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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 Change
• Pay Attention to Signs
• Connect with our Spiritual Side
• Take time for Introspection

My art, a collage of AI and fractal energy art supports you in energetically opening yourself to magic.

See it on the walls, pillows, and dining chairs. 

My art, a collage of AI and fractal energy art supports you in living with integrity in this Edesign I created.

This collection is “Raven Medicine”. Remind yourself to be open to magic and the unknown. Raise the vibe in your space today. Great design starts with energy.

See my Raven Medicine collection at: https://maryann-benoit.pixels.com/collections/raven+medicine+magic

See all my AI/ fractal art at https://maryann-benoit.pixels.com/collections/ai+and+fractal+art

Surround yourself with art that reminds you what is important and enhances the energy of your space. When your space is better, you are better. When you are better, the world is better. The world needs you. My unique Interior Design philosophy combines The ART of beauty The SCIENCE of color The ENERGY of well-being.

Art + Science + Energy = Magic

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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. Follow Saturday Night Live Art Shows on Facebook by searching #snlartshows.

“Raven Medicine” Aligned Energy Art

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.  

My “Raven Medicine” Collection

 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.”

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Contact me to work together and create a design that is perfect for your space.

What is Energy Art and How Can it Change Your Life?

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of my digital art, where the fusion of AI and Fractal art unfolds in mesmerizing harmony and supportive energy. Guided by the power of language, and the ingenuity of algorithms, I communicate my artistic vision to the AI, refining and perfecting it until it resonates with my vision. Then, a captivating dance begins as I craft intricate energy infused fractal art which I add in layers to the design.

My computer screen becomes the playground where I interlace my AI-generated images with the bewitching patterns of fractals, creating a symphony of colors, textures, dimension and detail. But my art goes beyond the beauty. Embedded within each creation lies a unique energy message, carefully crafted to support you. My own energy infuses every stroke, enveloping the artwork with a positive force that resonates with you and what you need to support you in your space.

I love exploring the endless possibilities and pushing the boundaries of digital art to unveil the unseen, weaving threads of meaning and energy into the essence of the art.

My art transcends into the extraordinary, offering an immersive experience that helps you reach your potential to be who you truly are. With colors that bring you joy, textures that beckon to be touched, and intricate details that unravel like secrets, my art invites you to embark on a transformational journey.

See more of my Fractal Art/ Sacred Geometry designs on Fine Art America or Society 6. 

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. 

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Want a beautiful house? The key to success is to make a plan! Figure out what you need to create the design you want, and if it fits in your budget before you buy a single thing!

Make a Plan

You are much more likely to get the end result you want if you start with a plan!

Often, people start buying things they like, hoping that it will all work together. This may not work because the styles or colors may not fit well together, or they may end up buying too many colors and patterns because they have no unifying theme to work toward.

Sometimes homeowners select finishes such as flooring and counter tops and get excited and rush into other aspects such as painting and selecting furniture without thinking it all through. I get it, once you start, it’s hard to pause because you just want to see the end result!

To get an end result that will make you happy though , stop…., take time and make a plan first.

So how do you develop a great plan?

Start with your vision

Say you want to redo your master bedroom. Picture what your perfect master bedroom would look and feel like if you could have everything you want with no limitations.  What would make you happy? How would you feel in the space? What activities do you want to do in the space? What style is the space? Do you like to change things up on a regular basis and want future flexibility or do you want the space to stay the same for a long time? Once you have the ideal room in your mind, you can try to work with your space, budget and time to create something as close as possible to your dream room.

Develop a budget and timeline

For now, this just needs to be a realistic picture of how much money you are willing to spend and how much time are you willing to devote to get it done.

Determine what you have to work with

Fixed Finishes and Architectural Elements

Some things in your space like your fixed finishes may be “bossy” and can’t be ignored.  The size of the room and existing architectural features  such as your windows, doors, fireplace, counter tops etc. are unlikely to change and need to be considered. What colors are they?  How will they affect the color palette, layout and style of your design? Of course, part of your plan may be to change some of these things.

