A Space for you to unwind part 1

Create a space in your home where you can unwind.

It should be

• ·     free of clutter

• ·     comfortable

• ·     and painted in your soothing tones.

I say "your soothing tones' because it is different for everyone. While certain colors evoke similar feelings in most people " red - raises energy " "Blue is known to have a calming effect".  but tones make all the difference. crimson Red evokes rage and hostility and while light blue is said to calm you and lower blood pressure, Dark blue has a different effect.  Dark blue evokes feelings of sadness.

Dark or light, consider your paint tones wisely in creating a room for you to unwind. Don't worry about trends and the latest colors, make sure that you do what sooths you!

 Latricia
www.lwashingtondesign.com

dental center

I wondered if I had shared this video with my blog followers? Or perhaps you have already seen it, anyhow here it is, a previous project for a dental center from start to finish.

-Trish
www.lwashingtondesign.com

Invite your friends to follow the blog, it is really interesting!

brain is a great storage space for memories

De Cluttering seems to be a hot topic these days as we live in this consumer culture of ours!

As I spend one - two hours per week putting together bags to go out of the door and into the hands of someone who can and will actually use the contents ( clothing, shoes, toys, pots and pans) I realize how much money i have wasted trying to organize all of these items that i don't need.  Do i need rows and rows of shelves in the garage or basement to organize all of the items i 'might' one day need? Or would i have a better quality of life with a clean garage with just a few choice items that we use on a daily, or at least seasonal basis? I think the latter items will suffice for my family!

Additionally my time of de-cluttering and trying to be as close to a minimalist as my personality will allow, has taught me to be weary of what i purchase. It is not just about how much it cost at the store, but how much time it will cost me once i get it home in maintenance , storage and finding it when i need it.

Lastly, I am not going to give up! For every bag of groceries, or household items i bring in another one-two must go out. This way i wont end up with a house full of stuff after i have lived in my home for 15 years.

Happy de-cluttering fans.

Don't forget that every memory doesn't need an item to help you memorialize the event, take a picture of the item if it means that much to you to help you remember the great times in life. The brain is a great storage space for memories, it organizes them automatically!

PRICE OF HISTORY DROPPING

10. PRICE OF HISTORY DROPPING <http://e.ccialerts.com/a/hBP8u45AFS8nrB8ebHWNsgq4kCR/ccb2897>

As Europe's financial crisis deepens, government funds for maintaining historical buildings, churches and archaeological ruins are drying up, and desperate local governments are turning to corporate sponsors for help. To preserve the historical treasures, they're selling ad space on ancient buildings, auctioning off usage rights and even putting some structures up for sale. Read the Washington Post article <http://e.ccialerts.com/a/hBP8u45AFS8nrB8ebHWNsgq4kCR/ccb2897> 

This was number 10 in Crains Chicago business this morning in headlines. How sad that history diminishes into the past because there are not funds to support the maintenance. Or is it? 

Yes, we want to hold onto the past, but many of the buildings no longer suit the current needs of our society, the buildings don't have elevators, or the seats are too narrow, they are not ADA accessible or the yearly cost to maintain them exceeds the value by daily users. 

Maybe we an re-purpose these buildings or pieces of the facade  to remind us of our past , but bring everything else up to modern day standards. How excellent it is to see the past and the present existing in harmony!

 Trish
www.lwashingtondesign.com