There’s nothing like an indoor tree in a room. It immediately brings the outside in making the room feel fresher and more alive. Not to mention, it does a great job filling awkward, empty spaces, which I’ve got.
Our new living room has a big, empty, dead corner, and I’ve been playing with the idea of sticking an indoor tree in it to fill the space and add some life. Given the room gets tons of light and Brent has a remarkably green thumb — meaning the tree will survive — the only question left is: What type?
The number of options of indoor trees is so dizzying it’s a good thing we’re not up in one. Fortunately, the types of indoor trees most often used can be broken down into five categories. See them all below.
After prescribing a number of pills and treatments, my doctor, Dr. Ron Hunninghake of the Riordan Clinic, added nonchalantly, “Oh, and Meghan, tell that fiance of yours he needs to get to work. You need to be hugged 10 times a day.”
What?
At first, I thought he was joking. After all, it was my first appointment with Dr. Ron. But then he proceeded to explain exactly why I needed 10 hugs a day, at the very least.
Turns out hugs may indeed be the healing touch. A number of studies have found hugs reduce blood pressure and more importantly, the stress hormone cortisol.
There’s no gift I find more valuable or meaningful than a thoughtful, handwritten letter. Maybe it’s because I’m a writer, which is still hard for me to fathom. Maybe it’s because I like having something tangible I can go back to and remember how things were. Or maybe it’s because I find nothing more important than connecting and letting the people you love know exactly how you feel.
Whatever it is I love letters. Especially giving them, and for our wedding day, I figured our standard fare of scratching notes on random printer paper just wasn’t going to cut it. So I set out to find a set of beautiful stationery, and luckily, stumbled upon something much, much better. These gorgeous, fine writing papers. Stunningly beautiful in their simplicity, these papers let your words take center stage.
1. Handmade in Prague, Jan Petr Obr stationery is hand engraved and printed using the classical European paper making process that dates back to the 16th century.
2. Used by most royal courts in Europe, G. Lalo stationery originated in Paris as a handmade paper. While no longer handmade, G. Lalo paper is still created using traditional techniques. As a result, the paper maintains a handmade look while also appearing refined. Out of the three papers, it has the cleanest edge and most modern look.
3. Handmade in one of Europe’s most renowned paper-making centers, Amalfi, Italy, Amatruda stationery is crafted using the family’s manufacturing technique that originated in 1380. This is the paper I chose, and when it arrived, I literally caught my breath. It was even more beautiful than I’d imagined. Any letter you write on this paper will instantly feel more epic and romantic. As if it came from another time.
With our wedding just one day away, white is on my mind. Particularly a little, white dress I have to squeeze myself into tomorrow. Sucking in aside, wouldn’t it be nice to get ready in a beautiful, bright, white bathroom? I can’t think of a better place to spend the morning of the “big day.”
Of course, not everyone would feel that way. When it comes to all-white, I find people either love it or hate it. Those who love it find it clean, airy and fresh. Those who hate it feel it’s sterile, cold and boring.
What do you think? Are all-white bathrooms your idea of perfection or a little too stark for your tastes?
On a side note, how amazing would it be to have one of those huge, walk-in showers?
