One of the most common things that I tell clients is to improve the energy of their homes is to add live plants. Why are plants so important in our homes? Plants are vital to having positive energy in our homes. They restore and refresh the air, which is often stagnant and stale, due to […]
Home Feng Shui
Making Peace with Someone Else’s Clutter
See transcript below video. I back away from the room and shut the door. That’s what I need to do when I venture into my son’s room. It’s not my room, mind you. Yet when I’m in his room my mind just goes into this tailspin and I have to fight the urge to […]
Making Peace with the Time Change
Got this question today while teaching my feng shui certification class. “Can feng shui help when we suffer from changing the clock back from daylight savings time?” Good one! I never tackled this before, so I thought it was a good time to come up with some suggestions. It’s been over a week already since […]
It’s Broken…Now What? Going Beyond the Simple Question
During consultations, clients have all sorts of questions regarding their homes and the objects within. One such question made me pause… “That fish is broken. Should I get rid of it?” (The “fish” she referred to is the ceramic object to the right). At first glance, the answer would be “yes.” Since I believe that […]
What is Feng Shui? Some Feng Shui Basics
Whether you are new to Feng Shui or have some experience, you have felt its power. Feng Shui addresses how we feel in our environment. It’s an ancient technique that is based on the wisdom of nature and balance. Your home is filled with energy – be it positive or negative – and the energy […]
Feng Shui Art
In feng shui we talk about how our homes are symbolic of what is going on in our lives. Our homes, so personal and intimate, are a mirror reflection of us. And because artwork is so full of symbolism and so ripe for interpretation, it can often provide vital clues for feng shui consultants to […]