Bloom Indoors
Blooming
indoor plants bring the beauty and vibrancy of an outdoor garden into
your home.
7. Create
an Indoor Fountain
Water is
soothing to the soul - that musical trickling sound, the constant but
quiet movement. So why not soothe yourself and your loved ones with
an indoor fountain?
8. Promote
Happiness with Color
One of the
easiest ways to transform a room is with a new coat of paint.
9. Bask in
the Glow
Candles are
the perfect way to add a warm feeling to your home. An easy
alternative to installing a dimmer switch, candles can create a
friendly feeling in the living room, add sparkle to a dinner table
and promote romance in the bedroom (plus, everyone looks better by
candlelight!). Whether it's a cluster of tea lights, a grouping of
candlesticks or a solitary three-wick giant, let the glow of candles
fill your rooms - and your heart - with warmth and light.
10. Cleanse
Your Space and Spirit
Treat your
spiritual space the same way you treat your home - keep it clean. Try
this simple space-cleansing ritual - all you need is a smudge stick
(you can get one at any health food store), a bell and a few loud
claps (that's right, hand claps) - to clear your home of unwanted
negative energy, and welcome in the joy. |
