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

Year of the Wood Horse

We are just a couple of days from the Chinese New Year, the year of the Wood Horse, a year that will be very different from the preceding two years.  Though more general in nature than many of the forecasts going around this time of year, I hope my insights into the coming year  will… Continue reading Year of the Wood Horse

Resolutions & Intentions

  We are now 2 weeks into the new year – how are your resolutions coming along? Are you losing that weight? getting in shape? finally getting organized?  If you haven’t been keeping up with your resolutions don’t worry, neither have I!  That’s because I didn’t make any and don’t plan to.  I am setting… Continue reading Resolutions & Intentions

Getting Back To Nature

It’s vacation time. This is the time of year we take advantage of the long, warm days and get away. If you stop to think about it, most vacations involve a journey to our favorite places in nature; the beach, a lake, a mountain or forest. At an intuitive level we all know that spending… Continue reading Getting Back To Nature