They had to go through an extremely difficult period, work stoppages, therapies, medication, to understand how their well-being should be a priority.

It also makes me want to do it again! But since I don't have big walls at home and I no longer work in a store, I thought I would satisfy this creative impulse that spring brings back to life… by giving you my best tips and my inspirations!

Making a gallery wall worthy of a magazine is a complex art and some will not risk it for lack of confidence, but with these little tricks there is no reason to be afraid.

By hitting a wall, these people had an important click. From now on, they understand that it is up to them, first of all, to choose themselves. They therefore take care of themselves with benevolence, in the same way as one would take care of a child. Because we would never think of leaving a child without love, without comfort, without help. And yet, once an adult, the family nest left, when no one is there to take care of us, we sometimes neglect ourselves.

Today I want to remind you that someone has to take care of you.

And that person is you . It's not just me saying that! Quebec and Canadian researchers have made a major discovery that finally allows us to understand the mechanism of the development of depression and other mental health disorders in humans. Exposure to chronic stress would reduce the tightness of a protein protecting the blood-brain barrier of the brain, allowing pro-inflammatory cytokines to enter it, thus causing, among other things, depression.

This is, in my opinion, a phenomenal discovery, since my mission (and this site) is dedicated to sharing ideas, tools and resources that will help equip you to better manage stress, pressure, and yourself. give moments of respite and sweetness.

It's important to support each other in this era where performance, comparison and speed triumph more often than not.

So, by way of inspiration, I wanted to tell you about a form of therapy that has been incorporated by the government into Japan's national public health program.

THE BATH FOREST
Forest bathing , forest bathing, sylvotherapy, or Shinrin-Yoku is a method practiced in Japan since the 1950s which, according to certain scientific studies, would reduce anxiety related to daily life. This method would allow you to disconnect from the stress of urban life.

THE METHOD
Several activities, such as hiking, allow you to spend time in nature. Forest bathing is the #slow version of hiking. The exercise is about slowing down and feeling the experience meaningfully, immersing yourself in the ambiance of the forest and allowing its beauty to imbibe into your whole being. This way of approaching walking in the forest creates a truly calming and almost meditative effect.

The goal is to observe the forest around you in one place for 20-30 minutes. Hear, smell and feel the different textures and notice the different colors and anything else your body is inclined to notice.

CHOOSE THE OBJECTS TO HANG
As it is eclectic, we can put everything that speaks to us or that touches our heart: painting, illustration, photos, portrait, vintage frame of different sizes. What I like is to mix in a distinctive object: it can be a mirror, a clock or a beautiful wall candle holder. This addition helps break up the rigid rhythm of rectangular shapes.

TIP FOR A HARMONIOUS RESULT
You can put whatever you want, but there are rules to follow to create visual harmony. The trick is to create links by choosing similar colors, materials or textures. For example, here, it seems heterogeneous, but the gold is found in two of the frames, then the black of some paintings is also found in the frames of others and the silver of the mirror in the left frame. Nothing is left to chance!!!

THE POSITIVE EFFECT OF SPRUCE SMELL
While reading about the phenomenon, I even learned that in Japan, it is known that inhaling the smell of cedars has the effect of lowering systolic blood pressure as early as 40 to 60 seconds after inhalation. And it reminded me that every time I walk the trail near my house, there are places where it smells like pine. Each time, I slow down and take long breaths. It does me too much good. Me who thought it was only a happy olfactory memory (of a girl who loves Christmas too much)!!

FOR MORE EFFICIENCY
We obviously turn off cell phones, cameras and all possible sources of distraction. The idea being to disconnect from urban life and connect to something else: look at the moss on the rocks, listen to the song of the birds, the murmur of the stream, touch the trees, the stones... All this, to re-tame the lost art of taking your time.

HOW TO PROCEED
Start by cutting out the shapes of your frames and objects from kraft paper, newspaper or cardboard. Then, lay them out on the ground to do tests by choosing a centerpiece (often the largest) and embroidering around it. For example, here the centerpiece is the frame with trees. In the visual sequence, we first look at her. The eye will continue to read the whole afterwards. This piece is therefore given a central location.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

AT WHAT HEIGHT SHOULD I POSITION MY FRAMES?
The middle of your frame or your composition must reach your eye level, approximately 5'.

WHAT SHOULD I HANG MY FRAMES WITH ?
I have hung over 1000 frames in my life and only one has fallen off.. oops, yes, but that was because I had hung so many frames often in the same place that there was nothing solid left ! But what I mean is that it is not necessary to put in butterfly screws or dowels that make holes as big as dollars. A simple frame hook is enough or a good old nail driven at 45 degrees if the frame is small.

