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Eastern philosiphies have been around for centries and we Westerners have always been intrigued by it.  Anyone that practices Yoga knows that there is a balance to achieve between the mind and the body. The same can be said about Buddhism, the chants, smell of incense, and meditation.

Ayurveda is "The Science of Life" which has been practiced for over 5000 years. It uses the enviornment to create medicine for the body and the soul. Therein lies the balance we all want in our lives. Anyone who does yoga is already practicing Ayurveda.

Exercise, Yoga, meditation, and massage are all good health choices and soy candles are often...

The first thing I think of when asked to describe Shabby Chic is faded lace, time worn linen, faded quilts with muted shades of pink, blue, and green on a white background. It's really okay if the lace is tattered, the quilt is frayed around the edges, and perhaps that tea cup set passed down from your grandmother has a chip on it. The beauty of Shabby Chic is the imperfections.Shabby Chic is more of a way of living rather than a style of design. It's calming and comfortable with a time worn softness.

Anything vintage pairs well with Shabby Chic. Distressed furniture is a good starting point, old or new, it works. Layering...

Serta Sheep #1 - The Leader of the Flock

The boss of the Serta Counting Sheep. #1 Instigates all anti-Serta activity. Clever, determined and afraid of no one, he devises scheme after scheme to thwart Serta's mission to provide a good night's sleep to all. No one is sure where #1 came from. Other Serta sheep recall him simply showing up one day and organizing the ongoing rebellion. "He was mesmerising," says #9, "I remember the day he came to us. We were all just standing around right next to each other eating grass. A few of the ewes fell in love with him. I mean, they took one look at him and the cud just fell right out of...

It's raining color at the Boulevard so come in and visit Studio 390.  It looks like spring has sprung with our collection of colorful painted chests, tables and consoles that can be used in so many different rooms in your home.

There's a dainty pink chest fit for a princess and a matching mirror to put above it. For the brave who love color, try mixing and matching these pieces in colors of green, yellow, orange and blue.

Every dining room, living room or foyer can have a sophisicated console with plenty of storage in a soft blue or green color palette. 

Last but not least, there's a dog named "Blue" who will sit faithfully...

Did You Know?

Clothes washers that have earned the ENERGY STAR use about 35 percent less water and about 20 percent less energy than a regular washer.

The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry each year. ENERGY STAR can help families cut their related energy and water costs. ENERGY STAR certified clothes washers use about 20% less energy and 35% less water than regular washers. They also have a greater tub capacity which means you can wash fewer loads to clean the same amount of laundry. They are available in front-load and top-load models. The top-load models look like standard machines on the outside, yet...

Earth Day has become an annual event to create awareness to be environmentally friendly. Since 1970 many initiatives have been put in place to cleanup pollutants and encourage clean technologies. Many groups have helped with recycling efforts and others have pushed for better, clean energy options. Many manufacturers have developed new technologies to contribute to environmental awareness. In our day, we have seen great advances in home appliances. High efficiency appliances use less water and less energy. These benefits not only have a positive impact on the environment, they also have a positive impact on our home utility...

The trend of following others is over, now it is all about customization and personalization. People naturally posses an innate need to fit in but at the same time everyone wants to stand out. How better to show your personality than through your home, or your room. The possibilities are endless just don’t be fooled  by the fashions and fads that change fast and leave you with 

nothing to show. That headache of which trend to follow when you decorate your surrounding is easily solved, by simply realizing who you are and what you like.

There are many directions one can go with. Inspiration can emerge from your profession, your...