The official color trend for 2012 was released today: Tangerine Tango (Pantone 17-1463 for you designers out there)! I love, love, love it! It's such a vibrant color! I can't wait to go out to pick out a new piece of clothing in this new trendy color! I've had a love affair with orange […]
Pop Culture Feng Shui
11-11-11: Stirring the Ch’i
I participated in a webinar today on the power of 11-11-11, which is this Friday. There were so many points made during the call that I resonated with, I just had to share some thoughts: The Universe is "stirring the chi" – no joke! We all have been seeing the political and economic unrest […]
It’s Not “Feng’d”
I've had my share of teasing in my household. When I say I don't like a building or space, both my husband and son have to make comments such as "it's not feng'd" or "it's not shui'd". But I have the last laugh, because they are using feng shui in their language and are […]
Myth: Is Feng Shui Just Chinese Folklore?
When I do workshops or consultations I inevitably get questions from people relating to specific objects for romance or prosperity. “Should I get a pair of Chinese mandarin ducks for my Romance corner?” I shrug my shoulders. “It depends…” If you hold symbolism with such objects, then yes. They will provide the reminder for […]
That Wabi-Sabi Feeling…
You know "wabi-sabi", right? Well, put it this way, the stuff that you created in elementary school could be considered wabi-sabi. "Imperfect, impermanent and incomplete" is what wikipedia says about wabi-sabi. In kindergarten for Mother's Day I made my mom a "paper holder" out of two paper plates with glued on pasta shells that […]
The Feng Shui of Buckingham Palace
Watching the royal wedding this morning…not that I'm a British-wannabe, but there is something special and magical about a royal wedding. It's history and I, for one, did not want to miss it. I am watching the events unfold at Buckingham Palace as I write this. Curious about what the feng shui is like at […]