There is nothing like the mood of summer. Time moves at a slower pace, or so it seems. We tend to get closer to the earth by walking barefoot in the freshly cut grass, or lie down in the green grass which allows Mother Nature to absorb the toxic energy we’ve collected. (Try this, it …
Ah, Springtime! The time of new beginnings, new opportunities. Outdoors everything smells fresh and clean and wonderful bursts of color are arriving. The energy is alive and new. I believe some of the world’s greatest poetry was written in the Spring, and some of the world’s greatest perfumes were created in the Spring. Below are …
One of the first places I survey when I begin a new project is the interior and exterior entryway of a location. The energy of the entryway tells me a lot about its occupants; how their space feels (which is often a reflection of how they are feeling). I can sense if the client is in …
THE PROCESS BEFORE TAKING ACTION Many times after I’ve helped a client organize a beautiful, functional space they’ll ask, “ok, now what”? Being organized, knowing where things go, being able to find things, and having a “to do” list of priorities is one thing, but taking action on these priorities is another challenge altogether. Before …
A buddy of my son recently phoned to make a sales pitch for Cutco knives. If you haven’t heard of Cutco the product is right up there with Wusthof cutlery and other world-class brands. What I didn’t know is that Cutco products are made in America and they have a lifetime guarantee. Cutco also creates …
Lavender is one of the most important herbs and belongs to the family Labitae which includes mints and plants that are native to France and England. Used for more than 2,500 years in aiding digestive problems, anxiety, insomnia and restlessness; lavender can also be used for disinfecting wounds and treating scrapes and scratches. An added …
BEFORE FENG SHUI Here is a “before” photo on the left and “after” photo on the right taken from the entrance of the master bedroom. Notice in the “before” photo, the position of the bed headboard is on the same wall as the entry door. This is a no-no because you can’t see who is …
With winter solstice upon us (December 21, 2020) the season of winter holds many meanings and opportunities to reflect and rest before the coming Spring Equinox in March. One of my life’s most poignant moments came on a winter evening when I was sixteen and living in Michigan where I was born and grew up. …
I love autumn. Growing up in the midwest with an active, athletic family, I loved, and still love, being in the beauty of autumn: the crunching sound of fallen leaves under my feet, the smell of a burning fire, cashmere sweaters, and football season. Fall is a time for gathering. It is also a time for …
We all have addictive behaviors. According to dictionary.com, addiction is described as: “the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma”. Sound familiar? Ever try going off coffee? Ever try to stop working-out at the gym …
