Cosy fall.

I have to say that I love this time of the year. We live in a place where we really can see everything change at this time of the year and it is beautiful! Everything seems to be more poetic, more profound. Even every color seems to be deeper!

Maybe it’s the weather changing or maybe it’s the fact that I'm getting older, but all we want for fall is cozy sweaters, warm socks, chocomel and plaids. Curling up on the sofa to watch the return of all my favourite TV series and to read a good book. 

When transitioning to fall and winter, I always pay special attention to the energy of my home and use Feng Shui to strengthen and balance it. Mother Nature gave us some wonderful autumn colors to enjoy, so I love to bring these warm colors into my home. Dark blue and moss green color tones add gradually losing its brightness beautiful colors of sky and trees. Warm red, plum, orange and soft gray and brown colors symbolize rich fall leaves colors and create quiet fall decorating mood.

Cooler weather means we can experiment with chunky knits and lots of layers. We need cuddly throws and cushions on our favourite seats that will fill our rooms with warmth and cosiness. There is no need to change the furniture – it is enough to add only a few decorations in EARTH colors. It is very easy to make fall decorations. You can arrange a small table with few apples, seasonal vegetables, leaves, nuts, cinnamon sticks and candles to complete the autumnal atmosphere of your living space.

Embrace the cosy season! 

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Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. - Langston Hughes

LOVE, WENA

I ♡ weekend

I wish you a lovely weekend.

The weather is cold and it will be turning even colder as we head through the upcoming weekend. 

But I've already arranged some pink clouds to cheer you up :)

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LOVE, WENA

Pure WHITE

I love WHITE!
White is just the perfect color; for it is all colors, in perfect balance and harmony.

White often reminds me of Heaven with angels dancing among the clouds in white flowing gowns and white wings. I often use this color in my house and for meditation. I also surround myself and other people (if they ask me to do so ;)) with the white light of healing and protection.

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White Energy:

Strictly speaking, white is not a color, but the manifestation of the presence of all color - the complete energy of light. It stands for wholeness and completion. In many cultures it represents openness, truth, purity, cleansing, healing and protection. It is a good color for the removal of pain and suffering. It can also be used to clear blocks from your path. In the aura it signifies a high level of attainment, a higher level soul incarnate to help others. In feng shui, white represents the METAL element. Therefore, white is a wonderful color to use in the creativity/children (WEST) and helpful people/travel (NORTHWEST) areas of the bagua. 

White Color:

White is often used to represent coolness and simplicity. It's a good backgroud color. White’s association with cleanliness and sterility is often seen in hospitals, medical centers, and laboratories to communicate safety. The color white is also associated with low-fat foods and dairy products. In color psychology white is the color of new beginnings. It is the blank canvas waiting to be written upon. It opens the way for the creation of anything the mind can conceive.

White RGB color code

#FFFFFF= 255*65536+255*256+255 = (255,255,255)
RED=255, GREEN=255, BLUE=255

Shades of White:

Snow, pearl, antique white, ivory, chalk, milk white, lily, smoke, seashell, old lace, cream, linen, ghost white, beige, cornsilk, alabaster, paper, whitewash.

Wearing White:

Wear white to impart a pure, wholesome impression. Surround yourself with white if your surroundings feel cluttered and you want to refresh your mind.

What does WHITE mean to you?

Please share your thoughts and stories of different meanings and symbolism for the color white. I would love to hear from you!

LOVE, WENA

Happy weekend.

Relax... it's weekend!

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LOVE, WENA

GOOD DESIGN.

As an interior designer and passionate feng shui consultant I’m daily surrounded by all sorts of designs – some very tasteful some a bit less, therefore people often ask me what is actually GOOD DESIGN?

This question is always on the top of my mind, exactly what makes a design a good design. Some may say, it’s the physic of the product and its colour an other may say it’s the designer that counts, but at the end it’s, I think, the most important what makes it appealing to us, as we’re the one that are going to use it and enjoy it day in day out. In the same way that some flowers or musical notes appeal to us and some not, the energy of the objects in the space will either appeal to our personal energy field or they will produce a negative or unpleasant experience.

If you use feng shui principles as your main criteria by choosing a design piece for your home, you will be able to create a space that it’s good for you – a good design. I have to tell you, there are some very good designs 'out there', in the big world; I’d gladly share with you the ones I like the most and often use in my projects.

