I have a musician friend who's group used an old bench for the picture on the front of their album. The album was titled "A Place to Rest". We all can relate to that idea. People in our hurried culture need a place of peace, a place away from the work, noise and over stimulation of the outside world. A place where your mind and body can revive and recharge your energy. If you have a yard this might mean a pool, a nice patio or a garden spot.
Courtyards throughout history have been like walking into another world...an oasis in the desert. Creating such a place of peace can be accomplished even if you don't have a yard. Porches and sunrooms both offer a transitional space between more formal living areas and the outside. Use fun flea market objects you love but can't quite see in the living room. Use old tools or toys. Drag out grandma's old bent up aluminum pots you do not cook with and make planters out of them. Hang wind chimes, suncatchers or stainglass. Small fountains or water gardens create calm soothing sounds. Plants are a must - they bring the outdoors in and keep the blues away in the colder months. Include a rocker, glider, swing or bench no matter where your space is. There is something magically calming about a rythmic motion...ask any baby.
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Christy Bateman
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