Most of us want one or all of these things…to attract wealth, love, or health.My “Attracting Wealth” collection energetically supports you in your space to attract wealth by reminding you to BE the person that energetically attracts wealth.Everything is energy. The energy of your space affects how you feel and can support you in reaching your potential. Energy art can serve as the basis for the design of the room, and how it feels. Are you adept at attracting Read more […]
Category: Aligned Design
Get the Look- Global Style- Mexican
Mexican interiors are full of color, are welcoming, warm and there is often a sense of playfulness and whimsy. A mix of colorful, exotic Spanish and Indian handcrafted items and practical things add old world charm. The furniture is made from solid wood or leather with designs from the Spanish and Mayan cultures. Most are made from pine, walnut and cherry. Sofas, beds and tables often have a rustic look. Rugs are usually hand woven and brightly colored. Multicolored cushions and geometrical patterns Read more […]
Saturday Night Live Art Shows- “Unveiling Time”.
Welcome to Saturday Night Live Art Shows. I’m Mary Ann Benoit, an energy artist and Interior Designer from Seward, Alaska.How do you feel about time? Is there never enough? Does it fly by or stand still?We think of time as linear. What if it’s not, and all things are happening at the same time, but you just see one aspect of it?Ever feel like you have been somewhere before, or have a memory from a distant time or place you have never been?Is it a past memory behind the veil of time? Or a concurrent Read more […]
Saturday Night Live Art Shows: “Joy”- Energy Art portrait of Joan Marie.
Welcome to Saturday Night Live Art Shows. I’m Mary Ann Benoit, an energy artist and Interior Designer from Seward, Alaska. Energy art portraits express who you truly are when you shine your light. I created this fractal art piece, inspired by this photo, to express Joan Marie, a Visionary Artist of Joan Marie Art, shining her light to the world. What do I see in this photo? A huge heart exploding with creativity, joy, and love. A spirit filled with fun, colorful abandon, and spiritual wisdom. Read more […]
Saturday Night Live Art Shows- Increase Your Personal Power with “Solar Plexus Chakra” Energy Art
Welcome to Saturday Night Live Art Shows. I’m Mary Ann Benoit, an energy artist and Interior Designer from Seward, Alaska. In this show, I share four fractal art designs in my “Solar Plexus Chakra” series and show you how you can increase your personal power and sense of well-being with energy art and the design of your space. Would you like to enhance your self-confidence and feel more powerful? Do you worry about what people think of you, and seek constant approval? Do you often Read more […]
Create an Exotic Global Style Living Room with a Gorgeous Blue Rug
Bohemian style celebrates warm earthy colors, metals and jewel tones. Bohemian decor often uses deep browns, greens, grays or other neutral colors for base colors, then accessorizes with saturated purple, fiery orange, and electric blue and other jewel tones. Bohemian style lovers are often carefree, dislike rules and want to follow their heart’s desire! Do you like vintage furniture and light fixtures, globally inspired textiles and rugs, and love displaying your collections of cool things Read more […]
I Learned to Solve All My Interior Design Problems by Playing Music- Every Part Must Do Its Part
Every Part Must Do Its Part Music is made of parts and every part is critical to making the magic happen. When they work together perfectly, then you have created a masterpiece! All music has a structure. This usually includes a series of parts in order such as an introduction, a verse that is repeated several times with variations, a chorus or bridge that is different, and often the memorable highlight of the piece, a few more verses, and an ending. Often there are solos in the chorus. All Read more […]
I Learned To Solve All My Interior Design Problems by Playing Music
Contrast is the Key to Striking Beauty While in my doumbek class last week, my drum teacher Amir Etemadzadeh, who is a native of Iran was talking about the importance of being able to distinguish clearly all the notes we can make on our drums. The more notes, the better. The more clearly they are different from each other, the better and more beautiful it sounds to the listener.Amir describes it as creating a beautiful and delicious meal and all the notes are like the spices and layers that Read more […]
I Learned To Solve All My Interior Design Problems by Dancing- Bring on the Bling
Bring on the Bling A dance performance needs some bling.It can be sparkly and glittery jewelry or fabrics that create magic under the stage lights. It can be accessories that make musical or percussive sounds as you move. It might be the tassels and sparkly bits that show off your movements. It could be or a costume with cultural elements that tells the story of the dance or the culture it came from. The bling adds depth, excitement and the final touches.It is about more than beauty. It’s about Read more […]
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 and more. This time felt a little different, maybe because the audience seemed so big!I thought I would share my experience, in case it helps you when your five minutes comes around:) Edesign by Northern Read more […]