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fullness .. They give us a place to go where we can give thanks . ( And we all know the power of gratitude !)
Carefully select a few items that best represent what you wish to put energy into . What do you want to create ? Use your imagination ! ( These objects only have to have meaning for you .) I ’ m a beach-lover who is currently living in the middle of the Sonoran Desert , so my altar includes treasured seashells , a pearl necklace given to me by my mom , and a jar filled with sea glass . Every time I pass by it , I stop and think of my carefree childhood summers by the sea , and instantly feel calmer and happier !
Every day , let go of one thing in your live / work space that no longer serves you . Pass it on to someone who can use it . There is tremendous restorative power in creating breathing room in your space !
Walk through your live / work space with the eyes of a real estate agent . How could you re-imagine existing rooms to create a little private space for yourself ? Be creative ! Do you have formal dining room that is never used ? Perhaps you might be able to co-opt it as a library and retreat . Or maybe a walkin closet could be turned into a sanctuary ?
Begin to design your space in your imagination . Look for inspiration . Keep your eyes open ! Pay close attention to the spaces in TV shows , stores , magazines , books and movies . Consider all the things you already own that you would want to gather around you for inspiration . Collect images that resonate with your dreams for this special space .
Develop a design vocabulary for your personal space . What words best describe your authentic self and the vision you have for your space ?
Shop your home . Wander through your existing space with new eyes . Gather up all the artwork , curios and books scattered throughout and organize them in new ways . Perhaps you have several silver candlesticks
of varying sizes and shapes that would make a gorgeous collection of gathered together . Or a cardboard box filled with your kids ’ artwork that would make an amazing gallery wall if framed and hung ?
Practice tough love . Allow into your space only those things which bring you happiness . If you don ’ t love it , let it go !
Make a commitment to create a personal space for yourself . As my grandmother always said , “ Wishing won ’ t make it so .” If you ’ ve followed the above steps , you ’ ll have everything in place to make it happen . So follow through , commit an act of radical self-care and create that personal sanctuary !
Imagine how you would change the world if you enriched your home and office by creating a quiet space for healing and contemplation ! Honor your business and YOURSELF by making that happen in 2017 . Because you ’ re worth it , and the world needs you ! apple
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Hi . I ’ m the Peg in Peg Kusner Design . I ’ ve covered a lot of territory in my professional life--interior designer , fashion stylist , educator and business consultant . But what I ’ m really known for is helping creative entrepreneurs design inspirational spaces for their lives and their work . I especially love working with home-based solopreneurs . You can find me at PegKusnerDesign . com , and you can begin your own “ ultimate self-care through beautiful design ” revolution with a powerful set of ( free !) Design Declarations at BeyondYourKitchenTable . com
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