Hot temps got you feeling drained? Want to know the simplest way to lower your AC bill and raise your spirits? How about a visual cooling off moment with the gorgeous Clarity card. Click here to get cool! PS: Be sure to read the latest fan mail.
Clear Tip Enews
Before and After – Bedroom Bliss
How do you create tranquil bedroom space? How about if there IS no bedroom? Why is the bedroom THE most important area of your place? Click here to view the answers and learn more in Part Two of my cottage transformation. Sweet dreams!
Before and After – Light Matters
Taking a space from dreary to dynamite requires effort but maybe not as much time or money as you might think. Click here to read Part One of the before and after on this garage/cottage redo: Light Matters!
Wheel Gratitude
Your car is a rolling reflection of your attitude and your energy … it’s important to extend your clearing practices out to your wheels.
Do you have a great relationship with your car? Want an even better one?
So Long Shrink Wrap!
A happy announcement! It’s taken a long time and lots of starts and stops but I finally have eco packaging for the wonderful wind powered Wisdom Cards that are finding their way into homes across the country.
Gotta celebrate those victories! Click here to read all about it.
Message from a Slug
Read my latest message about Spring and what nature teaches us about letting go.
Click on the slug to find out what he has to share.
Enjoy!
Finding BALANCE with Your Space
Balance can seem to most as an illusive art form. We know it when we see it but achieving it is often a challenge. The good news is that balance and harmony (two sides of the same coin) can be realized and maintained with some simple steps and a little practice.
Our home tells us when things are out of balance. Something feels off in the room. The energy is too heavy in one corner. The space feels cramped. Pay attention to these clues and take action to correct the imbalance. Move or remove furniture, soften the color scheme, change a lampshade … small things that make a big difference. Simplicity is key. Clearing clutter is the most effective change agent for your space … creating balance starts there. A favorite quote from Albert Einstein reminds us to: “Out of clutter, find simplicity.”
About this photo: These twin birch trees were each coated in a sheet of ice. Such stark simplicity was stunning. Even in their frozen state, I could feel their harmony with each other and the sky surrounding them. Taken on New Year’s Day in Bend, OR.
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Gifting Green
Top 5 Reasons for Gifting A Clear Place WISDOM CARDS by Jane Green:
- printed in the USA using 100% wind power and non-toxic soy based inks
- original scenes of nature inspire year round beauty and balance
- provides simple tips on getting clear and living green
- supports small business
- fits nicely in a stocking
This “beauty in a bag” is great for homeowners, renters, newlyweds, home-sharers, empty-nesters and nature lovers. And it’s perfect for those who are downsizing or dealing with clutter control … or anyone wanting to simply love their space! The cards are gracing homes throughout the Northwest as well as FL, WI, PA and CO. Where will you send yours?
“Oh my! I am just opening the package and looking at the cards. I do love them and can’t wait to give my friend hers. Your cards are just what I needed. They will help me put more of my spirit into the house. Thank you SO much!”
Click the Contact page to order Or click here for more details on this unique living green gift.
Got Ice?
These icy temps are prompting me to share one of my favorite cleaning tips. Back in the 70’s, a co-worker showed me how to use ice cubes to clean a glass coffee pot. Forty years later, I’m still using this simple trick to get glass carafes/pots crystal clear without soap or a brush. Here’s how: put 2 or 3 ice cubes in the empty carafe. Swish the cubes around with a circular motion for a few minutes. (You’ll the see water get murky as the glass gets clean.) Drain when done. Coffee and tea stains gone. Ta-Da!
Visit A Clear Place Resource page to find more tips on getting your stuff and your place clear.
Intentional Space
When life comes rushing at you like a mountain stream, it’s much easier to cope when you are anchored in a clear space. And one of the surest ways to achieve and maintain a wonderfully clear place is to set the intention for its use. For each room of your home, decide what the purpose is for that space and then, only put there what serves that purpose. This goes for drawers and closets, too. If, like me, your room is multipurpose (office/dining/living/storage), divide and conquer the chaos by using color, fabric, screens and lighting to define specific areas. Ensure that the items you place in each section enhance that specific purpose. This week’s Wisdom Card is a reminder that it’s not what or how much you have – it’s how you use it that matters.
About this photo: Taken on the banks of Icicle Creek just outside Leavenworth, WA. Standing here was an awe inspiring experience. The majestic snow-capped Wenatchee Mountains in the distance, pine trees scenting the air, the roar of the glacial stream … perfectly designed natural beauty.
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