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NATURAL WEIGHT
What is your ideal size and weight? The honest answer is we do not know. Using nature as a guide, we would put on weight leading into the winter, and need more fat if we live in colder climates. Fat provides insulation, a store …

Creativity can be defined as, our ability to use our imagination to create something. When we are creative we invent, think for ourselves, use our intuition and explore. It is a state where we can throw off thoughts that restrict, confine or limit our ability …

Shadows are a fascinating contribution to the atmosphere of rooms.
Shadows move. They add motion and movement to a space. Shadows move very slowly across surfaces as the sun moves through the sky. They appear each time the sun comes out and disappear when clouds float …

FREEDOM
Freedom is one of those big words that can mean many different things to different people. It is very similar to liberty. Both imply being free from oppression, restrictions and external control, whilst being able to make and act upon our own choices, including being …

Sleep is vital for good health. Good sleep may play as big a role in cleaning our bodies of free radicals as eating foods high in antioxidants. During deep sleep we release growth hormones as children and young adults. Many of our cells show increased …

I would like to introduce you to the philosophy of wabi sabi and give examples of how we can use this art to create a home that keeps us in the moment. Here we will focus on the living room. The intention is to create …