And if your boyfriend freaks out because you're going to MAKE HOLES IN THE WALL, there's always that.

HOW TO PROCESS A SET OF FRAMES?
In the end, it must form an entity as if it became a single frame. Generally, the space between each piece should be a maximum of 2 to 3''.

There may be gaps, I advise to leave only one at most 2 and the gap should not exceed 10''.

COMPOSITIONS

OPTION 1:
For composition, some like to fill the walls. Personally, my philosophy is as usual: less is more. That is to say that if you fill your wall completely, you will inevitably miss a few frames in passing in your reading. The eye will no longer know what to look at and will be led to look elsewhere. So, even if you like 25 frames, go for it by elimination to keep only the best choices and above all don't hesitate to choose larger works than several small ones. Believe me the result will speak for itself!

Here are examples of composition that are in my opinion the most successful... (Because, yes, I also studied art history and believe me, composition is the key to the greatest conductors 👩🏻‍🎨 Nothing is left to chance! )

OPTION 2:
If you want to do a complete wall, you have to treat it as a complete work; as if it were a large painting. It doesn't have to be straight, but you will have to draw an imaginary rectangle on your wall in which you will work. Then, the chosen pieces should be aesthetically similar in terms of colors, materials and finishes.

At a time when chronic stress and mental health issues like anxiety and depression are on the rise, knowing you have power over them is fantastic news.

Personally, I go for a walk in the forest at least once a week..., and each time I say to myself, my sweet, how good it is! I live in the Laurentians so obviously it's easier for me. But if you want to try this, it's time to come and see the colors. They are magnificent and will probably be at their peak during the coming week!

And if that's not your thing, there are plenty of other tips for more sweetness on the blog here

With these tricks, you can't go wrong, but if you like to dare, know that the rules are also made to be broken!

To keep feeling good

Want to make a gallery wall
you too ?

SHOP

SHOP

INSPIRED:
Seen on my favorite accounts of the moment:

About On my x:

IMAGINE a world where his lifestyle would have little impact on the environment and where his happiness index would see a considerable increase. 

At Sur mon x, that's the bet we took on... 

It also makes me want to do it again! But since I don't have big walls at home and I no longer work in a store, I thought I would satisfy this creative impulse that spring brings back to life… by giving you my best tips and my inspirations!

Making a gallery wall worthy of a magazine is a complex art and some will not risk it for lack of confidence, but with these little tricks there is no reason to be afraid.

They had to go through an extremely difficult period, work stoppages, therapies, medication, to understand how their well-being should be a priority.

CHOOSE THE OBJECTS TO HANG
As it is eclectic, we can put everything that speaks to us or that touches our heart: painting, illustration, photos, portrait, vintage frame of different sizes. What I like is to mix in a distinctive object: it can be a mirror, a clock or a beautiful wall candle holder. This addition helps break up the rigid rhythm of rectangular shapes.

TIP FOR A HARMONIOUS RESULT
You can put whatever you want, but there are rules to follow to create visual harmony. The trick is to create links by choosing similar colors, materials or textures. For example, here, it seems heterogeneous, but the gold is found in two of the frames, then the black of some paintings is also found in the frames of others and the silver of the mirror in the left frame. Nothing is left to chance!!!

By hitting a wall, these people had an important click. From now on, they understand that it is up to them, first of all, to choose themselves. They therefore take care of themselves with benevolence, in the same way as one would take care of a child. Because we would never think of leaving a child without love, without comfort, without help. And yet, once an adult, the family nest left, when no one is there to take care of us, we sometimes neglect ourselves.

Today I want to remind you that someone has to take care of you.

And that person is you . It's not just me saying that! Quebec and Canadian researchers have made a major discovery that finally allows us to understand the mechanism of the development of depression and other mental health disorders in humans. Exposure to chronic stress would reduce the tightness of a protein protecting the blood-brain barrier of the brain, allowing pro-inflammatory cytokines to enter it, thus causing, among other things, depression.

This is, in my opinion, a phenomenal discovery, since my mission (and this site) is dedicated to sharing ideas, tools and resources that will help equip you to better manage stress, pressure, and yourself. give moments of respite and sweetness.

It's important to support each other in this era where performance, comparison and speed triumph more often than not.

So, by way of inspiration, I wanted to tell you about a form of therapy that has been incorporated by the government into Japan's national public health program.

