There really is something quite magical about the holidays. Amidst hectic schedules, deadlines and the ever running to-do list we carve out time to be with one another. From party to party we traipse around while sipping mulled wine, swapping white elephant gifts, and enjoying
Continued from Color-Ful, a guide to practical color psychology. Associations: Trust (true blue), wide expanses--ocean and sky, clarity, loyalty, wisdom. Effects: Calming, helps sleep, cooling; helps with mental control, enhanced productivity, and heightened creativity. Physical Effects: Lowers blood pressure and stimulates the pituitary gland, which regulates sleep patterns and
Continued from Color-Ful, a guide to practical color psychology. Associations: Intellectual thinking, confidence, laughter, youth and promise of better times to come. Effects: Makes one more alert, decisive, and organized. Can help to make better choices as well as understand others points of view. Physical Effects: Stimulates the brain,
In our previous article The Darling Holiday Guide, we discussed easy, fun food ideas for your holiday party. Now we are moving into dressing confidently for the evening. Every occasion should be celebrated with just the right ensemble. Finding that "just right" combination should be formulated
Usually, a wardrobe receives multiple visits throughout our day. My wardrobe is extremely familiar with me because I like to change for every occasion--not for vanity, but for physical and mental comfort. With clothing being a part of our everyday existence it should function as
We are each uniquely created, and shaped differently. This is true for our inward self as well as our outward appearance. Each curve and straight line has individual aesthetic value. It is so easy to look in the mirror and wish for a line instead