Tech-free living rooms have become a trend in the last few years as time spent with technology is constantly increasing in every aspect of our lives. Being able to set a barrier between us and the devices we use is essential to our well-being. “The goal of a “tech-free” living room is to create a… [Read More]
Embrace A Healthy Space with “Greenery” Pantone’s 2017 Colour of the Year
Green will be big this year, starting with Pantone’s choice for 2017 Colour of the Year: Greenery. “There’s a growing desire to reconnect with nature and what is real, and find ways to disconnect from technology. We need a break. We need to stop and breathe.” – Laurie Pressman, Pantone Colour Institiute’s Vice President, interviewed… [Read More]
The Happy Healthy Home
Most of us are completely unaware that we spend our days dodging one toxic element or another – even inside our own homes. What should you do to safeguard your family from the hidden dangers that surround us every day? How can you make your home happier and healthier? Josie Abate of Ambience recently contributed… [Read More]
How Your Workplace Can Benefit From Biophilic Design
Sitting at a desk from 9 to 5 for most days of the week can hinder our performance at the office. Furthermore, urbanization has caused most of us to lose our connection to green spaces. But, there’s a for solution for that! Research has proven that Biophilic Design reduces stress, helps increase productivity and creativity… [Read More]
HOW DO THE SPACES WE LIVE + WORK IN AFFECT OUR BODIES?
The human body is the largest living and moving organ. It can be affected not only by what we eat, but also by our surroundings. In this week’s blog post we will take a deep dive into how our surroundings impact our health. Settle in as this is a little longer read than our regular… [Read More]
Ambience Press: It’s What’s Inside That Counts
“Interior design elements that will make both eco-conscious homebuyers and mother nature happy” By Tracy Hanes Ambience’s very own Josie Abate, has been featured in Ontario Home Builder, discussing sustainable interiors and elements of the home. “Abate is an expert on biophilic design, the design of functional, inspirational spaces that connect people with nature,” says… [Read More]
Go Green Without Spending Much Green
“The future is green energy, sustainability and renewable energy.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger The term “going green” has become quite popular recently. With an increase in awareness around environmentally friendly products and the importance of sustainability, many have contemplated “going green”, but hesitate to do so because they believe that it can be costly. Although it’s true… [Read More]
How to Bring “Cottage Living” to Any Space
We may not all have a cottage to escape to when we need a break from reality, but we’ll show you how cottage living can be created in any space. Achieving “cottage living” in your own home can as simple as pouring a glass of cold lemonade, but we’d like to recommend a few more essentials… [Read More]
How does the space we work in affect creative performance?
Sometimes we sit down to work with the best intentions, but the physical space we are in is less than inspiring. It’s true that the spaces we often occupy greatly affect our psychological well-being and creative performance. Today’s blog will share some tips of how you can improve your workspace for more creativity and productivity…. [Read More]
Wellness in the Emerging Workplace
There has been an evident movement towards well being in the workplace, the idea of creating better working environments that are more productive and meaningful. The human relations movement, started in the 1930’s, initiated the study of human behaviour in workplace groups. This encouraged the understanding of how stimuli and working conditions can produce more… [Read More]