The phrase “You are what you eat” has been around since 1826, believe it or not. The meaning is two-fold: (1) that the food we eat is a reflection of our state of mind and health; and (2) that to be fit and healthy we need to eat good food. The better health we have the better choices we tend […]
Home Feng Shui
Achieving Happiness the Dane’s Way With “Hygge”
Today I made a wonderful Tuscan bean soup with warm bread for dinner tonight. It’s cold and rainy outside, dampening me to the bones. As I work on my laptop, I have on one of my favorite cozy sweaters that keep me warm even on the coldest days. And I am content. As we start […]
My Imperfect Feng Shui Home – Learn to Honor Your Space
“Your home must have perfect feng shui!” a woman attending my latest workshop said. Oh yes, if that were only true. Feng shui is known as the ancient art of placement. Primarily, it provided tools to determine the best location for building. In modern times, feng shui is still used this way, but mostly, it […]
Cozy Up This Autumn With Feng Shui
As part of nature, we seek balance and harmony in our lives. So when the weather gets cold outside, we bring warmth inside. Cozy up this autumn with some feng shui tips! According to feng shui, the balance of yin and yang is an important goal in our homes to feel at peace. So when […]
Spiral Stairs in Feng Shui
Spiral stairs are a feng shui no-no. Ever wonder why? Everything in our homes is a metaphor for the unconscious. Makes sense when we think about artwork, but architectural details of our home? Yes, because we were drawn to this home specifically over all over homes. Stairs symbolize the Water Element – it channels the […]
Feng Shui the Center of Your Home
Feng Shui the Center of Your Home In feng shui, what the center of the home is like can tell a lot about your health and how chi flows in your life. The center is a very important space. It represents your sense of self – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. So here are some […]