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The Magic of Ritual and Feng Shui - by Helen and Jay James FENG SHUI: ANCIENT WISDOM FOR CREATING A LIFE OF BALANCE - by Helen and James Jay- Gardening- A Metaphor For Feng Shui Balance - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Ellie MarshallI love my perennial garden. Watching plants bloom and grow is a perpetual blessing in my life. It is also a perpetual challenge. At the heat of Feng Shui is the discipline of YIN/YANG. YIN/YANG are the two opposite components that are forever balancing each other. Yes, you can think of it as ...
Views: 1409 - The Power of Feng Shui in Buying a Home - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Madhu BrodkeyBuying a home is one of the most important decisions we will make in our life. Whether it be a first home, moving to a more suitable space for our current lifestyle, or as an investment property, it is important to select the site that will serve our needs best. One of the most powerful ways ...
Views: 1406(2 votes) - How to Spruce Up Your Life By Making Your Home A Happier Place - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Amy ClifftonDuvet covers are ridiculously popular in Europe and around the globe, dating back two hundred years ago. Currently, they are extremely popular in Northern Europe and are becoming even more popular in the United States. The duvet cover engulfs a comforter filled with down and is used to preserve ...
Views: 1402 - Resolutions For 2008 - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from Linda BinnsWe all start the new year with good intentions. How many of us have resolved to get organized, exercise more or lose weight, starting on Jan. 1? These extremely common – and truly beneficial – resolutions are some of the hardest to keep, often because they require fundamental changes in ...
Views: 1401 - Casual Elegance, Always in Style - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Kathleen EllisCasual elegance defined: casual (adj.): informal, happening by chance elegance (n): tastefully fine, luxurious; gracefully refined Casual elegance. The whole idea seems a bit contradictory. In fact, it's true that we are blending two distinct approaches to life and interior décor. ...
Views: 1399 - 2011: Restore, Renew, and Declutter with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Susan TartaglinoWinter is the time for hibernation and dormancy. In feng shui, the element for this season is water. With its introspective energy, water is considered yin. In a quiet state, we turn inward and nurture ourselves as we prepare for the approaching newness of spring. Emotionally, a new year ...
Views: 1396 - Garden Landscape Furniture - Completing Your Outdoor Guest Area - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Korbin NewlynA very important part of the majority of landscape designs is the garden furniture that is to be used in the garden and lawn around the house. Outdoor Furniture included in a plan of landscaping is a way of creating special places in your garden, where the family and their guests can meet ...
Views: 1396 - You Snooze - You Win. Resting Up with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Susan TartaglinoWe live in a society where sleep problems are all too common. It is reported that the average adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep to help maintain a healthy body. Unfortunately, only 35% of folks are achieving this. Today, most children have computers and TVs in their rooms. ...
Views: 1395(2 votes) - I'm goin' fishin', yes I'm goin' fishin', and my baby's goin' fishin' too! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Ellen WhitehurstTitle of today’s blog is a chorus of one of my all time favorite Taj Mahal songs. I sure does love me some Taj Mahal! Okay, have to make this quick since I have an appt out of office in an hour and I’m nowhere near glam enough to take my bad self out into the big, wide world. Believe it or ...
Views: 1392 - The Chi Machine - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Dr. Roni Deluz, RN, NDIf you are looking for a way to detox your body while you relax, the Chi Machine may be what you’re looking for. As you lie back and relax, you rest your feet on the Chi Machine and it gently swings them back and forth, just as if you are a fish in motion. The Chi Machine has several ...
Views: 1391 - How To Organize For Spring---4 Fresh Tips - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Marilyn BohnEveryone is thinking about spring cleaning which makes it a perfect time for Spring Organizing. Get Rid of Clutter and welcome spring in your home with 4 fresh organizing tips. The calendar says it is spring so it seems like a good time to do some spring organizing. However the weather ...
Views: 1390 - Feng Shui Your Home: Oak Dining Tables - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from icom articlesYou'll be amazed at how the right styling can change the look and feel of your home. Oak dining tables are versatile pieces that offer an exciting opportunity to experiment with your style. You can go gothic with a stunning refectory table, or add country house charm with an authentic design. ...
