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 […]
Five Elements
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 […]
Creating a Feng Shui Garden: Wood element
Among the basics of Feng Shui, the 5 Elements are, I feel, the most creative way to establish balance in a space and can be the most fun! The Wood element is predominant in the Spring, representing new growth and flexibility, yet strength. Wood also represents New Beginnings and Inspiration. In a Feng Shui […]
The Luxury of Water in Your Garden
I was interviewed on a blog radio show last week and the topic of water came up. The interviewer said that she had put a waterfall and pond in her backyard garden and that it brought her much joy. And then it hit me! I’ve been talking about doing that for so long – […]
Inspire New Beginnings with Feng Shui
Here in the Northeast, the crocuses and hyacinths have started coming up! Feng Shui cosmology teaches us that even in the darkest part of the night, there is a speck of light to guide the way – illustrated in the eternal yin and yang symbol. And even in the depths of winter, there is life […]