Does your home truly reflect and support who you really are? Does it look great, feel great and support you to be great? If not, maybe it should! Here are ten tips to make your house gorgeous and in alignment with you!

Make Your House Gorgeous with a Plan

You are much more likely to get the end result you want if you start with a plan.  Many people just start buying things they like, painting before they have picked appropriate colors because the painter suggests painting before other items are installed etc,. and hoping that it will all work together in the end. This usually does not work. An Interior Designer can  help you come up with an overall plan before you start which will save you money in the long run.  They can help you understand your own style, what you need to reflect and support who you area nd help develop a plan that enhances your space and works with your budget.

Take Your Time

A great interior design plan happens in stages and takes time. Be patient. It is better to purchase items you really love as you can afford it rather than fill your house with things that are “good enough for now” to finish quickly. You will soon grow tired of purchases you do not love or that are of low quality.

Make Your House Gorgeous When You Clear the Decks

The first step in starting a new decorating project is evaluating the energy of the space and everything in it, and removing things that contribute to chaotic energy rather than harmonious energy.

Remove all the things that no longer serve you, that don’t work, that have bad memories, that are filled with un-natural materials. Get rid of the things you do not love.

Get rid of the clutter, organize and make space for new things. Less is more.

We often collect so many things that nothing has a chance to shine.   Give the things you love a place of honor and enough open space around them so the eye is drawn to them and you can appreciate it. You can always put the other things away and change out the items you want to highlight for variety.

Be Your True Self

It is easy to  fall for pictures of rooms in magazines or online and think, “I want that”.  To have a beautiful interior design you will love, you need to tell your own story and one that is aligned with who you truly are. Those pictures may serve as inspiration, but the items may not fit well in your space, fit your lifestyle, or work with things you own. Find things that are meaningful to you, give them a place of honor and build the design around them.

Only Buy What Brings You Joy

It is better to buy what you love, even if it is more expensive and it takes longer to get all the pieces you want than to rush to finish your design project by buying cheaper items. The things you love will make you happy over the long-term, while you may lose interest in the other items quickly. Try to find classic items that will stand the test of time, rather than something trendy. Trends fade quickly as will your interest in it.

Make Your House Gorgeous When You are Brave with Color

Color makes magic happen, affects the way you feel in a space and is easy to change. Painting is a cheap way to make a dramatic difference.  Be brave and paint a whole room or try a rich color in smaller doses such as a powder room.  Or try using neutral colors for your walls and brighter colors for your accessories or art.

Get help from a color consultant or Interior Designer to determine the perfect colors for you that also work with your finishes and furniture.

Plan for Variety

Using more neutral colors for the walls and furnishings allows you to change the other colors in the room such as accent pillows, art and accessories as often as you like for variety.

Layer Your Lights

Add magic to a space with layers of light. Find beautiful fixtures that add overhead lighting, mixed with lamps at mid-level and task lighting. Accent lighting on art and under cabinets look great. Put all your lights on dimmer switches so you can control the lighting just the way you like it.

Create a sanctuary for yourself

Your space should look great, feel great and support you to be great!

Break the rules

If it looks good, feels good and you love it, do it! You can always change your mind later and do something else.

Are you ready to create your plan?

Are you ready to create your plan for a gorgeous space aligned with who you are?

Aligned Design is a holistic, spiritual approach to interior design based on the combination of art, science and energy that supports you to be the person you are meant to be when in alignment with who you truly are. Learn more.

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In this episode of the Creative Spirits podcast, artist and host Sheryl Benjy interviews Mary Ann Benoit, an artist, Interior Designer, Edesigner and color consultant in Seward, Alaska. In this episode we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of AI (Artificial Intelligence) art and ways you can use it for yourself and your own work. Mary Ann Benoit, President of Northern Lights Home Staging and Design, has revolutionized the world of Interior Design, Virtual Design and Energy Art with her unique Aligned Design system which a foundation in her subliminal energy art. She’s renowned for her unique transformative approach to Interior Design, both in Alaska and worldwide online.

The Creative Spirits Podcast host,  Sheryl Benjy, is an artist, art educator and creative coach. She interviews other creatives to get tips and advice on how to have your own creative business or hobby. There is also a spiritual twist to her podcast where she incorporates a lot of healing modalities that have helped her navigate her creative work. Sheryl also shares her own tools and advice to help creatives struggle less and have more happiness and joy with their creative process. happiness and joy with their creative process.

Click below to listen to this fun and insightful episode.

Se the show on YouTube below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0vvIDb6T5o

Show Highlights

Here is a summary of some of the topics Sheryl and Mary Ann discussed.

