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- Use Color to Reduce Chaos and Improve Well-Being - by Submitted on May 10, 2016 from Pat HeydlauffDoes one room in your house make you feel relaxed while another makes you feel jittery? Are there rooms in your home you absolutely hate to go into and others that beckon you all day long? Do you wince when you just open the door to your office or bedroom? It’s all about color. The Pantone ...
Views: 1514 - WINNING COLORS FOR 2016 - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Judith RyanOn 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: 1579 - Feng Shui For Your Home - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2015 from Shivani SharanThey say our homes reflect our personalities and our personalities reflect in our homes. Which means that our surroundings play a huge role on our behavior, energy, attitude, mood etc. In today’s scenario, how much ever time we spend in our offices or out with our friends, the first foot you set ...
Views: 5261(1 vote) - How to brew the perfect morning - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Kevin RobertsonCanadians love their morning coffee. In fact, according to the Coffee Association of Canada, 65 per cent of Canadians enjoy it every day making it the most popular beverage in the country (more popular than tap water). And nearly half of Canadian coffee drinkers would be willing to give up their ...
Views: 1392 - What’s on Your Walls? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingArt is so personal. I found this great print in a decorating warehouse here in BC, already framed and ready to go! I identified with this immediately so, I pulled out my credit card! What is it about choosing images and art that seems so difficult? When someone finally finds a great piece ...
Views: 1531 - Let’s Go Fly a KITE! Creative Outlets for Adults - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingMore and more adults are finding time to have fun! Bringing back a little child’s play can lighten your mood and bring opportunities to meet new people. I‘m pleased and surprised at a small group of ‘Over 55’s’ gathering to fly their kites! Not just ordinary kites, but stunt kites! I ...
Views: 1453 - Detach, Evaluate and Change to Prosper - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2015 from Pat HeydlauffLife can become very stressful and anxiety-ridden when your career, marriage, relationships or income seem to be on hold, yet life and the world are moving forward at warp-speed. How do you get past those endless times of nagging doubt that linger in the back of your mind? What do you do ...
Views: 1521 - Don’t tell Your Father! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingIn today’s times, everything is about who holds the money! In feng shui, money is just another tender to barter for goods and services. Barter, in years past, was when someone brought in a boat load of fish; they would all be rich, as everyone would have enough to eat! Also, people living ...
Views: 1411 - Create Calm and Peace using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Pat HeydlauffDoes the assault of distractions, advertisements and social media messages leave your senses and peace of mind totally unbalanced and overwhelmed? Just a few short years ago, the average person experienced around 4,000 ad and information impressions per day. Today with the prevalence of ...
Views: 1666 - Where is Your Clutter-free Zone? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingOMG! How do those boxes in the closet expand over the years? When you feel frustrated trying to get ahead, clearing clutter with feng shui can help you find space for new opportunities. The spiral begins when you procrastinate. Do you want to start moving? Clutter can happen in so many ...
Views: 1364 - Feeling Stressed? 6 Areas You Should Turn Into Relaxation Sanctuaries - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Rachelle WilberInducing relaxation and alleviating stress are a goal that many of us have and many people believe that the way our home is setup contributes significantly towards these mood changes. Let us begin by saying just how easy it is to change the mood of a room by just using a few of the following ...
Views: 1300 - Five Essential Reasons for Using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Pat HeydlauffFeng Shui is often described as a Chinese system for arranging space and the placement of things to bring balance and harmony into your life. Or, it’s all about flow and the movement of energy, or, it’s a way to clear space. In reality, all of these statements are partially true but very ...
Views: 1675 - Someone sleeping …in my Office? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingThere seems to be a problem in many homes: one room short! Many families are trying to accommodate a guest room, TV room, and a home office all in one space. A large percentage of families are spread out as jobs and opportunities send them out to the four corners of the earth. And when the ...
Views: 1168 - Living with Poison Arrows...... can Harm Your Health - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingBad feng shui: Is there such a thing? Simply put: if anything is out-of-square, out-of-line, or in-the-way, it is bad feng shui. I hate using the word ‘bad’; but often, that is what it is, bad feng shui. If a space feels good to you, then don’t worry. If it doesn’t feel good: look around ...
Views: 1077 - A Family, Void of Clutter - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingAn interesting dilemma: How to find the balance of how much ‘stuff’ one can handle at one time? How many hobbies can we start up at once? How many ‘collectibles’ can we display? And, how much room we need to store memorabilia? Where is the line? When we de-clutter to the extreme, we deprive ...
Views: 1070 - Feng Shui Tips to Create a Better Tomorrow - by Submitted on May 11, 2015 from Pat HeydlauffDoes life feel difficult? Are you feeling less productive than usual? Do you wish you could increase your prosperity and wealth? The solution is found in the lifestyle principles of Feng Shui. Its principles are neither a bandage nor quick fix but rather a basic system of order that creates a ...
