One of the things I love about Bali is how they mix their spiritual beliefs into their daily lives. Although there are many temples and shrines on the island, you don’t need a designated place to make an offering in Bali. Any convenient spot easily becomes an altar. They call these beautiful gifts “sesajens” and they can…
A few months ago I decided to put up an altar to honor my family and ancestors. I have a pretty amazing family so it seemed only natural to pay tribute to the people who have filled my life with so much love. When looking at my my altar most people would never immediately think,…
15 years ago I was just starting out in the product styling business (it’s still my “day job”). “What’s a product stylist?” you ask… well, I basically make stuff look good so people want to buy it. When you flip through a catalog and see a stack of sweaters, a dining room table decked out…
So you want to set up an altar of your own…. First rule: There are no rules. Every altar is different and should be supremely personal to whomever created it. Any place can function as your altar. It doesn’t have to be fancy or elaborate; it can be tucked away where no one sees it but…
I have “a thing” for altars. I always have. For all intents and purposes I shouldn’t have the slightest interest in them; my parents are scientists and I grew up in a world free from the trappings and ceremony of religion. But… for some reason they sucked me in at an early age and I’ve…
Altared Places, the altar project 