February 6, 2012

Feng Shui Facts & Fiction

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Written By Rebecca Moore | Stores are abundant with feng shui books containing interesting techniques; however, authentic feng shui is not as straight forward as these authors would lead one to believe. Every home must be treated individually since each situation is unique--the facing, shape, trees, surrounding environment, neighboring buildings, entry, windows and internal design. All of these characters have a relationship and therefore condition the energy of a home. What may be good … [Read more...]

Spring Cleaning:

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Start with a plan and achieve the goal of organization Spring cleaning is a concept that brings with it a ton of good intentions which in short order can weigh down even the most sincere planner with a sense of overwhelm.  The intention to clean up and get organized  is one of the most popular items for the personal and professional to-do list – and one that can easily lead to failure, simply  because many people don’t know how to begin.  Don’t be discouraged, fellow … [Read more...]

Feng Shui for Romance

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Written by Rebecca Moore | Do you dream of having the ideal relationship?  With the right tools you can! Getting Started The key to attracting the ideal partner is to know what you want. Make a list of all the qualities and physical features you desire in that person. Be as specific as possible, including that they are single and available. Go through magazines and find a picture of your dream person and place it with your list. Now, with the right mind-set, your daily exercise is to … [Read more...]

Personal Concierge

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by Alicia Wright | Benjamin Franklin once said "Lost time is never found again.” The personal concierge is born out of an ever-growing need for more free time. Today's hectic lifestyle places an ever-increasing demand on the limited number of hours in a day to accomplish what needs to be done. Personal concierges are problem-solvers with the knowhow to get anything done from running errands, arranging a special function or occasion, to home and office organization. They provide hands-on … [Read more...]

Overwhelmed? De-clutter.

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by Dana Anderson | Q:  My life feels out of control. Everywhere I look there are piles—it feels like it anyway. I’m pulled in so many directions I’m surprised I get anything done. My husband is always shopping—it feels like we have so much stuff. I also worry a lot, about my kids mostly. They are in college yet I worry. I know I should talk to somebody, it just feels like one more thing. What should I do? A:  I think this is a stressful time for everyone. I don’t know anyone … [Read more...]

Feng Shui

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Afflictions Inside & Outside the Home By Jennifer Chang • To protect your relationship, keep your bedroom free of mirrors and harsh lighting. • Many modern homes have “poison arrow” pillars (the sharp corners) that project negative chi and cause tempers to fray. Place round-leaved plants at the foot of these pillars to slow down the energy here and promote a more harmonious atmosphere. • Balanced furniture placement and minimal clutter allows chi to flow freely throughout the … [Read more...]

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