As we near the Winter solstice it’s getting pretty cold here in Northern hemisphere! Now that our windows and closed and the heat is on, indoor air can become stale and excessively dry. In fact, during winter months, the air inside your home can be drier than the desert. Adding humidity to the air can… Continue reading Curing the Air
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Feng Shui & D-I-Y, When NOT to Do It Yourself
I was recently chatting about building design trends with a realtor friend of mine. I was interested to hear him say that Feng Shui is increasingly influencing the buying preferences of homeowners in his area – great news! However, he also told me that many of these same people are spending big money for North… Continue reading Feng Shui & D-I-Y, When NOT to Do It Yourself
Feng Shui in Malaysia
After spending 7 weeks traveling through India and Nepal this summer, heading to Asia again was the last thing I imagined doing last month but sometimes fate has a way of intervening when we least expect it. When I went to hear Joey Yap speak in New York in October not only did I receive… Continue reading Feng Shui in Malaysia
The Chi & Chic of Striped Walls
In Feng Shui one of the primary concerns is with Chi flow to and within a space. What we strive to achieve is a gentle meandering flow, the “Goldilocks” balance so to speak where the chi does not move too fast or too slow but “just right”. To understand how this works in practice… Continue reading The Chi & Chic of Striped Walls
Feng Shui Workshop at Yoga For Everybody
As a yogi, I am very excited to teach a workshop on Feng Shui at the Yoga For Everybody studio in Fairfield, CT, on Saturday, September 27 at 3pm. As in Yoga, Feng Shui works to open pathways of energy within the body of the home, letting life force move to and through its energy… Continue reading Feng Shui Workshop at Yoga For Everybody
Clutter Event at Fairfield Library
Spring Clearing Challenge!
Not only is it officially spring but it is starting to feel like spring too. For many, myself included, warmer weather means opening windows and spring cleaning, a practical way to freshen the air and change the energy in your home. Spring is a time of new beginnings and a great time to bring new… Continue reading Spring Clearing Challenge!
Feng Shui & Gray
Gray is the IT color these days. It is the neutral of choice and the look that people want for nearly every room in the house. Gray with Grey. In Feng Shui, gray represents Metal element whose energetic qualities are focused, discriminating, precise and organized. It is not surprising that a monochrome, metal palate is… Continue reading Feng Shui & Gray
Spring Equinox
Today is the Vernal Equinox and the first official day of spring! We are just two days past the full “Worm Moon” so called for the thawing ground and movement of water in the veins of the earth. Here in New England this means singing birds and the taps on the Maple Trees. On the… Continue reading Spring Equinox
Chinoiserie Textiles
Chinoiserie is the Western tradition of using Asian design motifs and stylistic elements, especially those of China, to embellish decorative arts including textiles. We in the West are as intrigued and fascinated with the Orient as those in the 17th century who originated the style and Chinoiserie is as popular as ever. So, in celebration… Continue reading Chinoiserie Textiles