You are the creator of your happiness and your space!

We know that our lives are in our own hands and that our happiness is as well. If your not happy, change something! You are that powerful that you can do this! Of course the recipe for happiness is not the same for everyone and can be a little tricky! With a new house for me I know part of my joy comes from spending time with family and that is easier in beautiful spaces. I also know that being out in nature adds to quality of life and health! Harvard health reminds us that studies show light and getting outdoors to help in a number of ways! So the challenge for me and maybe you to is making spaces outdoors that your family loves and wants to be in!

photo credit: Isabella Freedman

Maybe create a natural area to relax and renew with wooden benches, native plants, maybe ones beneficial to butterflies. Maybe create magical romantic space with comfortable seating, candles, and special Christmas Lights, Etc. Add a bit of wine and music who wouldn’t want to come home to such a space? 

Photo Credit: Peg Berens Interior Design and style

If you have children you might be focused on a different kind of beautiful outdoor space! Many crunchy parents are trying to combat something very important!

Nature Deficit Disorder

Photo Credit: Let the Children Play

The whole idea is to get kids outside and loving it again. I remember growing up and spending sun up to sun down outside! I wish I could say my kids do the same thing but their days are very much a mix of indoor and outdoor. We specially moved here to help them get more time outside! To help with that, making outdoor spaces beautiful and inviting is important!

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Your beautiful space can be elaborate or simple. What ever makes you happy and gets you and your loved ones outside again! It doesn’t have to be costly, you can do a lot of it yourself! The point is to get out and do it. Make a change, be happy!