Views: 1556 - Make Drapery Agoura Hills A Lovely Addition You’ve Always Wanted! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Intern Ontrix7 Ways Drapes Are the Best Addition to Your Home There is absolutely no limit to what drapery Agoura Hills can do for your own home. You house is your place of sanctuary and peace, the place where you can escape from the troubles of everyday life. Why not give it that extra cozy feeling by ...
Views: 1194 - Your Own Space - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.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: 1408 - Listing your home this spring? Beat the rush and get your home ready now! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2015 from Joanna LaneThinking of listing your home in the spring? You may want to beat the rush and get at it sooner. A lot of homeowners that had their homes on the market last fall took them off for the holidays or winter season. Most of them are planning to relist in spring, or even sooner. Listing when there ...
Views: 1515 - Why less is more when selling your home - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Joanna LaneLess 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: 2165 - ***Feng Shui in the Garage - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Carole HyderAlthough often treated as though it has little impact on a family’s life, in Feng Shui the garage can have an enormous influence. From money and relationships, to health and well-being, the garage may affect in positive or negative ways. Even if the garage is detached from the house, it can ...
Views: 2835(1 vote) - *** Winterizing With Feng Shui: What To Do When Winter Interferes with Your Flow - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2014 from Carole HyderLiving in northern climates necessitates a shift in mindset in terms of Feng Shui. When the temperatures and the snow start to fall, it’s important to consider how this changes your environment and how you need to make corresponding changes in how your Feng Shui is carried out. Doorways get ...
Views: 2266(2 votes) - Feng Shui Principles Empower You - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2014 from Pat HeydlauffAre you so busy doing the urgent that there is no time left for the important? Sometimes life just gets in the way of you creating the surroundings you want, which directly relates to the future you create. Life can throw up road blocks in the form of endless appointments, caregiving to others ...
Views: 1731 - Feng Shui and Real Estate - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2014 from Teresa HwangIn Chinese, the word "Feng" means Wind and "Shui" means Water. The literal translation of Feng Shui is the study and application of Wind and Water. Figuratively, Feng Shui is the art and science of identifying the dynamic energies (Qi) in our environment, and utilising them to achieve Balance ...
Views: 1851 - Feng Shui & the Cosmic Trinity - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2014 from Teresa HwangIn Chinese metaphysical studies, the concept of the Cosmic Trinity - Heaven, Earth and Man/Human aspects are intricately entwined together. We can look at the whole picture by their effects on our Path of Life. We can study the Heaven effect with Chinese astrology - the Four Pillars of Destiny ...
Views: 2300(1 vote) - ***Is Your Feng Shui Cooking? Critical Kitchen Considerations - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2014 from Carole HyderFeng Shui is concerned with the flow of energy in a space. One way to assess this flow is to determine how the energy moves through a home or office and whether there are places where it is stagnant or whether it flies through too quickly. Another way to assess the flow of energy ...
Views: 2276(1 vote) - Does Feng Shui Fuel McDonalds’ Success - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2014 from Pat HeydlauffDo restaurants and fast food establishments use Feng Shui or at least some of its principles when designing a successful profitable business? Absolutely yes! Here is how can you apply that information to your own home so you can experience less stress, better relationships and more ...
Views: 2428 - ***Summertime Feng Shui for Kids - by Submitted on May 30, 2014 from Carole HyderWith school getting out and kids being at home, the dynamics around the house will inevitably change. This is a good opportunity to mark the passage of time in your child’s life by implementing Feng Shui in their bedroom. Without the rigidity of a school schedule to keep kids occupied, ...
Views: 2220(1 vote) - Controlled Change Fuels Prosperity - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2014 from Pat HeydlauffChange is inevitable. There are large numbers of changes that occur regularly in your life that are completely within your control. You make modifications to the way you do things, vary how you think about something, adjust what you do or when you do it and make huge transformative changes such ...
Views: 1681 - ***Booked on Feng Shui: Your Books Speak Volumes - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Carole HyderMost everyone I know owns books. Some people have skads of them—-so many, in fact, that they’re stored in boxes in the basement. There are some people who can’t let go of their college textbooks from 30 to 40 years ago. Others love their books so much they ...
Views: 2467 - Spring Fuels Tomorrow's Future - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Pat HeydlauffSpring is a magical and transformative time of the year. It is the perfect time to take a good look at your surroundings and get rid of anything that does not provide you with vital fresh energy. This is the time of the year that provides fuel to flame the successes and joys of your ...
Views: 1622 - ***What Happened to My Feng Shui Intention? Is This Even Working? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Carole HyderSometimes, despite your honest and open-hearted approach, it seems like the intentions you used for specific Feng Shui adjustments are not only NOT materializing but you may actually be heading in the opposite direction. Even though you’re pretty sure you did everything correctly, it ...
Views: 2203(1 vote) - ***Stepping Up, Stepping Out: Taking Strides with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Carole HyderOne observation I’ve made over the years from working with people who are integrating Feng Shui principles is that Feng Shui does not support you hiding out any longer. You are required to face the music when it comes to the patterns of how you live, the ties to your things, and the truth about ...
