Stairs are challenging in feng shui. Why? Three main reasons: Depending on the location in the home and bagua, they symbolize unstable energy (going up and down) If they are located across from the front door (which is typical) they can create chaos (insomnia and illness) in the second floor (where the bedrooms usually are) […]
Home Feng Shui
The Best Place for Rooms According to Feng Shui
My home office used to be on the second story of my house. It was in a strange, small bedroom with slanted ceilings. There was no good place for the desk and the only window was in a narrow dormer. I always felt awkward in that room and was never inspired. When I learned about […]
10 Feng Shui-Inspired Items for Your Office to Connect You to Nature
Our offices, be it inside the home or outside, are where we live much of our lives. Research shows what we know intuitively: that nature in our spaces helps lift mood, enhance creativity, and gives us a sense of well-being. Here are some simple ways you can incorporate nature into your office space. Five Natural […]
The Secret to the Invisible Energy of Our Furniture
“It’s like a homecoming.” This is what my friend said when she was finally reunited with her furnishings and stuff after a year of living in a furnished house. She went on to explain that she didn’t realize how much the furnishings in this home were impacting her until now. “The woman that lived here […]
Feng Shui Tips for Beds – Part 3
When I visit my client’s homes the second most important thing to review is their bedroom (first, it’s the front door!). We spend roughly one-third of our lives in this room and it is our most intimate space; a place for rest, rejuvenation, and healing. I’ve written a lot about beds and feng shui. Why? […]
The One Room Where You Shouldn’t Keep Tons of Plants, According to Feng Shui
Featured this week on MindBodyGreen by Emma Loewe Who doesn’t love a good houseplant? With their toxin-busting, happiness-inducing properties, plants are an amazing vehicle for ushering some of nature’s healing power indoors. And these days, it seems like the more you have, the better. Instagram’s most enviable homes feature rooms draped in greenery, and some of the world’s most influential offices […]