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Holly Harrison has been a licensed interior designer for over 35 years. Shannon Stage has spent nearly 20 years in the tabletop giftware industry. Together they own Sassy Bird Interiors in Bay St. Louis.
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And what Southerner doesn’t have that quirky piece from Aunt LuLu or Grandma Lovie? Pull it out, surely a ower can oat in it. Clear o the kitchen counter, the co ee table, and nd some room on the bookshelf. Adding natural beauty all around the house will instantly enhance your interior style.
drawn to nature and bene t from a connection to it. Think about how you feel when look out at the gulf or spend time getting some fresh air on a walk in your neighborhood. Biophilic Design is approaching architecture and interior design with our need to a liate with nature in mind. It’s simple, really. Take opportunities to bring in natural light and ventilation. Use natural construction and furnishing materials. And don’t forget the plants! They are good for you.
We feel better about ourselves when we connect to the outdoors. Studies show the sick heal faster, we are more productive at work, and mental health improves when we enjoy a view to the outdoors and witness Mother Nature in action.
Happy Spring!
This theory is called Biophilia, the idea that we are innately
Holly & Shannon
FACING PAGE: Ficus tree in Stage’s living room.
LEFT: Arti cial Zee in shop. ABOVE: Cut branches on Stage’s kitchen counter.