First I wrote Window Without a View about how to improve your view of an ugly fence in your yard. But, then I thought, what can you do if you live in an apartment or condo? How can you improve your view if you aren’t able to do anything “out there?” In Feng Shui we […]
Feng Shui
Feng Shui Form School Principles
It is believed that feng shui originally was focused on analyzing the topographical features of the earth. Ancient shamans would “read” the land and look for important clues as to which areas would be most beneficial to place a home or village. They would search for areas where chi could gather and avoid places […]
Ceiling Heights Can Impact Family Relationships
Those McMansions…a major home building trend of the last several decades has pushed ceiling heights beyond the standard 9 to 10 feet, to 12 and even 18 feet plus! There is certainly an allure to high ceilings that we see in public spaces, like cathedrals, hotel lobbies, and train stations. They create a majestic and […]
Is Your Business Entrance Helping or Hurting You?
It’s no secret that the entrance to your business is very important. Realtors call it “curb appeal”. Feng Shui experts call it “the mouth of chi.” It’s really the first impression prospective customers have of you. So why do business owners often neglect the entry area? Perhaps they do not realize how strongly it […]
Creating a Feng Shui Garden: Wood element
Among the basics of Feng Shui, the 5 Elements are, I feel, the most creative way to establish balance in a space and can be the most fun! The Wood element is predominant in the Spring, representing new growth and flexibility, yet strength. Wood also represents New Beginnings and Inspiration. In a Feng Shui […]
The Connection Between Violence & Trees
I think we all intuitively know that trees have a tremendous impact on how we feel in a space. But for those of you who need proof: Violent Crimes I read about research done in the 1990’s in an inner city Chicago neighborhood that compared the volume of violent crime to green landscaping. Two […]