Inspiration- What gets you going! Why I am a Home Stager and Designer.
Reflecting on my 2016 musings about inspiration, I revisited them in 2020 and now again in 2024. This recurring introspection reveals the evolution of both myself and my business. It’s vital to periodically assess if our current direction aligns with our evolving selves.
What sparks your enthusiasm each day? What drives the essence of who you are? What ignited my passion for establishing a home staging and design venture, and why does it hold significance?
Many term this as one’s “brand”. What makes you the go-to choice over competitors? Likely, it’s that ineffable quality that motivates you, resonating with others, fostering connection and trust. While most discuss their exceptional products or services, the true differentiator is personal. What sets you apart?
For me, it’s not just beauty that captivates me, but also the underlying energy of everything I observe. It’s what you feel and how it transforms you.
Nature, with its myriad of colors, patterns, light, and textures, still feeds my definition of beauty. Undoubtedly, nature is the ultimate designer, offering magic at every glance!
During my alternate career spanning nearly 25 years as a wildlife biologist, I’ve minutely observed nature, from grand landscapes to microscopic details. This keen observation translates to my designs—whether envisioning a room inspired by a vibrant bird’s colors or imagining a fabric pattern based on a microscopic plant structure. Every natural element, from a glacial lake’s hue to a rising full moon’s light, propels my creativity. And now, I delve deeper into understanding the energetic messages of the natural world and how they can enhance your space and ultimately, you.
Crow Medicine Energy Art and Edesign by Mary Ann Benoit.
This awe of nature, especially from witnessing the northern lights, inspired my business’s name—Northern Lights Home Staging and Design. It embodies the wonder I aim for clients to feel upon seeing their transformed space.
Butterfly Medicine Energy Art and Edesign by Mary Ann Benoit.
With each project, once I perceive a home’s potential, it occupies my thoughts until the vision materializes.
Over time, my core inspirations have remained constant, yet layers of depth and meaning keep expanding my vision and guiding my business’s trajectory. Nature’s allure steered me towards Biophilia and global style based designs, fostering a connection between interiors and the natural world.
Global Style- Moroccan Energy Art and Edesign by Mary Ann Benoit.Global Style- Mexican Energy Art and Edesign by Mary Ann Benoit.
My color fascination led to my certification as a color strategist, harmonizing both the art and science of colors. Notably, I’ve delved deeper into creating energy art which has become the foundation of my design and the unique Aligned Design philosophy which guides me. I’ve also ventured into creating home décor lines inspired by my energy art on platforms like Pixels.com, Society 6, Le Galeriste, and Contrado.
I eagerly anticipate the innovations the upcoming decade holds.
So, what fuels your life and business aspirations?
Me, with some of my energy art, “The Shiny Ones” in the background.
Our intrinsic desire to connect with nature and living entities is encapsulated in the term “biophilia.” Coined initially by Erich Fromm and later popularized by Edward O. Wilson, this concept has found a renewed emphasis in contemporary interior design.
Throughout history, our bond with nature has been pivotal, not only for sustenance and survival but also for spiritual rejuvenation and inspiration. Nature, in all its splendor, offers a plethora of colors, shapes, patterns, and textures that have always intrigued our aesthetic senses. Beyond the visual delight, nature nourishes our well-being. Plants, for instance, not only beautify our spaces but purify our air and offer sensory pleasures. Similarly, our reverence for animals can be traced back through art, religion, and their cherished presence in our lives as companions.
My personal journey as a wildlife biologist for 33 years, trekking the terrains of Arizona and Alaska, deepened my appreciation for nature’s designs. Be it the intricate patterns of plant parts under a microscope or the harmonious color schemes, I’ve often been inspired by nature’s unparalleled creativity.
In an ever-evolving technological world, the essence of biophilia reminds us of the solace nature provides. So, the question is, how can we bring this comforting connection to nature into our homes through interior design?
Design by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design
Natural Materials
Opt for eco-friendly and sustainable materials in both your construction and interior design choices. Discover more in my article on Eco-Friendly Interior Design. Embrace nature by integrating unique finds from your outdoor excursions – think branches, rocks, or shells – into your home decor. Elevate your space with indoor plants that not only beautify but also purify. Enhance your home’s synergy with the outdoors by strategically landscaping visible from your interiors. Design outdoor sanctuaries that beckon you outside. Seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor spaces with design choices and window placements that frame nature as living art.
