I have started posting short 2 minutes videos on feng shui and interior design on my Facebook page. I know not everyone is on Facebook so I decided to make a new 3 Frogs Design YouTube channel where I am posting all of these short videos. Here is one called Is Feng Shui a Religion? …
Regardless whether we enjoy it or not, we all have to clean house. I’m a little bit particular about my kitchen. Even if the rest of the house is in shambles, I like to have a clean kitchen. For some strange reason, if my kitchen is messy or dirty, I just can’t seem to think …
In this summer heat, you may not think about having a hot cup of tea. But, sometimes it just solves all your small problems that are really not worth worrying about. In Asia consuming something something hot in hot weather is considered good. This is because it gets your sweat glands and circulation going when …
MindBodyChi Health Workshop – Ancient Eastern Wisdom of Self-Healing Date: April 19, 2014, Saturday Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location : Belltown Community Center, 415 Bell Street, Seattle, WA 98121 ($5.00 parking across the street) Cost $150 – register through me at jenny@asianlifestyledesign for a 10% discount! – lunch included This is a One-Day …
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Summertime often calls for large gatherings with friends. This simple slightly sweet salad includes sesame seeds and almonds giving it a savory nutty flavor. It’s is a good dish to bring to any barbeque. Because it’s so easy to make, it’s one of our family staples throughout the year too! Here are the four basic ingredients: cabbage, …
Chinese philosophy, culture, and traditions are deeply rooted through the influence of the Five-Element or Wu-xing Theory. The five elements are; Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. Each element is associated to all things in nature, such as seasons, foods, colors, emotions, organs, and shapes. Although I have been a student of feng shui for …
Photo by deviantart.com The modern Japanese aesthetic design is based on a minimalistic approach stemming from the fact that space is a premium. If you have lived in a small space, you understand that with just a few items scattered around the room, it looks messy. This is because with a limited area, the focus …
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In karma, your actions whether good or bad will come back to you. Most Asians do believe in karma as it’s part of our culture, imbedded in how we were raised rather than a religious issue. As a young child I didn’t know what karma was but in our Japanese-American home we knew what “bachi” …
image: Shibuya 246 Many years ago when I was a young parent, my son attend a Japanese kindergarten that had an enrollment of 400 students! These children were between the ages of 3 and 6. You’d imagine the place to be utter chaos, but instead, it was full of life, energy and fun! What was …
Many of my friends have been talking about the article Chinese Moms are Superior by Amy Chua in the WSJ If you haven’t read it, please click here. Are they really superior and if so, how and why? As a Japanese mom, I was curious to know how we differ from Chinese Moms in …
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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 …