Author Archives: Laura Benko
Going Beyond Green: What Sustainability In Your Home Means Today
Nowadays, a green home means more than just having a systematic recycling plan in place and the “right” light bulbs. Today, an all-inclusive “green” environment is one that truly nourishes and supports all aspects of the greater whole of who you are –emotionally, physically and spiritually.
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Holistic Design Perfection – Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos
Since real estate developers and investors hire me to advise them in creating a holistic experience that incorporates the mind, body and spirit in every aspect from marketing to design details, and I teach interior designers and renowned architects these concepts, I tend to notice every detail from subtle to grand.
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Enhancing A Garden Wall
I love my backyard but the plain cement back wall was screaming for something interesting. For years I envisioned a lotus mural but never got around to it. Had I known it would have been this easy, I would have done it years ago.
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Before & After: My 7 Year Old’s New Room Makeover
When my daughter turned seven, all she wanted was her room redecorated. She grew out of pink and wanted a beach theme with white walls and “lots of shades of blues and turquoise”. My husband and I tackled the whole project in one weekend, sending her to relatives so we could get to work and give her an HGTV “big reveal moment” when she returned.
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How To Set Up Your Home For Healing
Whether you are struggling through a chronic illness, on the post-op mend or you just desire to improve your well-being, there are particular actions you can take in your home to optimize your health. Here are my top six tips: … read the full article
My Interview With Lorna Byrne
Today I had one of the biggest honors of my life. I spoke to international bestselling author Lorna Byrne. She wrote the autobiography, “Angels In My Hair” (Three Rivers Press 2011) and this book, written in such a pure and authentic voice has changed me in a profound way. Lorna sees angels as plain as you and I see people.
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Acquiring My TV Hosting Mojo
My first time being interviewed on television about my profession was seven years ago for a morning TV show on the Hallmark Channel. I was petrified. I became hyper sensitive to all the details around me. The air in the … read the full article
Got A Challenge? Look In Your Home For The Answer
An acupuncturist reads pulses. A fortuneteller reads palms. A doctor reads x-rays. And I read your home. I have consulted on hundreds and hundreds of homes over the last decade and I’m not hesitant to say – I can clearly … read the full article
Why I Love Working With Real Estate Developers
Although my first true love about my job is doing private home consultations, lately my paramour on the side is with the big guns of residential real estate; those sentient investors that know their target market, understand the future trajectory … read the full article