Furniture, Art, Accessories

Do you have things you love and want to highlight in the room? Maybe a piece of furniture or art that is an heirloom or has special meaning? A beautiful rug that you love and want to use? What are the sizes and colors are some of these items?

How will the Space Be Used?

What will you do in your space?  Who will be using it? Do you have children, pets or a significant other that you need to consider in selecting colors or finishes so they will like it too, and the finishes will stand up to the use?

What Needs to Change?

What do you have to or want to change? Do you need a paint job or new flooring? Don’t decide on your colors and materials just yet. Now, just identify that you need them, and come up with general ideas on materials you prefer such as carpeting vs hardwood flooring, or quartz vs marble countertops etc.

What Needs Replacing?

You know you hate your credenza and art  for example, and want to purchase something new. Create a general wish list for the new items, without deciding yet on the exact items.

Energy art can play a huge role in not only making your space beautiful but supporting you in being the person you want to be. See all my energy art at Fine Art America and let me guide you in how it can support you.

Select Your Color Palette

Color is key in pulling it all together, tying the bossy items together with the new items. A color strategist can measure the colors you have in your fixed finishes and inspiration pieces, and provide great recommendations for new flooring, countertops, paint colors, and furniture and accessories so it all works together. What order do you select everything in?

• If you are putting in new flooring or countertops, select these first.
• Select paint next. It is much easier to find a paint color to work with your flooring and countertops than the other way around. If you select a more neutral wall color, it can provide you with greater flexibility in the future to change colors in your rugs, pillows, and accent pieces

Check Your Budget

Check your budget. Are you still on track? Don’t forget to include labor and design costs. If not, where can you adjust.

Work in a Logical Order

• Do your remodeling-flooring, counter tops, painting.
• Develop a floor plan to arrange furniture around your focal points or highlight your inspiration pieces.
• Select new items last. Pick furniture, rugs, accessories that work with your vision, inspiration pieces and color palette.

Get Help With Your Plan

Developing a great plan can take some work and expertise. Try my Aligned Design consultation which considers design, color and energy to pull it all together so you get the end result you love and avoid costly mistakes.

Design is about more than just looks. Take this quiz.

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Some colors are just plain bossy. You might want to ignore them, but you can’t. And you shouldn’t.

It is not that they are overly bold or colorful.  They are just in your face. Every Single Day.

They are your fixed finishes. The things you rarely change unless you are doing some significant remodeling.

They are your countertops, your floors, and architectural features such as stone or brick walls or fireplaces, or other predominant features. 

They are the things that you do not plan to change any time soon.

They are “bossy” because they will be there for a long time, they take a lot of space and are often in your main living areas such as your kitchen or living room.

Hopefully, you like your fixed finishes. Everything really needs to work with them. 

As an example, say you have Clarino quartz countertops and wood cabinets and flooring, you might consider a light-colored paint that is harmonious with the exact colors in the countertop, and that is also harmonious with the hue family of the wood cabinets and flooring.

How do you do that? Have a color strategist measure the exact colors in both the countertop and your wood cabinets and flooring. They will consider the hue family, color saturation, lightness, and color relationships.

There is a range of color choices that could work. Most countertops have numerous colors in them that can be matched. Or, you could consider a color that is in the same hue family or has similar chroma. Or, you could try a complementary color

The key thing is to consider the color data of all the colors in your fixed finishes and develop your color choices on color data, rather than guesswork or considerations of imaginary undertones. Of course, it needs to look good too, and you can not rely on data alone. Extraordinary color is the perfect mix of art and science.

Once you know the options that could work,  consider which works best with the fabrics, art, and furniture in the rooms you are working with as well as the rest of the home.

It is all a big puzzle that needs to work together.  The first pieces you put down are your fixed finishes and you build from there.

