February 3, 2012 | Posted by Karen Trubner-Kent
No, I’m not talking about your home’s electrical output. I’m talking about your home’s energy, in terms of the positive or negative energy contained therein. You’ve probably heard that people emit either positive or negative energy – well your home exudes a certain energy, as well. It may be closely related to your own mood. [...]
Categories: Home Design, Organization | 
Tags: aura, boost your home's energy, clutter, energy, what is your home's energy | 
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November 18, 2011 | Posted by Karen Trubner-Kent
I finally had a chance to get caught up with my movie viewing this past weekend, something I don’t do too often. I happened to watch “Up In The Air”, the one with George Clooney. I particular liked the Clooney character’s motivational speeches. I found them quite, well – motivational. Just to refresh your memory, [...]
Categories: Balance & Harmony, Home Design | Tags: "Up in the Air", accumulated stuff, clutter, how much does your home weigh, motivational, what is enough? | No Comments »
May 20, 2011 | Posted by Karen Trubner-Kent
I’ve been cleaning up around here lately. Not Spring cleaning, exactly, but more along the lines of an Office overhaul and remodel. Out went the old credenza and hutch. In their place – built-in bookshelves, cabinets and drawers with more storage than I’d dreamed of. Everything is neat and organized and clutter-free. I am basking [...]
Categories: Gaining Clarity, Home Design | Tags: assessment tests, Cleaning, clutter, Myers-Briggs, Organization, personality, remodel, Spring cleaning, Strengths Finders | No Comments »
April 15, 2011 | Posted by Karen Trubner-Kent
The ancient Chinese revered their ancestors. Perhaps this is nowhere more evident than in the ancient Chinese bronze vessels used for sacrifice. These priceless objects were part of an elaborate ritual ceremony to commemorate the deceased, based in part, on the belief that one’s’ ancestors would continue to watch over you from the afterlife. As [...]
Categories: Asian Art, Balance & Harmony, Gaining Clarity | Tags: ceremony, Chinese bronzes, clutter, family heirlooms, keepsakes, memories, ritual, senitmental, stuff | No Comments »
February 25, 2011 | Posted by Karen Trubner-Kent
“Less is More” Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe A few years ago, a friend sent me this picture. The house, located in downtown Toronto, Canada, was about the size of a postage stamp. It was, at the time, for sale. This immediately captured my attention. I was intrigued, wondering what it could possibly be like [...]
Categories: Home Design, Organization | Tags: clutter, de-clutter, less is more, Mies van der Rohe, miniature, Oprah, possessions, small, stuff, too much stuff, Toronto | No Comments »
February 18, 2011 | Posted by Karen Trubner-Kent
An artist friend of mine, Julie Doane Roberts, creates what she calls OoMs. Otherwise referred to as Objects of Meaning. We all have them, these OoMs. In fact, our OoMs are one of many reasons that we tend to collect so much stuff. Unless you are immune to this condition, you will know what I’m [...]
Categories: Art, General, Home Design | Tags: Artist of Your Life, Asian Art, clutter, creating order, freeing up space, Julie Doane Roberts, memorabilia, Objects of Meaning, OoMs, stuff | 1 Comment »
February 11, 2011 | Posted by Karen Trubner-Kent
“Negative space is a powerful drawing tool. It’s one of the secrets to learning how to draw.” Brian Bomeisler To paraphrase Brian Bomeisler, negative space is a powerful tool. Plus, it’s one of the secrets to a well-designed room! That’s because the negative space in a room is just as important as the positive space. [...]
Categories: Balance & Harmony, Home Design | Tags: balance, Brian Bomeisler, clutter, less is more, negative space, Organization, postive space, symphony | No Comments »
June 25, 2010 | Posted by Karen Trubner-Kent
Actually, this week I’m featuring a favorite guest writer, Christine Kane. I think you will enjoy her wisdom and sense of humor. Performer, songwriter, and creativity consultant Christine Kane publishes her ‘LiveCreative’ weekly ezine with more than 11,000 subscribers. If you want to be the artist of your life and create authentic and lasting success, [...]
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April 9, 2010 | Posted by Karen Trubner-Kent
As I see it, the art of making decisions, as referred to in this article, is really about the Art of Removing Clutter and knowing When to Let Go. This week, we continue with the theme of Spring cleaning and getting clear, while wading through years of accumulated stuff. Whether you are dealing with day [...]
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January 22, 2010 | Posted by Karen Trubner-Kent
“Your home should rise up to meet you”. Peter Walsh I recently heard about something called the 2% Rule. Generally speaking, this refers to a percentage of wasted time in a given day, or week, that could be re-purposed into doing those things you “just don’t have time for”. Like re-organizing the home office you’ve [...]
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