Office Edesign and energy art by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
Plants
Incorporate native plants in your garden to not only attract local wildlife but also ensure sustainability. These indigenous species are tailored to thrive in local conditions, ensuring they’re resilient and eco-friendly by preventing the spread of invasive species that could harm native ecosystems. On my Alaskan adventures, I’ve handpicked native perennials like wild roses, blueberries, and geraniums, which beautify my garden, attract wildlife, and even offer delicious treats. Indoors, adorn your space with houseplants that enhance aesthetics and purify the air. Choose flowering varieties for a burst of vibrant color!
Animals
For many, including me, a home feels incomplete without the affection of a pet. Their presence greatly enhances our overall well-being. When designing interiors, consider pet-friendly choices that not only facilitate but celebrate life with animals. Opt for durable upholstery and washable rugs to minimize pet-related wear and tear, reducing any stress that may come with adding a furry friend. Moreover, cultivate an outdoor space that’s both visually pleasing and teeming with life. Plant flora that captivates the senses and invites wildlife. Thoughtfully positioned plants near windows can provide natural ‘entertainment’, as you watch birds, butterflies, and pollinators drawn to your garden.
Living with pets feels great and can be easy with the right design elements. Photo from Unsplash.
Color
Incorporate nature’s hues into your home’s interior and exterior. As a certified color strategist, I’ve often drawn inspiration from the landscaping colors of clients’ gardens, converting them into paint shades for walls, front doors, or interior palettes. Think of the calming blues of the sky, lush greens, earthy browns, muted grays, and soft off-whites. Highlight with vibrant shades inspired by garden blossoms in pinks, purples, yellows, and reds or the autumnal tones of foliage like golds and oranges. While stark black and pure white are rare in nature, they can accentuate and uplift these natural shades. And remember, if a color dominates your view—even from a neighboring property—it’s worth integrating into your decor palette.
In this home the color of the front door was created from measuring the colors of the roses in front of the house. The home is adjacent to the ocean, so the exterior color and metal art of sea gulls connects it to the surroundings. Color palette by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
Art
Get great photos of your outdoor adventures that evoke the feeling you had while you were there for art.
Consider art that shows landscapes, plants, animals or other natural elements that bring you joy and work with your design and color palette.
Incorporate energy art that connects energetically and spiritually to nature.
Office Edesign and energy art by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design. Office Edesign and energy art by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
Scents
Scents can have a huge impact on the way you feel.
Try a diffuser with natural oils of lavender, orange or other scents related to herbs or fruits to make the connection through smell.
Flowering plants add a beautiful scent to your indoor space.
Avoid products that emit harmful odors.
Lighting
Use full spectrum bulbs to get the quality of natural daylight, especially in northern climates where light can be very limited in the winter. Living in Alaska, I can personally attest that they work and affect your mood.
Lots of strategically placed windows provides an abundance of natural light.
Edesign and energy art by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
Get the Look and Feel Good
Even amidst urban sprawl, it’s entirely possible to forge a natural sanctuary in your living space. Let’s explore how I transformed rooms with views of nothing but an adjacent brick building into rejuvenating havens. By leveraging earthy tones like greens, blues, and browns, incorporating artwork showcasing flora and fauna, and introducing real plants, I managed to evoke a “feel-good” ambiance that resonates with the calming embrace of nature.
Design by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
We spend more time in our homes in general than we do anywhere else. Why not make it feel great with some of these tips! If you need help with your design, check out my local and online Design and Color Services.
There are lots of simple things homeowners can do on their own to decorate their homes to sell. They can get rid of clutter, repaint, clean or put out fresh flowers. So why hire a home stager?
Home Staging by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
Many homeowners are unsure of what paint colors to choose or where to move the clutter. The process of selling a home can be completely overwhelming. They often lack real estate knowledge about their local markets and how homes in their price range should look.
A home stager has the ability to look at a home with a fresh pair of eyes. They view the home as a highly critical buyer would see it. Home staging expert Debra Gould provides five examples of how a professional home stager can benefit you:
A home stager knows what’s needed to create the right environment quickly and at the lowest cost.
A home stager knows what homes in different price ranges look like and what’s selling. They will give homeowners suggestions that their real estate agent may be afraid to offer because the agent does not want to risk losing the listing.
A home stager is not emotionally attached to any of the home’s contents, which means that they can see the home in a way that someone who has been living there for years simply cannot. Using their fresh vision, they recommend the optimal way to rearrange existing furniture, art and accessories.
