Once we move into a house, the energy of a house can change. Infact, like all things in life it is constantly changing! Energy changes with those that reside in the house. When the lives of the residents change, the needs and space change which in return affect the energy. The following affects changes in …
Sometimes we need comfort food. For me, this is so simple yet satisfying to eat over a bowl of rice. Stewed pork in shoyu can be considered either Japanese or Chinese, but who cares if it just tastes good! Right? The ingredients are easy to get anywhere because there is nothing fancy in it. If …
Today there are many books on feng shui written in English. If you are like me and the subject interests you, you’ve probably read a dozen or so books on the subject. What is quite noticeable is the different approaches and the variety of practices. Because of this, feng shui can be quite confusing to …
This post is from Honolulu where I am enjoying family, warm temperatures and fresh fruit! Yesterday, for breakfast my Dad cut me a ripe papaya and after dinner my sister and I halved a fresh yellow passion fruit from our neighbor’s yard. What a treat to be able to enjoy the fruit of the land …
Large rooms with high ceilings feel grand and spacious. Yet on the other hand, they can be difficult to work with for design purposes as it gets complicated to accessorize and place furniture. Many times we separate spaces using furniture, plants and accessories to imply walls. Such grand rooms need large scale furniture, wall hangings …
As the temperature drops, I find that being sedentary at my desk does not help my circulation. Cold hands and cold feet are very uncomfortable, plus with age, it seems to be getting worse. When I complained to my master, he showed me a little ancient Chinese tip to warm my hands. Chinese Tip: …
In the U.S., everyone is talking about “green”, “sustainable” or “environmentally friendly” design and lifestyles. Today, LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a green building certification developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. Many follow the criteria for LEED qualification when building or remodeling to create a green home. For more information, check …
