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I'm Charisse
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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Hello Beautiful! I have some exciting news to share with you. The Eco-Shop is now open and my book, The Bathroom Your Guide to a Beautiful Eco-Conscious, Healthy-Living Lifestyle is now available for pre-order! The Bathroom helps you focus on achieving the home of your dreams, starting with creating a sanctuary in one simple room: […]

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What inspired you to write ‘The Bathroom’ book? It started with a single thought. My thought. It began early one morning with seven splashes of water over my face, then a reach for my toothbrush. The circular motion of toothbrush bristles required water. As I watched the water swirl down the drain, I wondered how […]

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Essential Oils for Spring

Ditch the chemical-laden perfumes! Create signature blends with all natural plant based ‘Perfume Oils’ to compliment your personal style. What is your personal style? What scent will you be remembered for? After all scent is associated with memories. Everyone has a personal scent that is delightful (pure, natural) or offensive (artificially strong and perhaps overbearing). […]

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We shared The Why: 5-Reasons to Make Essential Oil Perfume and How To: DIY Perfume with Essential Oils. It’s only natural to help you find your signature scent tailored to your personality before you start “sniffing.” We designed an interactive quiz to help pinpoint which essential oils to order based on your personality. You will […]

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We love the scent of essential oil perfume all day, everyday. Instead of spritzing, splashing, and dabbing an array of over the counter synthetic perfumes and colognes, we prefer to dab and roll with pure essential oils. So move over and make way for the mini bottles filled with pure, therapeutic grade EOs. Here are […]

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Charisse Marei welcomes the opportunity to guide you along the path of transformation to manifest a Beautiful Eco-Conscious, Healthy-Living Lifestyle. With personalized guidance unveil your interior design and healthy living lifestyle story, develop a plan to bring forth change, and begin the process. What you choose is a reflection of your personality. It stems forth […]

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 1.  While showering all negative thoughts are acknowledged, released, and go down the drain. Happy thoughts flourish. Yes, I sing in the shower. 2. I rarely stand still. Dance a little. Sing a little. Oh yes, “The Girls” love this time, too. 3.  Leg exercises are part of my rhythmic routine. reverse lunge  pliés and […]

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A DAILY WELCOME – THE SECONDARY ENTRANCE “It’s what you initially see upon arrival that sets the tone for what lies beyond.” As I looked at the original floor plan of the secondary entrance, I foresaw a big hiccup. The design specified a concealed coat closet and laundry room with door. I imagined opening 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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