Views: 1388 - Auspicious Office Space -- 10 Ways to Make Your Office Make You Successful - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Kathryn WeberCareer success is one of the key elements to happiness. How so? If you feel stuck in your career, lack the recognition you deserve, or feel unfulfilled in your job, the time you spend at it will drag on for what seems like an eternity. And there's no misery like 9 to 5 misery. That's why it ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - What Do Your Walls Say to You? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Jana CovinsonDecorating with vinyl wall quotes is fast, easy and satisfying. Finding the phrase or sentence that inspires calm or motivation or humor may alter the entire scheme for the house. If the master bedroom needs a facelift, painting might be the first step. A favorite, long-desired color that makes ...
Views: 1383 - Roadmap to Holiday Joy: Start Now - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffDo you ever daydream about how great it would feel if, for just one day everything in your life was great – no financial bad news, no weather disasters, no unexpected illnesses, and no new repair problems on computers, cars or your home. In addition, a time when all your important relationships ...
Views: 1382 - Customise Your Bedroom According To Your Style With Bespoke Bedroom Furniture - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Adam WilliamDo you sometimes think that your bed is too big for your room? Or your wardrobe is occupying too much space that sometimes making it difficult for you even to breathe freely? Bespoke bedroom furniture allows you to customise your own bedroom furniture like beds, cupboards, chairs and other ...
Views: 1379 - Finally Revealed: Flying Stars Feng Shui For 2008 - Part 1/4 - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Glen LimFlying stars feng shui for 2008 looks at the effect of the 9 celestial stars on our planet. I will based my 2008 feng shui using this technique. Perhaps you already know this article is the first of a four part series. In the first 2 articles, I will discuss on the global feng shui outlook for ...
Views: 1379 - FOCUS ON FENG SHUI – SPRING CLEANING ATTRACTS POSITIVE ENERGY - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2005 from Linda BinnsAs the earth renews itself each Spring, many of us (well, at least a few of us) feel the urge to heed one of the season’s age-old rituals – spring cleaning. This year, don’t think of spring cleaning as an unpleasant chore. Instead, realize that it’s an opportunity to use the principles of Feng ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - How To Declutter Your Home In 6 Efficient Steps - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Marilyn BohnA door is something I take for granite. How about you? How many uses can you think of for a door? Here is my short list: 1. A door keeps people out when we close and lock our exterior doors. 2. It hides gifts in the closet. 3. It hides clutter-it may be time to declutter your home because ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - Seeing the World through Feng Shui-tinted Glasses - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Susan TartaglinoAs human beings, we interpret our environment through our senses. It is reported that 70% of what we experience comes from our eyes. Our sight impacts our experiences more than any of the other senses. Basically, we pay more attention to what we see than what we hear, smell, taste or ...
Views: 1370(3 votes) - Feng Shui with Style! Working with Your Element Type - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2003 from Stephanie RobertsWhen you begin to study feng shui, you quickly realize the importance of the qualities and characteristics of the five feng shui elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. This knowledge is essential to selecting appropriate colors, furnishings, and accessories for your home. You can also ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - Using Shape in Feng Shui Gardening - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2008 from Linda BinnsIf you have taken the time to learn the basics of feng shui, you know that you need to incorporate all five elements of nature – fire, water, wood, metal, and earth – to achieve and restore balance within your living space. However, incorporating these elements in their natural states can prove ...
Views: 1367 - 4 Window Treatment Choices that Increase Your Home’s Resale Value - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2018 from Rachelle WilberIt’s the seemingly little things that can make or break the appeal of any residential property. If you want to boost the resale value of your residence, then you need to put your focus on top-quality window treatments. These four window treatment options be amazing for the curb appeal of your ...
Views: 1365 - Learn How Mirrors In The Bedroom Can Enhance Your Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Ken LauherMany Feng Shui experts warn against placing mirrors in the bedroom. Multiple myths and superstitions surround mirrors. People who are against placing mirrors in the bedroom often have one of three arguments: 1. Some people believe that when you sleep, your spirit and energy leaves your body. ...
