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Harmonious Environment Beautify Detoxify and Energize Your Life Your Home and Your Planet

A terrific starting point for a monthly study group…Almost every chapter has plenty of information for intensive discussion. –Anna Jedrziewski, Spirit Connection New York, New York, N.Y. for New Age Retailer

Clearly written, cleanly organized, and enthusiastically presented, this is an unusual and eclectic addition to anyone’s home improvement library. — Fearless Reviews

Introduce calm in your home or office space and nurture a simple and serene life by offering creative solutions. –Body & Brain Magazine

It’s a handbook for those wanting to achieve a healthier, happier lifestyle in harmony and balance with nature. — ForeWord March 2007

Perfect blend of the practical and the magical to help us recapture the simplicity that modern society has stolen away. — Independent Publisher Highlighted Title Winner

Techniques for promoting metaphysical harmony abound in this compassionate guide. Recommended reading for anyone seeking to revitalize their living space. — Midwest Book Review

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Easy, educational and inviting read!
I love this book. If you are into being truly green this is a must have for you. Although it does not come off that way at all. She writes so nicely giving you options and never suggests you are not a true green supporter for not following through with her suggestions – only facts. I am about to become a new home owner and am so excited to put these practices to use to make my home a place were everyone loves to be. Where it just feels good to be in your home because of the energy it possess. I would highly recommend this for anyone to read and use in their own life!

5 Stars Instructions for a beautiful life!
The subtitle really sums this book up well. The book goes into excellent details about how to create an environment that both nurtures and contributes to a healthier environment! I understand why this was the Grand Prize winner of Writer’s Digest Book Awards. It explains how to create a beautiful, non-toxic and natural home and workspace with tips that are eco-friendly by using feng shui, energy clearing techniques, spirituality, recipes for cooking in healthier ways, and much more. In my writing, I emphasize the importance of creating a special sanctuary at home as an act of self-love. Harmonious Environment tell you how! It’s a comprehensive guide for creating a healthier lifestyle and enjoying your life more! It’s a lovely gift for you or someone you love.

Daylle Deanna Schwartz

4 Stars Great info, I use it all the time
I’m offering presentations about Toxins in our environment and how it affects our health and lives.

I refer to this book continuously to look up ideas on how to do it better and provide it to my audience.

Great book, it explains the issues and gives solutions. Good in every household.

Bravo Norma.

5 Stars I Love This Book!
As a professional eco-friendly interior designer, I find Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify & Energize Your Life, Your Home & Your Planet by Norma Lehmeier Hartie to be an indispensable tool for my work.

This book started the “green part” of my career. The sections on green living and green products for the home, along with the hundreds of resources, taught me everything I need to know–and where to purchase–green products for the home. There is also a chapter on organic and healthy food and eco-friendly personal care products and on cleaning supplies.

I utilize the tips on organizing and de-cluttering for my clients, too. (For those clients that simply can’t get rid of stuff or organize, I give them the book as a gift! It works!)

The sections on Feng Shui are fantastic. Hartie makes difficult concepts easy to understand and execute. I also appreciate the fact that she takes Feng Shui into the 21st century and advises based on Western culture what makes sense. Superstitions based on eastern culture from 1000’s of years ago are replaced with down-to-earth and timely advice.

As an interior designer, color is a big part of my job. Hartie incorporates the psychology of color into decorating and this works really well. For example, cool colors like purples and blues work best in rooms that need quiet–like bedrooms–because they will decrease your blood pressure and allow you to rest.

The book has tons of information, but it is easily understood and includes a good index for future reference.

Harmonious Environment is a must-have!

2 Stars Harmonious Environment:: Beautify, Detoxify and Energize your Life, Your Home and Your Planet
The most impressive aspect of Harmonious Environment is the cover of the book. I found the information to be very basic, idealistic, or common sense. If someone has lived in total chaos and now wants to morph into harmony, this is the book for you! If, however, you’re already seeking harmony in your home, I would not recommend this book to you. Harmonious Environment is a primer and only for beginners.

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