"Home is the opportunity for the cultivation of a way of life." Manly P Hall.
"The artistic element in the home is the symbol of the refinement and attainment of the owners." Hall goes on to say that "the creation of beauty in the home is the highly personal expression of the inhabitants."
An ideal opportunity to exercise the cultivation of beauty involves setting aside an area in which to display a grouping of pieces. Changing the display frequently is a self-guided workshop for establishing one's own style.
Here are settings from around town for encouragement. The desk display at Hollace Cluny design store on Davenport Road in Toronto is an example of contemporary harmony, see lead image at the top of the page.
Children will not want to be left out. They'll have fun creating displays on their dresser tops! Kitchen counters gain atmosphere though quickly aligning bottles of olive oil, potted herbs or produce with pewter salt-and-peppers, for instance. By making small displays where the endless opportunities present themselves, you will exercise the senses for balance and proportion, which will gradually work back into your state of well being. How divine!