A home stager can quickly choose new paint colors, flooring, tiles, countertops or any number of finishes. They have a ready source of painters, cleaners, handymen, off-site storage and a myriad of other services that may be needed on short notice.
A home stager can bring in replacement furniture, accessories and art if what is there isn’t appropriate for the home’s target market or the home is empty.
Home staging is not just for multimillion dollar homes. Even for modest homes, staging can have a dramatic effect on the selling price and the number of days spent on the market. For example, one of the homes Gould staged had previously been on the market for months with the best offer being $350,000. She spent 90 minutes with the owner rearranging the furniture, putting items in storage and telling him what needed to be cleaned. He sold the house the following week for $361,000!
How many other (legal) ways can you think of to invest $600 and get an $11,000 return on your investment the following week?
Home Staging by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
Internationally recognized home staging expert Debra Gould is president of Six Elements and creator of the Staging Diva Home Staging Business Training Program with over 4,000 students worldwide. Gould is the author of four home staging guides and offers a Directory of Home Stagers to help homeowners and real estate agents locate home stagers who will decorate homes to sell quickly and for top dollar. To learn more, visit www.stagingdivadirectoryofhomestagers.com
Home Staging by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
Choosing the right exterior paint color can be daunting; it’s not just about personal preference but about making a choice that the entire neighborhood sees! Plus, a misstep can be pricey to correct. Why is exterior paint selection so challenging?
First, determine your purpose: are you painting to sell or are you refreshing your home’s look for your own enjoyment? If selling, you’ll likely lean towards universally appealing shades rather than personal favorites. On the other hand, if you’re painting for yourself, choose a hue you’ll adore for years to come.
Next, consider any fixed elements like your roof. If you’re not updating these, your new paint should complement them. Additionally, take a glance at neighboring homes. You don’t need a carbon copy of their colors, but you also don’t want your home to clash or be overly conspicuous.
Lastly, think about the natural surroundings. Will your chosen color vibe with your garden or the broader environment? Decide if you want your home to stand out or seamlessly blend with its surroundings.
When it was time to paint my own house, I knew I planned to stay in my house for a long time. Here was my method for picking my paint colors. It started with determining what options I liked, and what limitations I needed to consider to narrow down some options.
My house before painting. See Part 2 to see the final reveal!
Determine What you Like
During a leisurely drive around my town with a friend, I paid keen attention to house colors, aiming to understand my preferences. Interestingly, it was the combinations I didn’t like that offered the most insight. For instance, there were numerous homes where the colors seemed at odds with the roof. Others had trim or door shades that didn’t harmonize with the primary wall colors. A surprising number opted for neutral hues for their walls, trim, and doors, resulting in a forgettable facade—just a splash on the front door would have made all the difference! Then there were those homes that went the other extreme: they were so vividly colored that they’d be blindingly bright on a sunny day. Such saturation seemed too intense for long-term appeal; I was more inclined towards deep, rich colors.
Among the vast sea of colors, a few schemes did stand out for me: a charcoal/blue home with white trims, a gray/green one also with white, and a house that sported a light teal/gray combination. To ensure my choices were not just passing whims, I viewed these homes under varying light conditions. It’s fascinating how light, whether from a clear sunny sky or a cloudy one, can alter the perception of color.
Consider Your Limitations
I took into account my “fixed finishes,” particularly my roof, which resembled Benjamin Moore’s “November Skies” with its blue-gray hue. Given its relatively inconspicuous appearance, this color wouldn’t significantly influence my overall palette. Additionally, I had wooden decks and railings, initially stained but now requiring a decision: should I continue with staining or opt for paint? Ultimately, I chose to paint them. Had I gone with staining, I would have needed to regard this color as one of my enduring design elements.
Visualize How Your Choices will Look
I decide to try some of the color combinations I liked using the visualizer on the Benjamin Moore website. I selected some body and trim colors I liked. I also considered colors in my landscaping and flowers for inspiration for a front door color.
Test Your Colors to See How they Look in Different Light Conditions
Next, I tested these colors on the back of the house, assessing their appearance under different lighting conditions. Curious about the results? Discover what happened in “How to Pick the Perfect Exterior Paint Colors Part 2!”
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5 Massive Mistakes Homeowners Make When Hiring a Home Stager
When you decide to hire a home stager to decorate your property to sell faster and for more money, you need to make sure you’re investing in the right person. After all, you’re trusting someone with the sale of your largest asset–your home–so you have to be careful to put that trust in an experienced professional.
