Compliments of
Kim Hughston
December 2025
YOUR HOME, REIMAGINED:
7 WELLNESS UPGRADES THAT SAVE MONEY, ENERGY, AND STRESS IN 2026
Is Your Home Supporting Your Health—or Working Against It?
What Most Home Buyers Don’t Know (But Should)
This new year, I’m inviting you to look at your home a little differently—not as a finished space, but as one that can continue to support your health, productivity, and sense of calm. January is the perfect time to reassess what’s working, what isn’t, and where small, thoughtful changes can make a meaningful difference.
In this issue, we explore how intentional design choices and simple shifts in layout, color, and daily use can support well-being during the winter months. We also touch on the power of a seasonal reset—how simplifying and reimagining your environment can bring clarity during the quieter winter months.
As we begin a new year, we hope these ideas serve as a practical and inspiring starting point—helping you create a home that feels aligned with your goals, grounded in well-being, and ready for what’s ahead.
Recipe of the Month
One Minute Quinoa Bowl with Chicken and Roasted Winter Vegetables
Heather Christo, Deliciously Allergen Free Recipes
Healthy, easy, and delicious, this quinoa bowl is going to keep you on track with your healthy eating plans and make it as tasty as possible to do so!
Photo Credit: Heather Christo
Organization
How to Stay Productive During Winter
By Jolene Nannette
Winter can make it harder to stay motivated. Cold weather, busy holidays, and shorter days often leave people feeling tired and unproductive. During the holidays, life can feel hectic and nonstop, but once they end, there’s usually a big drop in energy. With darker evenings, colder nights, and a long to-do list, it’s easy to want to slow down. Still, with the right habits and realistic expectations, you can stay productive while enjoying the cozy side of winter.
Feng Shui Essentials
The Quiet Power of Reset: A January Home Reset for Clarity and Calm
By Dee Oujiri
The first days of January have a hush to them. Not silence, just a quieter hum, like the world has lowered its shoulders by one visible inch. The holiday glitter settles, the calendar resets, and suddenly the air feels different. It’s softer. A little slower. A little more honest.
Featured Article
Wellness-Focused Real Estate
A Rising Trend
Kim Hughston
2026 Home Trends
2026 Color Trends: How Neutrals & Green Support At Home & Work
By Cassy West
Each January, “Color of the Year” announcements arrive like a mood board for our collective psyche. For 2026, the leading color authorities are leaning into calm: soft whites, grounded greens, and nuanced, complex neutrals. Together, they mirror what many people are craving in their homes and workplaces; spaces that feel restorative, stable, and quietly expressive.
Healthy Home
Is Your Home Supporting Your Health—or Working Against It?
What Most Home Buyers Don’t Know (But Should)
By Lucy Chatman
You’re Not Just Buying a House—You’re Choosing the Air You Breathe When most people shop for a home, they think about location, layout, and finishes. But what if the most important factor isn’t something you can see?
Wellness Upgrades
YOUR HOME, REIMAGINED:
7 WELLNESS UPGRADES THAT SAVE MONEY, ENERGY, AND STRESS IN 2026
By Sheila Alston
As 2026 begins, you’ve probably set intentions to eat better, move more, or manage stress. But have you thought about how your home supports your well-being?
Wellness Real Estate
5 Wellness Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Home
By Lucy Chatman
If you or someone in your household has allergies, chemical sensitivities, or chronic health conditions—or you just want to live in a home that supports your wellness—here are five questions to ask during your home search:
Healthy Home
Healthy Laundry Room Blueprint : 5 Simple Swaps for a Healthier Home
By Amanda Klecker
As a building biology practitioner, I spend my days helping families uncover the hidden dangers in their homes. And time and time again, we come back to a space that is often overlooked but has a huge impact on our health: the laundry room.
Architecture
Wellness-Driven Floor Planning: How Floor Plans Are Evolving for Health & Comfort in 2026
By Kate Hamblet
As we move into 2026, homeowners planning new builds or renovations are becoming increasingly aware of how their homes influence their health and well-being. Up until now, most of the conversation around “healthy homes” has focused on materials—zero-VOC paint, healthier flooring, better insulation. Those are still essential, but there’s a growing opportunity many homeowners haven’t tapped into yet: the layout of the home itself.
