The literal translation of Feng Shui is "wind and water". These two elements of nature had a tremendous impact on the survival of ancient people. Even now, as we act as if we've conquered the natural world, we've observed the horrors of floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and tsunamis. These natural forces prove to have the […]
Geomancy/Earth Energies
Green Home Building
Architect and colleague of mine, Anthony Musso, is currently working on a new green home building project in Roslyn called Flower Hill. It's a "net zero" energy project, meaning that this home will have zero energy consumption and zero carbon emissions. It's a beautiful, self-sufficient home. Based in Cold Spring Harbor, Tony and his […]
What’s up with Green Walls?
Green walls are sometimes more than walls made from recycled content or a more sustainable material. The kind of "green" that I mean here is a wall covered with greenery, aka plant life. Green roofs have been around for a few decades, but green walls are a newer invention. Systems for green walls incorporate […]
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, […]
Feng Shui Tips for Windowless Office
I often get this question: "I work in an office that has no windows. How do I make it more livable?" Working in a space without natural light is poor feng shui. It can be depressing and lead to lower productivity and well-being. My first response is this: Lighting. Traditional office lighting is fluorescent […]