Having operated a successful home staging business since 2002, and having trained over 4,000 people worldwide about how to become a home stager, Staging Diva® Debra Gould is well aware of what a homeowner or real estate agent needs to look for when selecting an expert home stager. Here are the five biggest mistakes Gould says that homeowners make when looking for a home staging professional:
1. Focusing on price
The last thing you should be focused on is how much the home stager is charging. Saving a few hundred dollars in fees and getting bad advice will cost you thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars. You have a budget in mind, of course, but you stand to make a huge profit from effective home staging. That’s why you should consider hiring a home stager as an investment in the sale of your largest asset. For optimal results, invest in the highest quality stager you can find.
Professional home stagers expect to earn anywhere from $250 to $500 for the initial consultation. Beware of anyone willing to work for significantly less for doing work that you stand to make anywhere from $10,000 to $70,000 in profit from.
Rates will vary depending on your geographic location and the stager’s experience, but you shouldn’t hire someone just because he or she charges a ridiculously low rate. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for.
Home staging by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design
2. Looking for credentials
Another common mistake is to look for “credentials,” since none exist in the home staging field. There is no governing body or official organization ruling over the home staging industry. There are no official home staging accreditations or certifications in this completely unlicensed field. The letters you see after some home stagers’ names simply come from a particular home staging training company that pushes them as part of their marketing strategy. Instead of relying on unofficial credentials, look at testimonials from past clients, before and after photos, and real estate knowledge.
3. Hiring someone without looking at a website or portfolio
It is recommended that you work only with home stagers who have a presence on the Web. Because you’re hiring a professional in a visual field, you want to see how they express themselves through their biggest marketing piece: their website. As an alternative to building their own websites, many graduates of the Staging Diva Home Staging Training Program list their businesses in the Staging Diva Directory of Home Stagers at www.stagingdivadirectoryofhomestagers.com. These listings are like mini-websites, allowing potential clients to view online portfolios and learn more about home staging businesses in their area.
A professional portfolio full of before and after photos is a must. How else will you know what kind of results you can expect from a real estate stager? Because some companies provide ready-made portfolios to home stagers as part of their training programs, it’s important to ask questions about the photos that are presented as a home stager’s own work. If the stager can’t provide details about the property or you’ve seen the same shots on another stager’s website from the same “school” or training program, this should raise a red flag.
If you can’t find a particular home stager’s website or any online proof of their existence, you have to question how serious they are about their business. Alternatively, if they have a very unprofessional website, you have to wonder whether they’ll be capable of staging your home the way you expect from a professional.
4. Not looking for references or a proven track record
Read through the testimonials you’ll find on most home stagers’ websites. If there are none available (or they only provide initials and not full names), contact the stager and ask if they have any references. You shouldn’t hire someone to stage your property without hearing about others’ experiences with them.
Every stager has to start somewhere. If they haven’t staged a client’s home yet, they should at least be able to tell you about the many homes of their own that they’ve bought, staged and sold, and be able to provide the names of real estate agents they’ve worked with when selling these homes. The idea is to look for practical experience.
5. Neglecting to hire someone with real knowledge of the real estate market
You’re not looking for someone who just knows how to decorate. Make sure the home stager knows the local housing market. A home stager is as much a part of the real estate industry as a real estate agent, and they should have a good grasp of the market they’re in. If a stager doesn’t know how much homes usually sell for and how long they typically sit on the market, you should look for another stager in the area.
Because there isn’t an independent organization or association monitoring whether or not a home stager is operating professionally and providing a high-quality service, it’s buyer beware. If you avoid these five common mistakes as you search for the perfect expert home stager for your needs, you should be pleased with the professional you choose.
Happy “House Stager” Hunting!
