If you need some laughter and lightness in your life, look no further than colourful balloons. Recently I was at a meeting with teenagers (from 11 to 16 years old). Part of the learning involved blowing up a balloon. After the learning finished, there were lots of games of balloon tennis and “keepy uppy” (hitting…
What colours are best for study and concentration?
In Australia we are in the midst of the HSC – the final exams to finish off high school before going to college or university for further study. Students have finished their trial exams, and the actual HSC will start in October. So what are the best colours to help with study and concentration? These…
Can coloured houses make people happier?
This is a project in Gloucester Square, UK, you can watch the short story here from BBC news. According to the residents, the street was drab and without hope, each resident keeping to themselves. After being painted in bright colours the people that live there feel happier, hopeful and come out to look at the…
How to create your own calm space at home
We all need a peaceful spot to reset and relax We all need somewhere quiet to unwind, read a book, just “be”, or meditate – away from the hustle and bustle of life. A place to spend at least 5 minutes to reset and unwind to balance our mind and body to be able to…
Colours and Menopause – is there a connection?
Does wearing cool colours help with menopause hot flashes? Good questions? And I don’t know the answers, these are just some thoughts I’ve had through my own experience. Would love your feedback on this on my beautiful readers! I usually wear warm colours like orange, deep red and love the rich tones. Until recently. When…
Purple and red – a rich colour combination
Have you thought of purple and red together? What images, sounds and fragrances come to mind when you think of purple and red? For me I think of richness, textures, velvets, nobility, strength confidence, gemstones (ruby), crystals (amethyst), the sights and fragrance of fields of lavender in Provence and the quiet and introspection of meditation….
Culture and colour meanings
Taronga Western Plains Zoo and Africa We spent some time in April going on a road trip out to Taronga Western Plans Zoo. It’s about 6 hours drive from Sydney and if your in Australia, it’s a great place to visit, especially for kids with beautiful open spaces for the animals. There’s a lot of…
Colourful fabric and home decorating
Using beautiful fabric for a table setting Fabric is not just for making clothes, you can use it to create a magical table setting. This is a piece of fabric I’ve had for a while, rich pink and green with gold accents. Thought it would look fantastic as a tablecloth for a dinner. With a…
Bringing the outdoors in
Adding nature to your home décor So many homes in Australia are designed to bring the outside in – huge glass bi-fold doors open to large wooden decks. Almost creating an extra living space with a barbeque and dining table. Does your home décor have plants or the beautiful greens of nature? Why is having…
Joy, Colour and our Homes
What is joy, and how can we bring more of it into our lives? I found a fascinating TED talk – Where joy hides and how to find it, by Ingrid Fetell Lee Ingrid describes colour as being a sign of life and energy, and that “joy begins with the senses” She talks about research…