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Surface pattern designer, author, and eco-conscious interior design consultant. Bringing balance, harmony, and flow into homes and lives. Created to serve a purpose, and with purpose.
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SIM Women is a network inside the SIM association that promotes mentorship, communication and career development amongst the female members of SIM. It is a pleasure to invite you to SIM Women’s June webinar presented by Charisse Marei on Wednesday, June 26 at 3pm ET. Those who RSVP that they can attend will receive the webinar access information […]

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A Timeless Keepsake by Author: Charisse Marei  has been Reviewed by Jeanette Perkins aka Beeba on Grand Magazine. A Timeless Keepsake was designed to complement the series One Room at a Time. Charisse Marei created a timeless journal to keepsake precious memories, the present, and what has yet to come. I have been journaling for many years. […]

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It’s time to open your Lime essential oil—a mini tropical vacation in a bottle! Young Living extracts bright, zesty Lime oil by cold-pressing the rinds of fresh limes (Citrus aurantifolia). We think this oil is the best way to add zip to your day, and there are so many Lime oil uses to do just that! What […]

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Have you fallen for the sweet, woodsy aroma of Copaiba essential oil? We love diffusing its warm scent, so now we’re seeing how it competes against the challenges life throws at us! Faced with seven real-life scenarios, we think Copaiba will come out on top. Even bad days can’t compete with Copaiba’s benefits! Post-workout muscles vs. […]

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When your kitchen smells like the ghost of dinners past, you diffuse Lemon. When a child’s sticker leaves a residue on your car window, you defy it with Lemon. When you need a little more spring in your step, you dilute Lemon with V-6™ and dab it on your wrist. Life is full of Lemon moments; it’s […]

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Behind the scene video! Super excited to share with you my first radio interview, live with hosts Bill, Doug, and Donna from WCHE 1520 AM Radio! They were dynamic. What a great way to start the day. I ask you . . . Do you love your home? Does it make you feel good? Or […]

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When: May 12, 2019 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Join Circle of Miracles for their Sunday Celebration with speaker, Charisse Marei. Charisse will talk about what inspired her to become an authorpreneur. She will  share her inspirational story about her life’s purpose and ‘why’ and’ how’ she guides others to live an eco-conscious healthy living lifestyle that equates […]

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Today’s Video clip from the Live TV show with Cheddar.com Charisse Marei shares Spring Cleaning 101 – Tips to Help You Revitalize Your Home https://cheddar.com/media/the-three-most-toxic-items-in-your-bedroom

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In Eco-Conscious Home, author Charisse Marei reveals how to rid your home of toxins and create an atmosphere that enhances well-being In the just-released book Eco-Conscious Home: Creating a Healthy Lifestyle in Your Heart & Home (Friesen Press), eco-interior designer Charisse Marei asks homeowners to remove the alarming number of harmful, chemical-laden cleaning products in their linen […]

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5 Eco-Tips to Protect Your Summer Skin

Transform your body into a beautiful breathe-able haven. Ditch the chemical-laden skin care products prompting to protect your skin from sun, bug bites, dryness, and more. Switch to natural products that actually protect and nourish skin from the outside in. Remember, your skin is the largest organ and absorbs topical products with ease. Today I […]

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In this interview you’ll discover: The story and inspiration  behind The Bathroom Book. How to create inner joy and remove toxic influences from your home. Turning ordinary task into an inspiring mission. Watch the full interview below: Order The Bathroom Order A Timeless Keepsake

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My passion for small spaces is exceptional, and the half bath is no exception. The half baths are the smallest rooms in my home. One in particular is located on the main floor midway between the front and rear of the house. Visuals are seen into this tiny space from various viewpoints such as the […]

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I'm Charisse Marei

Surface pattern design artist, author, and eco-conscious interior designer.

This story began decades ago (including the interior design of corporate jets) and took off from there.

I’ve spent decades studying, teaching, and applying the science of healthy buildings and sustainable design practices.

Now, I rely on the power of surface pattern design to soften noise, lessen clutter, and welcome others into a creative world of joy, beauty, and balance.

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