Views: 1365 - How To Maximize Your Time with 9 Rejuvenating Tips - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Marilyn BohnDiscover 9 rejuvenating tips on how to maximize your time and how to get rid of clutter. Saturday was one of those days when I needed to work and I wanted time to do some fun stuff like quilting a quilt for my daughter. I set the timer and worked on work stuff one hour and then I did the fun ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Skydive Long Island: Sky dive with Feng Shui LI and Strength for Life NY - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Laura CerranoSkydive Long Island: Sky dive with Feng Shui LI and Strength for Life NY Laura Cerrano New York Long Island Feng Shui consultant is always involved with community projects, collaborating with other businesses and non-profit organizations for various causes to help enhance the well being of ...
Views: 1360 - Discover 7 Different Ways To Declutter Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI heard a commercial on television asking “how will you be remembered”. I started thinking about that and things I remember about certain people in my life. From the time I was about 6 years old until I was 12 we would pick raspberries every hot summer in my uncle’s berry patch. The adults ...
Views: 1357(2 votes) - Living with Poison Arrows...... can Harm Your Health - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingBad feng shui: Is there such a thing? Simply put: if anything is out-of-square, out-of-line, or in-the-way, it is bad feng shui. I hate using the word ‘bad’; but often, that is what it is, bad feng shui. If a space feels good to you, then don’t worry. If it doesn’t feel good: look around ...
Views: 1357 - Feng Shui Your Relationships – Staten Island, New York, New Jersey - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Two Angels Spiritual Healing Retreats & Holistic Services HealingFeng Shui Your Relationships – Staten Island, New York, New Jersey Problems that exist in a couple’s relationship are manifested in their environment. As a Feng Shui practitioner, some of the things I would like to know about the couple are: how they feel together in their home, which ...
Views: 1356 - Antiques and a Presence of the Past (Tough Sell) - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Sharon SinclairI got a call from a gentleman in Vancouver, Washington. He wanted to sell his house. He had been showing the house for 6 months and nary a nibble. "Something is wrong, something is driving buyers away," he said. We arrived on a beautiful, early fall day. The house was fabulous, a ...
Views: 1350 - How to Organize A Kitchen In 7 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Marilyn BohnWe spend so much time in our kitchens shouldn't they be free of clutter and be a place we want to be? How to get rid of clutter in the kitchen in 7 simple steps will lighten you kitchen and put a smile on your face. I was six the year Santa brought me a child's size white wooden cupboard. I ...
Views: 1349 - Lessons from the Ultimate Declutter - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2007 from Vicky WhiteThe Chinese say if you want to make big changes in your life, move 27 things in your home. Imagine the change you can create by moving thousands of things! You can use the potentially stressful situation of moving house to consciously design your new life. 1. If you want to simplify your ...
Views: 1346 - Healthy Living Through Feng Shui - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from Mary Jane KaslinerAt the core of all feng shui lies the subtle beauty of nature; all of its essence exudes a level of harmony and balance unparalleled. The age-old principles of feng shui are based on these laws and acknowledge the ever-changing interaction and connection between human beings and their ...
Views: 1343 - Feng Shui For The Tiger In Your Life.....Your Car - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Vicky WhiteEver think you could Feng Shui your car? When you Feng Shui your home you're creating a harmonious environment that supports you in living your best life, a life of purpose, passion and meaning. You create a stress free environment where you can be your best, be your most healthy, and attract ...
Views: 1342 - Buy Jewellery online in surrey from the comfort of your home - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Glyn JonesInternet has converted into a retail center. You will discover and acquire all you have to online including Jewelry. Many individuals selected to buy Jewelry online for a lot of reasons. And among the common reasons is that you may save around fifty percent on purchasing Jewelry online. The ...
Views: 1338 - The Map Of Your Life - Do You Know Where You Are Going? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Candace CzarnyThe idea of Feng Shui is appealing to most people. It seems like a simple way to create harmony in your life as well as introduce changes that you want to happen. However, most people aren’t quite sure how to use it, why it works, and the overall meaning of the word itself. In terms of ...
Views: 1337 - A Family, Void of Clutter - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingAn interesting dilemma: How to find the balance of how much ‘stuff’ one can handle at one time? How many hobbies can we start up at once? How many ‘collectibles’ can we display? And, how much room we need to store memorabilia? Where is the line? When we de-clutter to the extreme, we deprive ...
