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 […]
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Connecting to Nature: My Wild Utah Vacation
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 […]
16 of The Most Magnificent Trees
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 […]
Tile & Feng Shui
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: Front Door “Disaster” with Stairs
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 […]
Sochi Olympics: The Elements of Some of the Top Athletes
Watching the Women’s Skeleton event the other night, I was struck by what one of the commentator’s said about Katie Uhlaender. She said that Katie “can’t get enough of speed,” referring to the fact that speed is inbred into her requirements for life. So I wondered, “She must have FIRE in her birth chart!” And, […]