Archives for May 2021

Interior design is definitely an extension of your creativity and it serves the purpose of making your living space warm, inviting and personal. However, it is also important to note that it affects your mental health and emotional balance, and as such you should not take it lightly. Choosing which colors to use or combine is important in this consideration, and it should often be looked at together with choice of lighting. Arrangement of furniture and decorative pieces also helps achieve the calmness of the space.

Key Takeaways:

• Clutter can make us anxious, but too much unused space can contribute to feelings of loneliness.
• Natural light makes us happy, so consider the placement of windows and use of curtains.
• Balance is important, so display objects and trinkets without causing clutter.

“Certain colors affect our moods – we may even say we are feeling blue! When the marketing industry recognized that the color red has been proven to make people hungry, brands like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s took advantage.”

Read more: https://www.honeygood.com/6-ways-in-which-home-decor-affects-your-mood/

Proverbial inner child is something all of us need to keep going as long as possible. The ability to do that depends on the life we lead and our motivation to nurture it inside. Our lives can change suddenly and dramatically, for various reasons like finances or health situation, but you still have the control over the ability to feel and see the wonders every day. The whole effort needs to start with your choice to do this, followed by an investment in mental positivity.

Key Takeaways:

• Don’t stay angry and instead just let grudges go as all they do is cause unneeded stress and negativity.
• Always stay curious and ask questions. We can always learn new things and become more experienced in life.
• Never quit in life and instead stay determined to reach your short term and long term goals, no matter how difficult they may seem.

“Think about what gives you that happy and fun feeling. Engage in what makes you happy, and stay away from what does not feed your soul. Enjoy your true power; not what others expect.”

Read more: https://www.honeygood.com/how-to-keep-your-inner-child-alive/

Antiques are fantastic showpieces and accents, and there are five great ways to use antiques to decorate a living space. First, antiques can be used in a new way that differs from how it was originally used. Second, antiques can be placed in conjunction with objects and architecture of the present. Third, antiques can be mixed with other antiques from various time periods. Fourth, remember to select antiques that fit your personal tastes and sensibilities. Fifth, take into consideration both the aesthetic and practical attributes of antiques.

Key Takeaways:

• Blend your antiques from different eras to not only diversify your decorations but to create your own combinations.
• Make sure that you are paying attention to both the form and function of your antiques as you don’t want anything too big or too small.
• Mix your antiques with modern items to make for a unique look that will be different than anything else.

“A house filled with only antiques can make a room feel dowdy and museum like.”

Read more: https://cindyhattersleydesign.com/five-tips-for-decorating-with-antiques/

To preserve family memories, talk to older relatives, sort through photos, and record new events as they happen. It’s an important process because memories fade over time. Preserving memories lets you look back and see how far you’ve come, and to reflect on lessons learned, and on successes and failures. Children and grandchildren will benefit from recorded memories. There is evidence that children who know stories about their older relatives experience higher levels of emotional well-being. Note that It’s not just the big events that are worth recalling, it’s the everyday moments as well.

Key Takeaways:

• As we lose our memory as we age, we can look back at these recordings to relive our old memories.
• Watching old videos of yourself can allow you to see how much you have accomplished over the years and also allow you to reflect on your past.
• These family memories can be passed down to your children and grandchildren so they can see what life was like when you were young

“Starting this process and being the keeper of family memories really can’t happen too soon!”

Read more: https://www.passingdownthelove.com/be-the-memory-keeper/