Feng Shui

Green is an amazing Feng Shui colour to use. In Feng Shui, this colour represents nature, trees and plants. In the Bagua Map, green represents the Wood element and naturally, symbolises growth, new beginnings, healing and good health. It can be used as a dominant colour, or touches in cushions and accessories can be enough. Just a note, if you over-use it or use it in the wrong sector, it can unbalance the Chi and give a sense of too much activity, too much growth and over-commitment. This can easily be balanced with other elements.   We used green

It is that time of year when Christmas markets open, lights go on, parcels are wrapped and then there are the decorations. Let's talk about the tree first. It always saddens me when you see pieces of fir trees thrown out on the curb/sidewalk after the holidays. If you can manage, buy a tree and put it in the garden in a pot until next year. Or as we will do, buy an artificial tree - the new ones look real and you can use them year after year. We haven't had one for years as our two cats

The bathroom is one of the key rooms in Feng Shui as you will have read in previous posts. It is all about the Water element and we need to recall that Chinese toilets were less than desirable. Fast forward to now and we treat bathrooms like spas. You will recall that were the bathroom is placed in the Bagua map tells you colours and elements to manage. Let's start with some key aspects. Where your bathroom is will tell you what you need to balance in the different elements and you can also do this with different colours.

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