Last week in my neighborhood, eight large fir trees were chopped down. Wow, did it change the landscape! It’s hard to recognize some of the homes so exposed now. It sure must have increased the amount of light they receive. It was interesting to note that not all were in favor of chopping down those …
Since studying Feng Shui for the last two years, I try to incorporate both design elements and feng shui principles into the way I design. The common issue I encounter is, “Where should I start when trying to change the interior design of my home?” We all get overwhelmed when we think about organizing and …
My feng shui master, Dr. Shantung Hsu, always teaches me something new every time I visit with him. It is so energizing to learn from such a knowledgeable yet most humble master. Please check out his website and blog at bluemountainfengshui.com The feng shui that we practice is called form school. In form school, we …
photo by hawaiianfoodrecipe Growing up in a large family, food was always a big deal in our home. So, it is no wonder that food is still an important part of our lives. My teenage sons ask me what’s for dinner during breakfast!! It really can drive one nuts when your mind doesn’t really want …
When I started out at design school I really didn’t understand the difference between interior decorating and interior design. Interior decorating is what one would call the soft furnishings and embellishments. This usually includes the non-permanent items such as window treatments, furniture, paint, art, etc. Interior design includes everything inside the home including walls, fixtures, …
The term Feng Shui is commonly described today in the West as “the art of placement”. Though this is not a complete definition, almost all the books I originally purchased used this phrase and described how to compartmentalize various ‘zones’ in the house to improve prosperity and explained how to cure bad feng shui. We …