• Mary Ann accidentally became a digital artist after retiring from her career as a wildlife biologist. She discovered fractal art online, learned how to create it using digital programs, and realized the connection between her new art form and her Interior Design business.  
• Mary Ann and Sheryl discussed Mary Ann’s journey as a digital artist, including her exploration of AI and its use in creating art and assisting with writing. They also touched on the idea of separate contests for fine artists and AI artists. –  
• Mary Ann and Sheryl discussed their experiences with AI and how it can be used as a helpful tool in various creative processes, such as generating images and assisting with client communication. They also addressed concerns about AI stealing artwork and concluded that AI simply combines different elements to create new compositions rather than copying existing works.   
• Sheryl and Mary Ann discussed the benefits and limitations of using AI, specifically ChatGPT, for writing purposes. They found that while AI could generate ideas and help with writing, it required curation and sometimes provided inaccurate information.  
• Mary Ann and Sheryl discussed the importance of disclosing the use of AI in art creation and the significance of adding a personal touch to artwork. Mary Ann also shared her positive experience and insights gained from completing a 100-day art challenge inspired by Sheryl , which inspired her to prioritize creating art and sharing her creations with the world. 
• Sheryl and Mary Ann discussed the vulnerability of sharing one’s art and the positive impact it can have on others. They also mentioned the importance of continuous practice and the butterfly effect of inspiring others through sharing. 

• Mary Ann discussed the benefits she experienced from sharing her art and creating a consistent art practice. She also mentioned how participating in Saturday Night Live Art Shows and engaging with other artists in the group has opened doors to new opportunities and relationships.  
• Sheryl and Mary Ann discussed their experiences of connecting with other artists through social media platforms and how it has led to opportunities such as art exhibits and publishing a book (Activate Your Life Volume 4). They also talked about the importance of setting up their spaces to support their goals and using art and design to attract wealth, health, and love into their lives, as noted in Mary Ann’s chapter.  
• Mary Ann and Sheryl discussed the importance of art and energy in creating a space. They also talked about the creation of Mary Ann’s digital Oracle card deck, “A Message From the Universe”,  that allows for infinite possibilities and links to various resources.  
• Sheryl and Mary Ann discussed their excitement about discovering this new way to create oracle card decks digitally. They also emphasized the importance of supporting and inspiring each other as artists, and encouraged others to follow their hearts and explore different creative avenues.  
• Sheryl and Mary Ann discussed the beauty and uniqueness of fractal art, including energy art portraits and fractal art pieces. Mary Ann shared where people could find her work on her website and her Oracle Card deck.

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AI Art

So what does AI art look like? See Mary Ann’s AI/fractal art collage collection here. 

Digital Oracle Cards- “A Message From the Universe.

Sheryl inspired Mary Ann to try the 100 day art challenge, which changed her life as she continues creating and sharing art every day, well beyond the 100 days. This provided alot of artistic material for several new artistic adventures.

She recently published a digital oracle card deck which you can download on your phone, “A Message From The Universe”.  It is a great gift for yourself or a friend.

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Activate Your Life Volume 4

Another outcome from the 100 day challenge was that Mary Ann was invited to write a chapter for the latest edition of the best-selling series of books, ‘Activate Your Life Vol IV’ – 25 Transformational Exercises from Coaches around the world. Her chapter is called “Get Aligned & Attract Wealth, Health, and Love with Interior Design” It has several excercises you can easily do at home in a short time to evaluate how you are doing and if your space is supporting you to attract wealth, health and love. Look for it on Amazon.

Energy Art Portraits

Sheryl mentioned the meaningful energy art portraits she commissioned for herself and her friend. Learn more.

Check out the Creative Spirits podcast for a wide variety of inspiring interviews with artists from around the world.

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In this episode of the Creative Spirits podcast, artist and host Sheryl Benjy interviews Mary Ann Benoit, an artist, Interior Designer, Edesigner and color consultant in Seward, Alaska.  In this episode they talk about what fractal art is and how Mary Ann didn’t limit herself by saying she couldn’t draw and found different ways to create and express herself.  She also creates beautiful fractal art with peoples portraits/images to help shine their light.

The Creative Spirits Podcast host,  Sheryl Benjy, is an artist, art educator and creative coach. She interviews other creatives to get tips and advice on how to have your own creative business or hobby. There is also a spiritual twist to her podcast where she incorporates a lot of healing modalities that have helped her navigate her creative work. Sheryl also shares her own tools and advice to help creatives struggle less and have more happiness and joy with their creative process. happiness and joy with their creative process.

Click below to listen to this fun and insightful episode.

Learn More About How Energy Art Can Change Your Life

Fractal art, as highlighted in the podcast, exemplifies one facet of energy art. Energy art is artwork created with the intention of expressing, conveying, or harnessing specific energies or emotions. It often aims to evoke or enhance particular feelings, moods, or states of being in those who experience the art

Energy art serves multiple purposes:

1. It created a beautiful portrait of your authentic self when you are shining the light of who you truly are.
2. It lays the cornerstone for the interior design of your room or home.
3. It embellishes your design with complementary home decor, imparting that perfect finishing touch.

The video below shows energy art I have created using AI and fractal art in combination or fractal art alone, which create the foundation for Interior Designs highlighting different energy concepts.

Get Your Own Energy Art Portrait

Ready to shine your light? Intrigued about what your own energy might look like? Interested in giving an extremely meaningful gift of a portrait to a friend or family member? Get your own energy art portrait today.

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