ASK Kathryn about Industrial Metal ceilings. HI Kathryn, My husband came across an article about utilizing the exposed ductwork for finishing a basement area and office. Is this ok for Feng Shui? This would solve some of our problems with our ceiling in the basement. We would plan to use drywall or shiplap for the rest of the ceiling to cover up the wires. If this is ok, which type of ductwork is best? (round or box style) Thank you,…
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Room By Room Rescue with the Five Elements Are you still struggling to figure out the flow in your space and WHAT to do about it? How to figure this out? There is an easy way to move through the house ‘enhancing’ and ‘boosting’ your space! ~Taking charge of your space will cultivate the strength you need to ‘weather the storms ahead’; and believe me, there’s more in life to come! This 8 week COURSE is all about cultivating supports…
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Magic 8: Jewelry Can Work for You. (This post is inspired by a question from last month to Ask Kathryn.) Q: Kathryn, I’m wondering what to do about all my jewelry sitting in boxes. I’m done working and much of these are so nice, I hate to part with them. Any suggestions? ~ Monica Hightower A: Great Question, Monica. First, the obvious, sort aside any broken and damaged items from the ones you wish to keep. Some pieces may be…
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Getting tired of your bedroom? Ready for a SPRING REVIVAL? Here’s one great idea to change things up! This master bedroom, thou clean, crisp and cozy wasn’t quite working for the couple. I like the symmetry here, and feng shui is all about symmetry! Rule of thumb is to have both parties space to be ‘equal’; they both need to get in and out of the bed (without crawling over each other). And add, two pillows, two end…
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ASK Kathryn : About a Fan over the headboard Hi Kathryn Hope all is well. I have a question. Is a Fan behind headboard, bad feng shui? Someone gave me a huge beautiful Chinese fan. It is gold with red flowers and blue birds. I hung it behind my headboard in my bedroom. I love the fan. Is it bad FENGSHUI? I will send pic. Would like your opinion. Did you ever figure out a date for visit to NYC?…
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Place where your plant can get light, but not blasting hot. Top up water every week or so.Hi Kathryn, When looking for resources in regards to saving lucky bamboo, I came across your article here:https://www.kathrynwilking.com/ask-kathryn-lucky-bamboo-outgrows-container/. You were kind enough to include your email on the bottom. I received two lucky bamboo stalks in May of 2018, one stalk started turning yellow a few months back and after some online research, I cut the stalk down hoping that new sprouts might…
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View from CONDO unit in Vancouver: Is this dangerous to your health? Hello Kathryn, We would like some advice as our unit looks out to a lane. Like a T intersection. The lane goes for about 4 blocks (south) and you can see the end of it. I’ve attached a photo. Our unit is SW exposure. We would like to know whether this is a bad thing and if so, what is the best solution. Thanks Greg A: Hi…
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Style Your Home Can You Spot the DIFFERENCE? Of course you can! A replacement dining room fixture can make, or break, the atmosphere! PIC ONE: The existing lighting fixture had 8 light bulbs, and yet, the lights were not directed anywhere; their glow dispersed everywhere. Extra metal loops and curves distracted attention from neighboring artwork and collectibles. PIC TWO: This lighting fixture has similar components, yet only 5 light bulbs. These bulbs are ‘protected’ by 60 small, glass…
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Ask Kathryn: Today we have a dialogue to answer a question as, more clarify is needed. Q: Hi Kathryn, I would like to know in my bedroom, my spiritual setup is in the far right corner (northwest corner facing the east). Is this a good spot? Belle A: Hi Belle! Good to hear from you! Before I answer your question, I have a few questions! 1. What is the purpose of enhancing a spiritual area in you bedroom? 2.…
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THE CALL to ASK KATHRYN Sandy called me without a specific need; and yet, she was disappointed with several areas of her life. She felt depressed. Her life seemed to be stalled. She was off work on sick leave and her kids weren’t talking to her! Does feng shui have any ideas that could help her get her life back? (Yes! Of course!) THE REALITY When I arrived at her home, a small condominium on the ground floor, I…
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