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I was recently coaxed onto a web forum to talk about feng shui…or so I thought. It turned out that the people asking questions just wanted to ridicule the art and insult me at the expense of someone I love (my husband).
Despite the underhanded way they got me to the forum they did bring up ... Views: 2148
You're probably thinking, "I know who my clients are, why do I need to determine who my Ideal Client is and why should I care?"
Many of us, as we develop our businesses, find ourselves accepting any and all work that comes our way. Some of it pleasant, rewarding and fulfilling. And some it ... Views: 1256
Many of us must have heard of the saying “Life is like a box chocolate”. It simply points out to the fact that you will only know what the chocolate tastes like (sweet or bitter) after biting into it. If it turns out to be bitter, what then?
In the business arena, an excellent ... Views: 2105
Less is more is a phrase I use often when doing a home staging consultation. When a home is completely vacant besides buyers having a hard time visualizing the true size of the space, or how they would fit their furniture, they also see every flaw. There’s nothing else for them to look at or to ... Views: 2483
Mention Feng Shui and you most likely conjure up images of dragons, statures and all Chinese ornaments. And if you are familiar with the Chinese cultures and customs, you would know that the color red is considered to be a lucky color.
However, do you know the color red is not always a luck ... Views: 5189
When many people think about wicker in their homes, they often feel as though it would make their home feel dated. There are so many unique options when it comes to wicker accessories and furniture that you can put in your home. Here are just a few of the ways that you can make your love of ... Views: 665
There are those who love a fine wine that value having the convenience of being able to have at least some of their favored wine within their own collection to be easily accessible. Wine hobbyists are also aware that when wine is given the chance to age under the proper conditions, it simply ... Views: 957
Those who enjoy the celebrated hobby and the collection of wine and are generally passionate about having a wonderful assortment of wines around them so that they can enjoy it at any time. Also, wine lovers find it a pleasure to be able to share their unique discoveries of wines and would like ... Views: 1443
On February 8, 2016 the exciting and vibrant year of the Fire Money begins.
The Monkey is known as the Trickster in the Chinese zodiac. Beware of his ability to seduce you into his “monkey business”. If you’re gullible, his antics can prove to be quite costly for you financially and ... Views: 1894
The garage may be one of the areas of your home that you haven't stopped to give much consideration. In order to get ready for cold weather, however, your garage should be taken into account for a properly prepared home. Here are some of the ways that you can make sure that your garage is ... Views: 736
For those who just love all facets of fine wines, relishing marvelous dessert wines is an experience that calls for all of the senses, a full sensory adventure. This is one of the reasons why so many wine connoisseurs have a tendency to select a wooden wine rack to house their important ... Views: 972
Unlike the highly decorative metal or wrought iron mirrors available today, ancient manufactured mirrors were simply pieces of polished stone. Examples of obsidian mirrors found in modern-day Turkey have been dated to around 6000 BC. Prior to this, the first mirrors used by primitive people ... Views: 2588
In this article we are going to delve more into the five elements and also to have a look at other important concepts.
The Yin and Yang.
The Yin and Yang notions are fundamental to understand Chinese metaphysics, but even more Chinese culture in general. They are basically two opposite ... Views: 2570
Feng Shui can be used in any part of your home or working space, but focusing on rooms that you frequent is a good place to begin. As you will spend much of your life in your bedroom, this is where many people feel comfortable making changes first. The bedroom is not only the location in which ... Views: 5533
The important role that your front door, bedroom and kitchen play in your life when it comes to good health, good relationships and wealth cannot be overstated. These three areas of your home, according to Feng Shui principles, form the foundation for maintaining good health, improving wealth ... Views: 1764
Inside the first two days of August, Mercury the Messenger, the planet that governs all things related to communications, goes on vacation until the end of the month. Now, I don’t know about you, but How I Spent My Summer Vacation (so far at least) is pushing water up a lazy river. People. ... Views: 1575
Ever paint your front door or made some other changes to your home or office on the advise specifically given in a book or web site on Feng Shui? Then you waited and waited in expectation like a kid for Santa, praying he’d deliver the gift of auspicious chi. However you got the Grinch instead ... Views: 1552
I love the idea that Thanksgiving is less a day to ditch the diet but more a word of profound and powerful action. After all, the full feeling that this day promises should come more from the heart before anything’s actually carried out of the kitchen. Let your thankful heart be alive and ... Views: 2023
We remember as kids grabbing blankets, pillows and sheets and throwing them on any piece of furniture that we could and we made a fort. We would bring toys in the fort and play in there for hours. Oh, what fun that was!
We also made tree forts. We took our time and picked out the perfect ... Views: 1818
You’re standing in the doorway of your bedroom...
Pay attention to both your thoughts and feelings? Do you like what you see? Is it a peaceful place? Or, do you find yourself thinking, “What a mess! Who could get a good night’s sleep in this dump?” Are you feeling pleased, proud and happy ... Views: 1962