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I've been getting a lot of questions on indoor plants and which ones work best to freshen up the home.  Despite bringing lots of energy and life into your interiors, indoor plants have been proven to clean the air quality of toxic fumes and pollutants.  NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) did a published study in 1989.  They found out that certain indoor plants have the ability to  eradicate the air of  harmful pollutants ... continue reading...

Moving to a small 1400 square foot flat has taught me to embrace minimalist living.  I've always lived in a home where I had enough space to store things.  I had lots of home decor, too many towels and linen sets, lots of clothes and my drawers were filled with "stuff".  We moved a total of three times in the past five years.  Each time we moved house, we would store things we did not really need in boxes that would remain in my grandmother's house until we settled into the ... continue reading...

While I am personally attracted to neutral tones, I see why you need to add color to your home.  I've seen spaces look completely drab due to the lack of color and texture.  Color is like the cherry on your dessert, the bling on your ring.  It adds life to a space and can make a huge difference in uplifting ones mood.  Color can affect your emotions too.  If you want an in depth study on color and what it can do for you, visit my blog post on color psychology here. ... continue reading...

The bedroom is where you rest and it is also the first thing you see every morning so it should inspire you.  Without you knowing it, what you see as you wake sets the tone for your day just like how the quality of sleep you had determines your energy levels.  It is important to create a bedroom that evokes inspiration and tranquility at the same time.  So for most of you who may have no idea on where to start when it comes to fixing your bedroom, here are a few guidelines: ... continue reading...