More than just a Pretty House
Most of my friends ask me for tips on how to make their homes more Feng Shui, and most of them seem to be confused in one way or another about what this even means. Why so many people are puzzled comes as no great surprise, as this is not something you can wing, or [...]
When a room is decorated in keeping with Feng Shui guidelines it naturally draws people into it because of its harmonious layout. It is one that, based upon balance, appears inviting, and puts those who enter it at ease due to its relaxed formation. Along with the balance comes the flow that might not be [...]
If you have a room with an unused fireplace in it, do not let the space go to waste. Instead embrace the space and make it the backdrop for live plants.of course, you will need to place the plants so that they can get sunlight, otherwise you will end up with dying, or dead plants, [...]
It will probably come as no surprise that over the top holiday decorations in the dining room are not considered feng shui. While we might love to drape and drench the table in colour and decorative pieces, this is one more case where simple is really better. The focal point is meant to be the [...]
Though I am a huge fan of the colour red, and I admit to having painted multiple rooms red, I now know this is not necessarily the best thing to do. Since I have loved each of the living rooms that I painted lovely deep shades of crimson this is a hard thing for me [...]
Following the Yin and Yang decorating technique requires a basic understanding of both the Yin and the Yang. So here goes, Yin represents feminine forces, and Yang masculine forces. What you want to achieve in a home is a balance of both Yin and Yang. It is what you strive for, but of course different [...]
When following the Feng Shui approach to interior design I find the most difficulty in the dinning area. The instruction of using a round, or rounded table gives me great anxiety. While intent on using the basic principles, I find it more than challenging to incorporate such a table for a few reasons. First of [...]
If you read through a Feng Shui book, you might be turned off by the technical stuff. For example, the Bagua Chart, which is a blueprint for you to follow in order to properly decorate your home or office space. It is a wonderful tool, if you have the patience, and time, to get a [...]