Creating a home that not only looks great but feels great, comes from all the pieces working together in harmony. 

This includes the creativity of great design, the science of color, and the energy of how you relate to your space and the environment.  

People often want to do color consultations without considering the whole picture and the Interior Design of the rest of the house. Something will always be missing.

My tip to you is when it is time to pick your paint colors, hire a pro to help you, and take a holistic approach to look at color with the rest of your home’s design.

Are You Ready to Listen to Your Bossy Colors?

You can also start by just choosing paint colors for your room now, and think about a complete design plan later.

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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 wealth? Want to become even better at it? 

This quiz will help you identify your current proficiency at drawing prosperity into your life. Furthermore, it’ll provide personalized advice on how to attract even more wealth by leveraging the power of energy art in your interior design.

Understanding how well you’re doing at attracting wealth is the first step. The next step is to learn how you can further enhance your wealth-attracting potential. With this quiz, you’ll uncover the areas in your life that could use some fine-tuning.

Once you have your results, I recommend specific energy art pieces that resonate with your unique needs. This energy art will not only uplift the aesthetic of your space but also serve as powerful visual reminders of the mindset and behaviors that foster wealth and abundance.

So, are you ready to unlock your wealth-attracting potential and transform your space into a beacon of prosperity?

Let’s begin!

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Do you feel you have what you need to successfully attract more wealth and abundance? Take the quiz by clicking the button above. Or take it by reading the article below and tracking your points.

You will get 2 points for each ‘yes’
1 point for every ‘sometimes’
0 points for ‘no’.

Click on the art names linked to ‘no’ answers for helpful energy art.

Authenticity and Purpose

1. Do you feel you’re living your true purpose and passions? Are you embracing your true purpose, and pursuing your passion wholeheartedly? (Alignment). Does your work ignite a deep joy and sense of necessity within you? (Heartfire). If not, take quiet moments to dive deep into self-discovery and step out of your comfort zone (Journey).

2.  Do your decisions consistently align with your purpose and the person you’re becoming?  Consider who you’re evolving into (Path with Heart, and Becoming).

3.  Are you comfortable expressing your authentic thoughts and feelings? Are you being genuine and voicing your own beliefs? (Throat Chakra).

Positive Intentions and Actions

4.  Do you offer your services with a genuine desire to make a positive impact? Do you offer them wholeheartedly, with the intention of improving others’ lives? (Heart Chakra).

5.  Have you discarded unhelpful beliefs about money and replaced them with positive ones? Have you let go of your past beliefs about money that may not serve you well (Stories from the Past, and rewritten narratives in your mind that support your success? (Stories of the Future). Do you realize your stories are not necessarily your customers stories?

6. Do you demonstrate self-integrity and discipline? Are you cultivating traits that attract wealth, like discipline and integrity? Remember, you must embody the life you want. Your actions reflect who you are and have a ripple effect in your life (Being).

Embrace Change and Inspiration

7. Do you regularly take quiet moments to listen to your heart and generate ideas? Do you connect with your heart, letting ideas flow naturally instead of forcing them? (Journey and Silence is Golden). 

8. Do you act quickly when inspiration strikes? When a brilliant idea strikes, do you recognize it as a universal gift and act on it before it’s passed on to someone else? (Inspiration).

9. Do you turn changes into business opportunities? Are you adaptable, seeking opportunities amidst change to benefit your business? Remember, your response to change determines its impact. Change can be transformative if you let it (Radical Change).

10. Do you feel you manage your time effectively? Do you use it to your advantage instead of letting it control you? (Unveiling Time).

Energy and Abundance Mindset

11. Do you regularly express gratitude for what you have? Do you appreciate what you have now? A thankful mindset draws abundance and well-being into your life. When did you last express gratitude for the simplest life-sustaining elements like water, air, or your own body? (Gratitude, and Abundance).

