People often think that peace is about not having feelings or not doing something wrong, when in fact it is the opposite.  It is all about feelings, about making mistakes, about facing conflict and, in spite of these missteps, living in balance.  It takes practice and returning to a stable base routinely for reflection and renewal.  I often find peace in the solitude of life, the aloneness between the chaos of the day, the weekends when I don’t feel like doing anything, the spaces between conversations.

I have always felt that maintaining a peaceful approach to life requires a base from which to settle the spirit.  This base, a nurturary.  I liken it to creating a space of interior expressions of peace to support the growth and nourishment of spiritual peace.

The aesthetics of peaceful interiors is almost always simple. The use of furniture is minimal when compared to the use of empty space. I often say peace needs space to breathe and as such, requires many empty spaces. There are few things that are as peaceful as sitting comfortably in a space and allowing the eyes to wander lazily across a room of soothing colors, comfortable furnishings and calming lighting.People have varying sensitivities to their interior environment. Some people are more comfortable with aesthetic simplicity than others. For some it is a preference, for others, a necessity, and for many, completely insignificant. But there are people who seek simplicity in their environment and in their lives.