CLEARING YOUR LIFE FOR A NEW YEAR

Cheers to 2012! Now is the perfect time to reflect on the year past and look towards the future, as it is a powerful time for renewal of energy; clearing out the old and welcoming in the new. It's important to clear space in order to make room for the new things that you would like to bring into your life. Below are a few simple tips for clearing both your home and life which I find helpful any time of year:

Tips To Clear Your Home:
Refresh and reorganize your closets, kitchen pantry and refrigerator.
Donate clothing and "stuff" that is no longer serving you or your life goals and let someone else enjoy.
Ditch excess paper and magazines.
Clean your computer by deleting/consolidating files and clearing your email inbox.

Tips To Clear Your Life:
Review the past year and think about what you learned, what mistakes you made and what you've accomplished. What are your intentions for 2012?
Wrap up old projects and end commitments to people who are weighing you down.
Toss out old diet and fitness plans that aren't working to make room for new experiments.
Clean out anything that's taking up your mental energy.
Organize your finances. Review your banking accounts, investments, etc. Check out www.learnvest.com to help manage your financial goals.

Most importantly, take time for gratitude. Appreciate all of the good in your life and acknowledge your accomplishments. The fun part – reward yourself with whatever makes you happy and rejuvenates your soul! 

Life.Style

Rocky Mountain Adventures!

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Does Exercise Really Boost your Mood?

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GARDEN MUSIC

Build an Ecosystem Pond for a
Low-Maintenance Piece of Garden Paradise

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Master Photographer - Peter Lik

The Sotheby's International Realty brand is proud to feature the breathtaking work of master photographer Peter Lik......

.....who has made it his life's work to photograph the most stunning natural landscapes in the world. Like the Sotheby's International Realty brand, Peter has a gift for recognizing the extraordinary. For him, it's about getting the perfect shot - which he'll travel to any corner of the globe to capture. Peter has become one of the most highly acclaimed photographers of the natural world, with timeless images of the world's most exquisite scenes.

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OUTSIDE IN

The Abundant windows of this Sag Harbour summer home
serve as an Enticement to the Lush Gardens and Waterfront View

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Spring is definitely in the Air!

 

What do you love about Spring?

I love that the grass gets greener, flowers start popping up,
temperatures rise, and everyone starts to gather outside again. 

And Flowers:  whether it be a bunch of tulips from the farmer’s market or a few wildflowers from a garden, pretty vases of this little luxury throughout different rooms in my home always brings a smile to my face.

 

I hope you are enjoying your May long-weekend!
 

An Elegant Spring Brunch!

Celebrate the Shifting Seasons with a Sit-Down Brunch Sized for Four

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English Enlightenment: Outdated cottage-style home turned into Tudor masterpiece!

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Southern Comfort!

Something for Everyone in this Charming Seaside village of Charleston.

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Impressions!

You only get ONE opportunity to make a first impression.

So, make one that lasts!
If you don’t, you will easily be forgotten -
And someone else will be remembered.

Without a lasting impression,
you are a face,
a name without significance,
or a distant memory.

Ask yourself…
How do you want to be remembered when you leave the room?
If you think of people who are remarkable,
It is usually for ONE thing.

So find yours.
Embrace it.
Show it off.
Sell it.

And that will lead to success…
 

Courtesy of Shaun Osher, CORETALKS

Perfection Achieved

A Toronto Home's Design Highlights a Stunning Wall of Windows and an Intriguing Art Collection

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Letting Go

Are you controlling your stress levels?

Between meeting deadlines at work and fighting traffic on the way home, we’ve all come to accept little stressors as constants in our daily lives. But while a certain degree of stress can be good for your health (and serve as a powerful motivator in certain situations), increasing stress levels can quickly become a hazard to your health. Too much stress can leave you feeling taxed and tired and has been linked to numerous ailments, from headaches to heart disease.
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Behind the Garden Wall

Bring the Ancient Craft of Dry Stone Setting Into Your Own Backyard

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The Well-read Room

Create a Lovely Library at Home:

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