Quartz Crystal

The New Age movement, which captured the attention of many Americans in the 1970s, draws from many different spiritual and religious sources. A New Age practitioner might demonstrate Buddhist beliefs along with faith in chakra healing stones or a crystal point. One of the distinguishing characteristics of the New Age philosophy is that inner peace and strength can be found in any number of ways, and that a person’s path to enlightenment defies judgment.

New Age spirituality often incorporates music to create a sense of community. Music has a natural calming effect, and it can communicate with our bodies’ biorhythms in ways that cannot be explained. In fact, music is not meant to be explained - rather, it should be felt. The same applies with New Age beliefs; people experiment with different mystical techniques in order to feel better physically, mentally and spiritually.

Lighting provides the manner in which we see the world.  It is the reason objects at night look at times more imposing or looming than they do during the day.  When considering solutions for lighting, you should think about chandeliers, lamps, sconces, and traditional ceiling fixtures.  In addition, unique lighting solutions such as sculptures, plants, and light diffusers will become the focal point of a space.

Whenever you’re arranging furniture, art, or entertainment devices you should think about the lighting in the room first. Where does the light come from? How will this look in natural light versus artificial light? Will I be able to see the television with the glare from this lamp? These are just a few of the questions to ask yourself when figuring out your lighting solution. It is also important to take into consideration if the fixture will purely be for decoration, such as crystal lamps, or if you require functionality as well.

With Halloween just a few weeks away, it’s a perfect time to reflect on what makes a successful costume. Think about all the costume parties you’ve attended in the past, and which outfits garnered the most acclaim. For the most part, prize-winning costumes are all about creativity and execution. You could come up with the most unique idea at the party, but it won’t matter unless you carry it to fruition.

This October, why not put a new spin on a traditional favorite? People have been dressing up as witches for Halloween since time immemorial, but how many of them go so far as to carry around their own authentic crystal wands? With such a striking accessory to serve as the centerpiece for your outfit, you’ll just need a pointy hat, some pointy shoes, a wig and some warts.