YOUR MINDFUL HOME
Day in and day out, we strive for a balanced and peaceful existence. Well, with all the social media, news hot-takes, and demands of daily life, who can blame us? Life is stressful, but who says you have to come home to a big ball of stress? Here are a few reasonable ways to make home life feel more easy-breezy. Take a few deep breaths, find a nice quiet place, and enjoy the read.
Keep Houseplants
Plants breathe life into your home…literally. They consume harmful carbon dioxide and VOCs, replenishing your dwelling with fresh oxygen. House plants are often thought to be delicate and fragile, and not everyone has a green thumb. However, in reality, they are more durable than you may think, and most of them thrive with minimal attention. Peperomia and pathos have beautiful cascading vines, while rubber, snake, and aloe plants are structured and compact. All of them are perfect for adding a touch of green to your windowsill or your favorite corner.
Make Beauty a Priority
Surround yourself with beauty. Display objects and art that are beautiful and unique to YOU. You may feel immense joy when you surround yourself with meaning. A vintage ashtray or a hand-me-down coffee mug may put a smile on your face just by having importance specific to you and only you. A whacky piece of art can instantly lift your spirits just because of its out-of-scale proportions or its unique color palate. So, dare to be you!
Remember, Less is More
Thou shall not clutter. Maintaining a mindful home is a lot of work, so it is a good idea to declutter whenever possible and avoid bringing in more than you take out. Usually around the holidays, my home seems to accumulate heaps and piles of mess; however, if I get ahead of the clutter, my Novembers and Decembers are not overwhelming, and my holiday season is a breeze. Less stuff means a whole lot less to clean, giving you significantly more time to do as you please.
Try Aromatherapy
Breathe in…and exhale! Aromatherapy is a holistic way of treating many common ailments, which helps in the promotion of overall mind and body wellbeing. Some of its benefits may include pain management, improvement in sleep quality, reduction in stress, and soothing of sore joints. You can introduce aromatherapy into your home through several different ways. Products such as diffusers, aromatic spritzers, and candles ensure that your surroundings exhibit a soothing scent to help you feel relaxed.
Interiors Editor Erin Melkonian
Photographers Ellie Koleen & EMID Design Group
Erin Melkonian
Interiors Editor
Erin runs a collaborative design firm, EMID Design Group, specializing in healthcare, hospitality, and residential interior design, in Fresno, California. Seeing the world through an artistic lens has allowed Erin to experiment in a number of different styles. Everything she does with a space is deliberate. Every piece has a purpose and has been thought about, from color, to position, to scale in order to create the most unique and personal spaces for her clients.
