Fall colors are peaking here in the Pacific Northwest. Over the weekend I visited the Japanese Garden in Seattle and the colors were just so vivid and beautiful that I had to share this photo! And no, it has not been Photoshopped. Honest. Unlike Western gardens, what I like about Japanese gardens is the minimal …
In feng shui, the bedroom is considered a “yin” space; a passive, restful area where one can easily relax and unwind allowing replenishment of qi or energy, after a full day. We all know that the main purpose of the bedroom is to get a good nights rest. When we are stressed or have something …
There are many many feng shui websites that have articles on the bagua mirror and sha qi. A lot of it is a bit off target and may scare some people from feng shui. So, this post is to help people make their own judgment. Sha qi is “killing” or “bad” qi or sometimes even …
Interior Design is such a personal thing. What works for one person may not necessarily work for another. But that’s what makes it fun! Everyone is welcome to their own design aesthetics. Chandeliers are ceiling mounted hanging light fixtures that may have glass or crystals that reflect the light and are usually quite ornate. Normally, …
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As a great resource, the internet is a wonderful place to learn about everything and anything, yet it can also be full of misinformation. The other day I came across a feng shui article on the internet that got me a bit flustered. It stated that a gray mat placed in the entrance of the …
There are two definitions of “money tree”. One is a tree from Chinese mythology and the other is an actual physical live plant that is commonly sold under a commercial name “money tree”. According to Wikipedia, during the Han Dynasty, the mythical Sun tree decorated with gold coins, was a symbol of affluence, nobility and …
Feng shui is living in harmony with nature. By nature, we mean our living environment and that includes all sounds whether it is the wind, our breath, music or traffic. So, last night I was in a hotel room in downtown Chicago. The location was very convenient as it was walking distance to many attractions …
As I turned the page of the Wall Street Journal, there were three articles on current natural disasters: Pakistan’s floods, China’s mudslides and Russia’s fire. So many natural disasters at one given time…I wondered if there was a feng shui message. The question when something so devastating as these is usually: “Why did this happen? …
Pakistan’s Floods, China’s Landslides, Moscow’s Fires: What’s the Feng Shui? Read More »
Kitchens have become the focal point of homes today. In some cases it has become the showroom, because the family room and kitchen are combined into one space, creating the great room. So now we see kitchens that are a cross between kitchen and living room. The cabinetry has taken a more furniture aesthetic and …
Just as there are many schools of martial arts, there are many schools of feng shui. I studied Form School feng shui and under their principles, they do not consider the birth date of the residents relevant to the feng shui of the home. If the feng shui consultant is from a cosmology feng shui …
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Master Hsu and I are working hard on finishing our book Feng Shui: Truths, Myths and Misconceptions. This article was taken from the book, to give you a taste of what’s to come. So is there an ideal color for a front door? True Feng Shui concepts never suggest one color is better than another …
Change is the new “it” word that has emerged with President Obama. According to the Chinese principles of the Tai Ji, the universe is never static so we are always changing. This is the same for how we live in our society today, nothing stays the same. In the U.S. after many years of material …
Is there such a thing of the Feng Shui of a business name? I follow Form School Feng Shui, which states, “Form defines qi-energy”. So, yes, there is Feng Shui of a business name; we analyze the sounds, meanings and forms which all carry information which we believe will manifest in some shape or form. …
When I began studying Feng Shui over three years ago, I had no idea that there were many different schools of Feng Shui, each teaching very different concepts. I encountered Master Hsu and his Blue Mountain Feng Shui Institute when he was a guest speaker at an Ikebana International meeting. His message was so captivating …
Did you know that Form School Feng Shui is the Original Feng Shui? Read More »
James Cameron’s epic movie Avatar was a real treat to the senses. But what really resonated with me was the Na’vi on Pandora. The Na’vi live in harmony with nature which is true Feng Shui! How they live and how they respect their environment was really inspiring. They talk about their spiritual connection “Eywa” which …
How Can We Learn From the Na’vi in the Movie Avatar Who Follow Feng Shui Principles. Read More »
My house used to be plant free because I do not have a green thumb. Also, when I was younger, house plants was not my interest as I didn’t spend much time at home. They seemed like a nuisance because they had to be cared for. Then when the kids came along, I was too …
