With A Brush of Love

With a Brush of Love presents…Chantal Sicile-Kira

Lauren, your Sensory Design Specialist — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:08:46 +0000

With a Brush of Love presents… Areva Martin

Lauren, your Sensory Design Specialist — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:59:04 +0000

A GIFT FOR YOU! HONORING AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

Lauren, your Sensory Design Specialist — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:31:26 +0000

HI EVERYONE! I’m officially introducing our new Personal Coaching Series!! From now on there will be an hourly rate available OR a 6 hr. package available that includes a 20 min. FREE consultation as well as all color, furniture, lighting, and tactile selections as well as sound and scent based elements as it pertains to your child’s needs. This way you’re able to acquire all the pertinent and individualized information necessary to transform your environment at your own pace and… location is never an issue!

What’s more exciting? I’m offering a HUGE discount throughout the month of April, then it will return to our standard rate. There has already been a great deal of interest since we’ve shared this new series and spots are filling up (as I have a limit each month) so sign up now for your FREE consultation!! lauren@brushoflove.com Looking forward to working with you and transforming your family’s lives through the art of sensory design!

Your Resident Sensory Designer / Color Expert!

COLOR CREATES CHANGE!

Lauren

Nature / Nurture!

Lauren, your Sensory Design Specialist — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:00:02 +0000

Today as I walked through the backyard I couldn’t’ help but notice all the brilliant colors and beauty there was to observe and appreciate. Natural vibrant magentas, soft pinks, warm yellows and lush greens… flowers and plants of all sizes and shapes completely carpeting the entire area and the constant aroma of lilacs lying atop of every breeze. An instant smile suddenly appeared on my face and in my body that sat with me for quite awhile… I was reminded, as organically as one can be, just how integral our sensory environment is to our moods, attitudes, thought processes and personal productivity, albeit on a subconscious level.

Having said that – some of the colors we love and enjoy looking at don’t always translate as positively on a grand scale – so you might want to consider the following questions before you make any specific decisions about the color combinations you choose for your home and how they surround you.

How do you want to feel in the room you’re in?
What is the result you’re looking to accomplish? (the intended function of the space) these are the first questions to ask of yourself and/or your spouse./partner. Then, take a few minutes to jot down the specific mental / emotional aspects of the space and how you want it to effect you and that of your partner / spouse.

Before you do anything regarding color and design – evaluate your space. Be completely clear about the function or function(s) of the space, how you want to feel and /or others to feel when occupying the space and what is is intended to occur there.

Check in with yourself. If you find yourself gravitating to a certain color or conversely, repelled by one – notice those patterns and ask yourself why – (while this may seem corny) it isn’t. It’s rather a simple and very revealing process regarding our own psyche and what affects us.

Once you’ve discovered what motivates you and how you’re affected, you can make better choices to support your personality. Ultimately you will create an optimal and fundamentally supportive space that also reflects who YOU are, and therefore, you will be at your best in all aspects of your life!

With a Brush of Love presents… Equilibrium Healing with Barbara Schwartz

Lauren, your Sensory Design Specialist — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:41:51 +0000

With a Brush of Love presents… Kristin Selby Gonzalez

Lauren, your Sensory Design Specialist — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:22:35 +0000

What does your “LOVE” look like?

Lauren, your Sensory Design Specialist — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:29:56 +0000

February, the month synonymous with “LOVE” – except, I’ve noticed it’s become more about pressure than simply expressing the tender warm & fuzzy way we feel about one another, especially our uniquely fabulous kids – I wonder why…
Don’t you?

I do, and it doesn’t need to be that way. After all, we all express our emotions differently. Whether it be an actual gift of some sort, an unexpected “good deed,” a kind word, something yummy or a big, gushy hug – just making the concerted effort can get the point across. But… how often do we attach ourselves to the more “grandiose” displays of affection and miss the simple but precious efforts made to convey our feelings??

Don’t fret! We all have those moments, but there’s NO need to miss anything or put pressure on yourself, your partner, spouse, significant other or more importantly, feel slighted or personally hurt if your child can’t express themselves in the traditional ways we’ve all come to expect… The love is in the effort, the progress, the commitment, the determination and the one moment that your child does something small, even trivial to others… but – in that moment, all the love and appreciation for you is expressed and you’re forever assured of the love your child holds for you.

That’s when your child truly becomes your teacher. That’s the kind of “valentine” that never gets old… it’s often in these moments that we’re taught about the word “expectation” and that it’s something we could all do without- (at least once in awhile.) It can really set us up for failure and cause us to continually compare ourselves, rather than just stand confidently where we are and move forward at our own pace… then our journey is about discovery and the finish line is whenever we want it to be. Success and fulfillment is inevitable that way…

Happy LOVE day EVERY day ! ”expect nothing and receive everything…” xoxox

Remember…

“There is no greater power in the Universe than the power of Love. The feeling of love is the highest frequency you can emit. If you could wrap every thought in love, if you could love everyone and everything, you’re life would be transformed.”
-Rhonda Byrne, “The Secret”

Your Resident Sensory Designer / Color Expert - Lauren S. Henry / Color Creates Change !

With a Brush of Love presents…. The Social Express MHZ

Lauren, your Sensory Design Specialist — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:44:22 +0000

With a Brush of Love presents… Stephen Shore Ed.D.

Lauren, your Sensory Design Specialist — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:14:37 +0000

HAPPY NEW YEAR, WELCOME 2012!

Lauren, your Sensory Design Specialist — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:19:29 +0000

Hi Everyone!

Hope you’ve all taken some time to ring in the New Year in with JOY, GRATITUDE and OPTIMISM - after all, no matter where you may have found yourself at the end of 2011, or now, at the beginning of 2012, you almost assuredly have something to be grateful for… just that should be enough to keep you smiling! Friends, family, and health are tremendous gifts – appreciate any and all of these “presents” and know how much more lies ahead.

I’m so tremendously thankful to have all of you as a part of my life and the With a Brush of Love community… you are the reason we’re here. As long as we can make a difference, offer support, guidance and information, we are committed to doing so! Thank You for sharing your lives with us and offering friendship to one another. Together, we’ll continue to change lives and inspire each other!

Bring on the NEW YEAR!

Your Sensory Designer & Color Expert

Lauren S. Henry

“Color Creates Change”