Home staging by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design
Internationally recognized home staging expert Debra Gould is president of Six Elements and creator of the Staging Diva Home Staging Business Training Program with over 4,000 students worldwide. Gould is the author of four home staging guides and offers a Directory of Home Stagers to help homeowners and real estate agents locate home stagers who will decorate homes to sell quickly and for top dollar. To learn more, visit www.stagingdivadirectoryofhomestagers.com
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Build your home selling team- Part 2- Find a Great Realtor
Preparing to sell your home? Assemble a top-tier team to optimize your chances for a swift and profitable sale. This indispensable trio should comprise a seasoned home stager, a skilled real estate photographer, and a Realtor whose top commitment is your interests. In Part 1, we delved into choosing the perfect home stager. Now, let’s navigate the search for the ideal Realtor. Drawing insights from two Realtors I’ve collaborated with, we’ll explore the hallmarks of a commendable Realtor. These professionals not only recognize the worth of staging but also prioritize their client’s needs above all els
Robin Smith- Ten Tips for Choosing Your Realtor
Robin Smith, REALTOR®, RE/MAXDynamic Properties, Anchorage, AK 99503907.903.8808, ak.robinsmith@gmail.com
While years of experience often equate to increased skills, it is certainly no guarantee that a long-time agent is skilled or, unfortunately, adheres to a Code of Ethics.
An agent with less than five years’ experience can be very skilled if they have had past work experiences that required the same kind of skills as selling real estate.
Less experience often equates to a smaller client base, so the agent will have more time to devote more attention to you, the buyer or seller.
A great Realtor®, regardless of how long in the business, is one that conducts his/her business with the aim of connecting with clients and developing a relationship with them – it’s not just about the immediate transaction. Important qualities are:
honesty
integrity
concentrates on the client’s needs (above and beyond the minimum)
communicates regularly with the client
Ask the agent what their marketing plan/strategy is and what kind of activities or events can be expected (e.g. Agent and Public Open Houses, Staging Consultation, online & social media marketing).
If you’re interviewing several agents, don’t be swayed by the one that says he can list your home for more than the other agents – this is known in the industry as “buying a listing.” You as seller will pay the price for this as the property will likely sit unsold on the market longer than necessary because it is overpriced.
A good Realtor® will be knowledgeable about the current real estate market and the trends.
Is it a Seller’s or Buyer’s market? Are prices increasing or decreasing?
The agent should be up on community neighborhood areas and the types of homes and price ranges typical in those areas.
If credentials are important to you as buyer or seller, look for designations that are earned through performance and productivity.
CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) It takes some time to acquire the CRS designation, so agents in the business for less than five years may not yet have accomplished the required components.
GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute)
ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative)
SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist)
There are many more designations out there, but these are the most sought after.
If the agent calls herself a Realtor with a capital “R”, that means she’s a member of NAR (National Association of Realtors).
By hiring a Realtor®, you get an agent who formally pledges to support the NAR’s stringent Code of Ethics – this is very important! Honesty and integrity in a Realtor’s character are the foundation for trust.
Ask the agent to provide a list of properties they have sold for past clients and their contact information so you can verify client satisfaction for this agent. If the agent won’t do that, then move on to one who will.
Ask business associates, friends, co-workers, or family members (i.e. someone you trust) to refer a Realtor® or real estate licensee to you and ask the person referring what their experience was like working with that agent.
Personality! Skills are not the only attribute that’s important. As a buyer or seller, you will be working closely with an agent for several months so you want to choose someone that you like! Two–way communication between Realtor® and client is essential for managing expectations, outcomes, and the future of this relationship.
Kris Bohman is a licensed agent with Real Estate Brokers Of Alaska and a local entrepreneur.
“Real estate agents, politicians, lawyers, insurance agents – are among the least respected professions on earth. But the reason why certain people in certain industries are not respected is because they have wrongly tried to master a craft that does not serve their audience. Take my industry, real estate, for example, since I see it daily and have an intimate understanding of what takes place. Real estate agents work their tail off to master the craft of self-promotion. They practice and practice and practice scripts and dialogues, to use when cold-calling homeowners. They spend thousands of dollars on websites to market themselves, etc., all self-interest orientated, but when it comes to their customers – where the majority of their time should be spent – why have they not worked equally as hard to master the craft of achieving a superior result?
Kris advises home sellers watch out for Realtors that use some of the typical approaches that have given the industry a bad name. He outlines some fundamental mistakes not to make when selling your home and looking for a good Realtor including:
Not taking the time to learn how to protect yourself from the biggest threat to your home sale profit and the greatest source of unnecessary risk: Real Estate Greed and Unethical Agents.
Don’t fall for gimmicks or bait and switch advertising.
Don’t assume an agent is good just because they do alot of full color advertising or sell alot of homes
Don’t make pricing decisions based on a “free home evaluation
If it sounds like “hot air”, it probably is
Not taking the time to diagnose the proper route of attack
“Here is what I have come to learn: Those who are respected, regardless of industry or person,…, are those who have focused on mastering the craft that will yield their audience a superior result first, not on their own self-interest. Then utilize that mastered craft… to serve only those who can most benefit.”
