Restoration Hardward gets 2 Thumbs Up for its holiday catalog this year. One of the best jobs of combining elegance and fresh ideas. Furniture prices are out of reach but worth looking at for style inspiration. Good deal on several items including plush throws AND this issue features two of my MOST favorite colors: Silver Sage and Celery! Browse online version.
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NEW Before and After
Check out our latest Before and After story. Nutritionist, Agnes Green, moves her business from downtown to the Raleigh Hills neighborhood and gets a makeover in the process! Take me there.
The BEST Way to Improve Your Place
Wherever today finds you, make it a more perfect place by being mindful of the two most powerful words in our energetic world: Love and Gratitude.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones!
Between the Sheets
Nothing says comfort like flannel sheets (except maybe flannel pajamas). Now is the time to get your bed cozy and soft for the winter nights. There are lots of grades of cotton flannel – pick a brand you trust. Flannels can bleed so select light-colored patterns or solids like white and cream. Wash before using and then before you tumble dry – spritz the sheets with orange or lavender essential oil. Fred Meyer has good deals right now on their flannel sheet sets. Skip the cheaper Everyday Living brand and get the HD Design – softer fabric, longer lasting and available in a variety of colors and patterns. Here’s to a season of sweet dreams!
Pillow Talk
Found THE most comfy pillows I’ve had in years! Squishy and soft just the way I like them. I sleep with two so I can get just the right shape and angle. Always wash your pillows before using (check label) and select the ActivFresh cycle if your machine has that option. Mist a cotton pad with your energy clearing spray (or put a few drops of lavender essential oil onto a cotton ball) and tuck into the pillowcase for peaceful slumber. JCPenney has their pillows on sale right now including down alternative so it’s a good time to replace those old ones. Tomorrow we’ll take a peek at sheets!
Open House Success
The welcome mat was down and the doors were open at The Healer Within last Thursday. Nutritionist, Agnes Green (no relation) celebrated her new office space in SW PDX and treated guests to food, door prizes and lots of smiles. Before and After photos will be posted soon. Congratulations, Agnes and best wishes for a thriving business in your perfect place!
Visit the website and learn more about Agnes and her services. Go to The Healer Within.
Stuff du jour
Q: What does this bookshelf and a turkey have in common? A: They are both stuffed! O.K. that was corny but you get the point. We all love our books which is why they tend to get out of control. When I tell clients to go thru their books and only keep the top ten the common reaction is a gasp followed by a look of disbelief. How dare I! But when they actually DO the sorting out process – they reap the rewards. And here are just a few of those:
- You get more space and a fresher look.
- You find books you forgot you had.
- You gain a clearer picture of what really interests you NOW.
- You discover great second hand gifts.
- Reconnect with the library. Both for reading new books and for donating your old ones.
Note: You can ease into the letting go process by starting with a stuffed book case and clearing just one shelf. Next week, do another shelf. Keep at it until you are down to that one shelf of ten titles. These are your treasures. Circulate and regift the rest. Enjoy the clear space!
A Clear Place 