Western and Eastern Feng Shui Schools
People often ask, Is there a difference in feng shui practices between the East and West? In fact, the true feng shui concepts stress a balance between mankind and his living environment throughout the world.
Green Is The Color Of 2022
Every year color experts and paint companies disclose their picks for the hue that best summarizes the current period. Their choices for color of the year often draw on trends in design, fashion, technology, pop culture. This autumn for the first time in years multiple brands have selected nearly the same shade. Various shades of …
Feng Shui of an Ideal Main Entrance
The main entrance, along with the bedroom and kitchen are the three most important feng shui features in a house. The main entrance defines the outside and inside of a house and is the gateway for qi flow. This in turn relates to the prosperity of the household. It also reflects the resident’s views of …
Feng Shui and triangles
In feng shui theory, the triangular shape is related to the Fire element which represents expanding energy and dynamic motion. However, it also manifests chaos and conflict. Therefore, in feng shui design, the triangular space is to be avoided.
3 Tips for Aging in Place
A couple years ago I took an Aging In Place certification class. I didn’t know what to expect, but it was interesting to see the different professions of people taking the class that included contractors, designers, occupational therapists and medical suppliers. What is Aging In Place? Aging in Place about how to help older people …
Make a Living Room Feel More Energized
Does your living room feel organized and neat but you feel that something is missing? Being an interior designer and a feng shui consultant, I get the opportunity to visit a lot of different homes. Living rooms come in all shapes and sizes. Some are large, some are narrow, others have very high ceilings, while …
Feng Shui & Design Tips on my new Channel
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? …
Feng Shui of a Cul-de-sac
A cul-de-sac is a dead end street, often with a circular turnaround. As a feng shui consultant, I’m often asked whether a cul-de-sac is good or bad feng shui, as there seems to be much confusion on this topic. Cul-de-sacs come in a range of sizes and shapes. Most often the main concern is the …
Urban Design and the Art of Camouflage
Design in urban areas has really improved over the years. Today, there are visible signs of the extra steps they have taken to beautify the city. One of the things I really appreciate is how they have begun to camouflage unsightly utility and mechanical boxes in public spaces. Usually, on the sides of streets and roads, we often see …
Feng Shui for Construction Sites
In June, our son graduated from college in Philly. It was a very happy occasion for our family. The last time I was in Philly was when he was moving in as a freshman. That seems like yesterday, but how time goes by so quickly. Since my last visit, the university had been going through major …
Understanding Feng Shui for the Home – Part I
As I have been studying feng shui for quite a while now, the other week, a girlfriend asked me to explain feng shui to her and how it really affects her home. Although feng shui is commonly used in conversation about good fortune in homes, many don’t have a clear understanding of what it really …
Feng Shui and Permaculture: What do they have in Common?
Have you heard of Permaculture? I’ve only known about permaculture for less than three years and it resonates very much with Form School feng shui. As I have often written, feng shui is living in harmony with nature, following nature’s patterns. Master Hsu teaches us that when we rise with sun and rest at sundown, …
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The Modern Japanese Room
It is amazing how the traditional Japanese room has really stayed the same through the centuries. The overall concept of keeping true to natural materials of wood and the tatami mat remain consistent. Shape and form play an important role, always striving to allow for as much natural light as possible, while keeping to symmetry …