Getting Ahead: Your Ultimate Christmas Preparation Checklist
The holiday season has a way of sneaking up on us — one minute it’s Halloween, and the next, the air is filled with carols, twinkling lights, and the irresistible scent of gingerbread. Getting an early start on your Christmas preparations isn’t just smart, it’s the secret to a stress-free, joy-filled December. Whether you’re hosting a house full of family, shopping for thoughtful gifts, or simply looking to savour the spirit of the season, this comprehensive Christmas preparation checklist will help you stay organised, calm, and ready to celebrate.
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Cat Corners: Creating Cosy Nooks for Your Feline Friends
I am sure that most of you will agree, that as cat owners, we believe that in our homes where serenity and beauty coexist, even our pets deserve spaces that reflect calm and care.
Cats, in particular, seek quiet, elevated spots where they can observe the world in comfort and safety. Designing cat-friendly corners with aesthetic intention not only nurtures your feline companion but also enhances our home’s overall sense of harmony, a perfect blend of form, function, and Feng Shui.
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The Art of Curating: Displaying Paintings and Sculptures at Home
Your home is more than a place to live: it is a living narrative. Every room, every object, every brushstroke on the wall tells a story about who you are and what you love. When approached with intention, your home can become a private gallery, one that reflects not just your style but your spirit. The art you display and how you display it, can transform everyday space into something soulful, sophisticated, and deeply personal.
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Feng Shui Basics: How to Arrange Furniture for Balance and Flow
When you walk into a space that just feels right, calm, balanced, and inviting, you are likely sensing the subtle power of feng shui at work. Rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy, feng shui (pronounced fung shway) is the art of arranging your environment to promote harmony, vitality, and the smooth flow of energy, or chi. At its core, feng shui is about creating a home that supports your well-being on every level.
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Muted Palettes & Natural Materials: Decorating as per Axel Vervoordt
Blending timeless elegance with serene simplicity is key for Axel Vervoordt. His interiors, known for muted colour palettes, organic textures, and a quiet sense of harmony, have influenced homeowners, collectors, and artists around the world. Far from chasing trends, Axel Vervoordt’s way of decorating champions authenticity, restraint, and a deep respect for natural materials.
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How to Create Calm, Meditative Spaces Inspired by Axel Vervoordt
Belgian designer Axel Vervoordt has built an international reputation for interiors that radiate tranquillity. Known for his muted colour palettes, natural textures, and mastery of light, Vervoordt creates homes that feel more like sanctuaries than showpieces. His work offers valuable lessons for anyone hoping to design spaces that encourage calm, reflection, and inner peace.
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The Beauty of Negative Space: Less Is More
Clutter and consumerism often define our homes. As a result, a rise of interest in the concept of empty space, a philosophy rooted in the belief that less truly is more. By allowing rooms to breathe, absence can prove just as powerful as presence can be.
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Wabi-Sabi in Home Décoration: Embracing Imperfection and Simplicity
Wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy, celebrates imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity. It is more than just an aesthetic in interior design. It is a way of living that embraces authenticity, natural beauty, and the passage of time.
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Feng Shui Principles: Combining with Modern Décor
Modern interior design often emphasises clean lines, open spaces, and minimalist aesthetics. When seeking ways to bring balance, wellness, and positive energy into our environments, Feng shui, can offer a timeless framework that integrates seamlessly with contemporary décor.
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Feng Shui Colours: Which Shades Work Best for Each Room
Colour does more than set the mood of a space, in feng shui, it is believed to carry powerful energy that influences emotions, relationships, and even success. Each shade corresponds to one of the five feng shui elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water), and choosing the right tones for each room can transform a home into a place of balance and vitality.
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Feng Shui Energy: Best Plants for Bringing Prosperity
According to feng shui principles, greenery doesn’t just freshen the air , it can also attract prosperity, health, and harmony when chosen and placed wisely…
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Feng Shui Basics: How to Arrange Furniture for Balance and Flow
Have you ever walked into a room that just felt right, where everything seemed harmonious, calm, and inviting? That is the power of feng shui, the ancient Chinese art of arranging spaces to promote balance, energy, and well-being…
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Feng Shui Bedroom: Decoration Tips for Better Sleep and Love
A growing number of homeowners are turning to the ancient Chinese art of feng shui to transform their bedrooms into havens of rest and romance. Experts say that simple changes in furniture placement and décor can not only improve sleep quality but also enhance intimacy and harmony between partners.
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Axel Vervoordt & Feng Shui
I Love Axel Vervoordt’s Wabi-Sabi & Feng Shui Approach
I have always been drawn to the serene beauty of Axel Vervoordt’s interiors. Spaces feel calm, grounded, and timeless. His interpretation of Wabi-Sabi, the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection, naturally aligns with my appreciation for Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese practice of creating harmony between people and their surroundings.
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Jiji
This painting is of my beloved cat, Jiji. She was a tortoiseshell tabby full of personality, with a beautiful, thick short-haired coat. I began this painting in 2022, the year she passed away, and is unfinished to this date.
Oil painting on stretched canvas 120 x 120cm
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How to Luxuriously Style a Night Table: A Guide to Sophisticated Bedside Elegance without compromising Practicality
Design experts agree that the best night tables balance style with practicality. When styled well, it becomes a reflection of personal taste, a touch of luxury, and a small sanctuary within your sleeping space. Whether you are aiming for hotel-suite chic or understated opulence, here is how to luxuriously style your night table without overwhelming it…
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Feng Shui in the Garden: Cultivating Harmony and Prosperity Outdoors
Outdoor spaces—especially gardens—are thought to have a powerful influence on the energy that enters your home. A garden that is cluttered, overgrown, or poorly maintained can disrupt the natural flow of energy, creating stagnation that may impact your health, relationships, and overall well-being. In contrast, a clean, well-designed garden can attract positive chi, fostering abundance, vitality, and a sense of harmony throughout the household…
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Feng Shui in the Bathroom: Creating a Cleansing, Energising Sanctuary
When it comes to Feng Shui, most people tend to focus on high-traffic areas like the living room or bedroom. However, one often-overlooked space that holds powerful energetic potential is the bathroom. Despite its primarily functional purpose, the bathroom plays a crucial role in shaping the overall energy flow within your home. As a place of cleansing and renewal, it carries a unique energetic signature, one that can either support or drain your well-being, health, and prosperity.
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Vegetable Garden Mid-2025 Update
As many of you know, each year I try my hand at growing fruits and vegetables in my garden. Although I rent my home, I am fortunate to be allowed to grow plants in pots, which has become a cherished seasonal project. While I do not aim to be self-sufficient due to limited space and time, I love supplementing our weekly groceries with fresh, homegrown produce.
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Reflecting Good Energy: How to Decorate with Mirrors According to Feng Shui
Most of us like to decorate using mirrors. They add light, depth, elegance and make any room look much larger.
Beyond their aesthetic value, mirrors play a significant role in Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art of creating harmony through spatial arrangement. They primarily symbolize the water element. They are associated with the qualities of fluidity, wisdom, and intuition, and are often used to enhance wealth and abundance. They are known as the "aspirin" of the home. They have the power to heal or to disrupt…
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