Views: 1335 - Feng Shui and Fine Art Help to Create Good Fortune - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffDo Fine Art, Feng Shui and Good Fortune have anything in common besides the letter F? Absolutely, they are all about creating energy in your surroundings; energy that can make you happy or sad, be uplifting or depressing and be supportive or obstructive. They are also about providing much needed ...
Views: 1335 - Clutter Will Kill The Sale Of Your Home - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Ellie MarshallYesterday, I was doing a Feng Shui consultation in a client’s home, a beautiful duplex apartment on Park Ave, in NYC. Gorgeous apartment…. except she had a clutter problem with pictures & books. Don’t get me wrong, the apartment was decorated to the nines; but on every table was a sea of ...
Views: 1333 - Three Steps to Prosperity in 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffAre you hoping for good or improved health in 2011; a more financially stable year or better relationships with friends and loved ones? In Feng Shui, good wishes for the New Year include all of these under the banner of prosperity and abundance including an overflowing cup of joy and peace ...
Views: 1333 - Harnessing Energy to Fuel Your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Candace CzarnyWhile it might be simpler to think of this energy as electricity or gas in your car, your home also has energy that it uses and moves. When you are working within Feng Shui principles, you can harness this energy and allow it to work for you as opposed to against you. From the time you’re at ...
Views: 1332 - Chinese Astrology - Mind Your Qi, Find Your Luck - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2019 from Alvin YapE = MC2 Our emotion is equal to our thoughts which are within our power to change. The mind is the control centre of change and we are the embodiment of energy which gives us life and this energy is our life force. In the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this life force is ...
Views: 1331 - Feng Shui Tips and Trends for Spring - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Carole ProvenzaleWhat used to be thought of as the latest “trend” just hasn’t gone away. Feng Shui, which hit the United States to a stream of controversy and people saying “Feng WHAT”? has proven over time that clients are truly experiencing total transformations when they implement Feng Shui into their ...
Views: 1329 - De-stress...use the Feng Shui Approach - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Pat HeydlauffThe things that lead to stress in your life can be wide ranging and often vary as much as individuals vary. The one stressor that seems to be a common denominator in many lives is clutter and the chaos it causes. Clutter, when it is everywhere in your home or office, prevents the home from ...
Views: 1328 - Space Clearing - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Chriss BarrAll of my Feng Shui consultations also include space clearing. Space clearing is a process used to 'clear the air' of unwanted, stale, stagnant and dense energy from a building, whether that be a home or an office. The reason for using space clearing in feng shui is that it opens up the ...
Views: 1328 - Choosing Plants For Your Garden - The Feng Shui Way - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Ellie MarshallThe days are getting longer and gardeners are sketching out what their piece of heaven will look like this year. Adding new plants, and flowers always gives freshness and vitality to any garden space. There are a few things to consider when planting any new tree, flower, bush or plant according ...
Views: 1326 - Basics Behind Feng Shui - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Rosa HaydelFeng Shui is above just ordering furniture, it’s some sort of lifestyle. And life styles involve mindsets or concepts that will be prevalent. Feng Shui experts just say no to the things without the need of reason. Most of the things they will do include a line from reasoning that will not always ...
Views: 1322 - Clear Out the Old to Make Space for the New! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Elizabeth WigginsLet go of the old to make space for the new! Feng Shui is about the flow of energy within our homes and how our relationship to those energies may affect us and invite opportunities into our lives. Most people only care about the look and functionality of a home rather than the most important ...
Views: 1318 - Become a Love Magnet - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Candace CzarnyThe odds are good that you have seen those people who seem to magically draw people to them. They always seem to have a date or someone who wants to date them. You're not alone. Many people feel like everyone else is more successful in love than they are. It has less to do with physical ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Business As Unusual -- Using the ancient art of feng shui for better business - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Kathryn WeberIt's clear there's a new paradigm in business. Today's clients and customers are savvy, attuned and educated with a sensitivity (some might say allergy) to businesses that don't offer them a unique business experience. They want better service, higher-quality products and more ...
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