A recent question that has come my way deals with roommates. In this particular case, a woman contacted me who was living with her brother. They shared the common areas of the home (kitchen, living room, etc.) but they each had their own bedroom. Marie...
Although New Years occurred 9 months ago, it is not too late to review your resolutions to see how you’re doing and to re-commit to those items that still need to manifest. In fact, this is an appropriate time to do so in line with...
We all need change from time to time. It keeps us alive and vital. It keeps us engaged and on our toes. This is true for us as well as our homes. It isn’t just about cleaning and picking things up around your home, although...
One of the main pillars of Feng Shui is the principle that the environment not only takes on the occupants’ energy but the occupants are also influenced by the home’s inherent energy. When I speak of energy, I’m referring to the ebb and flow phenomenon...
Sometimes whether we think we are creative or not, we just need to be. We need to solve something or come up with something that will make whatever we’re doing better. We need to think outside the box. And that takes creativity. For many of...
Because more and more people are working out of their homes, creating a home office that is efficient and productive is important. Regardless of whether a client comes to the home or if the business is totally reliant on sales/emails/fax requiring no physical interaction with...
Mary Louise sent me an email about the fact that, although she and her family had lived in their home for nearly 10 years, she still hated it. I had met her at several classes I had taught over the years----her red hair was unforgettable....
Whether gardening in a large space or a small patio, there are some elements to consider if you want to be able to call it a Feng Shui garden. Size does not matter, but intention and layout does. Before starting, it is important you determine...
Because a space can support and encourage change in the occupant’s life, it will follow that it can help you manage your weight and shed some pounds. This doesn’t mean you don’t watch what you eat or that you don’t have to exercise----it means that...
Although the emphasis in Feng Shui is typically on the front door, the back door also has importance. It symbolizes flow and circulation that can occur in a home; without a back door there’s a potential for stagnation. In our society, the back or side...
Four of my recent Living on Purpose clients have moved while we were working together. In fact, in a couple cases, the upcoming move was why they hired me----to help them release one space and select and/or move to another one. In the midst of...
Last week we had a Members-Only call from the Wind & Water Lifestyle Membership Program and a question came up about attics----specifically the part they played in someone’s life. In Feng Shui, attics represent the future so the question was whether there was something specific...
