Soul Inspired Decorating

Some of you may know that my background includes home staging and interior decorating. I have been running my business since 2005 and still stage and decorate numerous homes in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. I love doing this. And, although the strategy for staging is different than decorating, I would love to share my philosophy on Soul Inspired Decorating in this article. I believe that your home should be a full expression of who you are. It should not be determined by what your friends...

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Are You a Daydream Believer?

I remember getting the "Class Day Dreamer" award in High School. My Mother was not impressed. She was hoping that I might get best dressed or most popular or something like that. But no, I got "Class Day Dreamer". And frankly, I liked being thought of as a little "out there". It fed into my creative, whimsical side. Bored with a teacher who failed to inspire, I would make up my own stories in my daydreams and they were certainly much more interesting, at least to me. And I find that this skill...

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Don’t be a Victim of Tall Poppy Syndrome

Are you afraid to follow your passion because you think, "Who am I to be so special?" Do you think that shining your light will make others see you as cocky or arrogant? Do you play small because you are afraid that you’ll get cut down by people you care about? If you answered yes to any of these questions you may be suffering from Tall Poppy Syndrome.  Here is the Wikipedia definition: Tall poppy syndrome (TPS) is a pejorative term primarily used in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New...

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How To Look Amazing in Pictures

 by Shana Christoforo I wanted to take some time to give a couple of tips to those getting make-up done for photography. I feel as though this is an important conversation to have with women because they need to know that makeup is  done a certain way for professional photography, for a reason. Whether you are getting an updated head shot for  your career, or just getting your pictures taken, there are some important things to remember in order to keep you  looking your best when the camera...

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