The Art of Indian Style Design Indian design captures the heart with its warmth, vivacity, and intricate detailing. The essence of this style is a harmonious blend of relaxed elegance and vibrant energy. Indian style interior design is renowned for its rich diversity, deep-rooted history, and vibrant colors. It reflects the country’s multifaceted culture and has evolved over millennia. Here are some key design elements that characterize Indian interior design:Rich Color Palette: As discussed, Read more […]
Author: Mary Ann Benoit
President- Northern Lights Home Staging and Design
Owner- Arctic Paradise Bed and Breakfast
Artist- Stained Glass, Jewelry and Alcohol Ink Art
Wildlife Biologist
Director- Kaleido World Percussion and Dance Company
Director- Tavus Dance Company of Alaska
Lover of music, art, dance and animals.
What Does Your Art Mean? The Power of the Spiral
Art possesses a transformative power. Consider embracing symbols like the spiral, which energetically align with you. When curating art for your space, reflect on its significance. Why is it your choice? Beyond its hues, forms, and designs, does it resonate with a memory, emotion, journey, or a cherished individual? Dive deeper than aesthetics; connect with its essence and the personal narrative it brings into your space. As an artist who creates the art for your space, the meaning behind what I Read more […]
Are you doing what you love?
Are you doing what you love? My home staging mentor, Debra Gould, mentioned once that if you were meant to be a home stager, there were probably indicators as a child. “Have you always walked into a room and noticed what was wrong and thought about how you might change it? That is not something everyone does. You may have thought this is normal but it isn’t. That is your talent and not everyone has it”. That idea that what you were meant to be was apparent early in life fascinated me. Read more […]
Does your Vacation Rental Stand Out From the Crowd Online?
Does your Vacation Rental Stand Out From the Crowd Online?My vacation rental, Arctic Paradise B&B, is in Seward, Alaska, a place that is unbelievably beautiful and everyone wants to come on their once in a lifetime Alaska vacation.And so, our market here is saturated with Bed and Breakfasts and other vacation rentals. The season here is about 100 days, so if you have a rental, you want to make sure it is booked every one of those days!“The market here has become so saturated” said Nicole Read more […]
Create a Healthy and Beautiful Home with Aligned Design
Have the last few years made you rethink how you are living your life and what is important?Has it highlighted all the things that are NOT working in your home if you have been spending more time there? Have you realized what is important if you have required your home to act as your workplace, sanctuary, gym, school, and more?Why not refresh, get inspired, and create a healthy, beautiful home that can handle all the things you need it to do for you now.Imagine a home that looks great, feels great, Read more […]
The Magic of Fractal Art
The first time I saw Fractal Art, I discovered it accidentally on Pinterest. I stopped in my tracks and was captivated with the brilliant colors, intricate designs and perfect symmetry. I searched for more and became more fascinated. I wanted to know how it was created. Being an artist myself, I am always on the lookout for new art forms that inspire me! I was surprised to find out that Fractal art is a form of computer or digital art developed in the 1980’s. It is algorithmic art created Read more […]
Improving Your Health and Well-Being with Energy Art and Interior Design
What one thing do you wish you had more of in life? Most people will probably pick one of the following; wealth, health. love or spirituality. What is it for you? Is Health the Top Thing You Want More of in Life? There are five main aspects of personal health: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and proper sleep can enhance physical health, while mindfulness, self-care practices, therapy, and social connections can support mental Read more […]
Increase your Vacation Rental Income and Bookings with Home Staging
Did you know that you can increase your vacation rental income and bookings with home staging? Home staging highlights the positive and downplays the negative aspects of homes for sale. A professional stager creates a look and atmosphere that buyers make an emotional connection with and they want to buy through decorating and market research. It’s the emotional connection that cinches the deal. Sellers then market their properties to attract buyers online with great photos of their beautifully Read more […]
Saturday Night Live Art Shows- Globally Inspired, Soulfully Aligned- Moroccan Style
Welcome to Saturday Night Live Art Shows. “Globally Inspired, Soulfully Aligned” is The New Design Frontier. This is about creating global style interiors with my Aligned Design philosphy. It captivates Global Design’s worldly charm with Aligned Design’s holistic approach to create external beauty and internal harmony. In this show I show you how I created an Edesign that is aesthetically pleasing and soulfully enriching. In creating your perfect space, energy is the foundation of everything. Moroccan Read more […]
Saturday Night Live Art Shows- Energy Art- Attract Wealth, Health and Love
Welcome to Saturday Night Live Art Shows.What is energy art and how can it make a difference in your life?Energy Art can help you attract more wealth, health and abundance. It is the foundation for my unique Interior Design philosophy, Aligned Design© which combinesThe ART of BeautyThe SCIENCE of ColorThe ENERGY of Well-BeingEnergy art becomes the foundation for the design of your space.I create energy art to radiate and express energy concepts that influence and uplift your energy to help you remember Read more […]