NOVEMBER 2021 | ISSUE NO.11
If the Earth Is Not Held in Your Hands, Then Who Holds It?
Dear Friends and Clients,
Many leaves have fallen off the trees and lie in golden, red, and brown piles on the ground–a reminder of what once was there but now is gone until next year when it all starts over again. As the season transitions, you may find yourself turning inwards to evaluate your expressions and actions in order to regenerate or make changes that bring about new growth.
I’ve been contemplating the concept of regeneration lately and have some thoughts to share with you. Bringing awareness to regeneration is important to me because not only does it allow us to renew ourselves, but it creates a more sustainable future. So come along for the ride as I grow myself in these concepts!
Regeneration is the engine of life; it’s what our bodies do and what Earth and all living things do. We work, play, evolve, and turn inwards to reflect, but we are never separated from this universal force. Everyone has a part to play when it comes down to how we live and what we do on planet Earth together.
Becoming more aware of regeneration is a great strategy to help our planet Earth because it empowers us to create a natural system of renewing, evolving, and thriving. As a result, we are better stewards to ourselves, others, and the planet.
The beautiful advantage of regenerative systems is that they are almost completely self-sufficient. You can have an environmentally responsible home and lifestyle without sacrificing budget, style, or comfort.
We’ve overlooked the significance of our role as citizens and
stewards of the world.
1. Heating and Lighting – A great way to cut down on energy use while also keeping the cold out is to add thermal curtains, insulation film on windows, or put down rugs as space allows. Approaching spaces with lighter colors naturally makes them brighter and reduces energy consumption. Additionally, you can invest in LED bulbs and smart energy-saving devices like smart thermostats and smart power strips (which work by cutting off power when devices are in standby mode).
2. Select Materials with the Lowest Environmental Impact – Choose organic materials that are quickly renewable (such as fast-growing bamboo) and that are extracted in an environmentally responsible way. For example, an FSC label on wood products ensures that all wood used in the product was sustainably harvested.
3. Upcycle Your Things – Instead of discarding ‘’old-fashioned’’ objects while they are still functional, work to come up with creative ways to give them a new life. Reupholster and repaint an old chair; Sew a cable knit sweater into a pillow; Make craft gift tags out of old maps. Make a practice of not throwing something useful in the dumpster! Belladue (our sister biz) will also happily take care of any of your upcycling needs by doing it for you (like the chair pictured)!
4. Designing for longevity – Design durable and timeless spaces by choosing quality over quantity, classics over trendy, and simplicity/functionality over embellishments. Using flexible elements like modular carpets and area rugs has the added benefit of being easy to clean without requiring a lot of cleaning products. Suppressing the urge to completely change your interior or renovate every couple of years also reduces waste and promotes sustainable longevity.
5. Home Energy Audits – An Energy audit, like the kind REenergizeCO conducts, is the single most important tool to improve the energy efficiency of your home in a cost-effective way. A certified auditor will perform a comprehensive analysis of utility use by mapping out your home with special equipment and then recommend ways to improve utility savings and comfort while reducing the amount of energy lost.
You hold the Earth in your hands.
Every small action you take in your home to
turn from WASTE TO REGENERATE
helps our Earth in a huge way.
Believe It!
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Invite me to work with you and I promise to be unswayed by the passing dictates of fads. I will incorporate my love for the arts and the richness of color along with your vision and deliver an eclectic, yet balanced sensibility to your interior. Tell me about your project!
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