“To achieve something special for my clients, I want to work with clients who are as committed to the success of their home sale as I am.”
A great Realtor should be doing some of the following for you:
Get an accurate and comprehensive diagnosis to determine the best prescription to maximize the return on your investment.
From the diagnosis, make an informed, educated decision about how to prepare your home for sale, not based on hype but on research and common sense.
Recommend home staging, super-cleaning, professional photographs, great social media advertising, eliminating negotiations and low ball offers with a pre-listing inspection, and increasing your negotiating power with a home warranty.
Helpful Resources
Hereare some publications you may find helpful related to home staging.
Interested in become a home stager? Try the Staging Diva Home Staging Training. This is what I did and highly recommend it!
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Saturday Night Live Art Shows- Designer Office with Energy Art
Welcome to Saturday Night Live Art Shows. In this show, I share an office I designed for an older couple that chooses to sometimes work from home for extra income. This Edesign is one of the rooms I designed for the MyDoma Designer Virtual Home Tour Contest. See how you can use energy art to create a beautiful space that reflects who you truly are.
The clients, the Jones’s, are an older couple aging in place in their home. Cassandra still chooses to work as an Interior Designer with choice clients from her home office.
This dream office highlights her energy art creations, and how she uses them to tune in to what others need, and create the perfect spaces for them.
In essence, Cassandra is me, and this is what my dream office might look like. It is an example of shining your own light and inspiring others to do the same.
Learn more about each piece of art and how it affects the energy of the room below. All combined create an office that is relaxing, creative, and unique, that inspires others to shine their light in their homes.
Be sure to check out all the other artists from around the world, having art shows in their Facebook and social media feeds at 6-9 pm in their time zones. Follow Saturday Night Live Art Shows on Facebook by searching #snlartshows.
“The Shiny Ones” Aligned Energy Art
If you have watched some of my previous shows, you know everything is energy.
“The Shiny Ones” is inspired by those who shine their light, beauty, and energy to help light the way for others and make the world a better place. The Shiny Ones” shown on the wall mural, inspires people to be true to who they truly are.
“The Shiny Ones” 8 x 8 wall mural
“The Fountain” Aligned Energy Art
“The Fountain” shown on the chairs, represents water. In Feng Shui, the water element enhances imagination and creativity. It teaches us to go with the flow using the path of least resistance. This design inspires us to create what we want easily, rather than forcing things by “over-doing “.
“The Fountain” fractal art chair by Mary Ann Benoit
Aligned Energy Art is another layer of meaning beyond the visual beauty in creating your perfect space that is aligned with who you want to be.
“I Love Your Energy” Aligned Energy Art
“The Water Element”, represents water, ease, and flow. “I Love Your Energy”, is available on the design as an option. shows the importance of energy in the design.
The table balances energy elements such as fire, water, earth, metal, and wood. The rose has the highest frequency of any living thing.
The office is filled with ease, flow, and creative energy that shows who Cassandra is and inspires others to shine their light in their homes.
One of a kind fractal art by Mary Ann Benoit.
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What is Fractal Art?
Fractal art is digital art I create on my computer.I love creating fractal art because it allows me to work with brilliant colors, interesting textures, and incredible detail. Learn more about how it is created in my Saturday Night Live Art Show, ” A Passion for Purple” where I show some videos of the process.
Are You Ready to Create Your Perfect Space with Art?
Isn’t it time to create a space that is aligned with who you truly are?
My unique Interior Design philosophy combines:
The ART of beauty
The SCIENCE of color
The ENERGY of well-being
Art + Science + Energy = Magic
Get an Aligned Design consultation which includes an Interior Design, Color, and Energy consultation, and custom fractal art to tie it all together.
Learn More About Energy, Healing, and Transforming Your Life
Many of the energy concepts that inspire my art to create harmonious energy in your home, I learned from Jim Fortin’s Transformational Coaching Program (TCP). His program changed my life and almost everyone that I know that has taken it. Get on the waitlist for the next TCP program here.
Saturday Night Live Art Shows-Aligned Energy Art- “Gratitude”
Welcome to Saturday Night Live Art Shows ! I am Mary Ann Benoit and am with you tonight from Seward Alaska! So excited to be with you tonight to share my Aligned Energy Art series called “Gratitude”, with three fractal art pieces.
