How to Grow Big Houseplants
The light and humidity in the corner of your living room bear no resemblance to that of a West African […]
Practical Sanctuary Blog
Interior design for the highly sensitive person.
From Grunge to Gorgeous
March of 2020: lockdown. What I crave more than anything: a garden. What I’ve got: 100 square feet of broken […]
Why Get Political? A Love Letter.
“Don’t mix business with politics.” If you follow Practical Sanctuary on social media, you know I break that rule. This […]
7 Simple Fixes for the Highly Sensitive Person’s Home Office
If you’re like me, you’re secretly LOVING quarantine. Like a lot of highly sensitive people, I get overwhelmed in crowds, […]
Sensory Integration: How To Decode What Your Child Is Telling You
So often, children with sensory issues are treated for behavioral problems, with or without acknowledging what sensory needs might be […]
The ONE Biggest Mistake
For sensitive people, EVERYTHING feels like a huge issue. And for those with ADD-type brains, struggles with executive function can […]
The Eccentric Genius: Sustainable Business Network Interview
Interview with Bradford Bucknum, Sustainable Business Network, Philadelphia What is your “elevator” definition of neurodiversity? Neurodiverse people have brains that […]
Feral Artists and Eccentric Habitats
“…the two things that stood out about SFAI was that it provided no formal education and no practical support, either […]
Climbing the Mountain
THIS WEEK I DID SOMETHING HARD. I asked for help. Help for a problem that made me feel ashamed and […]
Space, Power and Sexism
When we talk about space, we inevitably talk about power. Those who have power, control the space.This photo was taken […]