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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

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. It's a personal space that says, "Hey world, I’m off-duty for a bit." Now, setting up a self-care space might sound a bit overwhelming, but I promise it’s easier than trying to convince yourself that folding laundry is a form of meditation. Let’s walk through the steps and design elements that will help you create a self-care space that works for you.

Brienne Derosier
A Brief History of Self-Care: From Bathhouses to Bubble Baths

A Brief History of Self-Care: From Bathhouses to Bubble Baths

Self-care. The term is everywhere these days, conjuring images of LED face masks, Gwenyth’s vagina candle, face yoga tutorials, and endless Instagram captions encouraging us to "take a break." I certainly did not grow up with the term, let alone the principles of self care, yet there is no doubt that it has exploded in mainstream popularity over the last couple of years. Before we dive into the modern obsession with self-care, let’s take a stroll down history lane to see where it all began.
Brienne Derosier
Beyond "Plastic-free July": 5 Ways to Embrace a Non-toxic Home Year Round

Beyond "Plastic-free July": 5 Ways to Embrace a Non-toxic Home Year Round

Ready to design yourself a plastic-free home? As a wellness design professional, I’m here to help you transform your living spaces into havens of natural beauty and sustainability. This article outlines the first five areas I suggest you start to detox your interiors from off-gassing chemicals and cultivate healthy indoor air quality at home.
Brienne Derosier
2Yoke Design modern eco-living

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

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.
Brienne Derosier
Clean Out Indoor Environmental Toxins: A Functional Medicine Approach to Heal Chronic Illness

Clean Out Indoor Environmental Toxins: A Functional Medicine Approach to Heal Chronic Illness

We had the joy of sitting down with registered nurse, yoga teacher and functional medicine practitioner Ashley Shrader to discuss how one might explore the basic principles of functional medicine to root out the causes of mysterious and/or chronic illness. Read on to find out why Ashley looks into possible environmental toxins first when working with many of her new patients.
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Hidden Health Hazards at Home: Explore 6 Ways to Avoid Environmental Toxins

Hidden Health Hazards at Home: Explore 6 Ways to Avoid Environmental Toxins

In this pursuit of optimal health, the role of environmental toxins cannot be overstated. From mold lurking in the walls to pesticides lingering on our produce, these unseen assailants pose significant threats to our well-being. Understanding their impact and implementing measures for screening and intervention is paramount in safeguarding our health. 
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Green Living: The Role of Algae in Creating Biodegradable Home + Sporting Goods

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

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

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

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.
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Discover + Balance the Fire Element in your Home

Discover + Balance the Fire Element in your Home

In Traditional Chinese Medicine and the ancient Indian science for architecture and design, Vastu Shastra, the principles of balancing the elements extend beyond our bodies to the spaces we inhabit....
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Spring Cleaning Toxins: 5 Ways to Make a Clean and Sustainable Home with Mache

Beware of Cleaning Toxins: 5 Ways to Keep a Clean + Chemical-free Home

Spring is finally here! It's time to open up the windows, let in some fresh air, and give our homes a deep clean. But did you know that many conventional...
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Sustainable Interior Design by Brienne Derosier, CEO of Mache

Plan for a Non-Toxic Home: Eco-Friendly Interior Design Choices

Are you looking to create a toxin-free environment in your home? It's time to think beyond organic food and sustainable yoga props. One of the most significant ways you can...
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15 CREATIVE IDEAS TO REUSE YOUR YOGA MAT

Don't Toss it Out: 15 Creative Ideas to Reuse that Old Yoga Mat

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