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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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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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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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