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BY  CHARISSE MAREI “Knowing how to clean enriches the task. As you learn, you will develop a system, form a rhythm, and see progress. This equates to positive chi that synergistically harmonizes with your being and filters through the home.” -excerpt “Eco-Conscious Home” book A New Approach = A New You! I had a bit […]

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A Wellness Room

You deserve a home that nourishes, beautifies, and enhances well-being, to love the space you are in, to refresh and revitalize from the inside out and the outside in. Clutter free and holistic health.

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Creating a Healthy Lifestyle in Your Heart & Home

  Read More Thanks for being a loyal subscriber. We appreciate hearing from you. Please send us Qs on how we can help you live in a healthy home & well-being. Charisse Marei is the visionary, creative director, and illustrator of her work, including three nonfiction books: The Bathroom, the first book in the series One […]

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Water consciousness begins with us Don’t Throw Away – Reuse Not all water bottles are created equal. Throwaway plastic water bottles are a growing global phenomenon with a negative impact on our natural resources, healthy, flying feathered friends, and life within our waters. Here are the 5 biggest reasons to ditch those throwaway bottles and opt […]

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9 Life Changing Benefits of Tangerine Essential Oil

Mmmmm, citrus essential oils—we know you’re swooning for them! Pop open a bottle and take in the sweet, nose-crinkling, mouthwatering, tangy scent. It’s no secret that Lemon, Lime, and Orange get the limelight in the citrus category. But here’s a secret you need to be in on—there’s a cutie in the citrus bunch that’s worth […]

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As you know, many commercial products are laden with toxins and nasty chemicals. Fortunately, you have safer alternatives when it comes to cleaners, personal care items, products for kids and pets, and even makeup. Wondering where to find items made from natural, plant-based ingredients? This list is a good place to start when switching to […]

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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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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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