So much attention has been given to green design in the last decade. And wonderful that it is, we might be missing the boat a bit. Green design promotes what is called "low environmental impact design." It's ever-evolving guidelines seek to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and the earth's resources, while also reducing waste […]
Nature Feng Shui
Gardening Defeats Stress & Depression
The data is surmounting. How can anyone deny that being in nature supports your mental health, your outlook on life and your spirituality? Part from our biophilic needs (to affiliate with nature and natural processes), these new studies show that there are biological reasons that show that our participation in the natural world helps […]
Happy “Sun Standing Still” Day!
Enjoying a refreshing drink on my deck with my laptop and dog on-hand, I relish this day. All around me I see people celebrating “The First Day of Summer.” I prefer to go back to the roots of the day, going back to ancient times, when people had a deep connection to the earth, sun, […]
What is Building Biology?
When I introduce myself to an audience, I tell them that I am a certified Feng Shui and Building Biology consultant. I get a lot of blank looks. Just like the one you have on your face now… Most of you know a bit about Feng Shui (especially if you've been reading my blogs), […]
Using Dowsing Rods to Detect Your Energy
I use dowsing rods all the time, to help clients determine where there are areas of geopathic stress. But dowsing rods have many more uses! Of course, dowsing was first originated to help find underground water sources for wells. While I’ve never used them for that (I may one day!) I have used them to […]
Creating a Feng Shui Garden: Fire Element
Adding Fire to your garden is the final way of creating a Feng Shui space. You can use flowers or objects with red or bright orange colors, pointy shapes, such as zig zag patterns, star or triangular shapes. But my favorite way of incorporating Fire is with fire pits, fireplaces, and pagodas (which, in there […]