Spring is still around the corner, but already, the anticipation is killing me! This year, I just can’t wait. I’m tired of the grey-blue skies, the rain and the fog so thick it hides the mountains to the north. These last few months have been long. (As I write this, the sun came out through the clouds!) I went for a walk on West Broadway this weekend and I found a new store with SO MUCH COLOUR, you can’t…
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Architectural challenges are apparent in (almost) everyone’s life. Just because I am a Feng Shui Consultant doesn’t mean that I am exempt from dealing with dysfunctional issues in my personal space! This dormer pop-out in our home was/is the default for my office space. Even thou I applied the best ‘cures’ for this space, something drastic had to be done! The slanted walls were only one issue, as there was another angle with a pitch up to 12 feet…
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You’d be surprised, how much LESS you can accomplish on the short days of winter. These grey skies make everyone lose interest in all activities. No wonder that we run out of ‘time’ to get things completed. The long days of winter were designated long ago for us to slow down, save precious energy for any catastrophe, and hibernate until spring. In reality, our bodies are in hibernation mode and our brain logic tells us that we are in…
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Some days, like today as I write this, it is really difficult to crawl out of bed. The snowdrops are poking their heads up but the sunny mornings are still so far away. In these dark and gloomy months we need to take care of ourselves. Being in charge is important in feng shui; so make something happen. I like to share a few things that could make you smile today. Have lunch with someone who makes you laugh. Buy…
Read MoreAre you a lucky person? -Anytime you can have an advantage, consider it lucky! Some people carry a rabbit’s foot, others have a piece of clothing to wear on ‘special days’. And many fly by the seat-of-their-pants waiting for a ‘lucky break’. Can you manipulate the odds to attract luck into your life? Or, can you calculate the odds and find advantage in each situation? Feng shui is all about the energy. Chi-energy is present in every living creature…
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Raise the Chi! When you make an effort to present yourself with a positive effort, you will attract more respect; opportunities will unfold. Q: What does feng shui say about ripped jeans and distressed clothing? Why does it seem that people are ‘dressing down’ in order to ‘dress up’? Does this make any sense? Thanks. A: Yes, it is interesting how the fashion industry can justify anything as long as they have an audience. People are drawn to drama; bad…
Read MoreHouse Plants Can Purify the Air We will be spending more time indoors over the next few months, so providing a healthy indoor environment for everyone is high on the list! Not only do house plants provide oxygen/carbon monoxide exchange to cleanse the air, some varieties can detoxify! How cool is that? As a feng shui Consultant, I often suggest live plants to counter the effects of EMF’s (Electro-Magnetic Fields) from computers and wireless technology. I recommend many of these…
Read MoreEvergreen trees are magnificent in the North West part of North America. In fact, they are magnificent anywhere in the world! They stand tall and proud. They have respect and trust in a society as they provide food and homes for birds and animals. Some evergreen trees can live more than 500 years and maintain a powerful spiritual presence. As evergreen trees have energy, they have protective qualities; therefore make a wise choice to plant in your front yard. Their…
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Today we have Pre-War Traditionalists, Post-war/baby boomers, Generation X, Generation Y (where did they go?) and the Millenniums, all walking the earth at the same time! Can we all learn to communicate and get along? Each generation older or younger than you has experienced different influences in the world that have formed their lives; with different technology, new inventions to use, new parenting techniques to adopt, etc. I remember my son and his friend at the old family cottage,…
Read MoreThe dilemma: How many hobbies can we start up at once? How many ‘collectibles’ can we display?How to find the balance of how much ‘stuff’ one can handle at one time? And, how much room we need to store memorabilia? Where is the line? When we de-clutter to the extreme, we deprive ourselves of the memories, incentives and items that feed our soul. Hmmm… I consulted in a home recently that was void of any clutter, whatsoever! There…
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