12. Do you believe you emit positive energy?  Remember, you attract the same energy you exude (Frequency, and Qi ).

13. Are you confident in the flow of money in your life? Are you open-hearted, contributing to others, and ensuring money circulates freely? Understanding that money is an energy exchange with the universe encourages abundance (Abundance).

14. Do you communicate your intentions clearly? Have you clarified what you truly desire, and communicated your intentions to others and the universe? Clear intentions have immense power. By letting your unique essence shine, you can make the world a better place (Manifest, Fire Element, Possibilities).

What Does Your Score Mean?

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Why Energy Art Can Help

Your environment reflects your state of mind, and art, as a vibrant form of expression, has the power to uplift it.

 My art—a blend of AI and fractal energy art—imbues your space with meaningful reminders and positive energy. 

When your environment thrives, you thrive, and in turn, the world thrives. 

We all have a role to play, and the world needs you. My distinctive approach to interior design weaves together the beauty of art, the science of color, and the energy of well-being.

When Art, Science, and Energy unite, they create Magic.

 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.”

See more of my Fractal  and AI designs on Fine Art America or Society 6. 

Are You Ready to attract Wealth and Abundance?

Let’s get started with an Aligned Design consultation.

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Welcome to Saturday Night Live Art Shows. I am really happy to share my Aligned Energy Art series called “Eternity”, with four fractal art /sacred geometry pieces in an Edesign I created to highlight them.

This is a special collaboration with my followers. I am doing a creative challenge to create a new piece of art every day for 100 days. I created the first piece and did not know what to name it. I asked my followers how it made them feel. Their comments were amazing! I created a story that included every comment, and this video is the result. Based on the comments, I call this series “Eternity”. Watch the video to find out why”.

Fractal art is sacred geometry, expressing the energy that you can feel but can not see. Add Energy art to your space to remind yourself what is important.

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 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 Story of “Eternity”

Once Upon a Time there was a girl (me).

She challenged herself to create new art every day for 100 days.

One day around week 4, she created something and didn’t know what to name it.

So she asked her followers…..how does it make you feel?

She was amazed at all their answers. A story started to unfold.

“He found the fossils in a secluded area. He had an overwhelming sense that ancient wisdom was written in the stone and within it was the heart of some long-lost ancient treasure. As his mind wandered, the story started to unfold, as if in a download from the universe. There was once a place, an interwoven world, filled with heroic beings with many superpowers. Each was earned as they moved through never ending layers within the spacious and regal palace of woven metal. But it was easy to get lost and feel trapped. Many areas were filled with ice and other crystals growing and expanding toward the light. The only way out was to pass a test of enlightenment, to move on to the next layer. While trapped, it was like being in a cave filled with ice crystals, but when enlightenment was found, they could be transported to a new area, sometimes filled with the golden sun of summer, or sometimes even to another country or time. Each place had its own special wisdom to be imparted.

There was a special dance that provided a secret key out, if only they knew what the moves were. And there was a sacred object they would have to carry in their hand…

They soon learned that the secret key out, was learning how to use the message of enlightenment in their own life, as everyone is different. Each had their own special move and sacred object needed to move on.

With each new lesson learned, they moved closer to knowing themselves better and becoming who they truly were. If the lesson was not be learned, they might spend eternity in the same area.

That’s a very long time! Are you learning your lessons?

How can you use “Eternity in your space?

If the message of “Eternity”, 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.

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.

Your selection of art determines the energy you want to surround yourself with.

How do you want to feel?

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.

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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 event?

My Interior Design, and energy art on the walls, pillows, and furniture remind you to keep an open mind about time and to change your perception to suit you.

Raise the vibe in your space today. Great design starts with energy.

My art is a mixture of fractal art and AI, with numerous fractal art hearts, symbolizing living a path with heart.

See my “Unveiling Time” Collection in this show at https://maryann-benoit.pixels.com/collections/unveiling+time.

See all my new AI/fractal designs at https://maryann-benoit.pixels.com/collections/ai+and+fractal+art.

