In all the things we do during this quarantine, we may find that slowing down is one of the most potent actions we can take to bring ourselves to a serene state. Mindfulness in everything we do has that effect. Let’s pay attention to each of our actions, even the most…
Life has changed so dramatically in the last few months for everyone around the world. Staying home has been one of the key actions we are taking to flatten the curve. We do other things asked of us like wearing a mask in public and washing our hands for at…
Boysen came out with the first annual Color Trend in 2015. Four color palettes. Six colors per palette. 24 new colors for the year. In 2016, the Boysen Color Team opted to have four colors per palette and added to each palette three complementary colors from the popular Boysen Color Series. But…
Looking at the positive aspects of staying at home during this quarantine—aside from the obvious ones of keeping ourselves safe and flattening the curve—another is being able to enjoy the healthy benefits of home cooking while homebound. Unless of course the one in charge of the kitchen is an awful…
Dearest Readers, This is the third year that your MyBoysen Team is sending you warm Christmas greetings for another holiday season! Time really does fly, and it goes at hypersonic speed in my opinion. The four of us can hardly catch our collective breath. But despite the race, we hope…
The best version of white is adaptability. Adaptability is the willingness to change to adjust to different situations. This neutral color is open to what change might bring and thus open to suggestions. Notice how white can make other colors more vibrant and pronounced. Browse home magazines and see how…
One of the things psychotherapists say about how to handle this crisis is to limit your time in social media while in quarantine. But I have not been successful. There are times when I get really emotional about what I read online, so I force myself to take a step…
New Zealand, 7:15 am. Bea just got off from her 12-hour night shift. She is a nurse in New Zealand. She’s also a part-time online tutor. When she’s not at the hospital, she’s on Skype teaching Korean kids basic English. She works tirelessly every day. “I’d like to be with…
I can already imagine what our Christmas Eve would be like this year. Aside from the family reunions and gift-giving, I can almost see everyone hanging around the dining table waiting for the clock to strike 12 so we can greet each other with the warmest smile and of course,…
After the 60-30-10 rule, what’s this 80-20 rule in interior design all about? Whereas the 60-30-10 rule is helpful for how you can combine colors in a space or for the wall paint design, the 80-20 rule is about how to combine architectural styles. You’d think there are enough rules…