Views: 2120 - Gift Show Trends Fuel Inspiration and Creativity - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Pat HeydlauffDoes what happens at the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market make a difference in your life? Will the new décor trends for 2014 provide you better energy or will they somehow create more clutter and chaos? From a Feng Shui perspective, the answer is yes to all of the above. ...
Views: 1685 - ***The Not So Busy Life: Back to Basics with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Carole HyderRemember the days when you went home from your job on Friday afternoon and didn’t think much about it until Monday morning? Remember when reading novels was a regular part of your life? Remember when the word “unplugged” was part of your vocabulary only when you were ...
Views: 2214(1 vote) - ***Using Feng Shui as a Clutter-Buster - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Carole HyderAlmost everyone I know is trying to “stay fit” or “get in shape” or “lose a few pounds.” Health directives as well as personal experiences have pointed to the value of fitness. There’s no question that healthy diets, consistent work-outs, and a ...
Views: 2648(2 votes) - Reduce Holiday Stress using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffPeople often celebrate as many as three or four holidays during this time of the year. Unfortunately, each can be filled with stress wrapped in many shapes, sizes and packages that can far overshadow the potential for joy. The biggest stressor for many is having too much to do in the limited ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - Create Meaningful Relationships Using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffWith the advent of social media, the intrusion of the Internet and media outlets, it is rapidly becoming almost impossible to create and maintain quality relationships – especially face-to-face relationships. Are you putting up with others constantly on their cell phones, texting, being ...
Views: 1573 - Use Feng Shui to Achieve Goals - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffFeng Shui principles are a powerful way to achieve the accomplishment of your goals. Its energizing principles influence the outcome of the creativity and visual impact of another powerful tool, the Vision Board. A Vision Board, whether it is a bulletin board with push pins or an elaborate ...
Views: 1682(1 vote) - FINE TUNING FENG SHUI FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2013 from Judith RyanWith the constantly increasing amount of children being diagnosed with autism it appears this disorder is reaching almost epic proportions worldwide. While there are many theories as to its origins there has not been a culprit found for its cause. Also what works for one child’s development ...
Views: 2779 - Digital Dementia Wreaks Havoc on Personal Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffWhat you focused on five years, five months or five days ago is what you have in your life today. The relationships you have with your family, friends and contacts are the direct result of how you spent your time in the past and what you decided to focus upon. What you focus on today is what you ...
Views: 1641 - Placing The Attention On The Lamp Shade - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Carolyn ThorpeWhen it comes to decorating a room, lights and light sources are two of the main features that contribute greatly to the overall effect. However, just as it is important to consider what kinds of lights to have, it can be every bit as important to consider what type of lamp shade you use. One ...
Views: 1300 - Social Space Top Kitchen Priority - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffThe kitchen, along with the master bedroom has always been one of the top two most important rooms in the home whether you are looking to purchase, sell or renovate to “stay in place.” In today’s underwater home sales marketplace, many stay-in-place homeowners have decided to not just ...
Views: 1648 - Feng Shui for a Kid's Bedroom - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Megan SteelChildren unlike most adults are much more susceptible towards negative energy in their environment. To create a safe healthy environment for your little one, you could do many thing one of which is to use the ancient techniques of Feng Shui to direct more positive Chi (natural energy) to your ...
Views: 1316 - Your Personal Success Roadmap - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Pat Heydlauff“Age is such a high price to pay for maturity,” said Tom Stoppard, a Czech-born British journalist and playwright. Albert Einstein spoke of it as a space in which he lives, “that solitude which is painful in youth, but delicious in the years of maturity.” Various resources define maturity as ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - Picture Perfect Strategies for Attracting Home Buyers - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffAre you looking for easy yet inexpensive ideas to sell your home when your income or financial future depends on it? The key is attracting buyers, and there are dos and don’ts that can make a significant difference. According to the National Association of Realtors, 98 percent of home buyers ...
Views: 1713(4 votes) - Wind Chimes Give You The Peacefulness You Would Like - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Kristine BerganThe sound coming from a tuned wind chime is unique, creating an aura of tranquility and serenity that will flow through any living space. These would be a nice change from the loud, chaotic noises we hear everyday. Why don't you choose to provide the gift of serenity to your loved ones this ...
Views: 3506(1 vote) - PEACOCK POWER - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Judith RyanFeeling a bit drab and unstylish lately? Do you desire a greater sense of vibrancy in your life experience? Has the recognition you’ve worked so hard for been constantly out of your grasp? If you’ve answered, “yes” to any of these questions, it may be time to incorporate some peacock ...
Views: 5312(1 vote) - Take Care of Yourself to Attract Success and Prosperity - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffWhat did you do for yourself today that helped you be more energetic, productive and prosperous while reducing your stress and anxiety about the future? Do you believe there is something you can do or you need to do to change the status quo or do you feel it is out of your control? The ...
Views: 1629(1 vote) - Is Tired the New Norm? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffDowntime is a necessity in today’s warp-speed world. We are so busy making a living and consumed in day-to-day activities that we often do not have time to enjoy life. We tend to over-commit, never say no and turn into workaholics – always doing something or going somewhere. Are you someone ...
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