Give me a call today at 907-362-0065 to create your own custom energy art and Interior Design aligned with you.

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https://youtu.be/AK5u-803ZBA

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. Follow Saturday Night Live Art Shows on Facebook by searching #snlartshows.

“Unveiling Time” Aligned Energy Art

If you have watched some of my previous shows, you know everything is energy. Including time. Here are some of my energy art pieces highlighted in the show.

 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.”

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Contact me to work together and create a design that is perfect for your space. Here are a few of the pieces I used in this design.

What is AI and Fractal Art?

I created this digital art using a combination of AI (artificial intelligence) and Fractal on my computer. AI required using the right words to tell the computer what your artistic vision is, and then revising it over and over until it is close to my vision. Then I create fractal art using special software based on math. I overlay the fractal art images on the AI images. Each image has a special energy message meant to support you in your life. I infuse my energy to support you through the art during the creation process.

I love creating these mediums because it allows me to work with brilliant colors, interesting textures, and incredible detail. 

See more of my Fractal Art/ Sacred Geometry designs on Fine Art America or Society 6. 

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. 

https://youtu.be/uIfSAJMThm4

What is Your Design Style?

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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. In my art, I portrayed a butterfly, which is a symbol of joy. And hearts, for Joan Marie is living a path with heart, and doing what she loves. Joan Marie loves brilliant colors and is adventurous, energetic, and fun. With a triple-exploding heart that touches the world. A heart so big, it can not be contained. It affects everything around it. Healing itself and others in the process.

Thank you for sharing your joy and love for the world.

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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 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.

See Joan Marie’s exquisite visionary art and power portraits she creates at Joan Marie Art.

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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.

See more of my Fractal Art/ Sacred Geometry designs on Fine Art America or Society 6.

 Aligned Energy Art adds another layer of energy and meaning beyond visual beauty to create a space that is  aligned with who you really are “.

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.

When your space is better, you are better. When you are better, the world is better. The world needs you. Choose to create a space that is aligned with You.

What is Your Design Style?

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With the home buying and selling process comes a lot of paperwork. It can be overwhelming, but there are ways to make it easier. Northern Lights Home Staging and Design has compiled some tips and tricks to take the stress out of this process.

Find the Best Rates

Before you start looking for homes, it is important to know what budget you can work within. Carefully estimate what you can afford to buy and research mortgages that will fit your needs and budget. Knowing your budget will help narrow down your options and save time when looking for homes.

Use Tools to Make Collaboration Easy

Digitizing documents into PDF forms helps you keep them organized and easy to find in one place. A PDF merger saves time by quickly merging multiple documents together, eliminating the risk of losing track due to clutter. Conversely, you can use a tool to streamline documents—you may consider this option to delete pages from a PDF for free, so you don’t have to handle massive file sizes.

Track Timeline and Deadlines

A timeline document is an essential tool for tracking key dates and deadlines in the home buying or selling process. The Balance notes that these dates can be used to keep track of important events, such as closing day, as well as any tasks that need to be done before a given deadline. Crosschecking these timelines ensures all steps are completed on time, which is critical for a successful transaction.

Plotting key dates in advance is an important part of the home buying and selling process. This will ensure that documents are properly retrieved from storage or sent to other parties to be completed on time. Setting reminders ahead of time is a good idea.

Gather All Your Documents

When selling your home, it’s important to be prepared. Realtor.com suggests collecting necessary documents such as title deeds, mortgage details, and tax information beforehand so that the process is smooth and you get paid promptly once closing day arrives. Not only will this save time, but it can protect you from any potential issues during the sale.

Consider Online Banking

Online banking can help keep track of closing costs, taxes, and legal fees associated with any transaction. It also makes it easier to file taxes at the end of the year since all transactions are documented. Additionally, tracking expenses online eliminates worry over paper receipts getting lost due to clutter or forgetfulness which could lead to unexpected fees in the future.

