Keeping a Calm Home in a Mad World

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Hi all,

I've had a month's break from the blog so I'm back with a bang with some more features. I've had a very hectic social life the last while with my own 30th, my friends 30th's and weddings.. and they're not over yet! Nonetheless, I missed this little blog and I'm glad to be back.

I am a huge lover of all things health and wellness. I've spoken in the past about my experiences with stress and anxiety, in particular in my early to mid twenties. I am all for anything that makes me feel relaxed, calm and well..zen (That's a new buzz word I heard recently).

We live in a crazy and inevitably stressful world. I believe happiness starts at home.
The following are some of the ways I try to create a calm and relaxed atmosphere in our home.

Candles -
Anyone that follows my instagram will know I am obsessed with candles. There is nothing that makes me feel more calm than having the house clean and lighting a candle and relaxing with a cup of tea on the couch. I did a blog post on my favourite candles a few months ago. To be honest I've come to the conclusion  that there really is no point spending a lot of money on candles. I usually get mine in Dunnes or Aldi and they have just as nice a calming effect than the more expensive candle like Jo Malone. If anything those candles stress me out because of their price I am conscious of over lighting them!!!

Incence Sticks -
These are a relatively knew phenomenon to our home. I saw them in a holistic shop one day a few weeks ago and said I had to try them. They were only €2.00 for a pack of 20 and the stand I got for them was also €2.00. The one's I'm trying out at the minute are from the Elements range and are a blend of lemon lime and grapefruit. I light one a day in the sitting room and it gives the house a lovely fresh energising lift.

Himalayan Salt Lamps -
I love these lamps for many reasons but mainly because of the ambiance they create in a room. Others buy them as they are believed to have many health benefits because they are "natural ionizers," meaning they change the electrical charge of the circulating air. They are thought to clean the air in your home, soothe allergies, enhance your mood and aid sleep. I have one in our sitting room and a small one on my bedside locker.

My Book Shelf -
I keep a number of uplifting books on the shelf in our sitting room. If I ever feel ill at ease or in need of a pick me up I reach for one of these and usually find some sort of solace.

My Piano -
I have played piano since I was 9 years old. When we moved into our home last year I got my piano moved from my bedroom at home - home (my parents house is always home - home) to our kitchen in the new house. Not only is it a beautiful addition to our kitchen but it's one of my go to outlets if I'm ever feeling frustrated. There is nothing better than banging out a few tunes on the piano to relieve any tension and it's extremely therepeutic too!

These are just some of the ways I try to create peace, contentment and unwind at home!
Hope you enjoyed this post. If you did I'd love to hear from you! How do you create a relaxed atmosphere at home?! Have a great weekend!

Lots of love,
Maria
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