Purchasing exotic items on holidays is always exciting, yet, pay attention to how these items fit into the energy of your home. ASK KATHRYN Q: Kathryn, I’m getting ready to move and clearing out a few things. I came across a box of souvenirs we picked up from our trip to Africa in the past and I don’t know if they are good for feng shui or not. I have a couple of masks, some animal carvings and a ceremonial…
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Ask Kathryn Q: Hi Kathryn, Feng shui is supposed to help with a good nights sleep. Which is the best direction to face the bed? Thanks. A: This is a great question! I haven’t addressed this issue with my newsletter followers, as I’ve been focusing on business. YET, we all do need a good night’s REST. Some feng shui practitioners use the compass school to sort out the ‘best direction’ to sleep. While this system works, I find that many…
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I thought we were headed towards becoming a paperless society…but…OMG! What is a person supposed to do with it all the ‘paperwork’ that turns into clutter? There are people that pile, and people that file. Which one are you?? Paper clutter is one of the biggest irritants in business. It’s not just physical clutter, all clutter affects you mentally and emotionally; it all messes with your focus to move forwards. In a large office, people are encouraged to save, save,…
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Can you still do this? Decorate on a dime? Well, as a Home Stager and Feng Shui Consultant, I do my best to save people money. I done my share of dressing windows, trade show booths and ‘creating illusions’ with many of my vignettes, and I’ve got a few tricks to share with you. Never underestimate the power of saving money by using what you already own. You’ve purchased these items, so you must love to have them in your…
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The beauty of a home with an Open Concept gives the illusion that everything in the main living area is out in the open, and the energy flows marvelously. It is a disappointment when the rest of the house doesn’t flow the same way. When a closet door opens and collides with the bedroom door, or the washroom door, you have irritation and a logistics problem. I know there is more going on than just the obvious. The feng…
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I have a unique perspective, studying feng shui as an outsider: Caucasian, tall and blond. As an outsider, I’m referring that I did not grow up with a grandmother or a master of feng shui. Instead, I developed my logic of feng shui from a fresh perspective. I asked a lot of questions, considered the answers, and then asked more questions. When I called for my first feng shui consultant back in 1998, I was trying to blend a…
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SUCCESS can found in so many areas! Set yourself up for SUCCESS every day, and reap the rewards! I had an opportunity to hire a team using the Feng Shui Energy Elements again this past spring. My client wanted to test a new venue to see if their footwear could sell in a casual, nonthreatening environment. I had restrictions with signage and advertising as we were part of a larger group. Therefore, I had to change my plan:…
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The 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…
Read MoreDid I read this right? Can you learn to manage chaos? Yes, if you can maintain a handle on your priorities! I received a phone call last week from a middle-aged lady who was recently in a car accident. She is fortunate enough not to need require a wheelchair or multiple surgeries, but she is ‘off work’ for an extended length of time. She explains that she is ‘not doing anything, yet her life feels out of control’. She…
Read MoreWhy do people get so upset when the crows come around? People often declare, ‘Darn crows; they make too much noise!’ Crow do have a remarkable voice range and can caw in many different tones. We don’t really know what they are cawing about, but we are all curious about mystical references to these birds. It is intriguing that crows and ravens are often mentioned in folklore and mythology for their power and compassion. Here are a few mentions: (notes…
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