SMILE , IT ’ S HOME TIME ! CONT .
we ’ re lucky enough to have clear skies , streaming sun rays can be an instant mood lifter . Light cotton curtains or layered voiles are a great way to keep a bright airy feeling and allow diffused light to enter when the sun is strong or to add some privacy .’ said Rebecca .
MUSIC OF THE SOUL
Like sunlight , music feeds the soul . Music can improve mental health , productivity and even increases creativity ! It helps families and friends bond and is a pivotal core to living a happy , meaningful life . Give yourself a sanctuary where you can express yourself openly through the art of music , play your favourite artist so loud the walls shake and sing along until you lose your voice , or create happy , lasting memories in the room teaching an instrument to your children . Delia Bourne from Yamaha Music London ( www . yamahamusiclondon . com ) explains ; ‘ A musical home environment is a great long-lasting gift to give yourself and your family . Making music is not only uplifting but will help you tap into a powerful way of expressing emotion , destressing and having fun . Playing music benefits your health , general well-being and even boosts your brain power .’
YOU GROW GIRL
The finishing touches of a home are what really makes it truly ‘ you ’, and if you are looking to promote good energy in your happy home then why not fill it with plants . We ’ ve already talked about the Feng Shui benefits , but owning plants is not just a way to cultivate good energy , it also is exceedingly good for mental health . They ensure a calming , somewhat serene environment that reduces the stresses of everyday life . We aren ’ t suggesting you live in a jungle , but having a few plants here and there , scattered around the house will not only help a positive flow of energy , it will also help to improve your every mood . Rebecca adds ; ‘ Growing plants really do make people happy and can add life and vitality to a home . Certain species are even able to help purify the air you breathe and filter out the chemicals and toxins . Don ’ t think you have to create an urban jungle , you can start small and try introducing a few cacti or herbs to a window seal or your desk to see how they change your mood .’
THE SCENT OF MEMORIES
Smell is a wonderful thing , it can bring us joy when we smell our favourite food bubbling in the oven , and it can transport us to places from our childhood and into happy memories that we thought had flitted away . So as a final touch of happiness to your home , why not fill it with all the scents , aromas and fragrances you have grown to love ? Demi Pendakis , owner and founder of F . Y . G ( fyghome . com ) agrees ; ‘ It ’ s important to ask yourself how you want your home to feel , whether that be relaxing , energising or to spark creativity , so you can create a healthy environment in your home that works for you and the way you would like to live . Scent is a uniquely powerful tool so it is important to incorporate fragrances in your home that can stimulate , calm , restore , excite and invigorate our senses .’
Here ’ s to your happy , healthy home !
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