I’m really struck by a design from the Swedish design group Front, it’s called the Horse Lamp, and have a look at the picture! But please note, it’s almost real life size, so it probably doesn’t fit in all rooms. Beautiful made and best of all, it’s so elegant and simple, and that’s probably the power of it all. You could use it in the south corner of your house or office as the horse is an animal that belongs to that sector. I’ve advised it to a close client of mine that wanted to become famous in his work. We didn’t have to wait long to get the first results!

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Front's design collection (see also moooi) has a series of animal shaped furniture and lamps, so if you need a secret friend (if you are a DOG person then RABBIT, or if you are a TIGER then a BOAR) with a modern design touch, now you know where to find it ;)

Rabbit lamp by Front

Pig table by Front 

What do you think? Will you be adding some feng shui and animal magic to your interior scheme soon?

Let me know!

LOVE, WENA

New Moon = New Beginning.

Tonight, there is a new moon in the sky. New moon energy can be powerful.Tapping into this energy can support your dreams and desires, because it brings new beginnings .

   

So, have you been ready for a change? Maybe you've been ready to throw everything away and start all over. If you have, you have the new moon to give you support.

A new moon represent a new beginning. It's a good time to move past the old, move through what no longer serves you, and set up whole new paradigms for your life, like ridding yourself of toxic relationships, clutter or over-scheduling.

The Tibetan Master says:

“The time of the new moon is a time to breathe in deeply and move into a calm state of mind. In this state, you can watch your emotions come and go and not be affected by them. In this calmness, you begin to see your life more clearly; you begin to see what is possible. Now you can tune into your Soul, your Higher Self. Stay calm, and let your Higher Self give you a vision of your true purpose”.

I invite you to tune into your Soul and create a vision board of your true desires. Go to a quiet space in your home where you can concentrate on yourself for a little while. Create a relaxing atmosphere. Put on inspiring music. Light a few candles if you want. Close your eyes and take a moment to reflect on your big goals and dreams. What do you want your ideal life to look like?

Find pictures that represent or symbolize the experiences, feelings, and possessions you want to attract into your life, and place them in your board. Have fun with the process! Use photographs, magazine cutouts, pictures from the Internet, happy quotes, whatever inspires you. Be creative!

How to use your vision board.

Keep your vision board on the nightstand next to your bed or hang it on the wall in your living room or office. Look at your vision board often and feel the inspiration it provides. Spend time each morning and evening visualizing and affirming your goals. Believe it is already yours.

Need some inspiration? Here a few inspiring pictures to get the idea.   

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I hope I've inspired you to create your own vision board. 

LOVE, WENA

Use crystals for good flow of energy in your environment.

I love crystals! And I place them often in my house and office to create good Feng Shui energy.

Did you know that the word crystal comes from the Greek word krystallos, meaning frozen light.

What a beautiful and fitting description of their true nature! They indeed emanate pure love and light into our surroundings.

Crystals have been used over the centuries for a myriad of purposes - from healing to protection to decoration. Here a few decorating tips for energising your space with crystals. 

Get inspired!

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Gift your home with some natural crystals. Be sure to place them in good energy areas, such as your dining, living room or main entry table, your bookshelves and, of course, your altar. 

You may be attracted to certain crystals because of their form, their color, the feeling they may give you or anything else that make those stones special in your eyes. If you are lacking in certain element/energy, you may have a special instinct for the color correspondint with that particular element. So always listen to your inner voice by purchasing a stone. You may be surprised and pleased, by the power of chosen gemstone in improving the ambience of your home, as well as the progress of your life.

MY FAVORITE STONES:

Amethyst purifies and transmutes all forms of negativity and provides protection. 

Rose Quartz is great for healing emotional matters. 

Citrine is the best type of crystal to use for attracting abundance.

Tourmaline is believed to shield the owner to many adverse circumstances and bad luck.

Jade carries a sweet, light and nourishing energy that can feel very healing.

Tigers eye is a very protective stone with a powerful energy.

Hematite has a very strong grounding energy; it is also used for centering energy.
A large piece of celestite in a room will heighten vibrations benefitting health and well-being.

Seleniet  works with the higherspiritual Chakra in accessing our higer consciousness, spirit guides and the angelic realm.

Lots of love,

WENA

Happy new week!

I'm sending you lot's of love.

Wena

Restart old project!

Today is the first day of the new WELLNEST blog. This is a place where I can share the beautiful things that inspire me, hoping that it can inspire you too and help you to create your own happy place, your wellnest.

In de fiture I would like to create/design a line of wellnest products you can place in your home to enjoy your life and living even more.

So wish me good luck and enjoy the posts!

Wena

P.S. The beautiful wallpaper in my header collage was designed by Linn Warme.