Be sure to check out all the other artists from around the world, having art shows in their Facebook and social media feeds at 6-9 pm in their time zones. Follow Saturday Night Live Art Shows on Facebook by searching #snlartshows.
“Gratitude” Aligned Energy Art
Gratitude is the Attitude that attracts abundance into your life.
I like to make three pieces that can work together in a group, say behind a sofa. So, I created 3 pieces in the “Gratitude” series.
Fractal Art and Sacred Geometry by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
How can you use Aligned Energy Art in your space?
I created this Edesign, or virtual design as an example of how you could use this art to remind yourself to maintain gratitude in life and so to attract abundance.
How “Gratitude” Art Can Change Your Life
Integrating art that carries a meaningful message like “Gratitude” can deeply enrich your space. Here’s why:
Personal Connection: Art that resonates with your values makes your home feel more personal and can remind you daily of what’s important.
Flexible Placement: Listen to your intuition when deciding where to place your artwork. It could be in your living room, meditation space, or workout area – wherever you spend time and need inspiration.
Versatile Usage: Because this is digital art, it can be used in a variety of ways beyond traditional wall decor. Imagine starting your day with a reminder of gratitude on your coffee mug, or doing yoga next to a throw pillow with your favorite art piece.
Inspires Transformation: Seeing a message of gratitude every day can inspire personal growth. You can reflect on this as you enjoy your morning coffee, write in your journal, or practice yoga.
So, embrace art that speaks to you. It’s a beautiful way to make your home more meaningful and inspire daily reflection on the things that matter most to you.
Aligned Energy Art is another layer of meaning beyond the visual beauty in creating your perfect space that is aligned with who you want to be.
What is Fractal Art?
Fractal art is a type of digital art created with mathematical algorithms. I use specialized software to generate intricate patterns with vibrant colors and detail. By zooming and panning, I can explore infinite variations within the fractal. Once satisfied, I render the final image.
Fractal art combines science and art to produce mesmerizing and visually stunning designs.
See examples on my websites on Fine Art America.and Society6.
Are You Ready to Create Your Perfect Space with Art?
Are you ready to create your perfect space with amazing art? Let’s tell your unique story and find the alignment of art, science, and energy that makes you happy. Try my Aligned Design consultation and let’s get started.
Embracing the Blues: Timeless Innovations in Interior Design and Energy Art.
Love blue? It’s no surprise.
Blue is a universally favored color, and its appeal is deeply rooted in psychology, biology, and cultural associations. Here’s a look at why people are drawn to blue and its energetic essence:
Calm & Serenity: Blue is often linked to calmness and serenity. It evokes feelings of tranquility, much like a clear blue sky or a serene lake. This calming effect can be particularly pronounced in lighter shades of blue.
Trust & Reliability: Blue is commonly associated with trustworthiness and reliability. This is one reason why many businesses and institutions use blue in their logos and branding.
Depth & Stability: The color symbolizes depth and stability, reflecting foundational elements like the deep sea and the expansive sky.
Intelligence & Wisdom: Blue is also linked to intellect, wisdom, and clarity.
Nature & Universality: Blue reminds us of nature, specifically the vast sky and the oceans. These universal elements resonate with many people regardless of where they come from.
Coolness & Refreshment: Being a cool color, blue can evoke feelings of refreshment and cleanliness.
Spirituality & Order: In many cultures and religions, blue has spiritual significance and is seen as a color that denotes order and divinity.
Communication: Light blue especially is linked with communication, expression, and empathy.
Energetically, blue is connected with the throat chakra in some spiritual traditions, which governs communication, truth, and expression. Its energy is one of soothing, healing, flowing communication, and deeper inner journeys. See my Throat Chakra collection of energy art here.
The appeal of blue is multifaceted, grounded in both its natural ubiquity and its vast range of cultural, psychological, and spiritual connotations.
“Stories of the Future: energy art a Edesign by Mary Ann Benoit of Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
Blue’s universal appeal and versatility make it a favored choice in commercial products, from fashion to paints. Its range, from deep navy to soft sky blue, fits various styles and moods. Industries gravitate towards blue due to its consistent popularity, its ability to evoke trust and calmness, and its adaptability across seasons and trends. As a result, products in blue hues cater to both aesthetic trends and deep-rooted emotional connections consumers have with the color.
Beautiful blues of Alaska. Photo by Alaska image by Fernando Jorge on Unsplash..
