Beside the Point.

With traffic stress, financial concerns, and work deadlines, it’s important that the space you come home to is filled with colors, textures, and materials that create a calm and peaceful setting. Rocks and crystals can be used to help balance emotions, enhance spirituality, increase self-worth, and aid in self-care. If you’re looking for just the right rocks to fit your needs, pick up a book like The Crystal Bible: A Definitive Guide to Crystals by Judy Hall. The author, who has forty-plus years of experience as a crystal healer, uses her extensive knowledge to make it easy to get started with crystals.

In Style.

You’ve surely seen plenty of gems in professionally presented homes over the years. Their popularity waxes and wanes, but regardless of the trends, you should be able to find crystal night-lights, bookends, suncatchers, and even chandeliers. Some stones are easier to find than others, and simple colors complement a wide variety of interior styles. Clear quartz is a sure winner, as it lends neutral yet intriguing shape, light, and texture. Citrine (a yellow-orange stone often used to attract wealth) is a warm tone that’s easy to find and apply. Rose quartz (pink) and amethyst (purple) lend a feminine look and energy, but when used sparingly they are chic in any design.

Around the House.

You likely have rocks and crystals in your home’s interiors without even realizing it. Are your countertops or floors made of stone? Do you have rock on your fireplace surround? Complement the existing natural finishes in your home with simple accessories. If you have a home office, consider adding a polished stone or raw quartz paperweight. Corral your book collection with agate or onyx bookends. In any room, a crystal with a hole drilled into it can serve as a votive holder or succulent planter. Fill a terrarium with your favorite geodes to create a crystal garden. Or, honor your favorite places by displaying the region’s native rocks or gemstones.

On Display.

If you have a collection of loose stones, display them together on a shelf, tabletop, or in a glass case. A case is safer if there are little ones in your home, but if it doesn’t feel secure, you can always introduce 2D wall art that showcases rocks and crystals through photographs or watercolors. Artwork might not bring the same energy, but infusing your home with natural elements is always a good look.

Out and About.

For the best prices, selection, and professional help, look for a local rock or bead shop. If they don’t have what you need, the shopkeepers will likely know where to point you. Because stones are natural and no two pieces are alike (if they are real), it’s best to stick with purchasing your rocks and crystals in person. When you find just the right piece to add to your home, it will be (crystal) clear that the reward was worth the journey.

/ Written by Maresa Giovannini.

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