Color-Code Your Physical Files

Color coding files is a great way to simplify organization during a hectic time. Different colors can represent different categories so that documents are easily identifiable at a glance. This eliminates the hassle of searching through tons of files just to find one document, thus taking away the stress from an already difficult situation.

Stay on Top of Your Budget

Moving to a new home can be an exciting time, setting your sights on a new life ahead, but it is expensive. To make sure you keep track of your budget, create a document listing all your expenses. On the list should be major payments from both parties, as well as estimated costs and what you actually spend. This can identify where potential savings might have been made.

Buying or selling your next home can be a daunting process with the long list of paperwork you have to handle, but by digitizing and organizing documents, color coding physical files, listing expenses, and researching mortgages beforehand, you can make sure that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Taking the time to prepare ahead of time will make the home buying or selling process much more straightforward for you.

This article was written by Suzie Wilson of  Happier Home for Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.

Tips for Before and After You Buy

Before you buy, you are probably trying to sell your current home as fast and profitably as possible. Home staging is the best way to make that happen and keep your stress levels low while looking for your new home. I can help you sell fast and for more, wherever you live.

Once you buy your new house, if you are like most folks, you move in quickly and everything remains where it is initially placed.  Why not get your colors and design right from the start! Let me help you with an Aligned Design consultation which combines color and design advice and can even create some custom art and decor for you and your new home.

Learn more about Global style design in my article, Tell Your Story with Global Style Interior Design.  Curious about what Global Style might be right for you? Take the quiz below. Ready to try to get the look in your own home? Try one of my Edesign packages.

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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 doubt or mistrust people? Do you have digestive issues?

The energy of your solar plexus chakra may be blocked.

Everything is energy. This chakra is also called the Manipura chakra, which means a beautiful gem. My fractal art shows gem-like qualities and contains the energy and color of the solar plexus chakra.

Yellow inspires happiness, optimism, energy, creativity, and sharp thinking. I infuse my energy into my art and designs, to help give you what you need. Mixing that with your intention to heal yourself, makes for a powerful combination of energy in your home.

Use this art to create new beginnings, stand in your power, boost your self-confidence, and proudly shine your light. See how to use this art in these Edesigns I created for this show.

Everything is energy. My fractal art is sacred geometry. It represents the building blocks of life and what energy might look like if you could see it. Why not raise the energy around you to a higher level with art, for your health and well-being? Surround yourself with art that reminds you what is important and enhances the energy of your space.

See my “Solar Plexus Chakra” Collection at https://maryann-benoit.pixels.com/collections/solar+plexus+chakra

Learn more about each piece of art and how it affects the energy of the room, All combined create a living room that is supportive and inspires you to live joyfully and stay in alignment with who you are meant to be.

And you can vary the look and feel of the room with the same art but different paint colors. Need help picking colors? Call for a color consultation.

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 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.

 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 Saturday Night Live Art Show, ” A Passion for Purple” where I show some videos of the process.

See more of my Fractal Art/ Sacred Geometry designs on Fine Art America or Society 6.

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.

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Do you love bringing the outdoors in? I do too. A beautiful example is this Edesign I created for the Seasonal Living Design Challenge.

Participants were to design a space in a Modern to Modern Farmhouse higher-end residential home, containing at least 3 Seasonal Living products, and 2 seasons should be reflected in the use of each space. Spaces should emphasize the concept of “Wellness”.

Seasonal Living

Designing a space that enhances the use of outdoor space as well as indoor space and is usable for more than just one season of the year is wonderful for making the most of your space and your well-being.

Seasonal Living provides distinctive furniture and decorative accessories that invite people to connect with the outdoors and live in rhythm with the four seasons.

I believe my design is perfect for spring, summer, fall, and winter with its indoor and outdoor fire features and roof that covers the outdoor space.

Wellness

I believe the concept of wellness is critical in creating the perfect space for you. Wellness is about having a healthy environment that inspires peace and well-being. Bring wellness into your space in the following ways.