What’s in it for you? With the prevailing popularity of blue, you’ll find an abundance of home decor options in this hue, ensuring effortless harmonization in your interiors. For example, see a variety of my energy art and Edesigns I created using various shades of blue as the primary color in this Saturday Night Live Art Show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SirPhg7qe70&t=3s
The Blues
My “The Blues” fractal art collection draws inspiration from Alaska’s breathtaking palette of blues, manifesting in the sky, water, and icy expanses. The state showcases a mesmerizing spectrum, from deep ocean blues to the ethereal glacial blue – a shade that remains elusive to photographs. Our lakes often shimmer in a unique turquoise, tinted by glacial silt. The accompanying photo offers a glimpse into Alaska’s rich tapestry of blues.
“The Blues” “The Blues” #2 “The Blues” #3
Here is an Edesign of a dining room spotlighting the art, encapsulating the “bring the outside in” concept. By mirroring the ocean’s blue on the walls, it blurs the boundaries between the external environment and the interior space, offering a seamless transition.
Edesign and Fractal Art by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
This design is available in a wide variety of home decor products in my store on Society6.
The Blues Wall Clock The Blues #3 Rectangular Pillow The Blues #3 Credenza The BLues #2 Sheer Curtains
The “Sea”
Another fractal art series of mine is called “the Sea” because it reminds me of the ocean with white caps on a cloudy, windy day. I see the ocean from my house here in Seward Alaska, and we have plenty of wild windy days! Looking at the white caps is an indication of whether the boats will go out each day and how sea sick you might get! The colors of the ocean change with the light.
The sea, Photo by Ivan Bandura on Unsplash “Sea” “Sea” #2 “Sea” #3
This Edesign highlights the art by using neutral tones for the wall color and furnishings to keep the focus on the art and exterior view of the sea.
Edesign and Fractal Art by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design
Here is an example of a global style Greek living room in blue, using “The Sea” energy art on the walls.
Greek Style living room using “The Sea” energy art. The Sea #3 Counter Stool The Sea #2 Bench The Sea Comforter Sea Walling Hanging
Ready to Create Your Blue Masterpiece?
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Saturday Night Live Art Shows-Aligned Energy Art- “Gratitude”
Welcome to Saturday Night Live Art Shows ! I am Mary Ann Benoit and am with you tonight from Seward Alaska! So excited to be with you tonight to share my Aligned Energy Art series called “Gratitude”, with three fractal art pieces.
Be sure to check out all the other artists from around the world, having art shows in their Facebook and social media feeds at 6-9 pm in their time zones. Follow Saturday Night Live Art Shows on Facebook by searching #snlartshows.
“Gratitude” Aligned Energy Art
Gratitude is the Attitude
Gratitude is the attitude that attracts abundance and well-being into your life.
Transformation Fractal Art and Sacred Geometry by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
I like to make three pieces that can work together in a group, say behind a sofa. So, I created 3 pieces in the “Gratitude” series.
“Gratitude” Fractal Art by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design “Gratitude #2” Fractal Art and Sacred Geometry by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design “Gratitude #3” Fractal Art by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design
How can you use Aligned Energy Art in your space?
I created this Edesign, or virtual design as an example of how you could create a space using this art and express the energy of “Transformation” in your space.
If the message of “Gratitude”, resonates with you, then adding art like this that is meaningful as well as beautiful is a great way to create your perfect space and remind yourself of what is important in your life each day when you see it.
Add art like this to your living room, meditation, or workout area or wherever your intuition guides you to put it.
Because this art is digital, it can also be put on a variety of home decor products such as pillows, bedding, serving trays, coffee mugs, notebooks, and more. Think about your own transformation as you sip your morning coffee or write in your journal, or while doing yoga.
Aligned Energy Art is another layer of meaning beyond the visual beauty in creating your perfect space that is aligned with who you want to be.
What is Fractal Art?
Fractal art is digital art I create on my computer.I love creating fractal art because it allows me to work with brilliant colors, interesting textures, and incredible detail. Learn more about how it is created in my last Saturday Night Live Art Show, ” A Passion for Purple” where I show some video of the process. See examples at my store on Society 6.
Are You Ready to Create Your Perfect Space with Art?
Are you ready to create your perfect space with amazing art? Let’s tell your unique story and find the alignment of art, science, and energy that makes you happy. Try my Aligned Design consultation and let’s get started.
