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Chappaqua 10514 - Nurturing An At Home Vacation

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Wall painting of Chinese CalligrapherMore and more, my spirit needs some refuge.  A girlfriend’s struggle this year with serious illness affected me deeply and caused me, the extrovert, to seek more time for solitude and for reflection.

Walks are great and a long bike ride does wonders.  But, a few special places in my own home give me the opportunity for quiet reflection.  Away from the computer and the phone, I can give myself the luxury of deeper thoughts as I ponder the questions we all begin to face at that certain point in our lives.

Feng shui, the Chinese discipline of harmonious energy, speaks to the ways our environment affects our emotional, spiritual and physical well being.  I can imagine an ancient Chinese master smiling as I settle into my favorite chair with a cup of tea and a good book by my side.


Do you have a special retreat in your home? Let me help you create one, using some travel inspired design ideas to create harmony and nurture your soul.

Comments(11)

John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Joanna -  It's good to see you back in the Rain.  Glad you had the opportunity to take some down time and take care of yourself.  Sometimes we all need some downtime.  Yes we have a special guest room that has a comforting feel to not only us but everyone that has ever stayed in that room says they have never felt so safe, comfortable or slept so well.  It's good to have a place in ones home to find comfort and solitude in.  Have a great Tuesday my friend.

Mar 26, 2012 11:35 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Thanks John, just got home from China last night and believe me, I now need a stay at home vacation-jet lagged but will catch up today and look forward to being back in the Rain.  You have a great day too-so, what is an exposed viga????

Mar 26, 2012 11:52 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

We all need that solitude and time to reflect Joanna.  Glad you took that time for yourself.  Hope you had a wonderful vacation too.

Mar 27, 2012 12:20 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Joanna..... that chair looks very comfortable..... and yes, I have a place to escape and reflect.... everyone needs that...

Mar 27, 2012 12:35 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Hi Roger, there is nothing like a respite-yes, China was pretty incredible-lots of smog and counterfeit everything-but the Great Wall and the Xian Soldiers are definitely real!

Hi Barb, hope you are well and glad you have a place for solitude and reflection-Does Rocky get to join you there or is it off limits?

Mar 27, 2012 05:48 AM
Janet Jones
Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI
Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Hi Joanna--welcome back.  Can't wait to hear about your trip to China and see some pictures.  Love your post today.  I think everyone needs a special place to kick back in their own home and I loved the image you created with your words. 

Mar 27, 2012 05:03 PM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Hope you can grab a few days to yourself Joanna....can picture you in a chair like that with a cup of tea and a book...sounds relaxing....for me its a deep tub filled with very warm water and a vanilla/yogurt scent......think I'll go grab one now!

Mar 28, 2012 11:06 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Ummm, sounds yummy, I wish I had a jacuzzi and could do the same thing-love vanilla~

Mar 28, 2012 12:03 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I'm looking forward to creating such a space in my new home....I'll let you know when I create it!

Mar 29, 2012 12:19 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Can't wait to see your photos of that space Sharon, you deserve it!

Mar 29, 2012 08:48 AM