Lifestyles

Wabi-Sabi “Wabi-sabi” is a Japanese term that essentially means finding beauty in imperfection. Wabi refers to living with humility and simplicity while being at one with nature while sabi is defined as the ability to accept the lifecycle of anything as it is—flaws and all. In the context of interior design and decor, a wabi-sabi home is one that embraces authenticity, finds value in the lovingly...

Bad Cleaning Habits We're all looking for ways to make cleaning faster and easier. Believe it or not, sometimes taking certain "shortcuts" actually makes it harder on you in the long haul. You and your family may even have developed some bad habits that are inhibiting your ability to get the job done more efficiently (you may even be causing harm to your home!) It's time to start breaking these habits so...

Are you interested in a healthy apartment? Good health starts at home. But do you know how to set up a living space that encourages a healthy lifestyle? The definition of a healthy home is a little different for everyone, but here are some apartment living tips to set you on the right track. Feed your soul The kitchen is one of the first living spaces people consider when setting up a healthy space in...

Homes are an extension of who we are: what we do within the walls of our abodes shapes our mood, affects our productivity, and influences our outlook on life. Scientific studies have shown that we can have an impact on our happiness by adjusting the tiny little habits and routines that constitute our daily lives — we are, in fact, in control of our outlook on life. It's amazing how a few tweaks to our...

We spend a good amount of time and money on our homes, so why not make each space within them feel a little bit more like, well, home? Making your house a place that reflects your tastes, speaks to your inner being, and makes you feel happier can be a challenge, but taking the time to do it can be well worth the effort in the end. Here are 20 interior design tips that will make your house what it was...

Feng Shui Principles For Arrange Apartments Not once during my lifetime did I find myself affected by the energy of surrounding elements and the forces of nature. If you come to think of it, it’s not even that strange; external factors have an enormous impact on our general mood, on our health and our emotions; various stimuli such as color, shape and texture deeply affect the way we perceive the...