THE BATH FOREST
Forest bathing , forest bathing, sylvotherapy, or Shinrin-Yoku is a method practiced in Japan since the 1950s which, according to certain scientific studies, would reduce anxiety related to daily life. This method would allow you to disconnect from the stress of urban life.

THE METHOD
Several activities, such as hiking, allow you to spend time in nature. Forest bathing is the #slow version of hiking. The exercise is about slowing down and feeling the experience meaningfully, immersing yourself in the ambiance of the forest and allowing its beauty to imbibe into your whole being. This way of approaching walking in the forest creates a truly calming and almost meditative effect.

The goal is to observe the forest around you in one place for 20-30 minutes. Hear, smell and feel the different textures and notice the different colors and anything else your body is inclined to notice.

HOW TO PROCEED
Start by cutting out the shapes of your frames and objects from kraft paper, newspaper or cardboard. Then, lay them out on the ground to do tests by choosing a centerpiece (often the largest) and embroidering around it. For example, here the centerpiece is the frame with trees. In the visual sequence, we first look at her. The eye will continue to read the whole afterwards. This piece is therefore given a central location.

THE POSITIVE EFFECT OF SPRUCE SMELL
While reading about the phenomenon, I even learned that in Japan, it is known that inhaling the smell of cedars has the effect of lowering systolic blood pressure as early as 40 to 60 seconds after inhalation. And it reminded me that every time I walk the trail near my house, there are places where it smells like pine. Each time, I slow down and take long breaths. It does me too much good. Me who thought it was only a happy olfactory memory (of a girl who loves Christmas too much)!!

FOR MORE EFFICIENCY
We obviously turn off cell phones, cameras and all possible sources of distraction. The idea being to disconnect from urban life and connect to something else: look at the moss on the rocks, listen to the song of the birds, the murmur of the stream, touch the trees, the stones... All this, to re-tame the lost art of taking your time.

At a time when chronic stress and mental health issues like anxiety and depression are on the rise, knowing you have power over them is fantastic news.

Personally, I go for a walk in the forest at least once a week..., and each time I say to myself, my sweet, how good it is! I live in the Laurentians so obviously it's easier for me. But if you want to try this, it's time to come and see the colors. They are magnificent and will probably be at their peak during the coming week!

And if that's not your thing, there are plenty of other tips for more sweetness on the blog here

To keep feeling good

SHOP

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

AT WHAT HEIGHT SHOULD I POSITION MY FRAMES?
The middle of your frame or your composition must reach your eye level, approximately 5'.

WHAT SHOULD I HANG MY FRAMES WITH ?
I have hung over 1000 frames in my life and only one has fallen off.. oops, yes, but that was because I had hung so many frames often in the same place that there was nothing solid left ! But what I mean is that it is not necessary to put butterfly screws or dowels that make holes as big as dollars. A simple frame hook is enough or a good old nail driven at 45 degrees if the frame is small.

And if your boyfriend freaks out because you're going to MAKE HOLES IN THE WALL, there's always that.

HOW TO PROCESS A SET OF FRAMES?
In the end, it must form an entity as if it became a single frame. Generally, the space between each piece should be a maximum of 2 to 3''.

There may be gaps, I advise to leave only one at most 2 and the gap should not exceed 10''.

COMPOSITIONS

OPTION 1:
For composition, some like to fill the walls. Personally, my philosophy is as usual: less is more. That is to say that if you fill your wall completely, you will inevitably miss a few frames in passing in your reading. The eye will no longer know what to look at and will be led to look elsewhere. So, even if you like 25 frames, go for it by elimination to keep only the best choices and above all don't hesitate to choose larger works than several small ones. Believe me the result will speak for itself!

Here are examples of composition that are in my opinion the most successful....
(Because, yes, I also studied art history and believe me, composition is the key to the greatest masterpieces 👩🏻‍🎨 Nothing is left to chance! )

OPTION 2:
If you want to do a complete wall, you have to treat it as a complete work; as if it were a large painting. It doesn't have to be straight, but you will have to draw an imaginary rectangle on your wall in which you will work. Then, the chosen pieces should be aesthetically similar in terms of colors, materials and finishes.

With these tricks, you can't go wrong, but if you like to dare, know that the rules are also made to be broken!

Do you want to make a gallery wall too?

SHOP

INSPIRED:
Seen on my favorite accounts of the moment:

About On my x:

IMAGINE a world where his lifestyle would have little impact on the environment and where his happiness index would see a considerable increase. 

At Sur mon x, that's the bet we took on...