LUMINOUS SPACES BLOG
Okay, September is nearly here! It can be the worst month in a home with children. In the process of transitioning into a new school year, parents as well as children can be overwhelmed. With a change in schedules, new schools, new teachers, new expectations, and new friends, this time of year can really test […]
I was with a client recently that has depression. They did not tell me this, as sometimes happens with clients. I only surmised it after reviewing their home and our conversation and then gently asking, “Do you suffer from depression?” Working with them, I was able to identify several clues inside and outside their home […]
You’re considering a house that has a water tower in the backyard. The house has everything you want, the school is good, the block is quiet, and the price is right. What does feng shui say about it? At the most basic level, feng shui has helped people, for thousands of years, to discern the […]
Why is your bed so important to your health and well-being? You spend roughly 1/3 of your life in bed and when you learn about feng shui, you realize that your environment has a significant impact on your well-being – consciously and unconsciously. See your bed through “feng shui eyes” and observe the symbolism: Condition […]
I posted some photos from my wonderful vacation to Utah and Arizona last week and received many requests for my itinerary. So, here it is! Flew into Las Vegas and next day (or same day, depending on when you arrive), drove to Zion National Park. (For most of my hiking information, I used this great […]
Okay. I admit it. I am a tree lover. Everywhere I go, I notice the trees or lack of trees. But I am sure you notice them, too. Even if you don’t consciously think about it, when you scan you’re environment, you are feeling the effects of the trees around you. How they filter the […]
In feng shui, we know that our homes and work spaces affect our lives. We understand that our spaces are a reflection of our bodies and our minds. We understand that poor feng shui in our spaces can lead, very rapidly, to poor energy in our lives: a cluttered, unkempt home can lead to stagnation […]
Why is your bed so important to your health and well-being? You spend roughly 1/3 of your life in bed and when you learn about feng shui, you realize that your environment has a significant impact on your well-being – consciously and unconsciously. See your bed through “feng shui eyes” and observe the symbolism Condition […]
I’ve done several kitchen and bath projects on my home in recent years and one of my favorite parts is selecting tile. And then, looking at what element the tile represents according the feng shui principles: wood, fire, earth, metal or water. If you are remodeling your bathroom as well I highly recommend that you […]
Question: Hi, I am really impressed with your feng shui guidance on houzz.com. I could really use your advice. I built a brand new home and unfortunately our front door faces the stairs. You open the door and there is approximately 3.5 feet and you hit the stair post. We actually have double doors and […]
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