Ottawa Life Magazine: Soulful Rooms and Original Art

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Original art. It is one of the first things that comes to my mind when creating a soulful, inspiring space. It doesn’t have to be the work of a well known artist or be expensive to create an impact — nor does it have to match your decor. Fill your walls with pieces that mean something to you. Buy what you love, what moves you. Great art will evoke a feeling within you — it is alive. Art has the same effect as a vase of flowers on an entrance hall table. It can warm your soul. A reproduction can add colour and interest, it doesn’t add life.

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