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 new idea, called Aligned Energy Art and three fractal art pieces I designed to introduce it.Thanks to Saturday Night Live Art Shows creator, artist Brooke Harker and her co-hosts Joan Marie of Joan Marie Art, Sheryl Benjy, and Nichole McDaniel for making this possible.Be sure to check out all the other artists from around the world, having Read more […]
Tag: global design
Opposite Colors Attract – Go Complimentary
Crafting the perfect color palette can be a daunting task for many. Often, the starting point revolves around fixed finishes and certain constraints. In my recent blog posts, we’ve delved into constructing color schemes from a favorite hue, like blue. We’ve explored monochromatic and analogous palettes, and today, we’re diving into complementary color schemes. Complementary colors are a pairing of hues that sit opposite each other on the color wheel. When juxtaposed, they amplify each other’s vibrancy Read more […]
Birds of a Feather- What Birds Can Teach Us About Designing the Perfect Room.
Previously, I showed you how flat lays give a bird’s eye view of a lot of magic possibilities about to unfold before you. A flat lay creates endless possibilities for creating a perfect space. I showed you three flat lays inspired by bird feathers and asked what room you visualized each could become. I created some magic with the first design and wanted to share that possibility with you. A flat lay is an idea filled with possibilities. This flat lay and design was inspired by the beauty Read more […]
How a Silly Facebook Quiz Changed My Life
Here is the crazy story of how I started Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.You never know when inspiration will hit. The question is, will you take action and do something about it? My inspiration came in a surprising way, from one of those silly “Facebook” quizzes. You know, one of those games that tell you who you were in a past life or what your handwriting says about you etc. One day I played “What is your true profession”. The answer was “Designer”. Read more […]
Eco-Friendly Interior Design- Why it Matters
Where do you spend most of your time? Indoors, both at home and at work. All the things in our indoor environments can affect our health. While we probably don’t have much say about our work environments, we can totally control what is in our homes, and we can use those things to make our homes both beautiful and healthy at the same time! Furniture, rugs, upholstery, flooring cabinets and paint all affect our indoor air quality. Some of the chemicals used to keep us safe, such as flame retardants Read more […]
Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall
As the season changes and we move from summer into fall, we are often inspired to change our decor. But why? Are there any good reasons to do it? Why yes! There are several. And they are all good for us! https://northernlightsstaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Copy-of-blog_titles-4.mp4 1. Stay Connected to the Outdoors One way to stay connected to the outdoors is by bringing the changing colors of the outside in. Humans want to be connected with nature and other living things. This Read more […]
The Colors of Summer- Bring the Outside In
Summer is one of my favorite times of year. It’s warm and the outdoors beckons, the colors explode with flowers, fruit, an explosion of green growth and the showiness of all the male birds. There is a feeling of abundance and adventure. Completion of all the things you have sown. It is bold and beautiful. Would you like to have that same look and feeling inside in your home year round? Take some color and other cues from nature and bring the outside in. Here is an example of what I mean. This Read more […]
Spark Joy with Colorful and Exotic Global Style Interior Design
There are a lot of reasons to love Global Style Interior Design. One is that it is all about you, and telling the story of your life, adventures, the things you love in your space. It is a total expression and celebration of you. Does that sound selfish? It’s OK, it is your house. Of course it is about you!Each piece tells your story. Celebrate your treasures, old and new. modern and vintage, from various parts of the world.Create a rich tapestry of color, texture, art and history. In a previous Read more […]
10 Reasons to Love Global Style Interior Design
Global Style Interior Design weaves the narrative of your life’s journeys into your living space. Every artifact holds a tale, sparking engaging conversations. It’s a curated collection of treasures, both aged and contemporary, sourced from diverse corners of the world. This design approach creates a symphony of color, texture, art, and heritage. Dive into these 10 compelling reasons to embrace the global style, accompanied by decor inspirations to help you achieve this eclectic aesthetic Global Read more […]
Saturday Night Live Art Shows- “Raven Medicine”- Make Space for Magic
Welcome to Saturday Night Live Art Shows. Animals have much to teach us if we just listen. Would you like more magic in your life? Ravens are associated with magic and the unknown. They teach us to be open to magic. That means being present now, rather than in your head with your checklist. Ravens teach us to:Embrace ChangePay Attention to SignsConnect with our Spiritual SideTake time for IntrospectionMy art, a collage of AI and fractal energy art supports you in energetically opening yourself Read more […]