Q: Hi Kathryn! We will be purchasing a new queen-sized bed. I’ve read a bit online – do you have any reference material I can read? I’m assuming this: -NOT A storage bed (no drawers etc underneath) And, should it have a higher foot board? I’ve been looking for a while, and honestly, haven’t seen much that appeals to me. Thanks, Louann A: Great Question, Louann! Here are a few quick tips when purchasing a new bed! First, I’m…
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How Satisfied are You with The NINE AREAS OF LIFE? Is there something out of balance in your life? Something that feels a bit odd and you can’t sort it out? ~Every change in your life can test your coping skills! Feng Shui can help you attain this balance and maneuver the energy to work for you. Many of us are so busy with work and chores we often forget about other areas in life that can help us…
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T’is the season; but it is never the ‘Norman Rockwell’ scene in real life. Our society and expectations of the holidays can easily become a disappointment, time-and-time again. I remember one of ‘those years’ as a single mom, working retail around the clock. I tried to nix the family dinner for my own sanity, and then, I had a big problem with everyone anyways! Why is there so MUCH pressure from society to have the ‘best holiday EVER’?…
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A GREAT COLOR has the potential to make our day. It can bring positive attitude, confidence and joy when used properly in your home! Colour relates to our psyche and changes from season to season; it can affect our mental health. Ever wonder why you liked something one week, and hated it the next? Well, the energy keeps changing in our lives. I worked many years as a paint consultant. During a home visit, I would evaluate the customer’s…
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In the next few months, you may find the blues setting in; waiting for spring to arrive. Hibernation can be a option for you. How could you bring some spice into your world? ~I looked up synonyms for the word ‘spice’; the top three words I liked best were interest, pizazz and enhance! Very cool, indeed! In feng shui we talk a lot about ‘enhancing your space’. ‘Enhancements’ can be as small as a bead on a blouse, or as…
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Jane Crompton ROCKS! Jane Crompton is interviewed on local radio Real Estate News in Vancouver BC. Yay Jane! 🙂 …
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Let’s face it; the weather has changed! Where to turn and what to do, to strengthen our bodies against germs and virus’ for the season? In feng shui, the Health Area is located in the center of your entire house, and each room. Now that you are aware of this auspicious area, it makes sense to try and take care of this space. A person’s health is the central force for life. In some homes, access to this Health Area…
Read MoreWhat Do You Do When “Lucky Bamboo” Outgrows Its Container? Can you replant it, or do you just throw it away? And if you throw it away, will it bring bad luck? I explain in this audio clip: Q: What happens to “lucky bamboo” when it outgrows the container? Do I throw it out? What happens if you throw out “lucky bamboo”? Is that bad luck? A: If you have a very dead or dying plant it can’t be…
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What makes you different than everyone else? Is it a ‘feel’? Or, a purpose? How does one figure out their style? We can certainly view the latest ‘trends’ in the magazines or on line, but what if something feels off? There are so many conflicting ideas out there. Do you really NEED to stand out? Have a look at Wearing Feng Shui; dressing with your personal element! Feng Shui, the art of balance in your home, used for interiors…
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When we are unbalanced, there are so many factors to sort out; and it is difficult to figure out what to eat! Many of the decisions will be based on what is available. Chinese medicine has revealed the research; it is like peeling an onion, opening new lines of insight, and then, slicing it again! Having said that, there are so many variables in a diagnosis as to what to eat. Let’s try and sort out a few things today.…
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