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Autumn is a season of rituals all around the world. From Rosh Hashanah, the Fall Equinox, Halloween, Guy Fawkes and All Souls Day, plus the final act of Thanksgiving Day. There's something for everyone! Though for me personally, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday mainly because it’s my annual reminder to shift back to an attitude of gratitude.

Autumn teaches us the art of letting go gracefully, and in that release, we find space for gratitude to take root. 

In the intricate dance of energies that surround us, gratitude emerges as a powerful force shaping our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Infusing gratitude into your daily routine can change your life significantly for the better. This is now backed by insights from scientific research. 

Check out my BLOG about the science behind gratitude and how you can make your own ritual for it today. In this blog exact steps are provided so you can start your gratitude ritual on Thanksgiving day!

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New News

My Health is my truest Wealth

Recovering from a domestic accident in September, I am very grateful for the improvement of my healing journey and for the health of those around me. (tripped on a rug and broke my nose! ouch!) 

Luckily I was able to continue with my design and writing work and even play tour guide to some friends visiting me in Spain!  I recognise the wake-up call from the Universe and am heeding these messages going forward.

Space Clearing in Spain

Following the accident, I did a personal Home Space Clearing to remove any clogged energy in my home and to smooth the path to avoid any future accidents. I hired a professional Feng Shui consultant to assist me. Even though I am a professional, it is not always possible to do your own inner work without the help of an objective professional to guide you. Here are the reasons why and when you should go with a Pro.  Sometimes DIY'ing it is okay too. Just be sure to know when it's the right choice for you. I knew I needed some serious help to shift the energy in my space this time. 

I'm here if you want to Book your own Space Clearing Ritual with Lee. 

Content Writing & SEO Strategy Certifications!

With a certification in Content Writing and SEO Strategy from award winning blogger Smart Blogger, a new skillset is added to the toolkit of Holistic Interior Designs. 

Lee will be offering her dazzling writing skills on the topics of holistic design, sustainable living and Feng Shui to those in digital-land that need some additional support with their online writing content needs. If you, or someone you know, needs a helping hand with writing in their areas, please reach out. 

Stay tuned as Lee will get her online writing portfolio launched in the next few weeks! 

Lessons Learned

Every design project offers the chance to learn lessons and improve. Our Design-It-With-You (DIWY) methodology is a collaborative process and as such, it offers great opportunities as well as challenges. As we work on multiple DIWY jobs in the Bronx, Long Island, Florida, and Spain, here are a few recent lessons that may help you on your own design journey. 

The Best Eco-Closet System (USA)

The Elfa Closet system is being specified for yet another closet design project in a bedroom we’ve designed. It’s sustainably made plus very functional; it’s a great organizational system with so many options it's our go-to for closet solutions for many of our clients. It can help you to get organized for 2024. 

Design Concept Vision Priority

Jumping into the details of your design project before you've decided on the concept is one of the primary mistakes I see people making on their home renovation projects. If you've decided on the tile in your bathroom renovation before you've clarified the overall concept, then you're making that mistake. My top design tip is to slow down, and dig deep until you know 100% of what your design vision is. Once that's done, all you have to do is follow the recipe to get what you want with costly mistakes along the way. Always start at step one. 

Cohesive Color Palette for a Couple

Another challenge is when the vision isn't the same for a couple working on the same project. This is when compromise is required with a delicate touch. A good designer can combine some widely different themes into one cohesive design palette but it takes skill. However, it's a tricky dance and may take a few revisions to get the balance between both partner's vision. Having a bit of psychology background comes in handy too! My lesson is to always be patient and work with a professional in these situations if at all possible. 

Stay tuned each month as Lee shares design lessons to help you DIY or DIWY your home project. Change your space to change your life. Want to know more, contact Lee Here. 

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Sustainability Highlight: Home Organizer Spatial Serenity

Sharing Sustainable Living Practices is a way to pay it forward so share this with anyone you think may need these sustainable services or products. Together we can change the world one space at a time. 

Spacial Serenity- Organizers

Renew your space and feel the power of unblocked energy. Systemize your workspace and become more productive and efficient. Create the life you want by bringing order and peace to your world. Dana runs this sustainable business from Long Beach, Long Island, New York though she can travel and works virtually as well. 

Organizing and decluttering your home is one of the most sustainable steps you can take control over.  This can break the trend and habit of letting your stuff control you. Learn More About Spacial Serenity HERE

Not sure? Check out what others had to say about working with Dana and how it changed their lives for the better. Testimonials for Spacial Serenity. 

If you need help to holistically design your space along with reorganisation, or downscaling, we are here to help! Connect with Holistic Designs HERE

Support the businesses that align with your own ethos and your life will vibrate on a higher level. 

Design & Feng Shui Books 

 Avoid making costly mistakes by doing it on your own without any help! Learn lessons from a pro in these books.  

NOTE: There's a steep price increase in December (due to printing costs- not my decision!), so for gifts to your loved ones, it's better to purchase sooner than later! 

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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

All that I have become passionate about is because of you - my community of like-minded souls, who recognise the power our spaces have over our well-being. One of my greatest joys is derived from the smiles for a project well done for people just like you. So my heart is grateful for the work I get to do because of you. Namaste. 

May your Thanks-giving be overflowing with joyful moments, explosive laughter and bear hugs that warm your very soul.  

Keep Shining, 
S. Lee Wright

CID, NCIDQ, LEED ID+C, Green Leader

It's Not Just a Pretty Space