Catherine

We had finally moved in to our new French apartment in Antibes. Two chairs and an inflatable bed is all the key furniture we had at this time. However, it gave us the chance to really Feng Shui all rooms. It was an apartment with some interesting aspects, least of all, having a blade wall! So six crystals and various mirrors later, we are almost ready to go. Here is what we needed to do.     Welcome! We cleaned the apartment thoroughly and went through each room with a stick of incense to freshen the air and to

I was immediately attracted to the clean, chic look of this teapot. It stands out immediately as fresh with just enough negative space not to be dark or boring whilst adding a wonderful graphic effect. So how to use black and white and where to use it according to Feng Shui practice? The key point is to recognise that the combination of white and black can instantly add style to a space but you do need to know how to balance them to create an equal partnership otherwise one colour takes over the other.   Black is Black Black

We are about to decorate our dining room and it is going to be a fun opportunity! This is a room that is all about abundance and Feng Shui practice definitely sees food as a sign of prosperity. There are some key elements with the table, style and setting. The Table This is the central focus of the dining room and should mirror not just your style but how you see the space. The ideal table is made of wood with gentle curves and no poison arrows. It is best to avoid glass tables as stated in a previous

Let's recap what the Water Element is all about in Feng Shui. Water is the word for Shui and is seen as a yin energy that flows, representing emotion, wisdom and offering life and getting sectors of the Bagua map flowing. However; water often needs to be contained or not used due to the area. Within a positive partnership, Water needs Wood to grow and Water is created from Metal. In a negative relationship, Water puts out Fire and Earth drains Water. Fountains are often seen to be one of the key Feng Shui solutions but there are some

You will often hear about 'poison arrows' in Feng Shui books. These are sharp corners and are said to bring negative energy to a point and then like an arrow, they shoot that energy towards you. They can be found both externally and internally in your place. Externally, they are often seen in sharp corners of buildings and roads that point directly to your apartment or house. You can counter these with mirrors, plants and other remedIes. However; I want to focus on the poison arrows inside your space and the main culprits and how to cure these. Furniture