Inspiration + Colour + Placement = Balance
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Colour Your World – Interior Colours
“You create your own decoration. You choose your color, you choose your mood..if you are depressed, you put on some bright yellow and suddenly you are happy.” – Phillip Starck. A perfect quote as it is particularly true at the moment. Daffodils and multi-coloured anemones are appearing in local markets and I find myself drawn to cherry red roses and purple iris to brighten a room. Brighter fabrics and interior accessories are appearing in stores and we all need a spot of happiness. Move Out of Your Comfort Zone! It is not suggested that you suddenly break out the orange
Interior Inspiration
We have had lockdowns in the South of France for the last two weekends which means little inspiration around interior design or Feng Shui. We are about to finally sign for our apartment so watch this space for more Feng Shui conversations next week!
White on White
Renoir supposedly said that nothing was so difficult, and at the same time so exciting, to paint, as white on white. White is said to be a non-colour along with black but it represents so many emotions. In Western culture, white represents purity, innocence, summer, clarity and cleanliness as if starting again. In other cultures, it represents death, sadness and silence. In Feng Shui practice it represents the element of Metal, of purity and honesty. Then in interior design, there are several hundred shades and tones ranging from cool blue hues to warmer ivory shades. It is the colour used to
Feng Shui Conversations – The Wealth Sector
Wealth comes in many forms including abundance in health, wealth, wisdom, love and friendship. Whatever you are activating, do it with intent but ensure you are focused. Our key focus is on wealth to sell our first Antibes apartment for a great price to lovely people and quickly. There is my intent - a lot to ask for during a pandemic but I am putting it out there! Our living room is where we spend most of our time and it is in the Wealth sector. This means brighter colours and decor which we love to use to activate this sector.
Feng Shui – the Relationship Corner
Charles Schulz said, "All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." Today is Valentine's Day, a day when many seek affirmation of love and happiness. Some friends have the full blown romantic dinner with chocolate hearts, another friend made heart-shaped pizzas with his two daughters and my husband as always, started my morning off with a cup of coffee in my favourite cup with just the right amount of milk. In 2021, relationships are key to supporting many of us getting through a bewildering time. Some friends are separated by water from the ones they
Sort out the Sofa
Fran Lebowitz said, "A woman's quest in life should be to find the perfect apartment. And I have found the perfect apartment. The perfect apartment is the first floor of the Metropolitan Museum. With a sofa." Now that sounds like perfection to me! Sofas, after beds, are probably the most sought after places at the moment. It is the first place to land with a morning coffee, then to relax for five minutes after meetings and then the final seat for the evening. It is a big investment and you need to test drive them and go for what suits you.
Feng Shui Tips
My Feng Shui mentor, Clear Englebert has counselled me through so many living spaces from a Malaysian apartment, an 18th century townhouse, classic New York high rise shoebox, German Hof space and now in France in a small but lovely final location. Although I believe I am good student, I seek his wisdom to help me balance the space for my interior harmony. There are some key tools that are constantly needed and some great tips that you can consider immediately. I do recommend his book Feng Shui Demystified and you can read my interview with him in another post. https://interiorharmonyblog.com/2018/12/03/feng-shui-expert-clear-englebert/ Crystals
Black and White
An interior designer, Jan Showers, stated that, "every room needs a touch of black just as it needs at least one antique piece". It is all about how to use positive or negative space which can be white or black which allows the other colour to really stand out. It can be really dramatic or simple and calm and there are so many tones of white and black that can be blended for a chic combination. Before getting started, there are some key decisions to make first: What style are you going for - modern, shabby chic, Art Deco or country
