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Affordable Mental Health Support Starts at Home: A Wellness Designer's Guide

Affordable Mental Health Support Starts at Home: A Wellness Designer's Guide

Brienne Derosier

I have spent my career at the intersection of design and wellness — and if there is one thing decades of designing homes, yoga studios, health clinics, and workplaces has taught me: your environment is not a backdrop to your mental health. It is an active participant in it. The spaces we inhabit are either quietly supporting our nervous systems or quietly depleting them. 

Lights, Camera, Declutter! Hollywood Teaches Us the Power of Organization

Lights, Camera, Declutter! Hollywood Teaches Us the Power of Organization

Brienne Derosier

Whether it’s a yoga studio, a classroom, or your personal home office, we all know that clutter is the enemy of calm. But don’t worry—Hollywood has been quietly showing us the way. From reality TV gurus to comedic elves in department stores, on-screen transformations teach us that storage and organization aren’t just functional—they’re transformational.

Trailblazing Women of Yoga: The Female Founders Shaping the Industry

Trailblazing Women of Yoga: The Female Founders Shaping the Industry

Brienne Derosier

From designing more inclusive and sustainable yoga apparel to revolutionizing the accessories we use in practice, these female founders have created companies that help make yoga more accessible, comfortable, and mindful. In a historically male-dominated space, these women have transformed the yoga industry with their groundbreaking innovations.

8 Ways Chronic Clutter is Sabotaging your Self Care Goals

8 Ways Chronic Clutter is Sabotaging your Self Care Goals

Brienne Derosier

A well-designed, clutter-free space is in itself an act of self-care. It sets the tone for your practice, keeps distractions at bay, and—most importantly—allows your mind to breathe. So, grab your metaphorical broom (and a real one, if you’re feeling ambitious), and let’s explore the eight ways in which exposure to chronic clutter may be undermining your health and wellness goals. 

Storage Strategies to Grow Your Gym, Yoga Studio, or Wellness Business

Storage Strategies to Grow Your Gym, Yoga Studio, or Wellness Business

Brienne Derosier

If you’re running a yoga studio, gym, or wellness business, you already know that first impressions matter. But beyond aesthetics, a well-designed interior with effective storage solutions helps your operations run smoothly, reduces stress for your members, and grows your business by making your space a place people love to be. Let’s dive into some practical storage strategies to help you grow your wellness business.

Yoga Studio Design Tips to Reflect Your Values + Attract Students

Yoga Studio Design Tips to Reflect Your Values + Attract Students

Brienne Derosier

When designing a yoga studio or wellness space, it’s essential to align your interiors with the principles you’re promoting: health, balance, and sustainability. Let’s dive into some specific tips to create a yoga studio that resonates with your values and draws in new members like bees to lavender.

Make Space for Me Time: How to Design a Self-Care Space at Home

Make Space for Me Time: How to Design a Self-Care Space at Home

Brienne Derosier

A self-care space is your personal haven, a designated area designed to help you unwind, relax, and practice any activities that support your well-being. Let’s walk through the steps and design elements that will help you create a self-care space that works for you.

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Explore Wellness Design: A Guide to Creating Health-positive + Hi-vibe Interiors

Brienne Derosier
Welcome to the era of "Wellness Design", where aesthetics meet functionality to promote well-being in our indoor living spaces. In this article, we'll embark on a journey to understand the principles of Wellness Design, with the help of our founder and wellness designer Brienne, exploring how they manifest in interior design to create life-supporting indoor environments.
Green Living: The Role of Algae in Creating Biodegradable Home + Sporting Goods

Green Living: The Role of Algae in Creating Biodegradable Home + Sporting Goods

Team Mache
Environmental consciousness has made its way to the forefront of global discussions, which has led to the increasingly focus on sustainable goods and everyday products. Algae is emerging as a promising new eco-friendly, biodegradable material and this article explores the fascinating journey of algae from ponds to products, highlighting its role in promoting green living.
Healthwashing: Unraveling the Predatory Practice of Toxic Products Disguised as Wellness

Healthwashing: Unraveling the Predatory Practice of Toxic Products Disguised as Wellness

Team Mache
To shed light on dangerous marketing practice known as "health-washing", we sat down with Dr. Meg Christensen, a naturopathic physician and founder of Interior Medicine, an online consultancy, resource hub, and marketplace offering accessible, evidence-based information on the role of interior materials in health and disease prevention, along with actionable solutions to shop smarter for optimal wellness.
Understanding "Sick Building Syndrome": Causes + Prevention Tips for Healthy Indoor Air

Understanding "Sick Building Syndrome": Causes + Prevention Tips for Healthy Indoor Air

Team Mache
Sick Building Syndrome serves as a stark reminder that our human well-being is intricately linked to the indoor environments we design and build. By implementing these tips and fostering awareness about indoor air quality, we can ensure our homes and workplaces promote health and vitality, not discomfort and disease.
Eco-friendly Day of the Dead Decorations: Celebrate Sustainably

Eco-friendly Day of the Dead Decorations: Celebrate Sustainably

Team Mache
For those looking to embrace the Day of the Dead while also being eco-conscious, it's essential to understand the cultural significance of the celebration. By doing so, we can ensure that our eco-friendly adaptations are respectful and in line with the tradition's core values. This article delves deep into the cultural and historical aspects of the Day of the Dead, offering sustainable alternatives to classic favorites.
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