Our homes are a reflection of ourselves, but the spaces we occupy reflect back. You know the saying - we are a product of our environment.

This is The Healing Spaces Project, currently a blog exploring this concept and how we can use our own homes to support our lives. Subscribe below to sign up for the next post.

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Mar 15
3 min

E-DESIGN - 5 REASONS MORE RENOVATORS ARE GETTING DIGITAL INTERIOR DESIGN HELP

Times are changing, they always are, but we have seen more change than ever since 2020 hit. One thing that 2020 did for just about...

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Mar 2
3 min

SOUND CLUTTER & FINDING QUIET

Do your soul a favour and watch this preview for the movie 'In pursuit of Silence'. How do you feel? I had already seen the movie and...

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MINDFUL LIVING - HOUSE WORK AND PERSPECTIVE

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Feb 9
3 min

MINDFUL LIVING - HOUSE WORK AND PERSPECTIVE

We are, constantly, being sold convenience. 'Save time!' 'Save the hassle!' 'Do the things you want to be doing' (not the things you...

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FOREVER HOME OR PLANNING TO SELL - THAT IS THE QUESTION!

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Jan 12
2 min

FOREVER HOME OR PLANNING TO SELL - THAT IS THE QUESTION!

What are you intentions of the space you are about to renovate/decorate/build? Do you intend to stay here for 3, 5, 10 years or...

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BALANCING THE ELEMENTS - NATURE IN THE HOME

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Nov 24, 2020
2 min

BALANCING THE ELEMENTS - NATURE IN THE HOME

When creating a space in the home, a balance of the elements is a great technique to ensure that the space resonates in a positive way,...

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THE SENSES AND THE HOME - NOT JUST FOR LOOKS

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Oct 3, 2020
3 min

THE SENSES AND THE HOME - NOT JUST FOR LOOKS

We have 5 physical senses - Sight, smell, touch, taste and the ability to hear sound. So much emphasis when it comes to the home is based...

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STILL LIFE - OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THINGS

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Aug 17, 2020
2 min

STILL LIFE - OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THINGS

I was taking a bath. Soft spa music playing quietly in the background. I had lit a small candle and placed it on the corner of the bath,...

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Jul 6, 2020
2 min

THE CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC THAT IS 5G

5G is popping up around New Zealand and fast! A controversial topic, some experts simply call it the next necessary step in technology to...

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May 9, 2020
3 min

THE HEALING SPACE OF HOSPITALS

Do you like hospitals? I wonder how many people would answer yes, perhaps they work there and are proud of their work, perhaps someone...

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A SACRED SPACE - AND WHY YOU SHOULD FIND ONE

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Apr 25, 2020
3 min

A SACRED SPACE - AND WHY YOU SHOULD FIND ONE

Text messages, Facebook messenger, Instagram, messages on Instagram, news, fake news, who knows news, he said, she said, apparently this,...

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SHOULD WE GO BACK TO TRADE FREE SUNDAYS?

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Apr 6, 2020
2 min

SHOULD WE GO BACK TO TRADE FREE SUNDAYS?

Covid-19 has taught us and will continue to teach us a lot. What have I noticed when venturing beyond my fence for a brisk 2m distanced...

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THE MASTER BEDROOM - HOW TO USE THIS ROOM TO HELP YOU SURVIVE LOCKDOWN

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Mar 29, 2020
3 min

THE MASTER BEDROOM - HOW TO USE THIS ROOM TO HELP YOU SURVIVE LOCKDOWN

In my humble opinion, the Master bedroom is the most important room in the house, yet due to its privacy, is one of the most neglected....

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THE NATURE & HOME CONNECTION - BIOPHILIC DESIGN

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Feb 2, 2020
2 min

THE NATURE & HOME CONNECTION - BIOPHILIC DESIGN

Humans don't migrate with the seasons, we build our dwellings strong and we stay there! So I wanted to take a look at the connection...

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FIRST TIME NURSERY FOR FIRST TIME PARENTS

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Jan 8, 2020
3 min

FIRST TIME NURSERY FOR FIRST TIME PARENTS

Congratulations! A first baby (or babies!) on the way, is such a special time and preparing for your new baby's arrival by creating a...

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I'M DREAMING OF AN ECO FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS

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Dec 2, 2019
2 min

I'M DREAMING OF AN ECO FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS

I love Christmas, I really do and I am not going to wave my finger at you with a tonne of scary facts about waste over Christmas, as...

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Nov 20, 2019
1 min

HOW TO HOUSE PLANT - A VISUAL GUIDE

Planning is key to a successful and stress free interior. Your plants will thrive in certain areas of the home, so taking a look at where...

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Harnessing the vibrations of colour for your wellbeing - an intro to colour therapy.

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Nov 13, 2019
3 min

Harnessing the vibrations of colour for your wellbeing - an intro to colour therapy.

"Colour goes beyond words and visual impact. It is a universal language to be felt with the heart, fully absorbed and deeply experienced"...

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Benefits of real indoor plants in the home and how they improve your health.

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Oct 27, 2019
2 min

Benefits of real indoor plants in the home and how they improve your health.

It is common knowledge that plants are good for you, we know they are good for us because they absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen...

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3 ways your front door can improve the way you feel.

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Oct 8, 2019
2 min

3 ways your front door can improve the way you feel.

How much have you thought about your front door? This is a very important piece of architecture, it greets you and your guests to your...

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Cleanse and remove stress from your home to cleanse and remove stress from your life

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Sep 14, 2019
2 min

Cleanse and remove stress from your home to cleanse and remove stress from your life

Sometimes things at home can get a little tense, arguments, bringing home stress from work, money problems, relationship problems and...

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