Design.Organization.Health

As promised we share information on Design, Organization and Health. This month we focus on design. Houzz recently wrote an article about designing your home by choosing colors to design a space in your home that reflects your personality by using reflection, inspiration and a readiness for such risks. Here are a few ways that can help you decide which colors really speak to your personality: MOOD:  design a space around the mood they wish to express. INSPIRATION:  Look through images online, design magazines, works of art, favorite mementos, pictures of your vacation, and clothing items to determine which colors you connect with. FIT:  The hues should complement the room's existing details. Use color to break up the different textures and forms. BALANCE:  Start with a neutral color and add more vivid colors over time or use a pop of color against neutral walls. COLOR SCHEMES:  Choose what energizes you or what keeps you calm when you come h...

The Gut-Brain Connection As promised we share information on Design, Organization and Health. This month we focus on Health, specifically the Gut-Brain connection. Did you know that your  gut  secretes Serotonin, a dominant hormone for feeling happy and well? Serotonin: Is a neurotransmitter (hormone) that contributes to feelings of happiness. Helps control your body clock. Is produced by your gut cells and microbes living in your gut. Is negatively affected by too much sugary and processed food. Hidden in the walls of the digestive system, we have this “brain in your gut” that is revolutionizing medicine’s understanding of the links between digestion, mood, health and even the way you think. Your gut plays a big role in how your immune system functions. When the gut is unhealthy, it can lead to inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract and can also affect brain health. This knowledge made me think of so many young people (and older) suffering from ...

K ITCHEN DESIGN TRENDS FOR MAY Houzz recently surveyed more than 1,700 renovating homeowners as part of its 2018 U.S. Kitchen Trends Study. The study focused on colors and finishes people are choosing for their kitchen remodels. White kitchens still make it the top of the list; however, there are popular trends: Sage, a light green color that looks nice accented with brass hardware. White oak cabinets and white marble which looks great for kitchens that have a lot of natural sunlight. Wood counter tops are making a comeback and make a kitchen seem inviting. Light blue kitchens create a fun and warm feeling. Black kitchens are very dapper and look great with an offset of a white color. Rich midnight color with a hardwood floor is in vogue too. The top design trend is a gray kitchen which looks very sophisticated with brass accents. At South Star Granite and Cabinetry, we have just added a semi-custom line of cabinetry with many options, including your own pain...

To my Charleston Connections: Throughout these past six years, I’ve been carving out my niche to best serve my community. With the rising interests in organization, holistic health and functional space at home, I am here to let you know that I am actively engaged in these areas. If you would like a consultation for your closet or kitchen space, please allow me to help you by utilizing my natural abilities to organize and design these areas: Kitchens: remodel and new plans, working out of South Star Granite and Cabinetry at 3375 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, 29418. Closets: redesign and new plans Retrofitting spaces with ShelfGenie™ Collaborating with my holistic way of life, I can help you with functional solutions that look nice and if the opportunity presents itself, share healthy information pertaining to your lifestyle, ergonomics and wellness in general. That’s enough for now. I’ll be back to share specific ideas on organization, design and he...