simple shui | house love
i busied myself all weekend nesting.
when the temps {finally} start dipping, it’s less about the places to go + people to see and more about cozy comfort. for me, anyway.
and since my benedictions have shui roots, it seems a few might fancy you + your space in coming weeks.
{1} FLIP THE RUGS.
come into my space + you see rugs. everywhere. why? they soften our steps + provide a clear path into our home + hold boundaries. not a bad metaphor for life, eh? but to keep the path from getting too well-worn and familiar, i flip them around when things get stale. the same idea applies to anything that sits in the same spot for a good stretch.
{2} REFRESH THE SOIL.
if you garden outside, you know turning + tending the dirt keeps soil nutrient dense. however, our indoor plants often don’t relish that same TLC. which is why i say boost potted dirt with fresh soil. when a plant has a healthy root system, you can almost rest assure it’ll grow, right? it’s a great reminder {and analogy} for us to tend the things we can’t see as well as the things we do. so, if you have any goals you’re nurturing or feel like the creativity well is dried up, get your hands dirty.
{3} ADD ELEMENTS OF FIRE.
fire has long been associated with survival, so it’s no surprise we naturally gather in the hearth of a kitchen or around a fireplace. especially as the winter months move in. lucky for us, fire itself is not the only expression of fire in shui. animals are symbolic of fire, too, because of their energy + radiance + life. and to warm things up around here, i cover a few dining room chairs with faux sheepskins. simple + soft + totally stylish. you say sheepskin isn’t your bag? consider other animal textures – wool or cashmere would be brilliant, too!
{4} PURIFY THE AIR.
when we congregate indoors because of cooling temps outdoors, the air quality gets wonky. two words: beeswax candles. they are mighty magic makers – they have a long burn time; they are hypo-allergenic because there are no additives; and they generate negative ions which make you feel more positive. keep the vibes high, and pepper a few of these around your space during the hibernating months ahead.
{5} GROUND YOURSELF.
i often tell clients a bowl of rocks near the front door will help slow things down. while i adore the revelry of the holidays – school performances + winter parties + endless shopping for gifts + groceries + glitterati – i also crave a sustainable beat to the hustle. so, to ensure we are all grounded as the season gears up, i placed a collection of rocks in the center of our house. since this sacred space feeds into all the other areas of our home {and lives}, it is the most practical place for anchoring any dose of merciful support. plus, i LOVE seeing my rocks every day. and you know what i say about LOVE. . .
as we careen into the weeks ahead, it’s a good reminder to be selective + intentional about what is happening in our space. whether these ideas work for you or inspired something even better, remember your house is a reflection of everything happening right now. so, show your space a little extra LOVE and it’ll be more than enough! xo
