Happy Halloween!
The old Celtic tradition where the veil between the 2 realms is supposed to meet.
Fame & Reputation Sector
Fame! The Fame and Reputation area - this is basically, the South area of the Bagua Map. Think of it as the back central part of your space. Also consider it in each room as well and in particular for anyone with an office. A general view of fame is also about your image, what you stand for as it blends in to your reputation and what you present to the world and others. Feng Shui tip: you may have the classic 'corridor' effect which means as you open your front door, you see right out to a window
Lights & Lanterns
Light the Way Lights, lanterns, candles, all can add a wow factor to a room purely by altering the shape, shadows and colour. Whenever I have bought a place, my first request is lots of light as it gives a sense of space and height. Our shoebox 25th floor New York apartment had tall ceilings being a renovated building, which instantly lit the room in natural light making the major room appear larger. Our Berlin apartment was like a tree house with soft dappled sunshine even in the winter. I try not to have curtains being a fan of
Autumn
Autumn offers a strange melancholy as leaves drop and the sun weakens as if apologising for losing interest.
Recycling Furniture
Recycling Furniture It is crazy to think of how we renovated our tiny apartment in the South of France whilst working on a budget. l love recycling furniture or items that I have, so we drove down with a car full of household goods including a cabinet and chairs. Other posts show the changes that we made using a backdrop of white with apple green and pale lemon tones. All Feng Shui elements taken in to consideration! The bedroom was a lovely dove grey with soft metal elements. Recover That Chair We have 2 lovely German chairs that we
The Wealth & Prosperity Sector
"Not what we have but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance" Epicurus I see this sector as representing abundance and prosperity in all aspects of your life, not just money. Abundance and prosperity is about nourishment of wealth, career, friends and health. This is the sector to place items and symbols that mean prosperity to you. It is the far left corner of your whole place and can also be the far left corner of each room as you enter a room from the main door. Purple and Green The key colour is purple and not an easy colour to
Staircases
Staircases are often part of the entrance to your place or at least to your building. When buying or renting a space, feel what the entrance says to you. Is there light, is it dowdy, clean and has fresh air. Ideally, it should not be placed at the front door or in the middle of the house. If right at the front door, the energy rushes up and back down constantly. Feng Shui says to avoid it but this is often a characteristic in European homes. Place small items or lamps on the stairs which ensures people take their
Meet Me in Miami!
Different cities and places are great inspiration for interior decorating and design. Miami offers a sharp, brilliant blue with Art Deco flair throwing gelato colours on walls. It is perfect for anyone with flair. You will see gold staircases mixed with black and white faux fur, azure blue opposite ice pink and always that twist of being in a dance with a cocktail in your hand.
The Family & Health Sector – Feng Shui
The Family & Health Sector This sector is the middle left part of the Bagua map and the left centre part of your floor plan within your space. The area focuses on our family, however you define that. It is about our definition of community, for some this means relatives and for some, this is about close friendships who are the chosen family. It is often a communal area for people to meet and eat. Another focus is around your strength and health emotionally and physically, and general resilience in life. Working with Wood Key colours are green
How to Buy in Fleamarkets, Flohmarkts, Brocantes
Hunting for Treasure I love flea markets, flohmarkts and brocantes - the chance of finding that perfect piece to add your space. Key items I look out for; cocktail glasses, teacups, Art Deco and 1940s dishes and silverware. Another friend looks out for clothes, buttons, vintage bags and another only buys small boxes. Different markets offer different styles and you will find the one that suits you. Some key tips to follow Find the market that suits your style - furniture, shabby chic, modern, cheap and cheerful Get there half an hour before the official opening time,