So What is Biophilic Design? Biophilic design expresses our love of life (biophilia) in our homes and work spaces for greater well-being. It’s never been more relevant, nor more desirable, than now. We feel good in nature and many architects and designers started taking note that growing stress and mental illness in modern society may […]
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Nourish the Mother in You
Our homes are a mirror reflection of what is going on inside ourselves. I see it over and over again. Where there is imbalance with my clients, there is an imbalance in the home. One area that I consult on often is the Romance & Relationship area. (See how you can find the Romance […]
Creating a Feng Shui Garden: Earth Element
Incorporating the 5 natural elements into a garden space is natural – especially the Earth element. Earth is represented by soil, rocks, and stone; materials of terra cotta and pottery. Earth colors are the colors of of yellow, and the colors of soil from sandy beiges to orangey clays and muddy browns. Other ways […]
Creating a Feng Shui Garden: Metal Element
I love incorporating the 5 natural elements into a garden setting. Metal is especially fun as it is a great hard scape material and is represented by round and oval shapes. Also, the colors of white, silver and gold are metal. Metal represents refinement and boldness. A little goes a long way. What Not […]
Find Your Inner Tree-Nerd Today
I have real affection for the trees in my life. The trees that line my property, the trees of my everyday life and my childhood. Why? It goes beyond the utilitarian and aesthetic reasons. Trees have soul, don't they? You can FEEL it. Trees make you feel good. When I was a little girl, […]
Window Without a View – Part 2
First I wrote Window Without a View about how to improve your view of an ugly fence in your yard. But, then I thought, what can you do if you live in an apartment or condo? How can you improve your view if you aren’t able to do anything “out there?” In Feng Shui we […]