January is traditionally a time when we focus on all kinds of self-improvement. We make resolutions to lose weight, get healthier, and more organized. This is also a wonderful time to set an intention to create a healthier home environment - after all - our homes are a reflection of ourselves. Just like dieting, by releasing some of our old useless baggage we become lighter ~ body, mind and home! We clear out stale energy of items (as well as habits) that weigh us down in order to open space in our homes (and hearts and minds). If the task seems daunting, start with one closet, or even a drawer just to start the chi flowing. I also work with home organizers, for all kinds of budgets, who help my clients get rid of their excess pounds (of closet weight). It just feels good to have less stuff to content with, and by giving clothes away and donating items to charitable organizations (which are so abundant in New York) we free ourselves up, and get tax benefits as a bonus! Recycling information on many things can be found at  Earth911.

Since the universe abhors a vacuum, we now get to shop! Right now there are bargains galore on every item for the home, as well as trades people offering fantastic discounts on their talent.  I am currently having my 1930’s bathroom painted a parchment white by the most darling (and very inexpensive) painter. It’s a great time to get that ’loved in look’ for less! 

Let your home serve and support you with grace, love and light so that you can make positive changes in other areas of your life (even perhaps that new years resolution)! Vitalize your home and Vitalize your life.

Welcome in all radiant new energy in 2010!

Blessings for a beautiful healthy home, ~Cheryl Terrace, Vital Design LTD.