Annotated Bibliography

“Mellow Tunes.” Prevention. December 1995. Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale Group Databases. Bay Path College. Longmeadow, MA. 26 October 2006.

http://web5.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/324/836/92885052w5/purl=rcl_EAIM_... (Article A17831596)

This article summarizes the uses of music therapy to help relax, lower blood pressure and even stress hormones. It goes through the recommendations of music to use for such therapy; such as music with no lyrics and with frequently revolving chord structures. It then goes in to the recommendations on how to decorate a relaxing space, including types of color, lighting, plants and furniture arrangement.

Butcher, Dana. “Aromatherapy-its past and future.” Drug and Cosmetic Industry. March 1998. Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale Group Databases. Bay Path College. Longmeadow, MA. 26 October 2006.

http://web5.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/324/836/92885052w5/purl=rcl_EAIM_... (Article A20456692)

The article travels through a brief description of the “aromatherapy” or scent industry to the meaning and history of aromatherapy, right down to the development of the word “aromatherapy.” It then moves through descriptions of the uses of aromatherapy, the theories it is on the rise in popularity and a prediction of its continued popularity in the future.

Cates, Nancy Dodd. “Aromatherapy.” Better Nutrition. April 1998. Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale Group Databases. Bay Path College. Longmeadow, MA. 26 October 2006.

http://web5.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/324/836/92885052w5/purl=rcl_EAIM_... (Article A20471640)

A brief summary about aromatherapy beginning with its definition: “The name aromatherapy comes from the therapeutic uses of essential oils. These are also called volatile oils or scents because they turn from liquid to gas at room temperatures.” It also quickly touches upon the uses of aromatherapy around the world such as in the hospitals in Europe, or in businesses in Japan. It briefly mentions that therapists believe that certain scents will evoke a universal reaction or emotion.

Finkel, Coleman Lee. “Meeting facilities that foster learning.” Training and Development. July 1997. Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale Group Databases. Bay Path College. Longmeadow, MA. 26 October 2006.

http://web5.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/324/836/92885052w5/purl=rcl_EAIM_... (Article A19774089)

This article focuses more on commercial spaces for meetings. It discusses what factors effect reception and learning in meeting rooms in businesses. It goes through the explanation of learning and how so many meeting spaces do not conduct proper learning environs. It discusses distractions and preventions for them as well as many things that need to be taken in to effect in planning a meeting space, such as color, furniture, music and scent, lighting and other small details.

Paul, Annie Murphy. “Rooms of their Own.” Psychology Today. May-June 1998. Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale Group Databases. Bay Path College. Longmeadow, MA. 26 October 2006.

http://web5.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/324/836/92885052w5/purl=rcl_EAIM_... (Article A20526115)

A brief description of the role of an interior designer. A comparison of the roles of an interior designer for the client, including a spouse and psychologist. According to this article a good designer can discern a clients needs by body language, and build a kind of relationship and help to stir up feelings in the client for the space.

Szabo, Julia. “Where memories make a home: a creative Texas couple designs highly personal rooms choc full of found objects and cherished keepsakes.” Country Living. November 2005. Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale Group Databases. Bay Path College. Longmeadow, MA. 26 October 2006.

http://web5.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/324/836/92885052w5/purl=rcl_EAIM_... (Article A137713560)

This is a very brief article which displays, through numerous photographs how even the smallest details and keepsakes or heirlooms can effect the décor of a room.

	Annotated Bibliography “Mellow Tunes.” Prevention. December 1995. Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale Group Databases. Bay Path College. Longmeadow, MA. 26 October 2006. http://web5.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/324/836/92885052w5/purl=rcl_EAIM_... (Article A17831596) This article summarizes the uses of music therapy to help relax, lower blood pressure and even stress hormones. It goes through the recommendations of music to use for such therapy; such as music with no lyrics and with frequently revolving chord structures. It then goes in to the recommendations on how to decorate a relaxing space, including types of color, lighting, plants and furniture arrangement. Butcher, Dana. “Aromatherapy-its past and future.” Drug and Cosmetic Industry. March 1998. Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale Group Databases. Bay Path College. Longmeadow, MA. 26 October 2006. http://web5.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/324/836/92885052w5/purl=rcl_EAIM_... (Article A20456692) The article travels through a brief description of the “aromatherapy” or scent industry to the meaning and history of aromatherapy, right down to the development of the word “aromatherapy.” It then moves through descriptions of the uses of aromatherapy, the theories it is on the rise in popularity and a prediction of its continued popularity in the future. Cates, Nancy Dodd. “Aromatherapy.” Better Nutrition. April 1998. Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale Group Databases. Bay Path College. Longmeadow, MA. 26 October 2006. http://web5.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/324/836/92885052w5/purl=rcl_EAIM_... (Article A20471640) A brief summary about aromatherapy beginning with its definition: “The name aromatherapy comes from the therapeutic uses of essential oils. These are also called volatile oils or scents because they turn from liquid to gas at room temperatures.” It also quickly touches upon the uses of aromatherapy around the world such as in the hospitals in Europe, or in businesses in Japan. It briefly mentions that therapists believe that certain scents will evoke a universal reaction or emotion. Finkel, Coleman Lee. “Meeting facilities that foster learning.” Training and Development. July 1997. Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale Group Databases. Bay Path College. Longmeadow, MA. 26 October 2006. http://web5.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/324/836/92885052w5/purl=rcl_EAIM_... (Article A19774089) This article focuses more on commercial spaces for meetings. It discusses what factors effect reception and learning in meeting rooms in businesses. It goes through the explanation of learning and how so many meeting spaces do not conduct proper learning environs. It discusses distractions and preventions for them as well as many things that need to be taken in to effect in planning a meeting space, such as color, furniture, music and scent, lighting and other small details. Paul, Annie Murphy. “Rooms of their Own.” Psychology Today. May-June 1998. Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale Group Databases. Bay Path College. Longmeadow, MA. 26 October 2006. http://web5.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/324/836/92885052w5/purl=rcl_EAIM_... (Article A20526115) A brief description of the role of an interior designer. A comparison of the roles of an interior designer for the client, including a spouse and psychologist. According to this article a good designer can discern a clients needs by body language, and build a kind of relationship and help to stir up feelings in the client for the space. Szabo, Julia. “Where memories make a home: a creative Texas couple designs highly personal rooms choc full of found objects and cherished keepsakes.” Country Living. November 2005. Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale Group Databases. Bay Path College. Longmeadow, MA. 26 October 2006. http://web5.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/324/836/92885052w5/purl=rcl_EAIM_... (Article A137713560) This is a very brief article which displays, through numerous photographs how even the smallest details and keepsakes or heirlooms can effect the décor of a room.