• Color– Use the energy of color to bring peace, calm, well-being, or inspiration to your space.
• Biophilia- Bring the outside in by creating a seamless interplay between the outside view and the interior. Use natural materials and elements in your space.
• Art- Select art that has a meaningful message that inspires you whenever you see it.
• Natural Materials- Use natural materials such as wood, metal, glass, wool, clay, stone, cotton, etc. for a healthy environment.
• Light, Fire, and Sound- Let your space and yourself breathe in an area with plenty of light, fresh air, quiet, and the comfort of a fire in the fireplace.
• Uncluttered space– Give yourself room to breathe, move freely and relax. Too much clutter feels chaotic and does not allow your eyes to rest.

Color

This design uses a primarily neutral color scheme interspersed with greens, blues, and yellows to harmonize with the outdoor landscape. The colors are peaceful, relaxing and give the feeling of relaxing in the forest. The walls are a very light green and the ceiling a light blue, to blend with the forest and sky increase the flow between outdoors and in.

Biophilia

As humans, we want to be connected with nature and other living things such as people, animals, and plants.  This longing for “connection” with other life forms is called “biophilia”. See my article on biophilia for more details.

Some of the ways of doing that, which I incorporated in this design include:

• Use natural and eco-friendly materials for building and decor. In this design, I used lots of glass, wood, wool, wicker, stone. Seasonal Living also uses natural and recycled material whenever possible.
• Use indoor plants to provide a variety of colors, textures and improve your indoor air quality.
• Use the colors of nature in your home, inside and out. The furnishings are primarily neutral colors, allowing the art, plants and accessories to add colors and textures to harmonize with the outdoor environment. The walls are green and ceiling blue to allow the eyes to rest and help the inside flow into the outside.
• Use lots of strategically placed windows for an abundance of natural light and views.
• Select art that enhances the energy you want to surround yourself with, inspires you and helps remind you who you want to be.

Art

Art can have a big impact on the energy of the space and how your feel in it.

• Consider art that shows landscapes, plants, animals, or other natural elements that bring you joy and work with your design and color palette.
• Consider art that tells the story of something important to your well-being. In this design, I used 2 of my recent fractal energy art series. The first, in shades of greens, is called “Release”. It not only portrays the release of the season of fall into winter but the release of all the things that no longer serve you or your well-being. Note the design in the wall art, pillows and tray on the coffee table.

“Release” Fractal Art

See my Saturday Night Live Art Show on my “Release” art to learn how it was made and more about the energy behind the design.  “Release” is all about releasing all the things in life that do not serve you or contribute to your well-being.

The greens and fall colors add a feeling of calmness and well-being as if sitting in a beautiful forest. This is the feeling I want to have as a result of releasing what no longer serves me. It works together perfectly with the exterior landscape and the Seasonal Living furniture.

I created 2 more pieces to go with it, so you can see the movement between pieces and use three together over a sofa t create a focal point in a room.

“Attachments” Fractal Art

See my Saturday Night Live Art Show on my “Attachments” fractal art to learn more about these pieces. Buddha said that attachment is the root of all suffering. This art reminds us to release the attachment to outcomes and trying to control things, and let them be how they are meant to be.

Light, Fire and Sound

Lots of sunlight, a warm, beautiful fire in the fireplace or outdoor fire pits, candlelight and the sounds of nature are the extra touches that make magic happen and increase your wellness in un-measurable ways!

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The Experience

I enjoyed developing a design using Seasonal Living products and exploring the flexible concept of indoor/outdoor living. I love that their products are sustainable and created or inspired by artisans. I liked being about to meld it with my own fractal art and loved the experience of creating a design that flowed seamlessly between inside and outside and could be used in all seasons of the year.

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 Fine Art America and Society6.

Create Seasonal Living and Wellness in your space.

Are you ready to bring the outside in and bring more peace and well-being into your space?   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.

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