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New! “Evening Bliss” is available now!

Do you have a hard time turning off your brain before sleep? Do you feel anxious or overwhelmed upon waking?

Sleep is super important, and experts are constantly finding more and more reasons why we should get a quality night of shuteye. We’re not talking about that today though.

Instead, let’s talk about your sleep environment and some quick tips to improve it. 

Is your nightstand cluttered? Do you have a chair hosting a pile of clothes? An overflowing laundry basket? 

Clutter can cause anxiety and a feeling of overwhelm so let’s clean up those messes first!

Next, let’s look at the vibe of your bedroom. What colors are dominant? Are they colors that are relaxing to you, or do they induce tension? Are your walls cluttered or stark and unwelcoming? 

Another important question to ask is what is it you first see when you walk into your bedroom? This sets the tone for the remainder of your experience. 

So what do we do?

First, let’s talk color. Blue is a calming, relaxing color that works well in a bedroom. Adding blue to your bedroom can go a long way in making you feel more cozy and peaceful. 

Blue also invokes trust, which is helpful when having sex. Orange accents compliment blue nicely and have the added benefit of a little excitement and creativity to your lovemaking.

Now we know what colors work well, so let’s look at HOW to implement them.

Luckily, a bedroom has a few items that make a huge difference when changed so a complete makeover isn’t necessary. Here are a few suggestions:

~ A new quilt or comforter.

~ Big decorative pillows for your bed and/or any chairs.

~ New curtains.

~ A large area rug, especially if you have a sitting area.

~ Hang an eye-catching painting in a spot where you see it immediately. (Evening Bliss is perfect for a bedroom! It’s new and available now here)

There you have it, my tips for creating a bedroom environment that is designed to allow for a restful night’s sleep so you can wake up ready to unleash your genius.

This is just one room I talk about in my FREE GUIDE for inspiring room makeovers. Download the guide to get all of my tips & ideas! (find it below)

I want to hear from you!

“I love my custom painting! It adds such richness to the room and serves as a beautiful focal point. 

This was a new experience for me and I appreciated that you seemed open to both someone having specifics and someone needing more guidance. Your advice on how to choose was helpful too. I could tell you really wanted me to make the best and most thoughtful choice for my painting. 

I had no idea what to expect but you made it fun and easy.”

~ Stephanie J.

Thank you so much Stephanie J!

If you are interested in commissioning a piece from me or learning more, click HERE

I love reading historical fiction novels. Here are some of my favorites:

~ Roses – Leila Meacham

~ Paris: The Novel & New York: The Novel, both by Edward Rutherfurd

~ The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer

~ All books from the Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon

Right now I am reading The Subway Girls by Susie Orman Schnall. I’m not too far into it, but so far so good!

Next up: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. (I know! I’m a bit behind)

What about you? Have you read anything good this summer?

“What keeps my heart awake is colorful silence.”

~ Claude Monet

Thanks so much for reading,

Have a delightful week!

p.s. Don’t forget to grab your FREE GUIDE for an inspiring room makeover!

(It’s right below)