Do you love the look of Global Style Design? Do you love the rich colors, exotic designs, hand-made works of art that bring the beauty of different cultures to life in your space? Guess what? You can still get the beauty of all those global styles in black and white. An easy way to get… Continue reading The Beauty of Seeing the World in Black and White
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.
Edesign- A Trip to Your Perfect Space in a Ferrari Instead of a Stage Coach
By now, you have probably heard of Edesign, which is sometimes called online Interior Design or Virtual Design. It is a fast way to work together with your favorite designer to create your perfect space. People put off creating their perfect space for the right time, the right house, the right budget, the right whatever.… Continue reading Edesign- A Trip to Your Perfect Space in a Ferrari Instead of a Stage Coach
Home Staging is Like Meeting the Person you Want to Marry on Your First Date
You know it when you see it. Whether it is the right person or the right house for you, your gut instinct will tell you it is right. Then your logical brain will come up with all the reasons to support the decision you already made. The person or the home has made an emotional… Continue reading Home Staging is Like Meeting the Person you Want to Marry on Your First Date
Less is More Beautiful
When it comes to Interior Design, less is more beautiful and more relaxing. Objects that truly make you happy can stand out more when they have space to breathe. Edesign and “Unveiling Time ” Energy art by Mary Ann Benoit of Northern Lights Home Staging and Design. Is your home not resonating with the peace… Continue reading Less is More Beautiful
Feel Connected and Relaxed When You Surround Yourself With the Beauty of Nature
There are 10 great reasons to love global style design. One of my favorite reasons is that Global style design is great at bringing the outside in to your designs, to help you feel connected and relaxed by surrounding yourself with the beauty of nature. What is Global Style? Global style tells the story of… Continue reading Feel Connected and Relaxed When You Surround Yourself With the Beauty of Nature
What Make’s Your Mother’s Day?
Another year has passed and Mother’s Day is coming up in a week. What are you going to do to make your Mother’s day? My mom is 92 and I have mentioned before, she at the point in her life where she is not interested in collecting more things, so I am more careful about… Continue reading What Make’s Your Mother’s Day?
What You Do With Your Five Minutes of Infamy Shows Who You Are
Some time or another, we all get our five minutes of fame, or infamy depending on what you do with it. I think your choices tell a lot about who you are. I have had many chances for my five minutes of fame on the radio, on the dance or music stage, in publications… Continue reading What You Do With Your Five Minutes of Infamy Shows Who You Are
How to Sell Your House Stress-Free…..or Not
Selling your home? It can be very stressful. Or not. Regardless of the circumstances, these tips can make selling your home a reason to celebrate rather than a reason to get stressed out. It doesn’t matter if it is a buyers market or a seller’s market. It doesn’t matter if you are moving because it… Continue reading How to Sell Your House Stress-Free…..or Not
Celebrate Unique Art and Artisans while Telling Your Story with Global Style Design
There are 10 great reasons to love global style design. One of my favorite reasons is that Global style design celebrates unique art and the artists that create it while telling your story. Tell Your Story Global style tells the story of your life and adventures with things you have collected in your travels and… Continue reading Celebrate Unique Art and Artisans while Telling Your Story with Global Style Design
Do You Do These Dumb Things When Selling Your Home?
When you decide to sell your house, of course, you want to make the most money on the sale and sell fast. My house is my biggest asset. I bet it is for you too. It is important to hire the best person for the job to get the best results. After all, if you… Continue reading Do You Do These Dumb Things When Selling Your Home?