AsOne of the most common recommendations to improve feng shui is the addition of plants. Why is that? Very simply, plants represent wealth and abundance in feng shui. As a metaphor, they symbolize health and growth, both very important to good feng shui. Fresh, lively, and abundant plants are probably the best thing you can […]
Workplace Feng Shui
How We Use Our Homes (And Not!)
Reading this article on Treehugger.com “What would our homes look like if we designed around how we use them?” provides a fascinating insight into how we use our homes. A group of representative middle class families were studied in their 2,000+ sf homes. Their usage patterns were tracked through key periods of the day and […]
8 Ways to Incorporate Nature into Your Home
Many studies have shown that incorporating nature into our indoor spaces improves our focus and feeling of well-being. And we since we spend 90% of our days, on average, indoors, you might want to consider some of these simple ways to “bring nature in!” 1. Light – Take advantage of locations in your home that […]
Windows Improve the Feng Shui of Your Office
Feng shui enhances the overall feeling of well-being in your office as well as your home. In working with clients and workshop participants, it is interesting to see that few people get the connection between their work environment and their health. Over the last few decades, there have been many studies on the impact of […]
What’s in a Name? Feng Shui Says “A lot!”
A while back I was contacted by the owners of a hair salon business. They were going through a huge shift in their business. Once part owner with another family member, the couple decided to buy out the business and start fresh. They called me in to help them improve the feng shui of their […]
Strange Ch’i in (gasp!) Las Vegas!
While traveling to the World Market Center in Las Vegas for the Interior Design Society's National Conference last month I stumbled upon this building. It was twilight and I couldn't see the structure very well. I thought it was a derelict building that was falling down! Landscaping was scrubby and unkempt. As I passed this […]