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…
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I’m just like you, dear reader. I try to lead a life of a ‘responsible citizen’; I pay taxes, support local industries and recycle. I walk a clean path and try not to judge others. And yet, I feel really ‘ticked off’ dealing with construction and bad weather for months and months on end! How is anyone going to FIND ME or HEAR ME with all this going on? Everyone seems to be in a rush! Stress in our lives…
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Create a Water Feature without Water! Many of my clients look at me sideways when I suggest a water feature; my own husband included. (But, he is coming around slowly.) The ‘representation’ of water in feng shui is related to Career, your Life Path and also helps with Wealth and Family support. By using a representation of water, rather than ‘real water’, can still maintain support for these areas in your life. So, why is there so much resistance utilizing…
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Q: Kathryn, I’m getting ready to move and clearing out a few things. I came across a box of souvenirs we picked up from our trip to Africa years past and I don’t know if they are good for feng shui or not. I have a couple of masks, some animal carvings and a ceremonial dagger. Can you tell me if they are okay to keep, and where to put them? Or, do I just give them away? Thanks. A:…
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ASK KATHRYN about Front Doors Painted Red. Q: Is it true that I should paint my front door red for good luck? A: That depends what your intention is for the front door and your family. Painting your front door a red colour will certainly attract attention to your home, right out to the curb. It is important for others to find your home: helpful people, trades or emergency persons, as well as pizza delivery. Red is a lucky colour…
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Placing a ceiling fan over a bed can be detrimental to your health! If you are having restless, sleepless nights, have a look UP at your ceiling. Many ceiling fans are purchased with the logic that these items can save you money on air conditioning. True. But, are there other hidden costs? In Feng shui, any item hanging over head is considered a no-no. Your sub-conscious is always aware of ‘something’ overhead. (This includes books, vases, knick-knacks, pots and…
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Q: Hi Kathryn, Feng shui is supposed to help with a good nights sleep. Which is the best direction to face the bed? Thanks. A: This is a great question! I haven’t addressed this issue with my newsletter followers, as I’ve been focusing on business. YET, we all do need a good night’s REST. Some feng shui practitioners use the compass school to sort out the ‘best direction’ to sleep. While this system works, I find that many families do…
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Can Crystals really make change in your life? If the month is beginning to unravel and it’s not pretty, check out one of these blue quartz geodes to bring balance and harmony into your space. A quartz geode has vibration qualities that you may find calming, soothing and help you concentrate. Quartz lamps have an added bonus, as energy and light will cultivate more energy in your day! Need something to cultivate calm, ground energy in your space? Blue quartz…
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Can you still do this? Decorate on a dime? Well, as a Home Stager and Feng Shui Consultant, I do my best to save people money. I done my share of dressing windows, trade show booths and ‘creating illusions’ with many of my vignettes, and I’ve got a few tricks to share with you. Never underestimate the power of saving money by using what you already own. You’ve purchased these items, so you must love to have them in…
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I LOVE COLOR! Colour brings me a mood, a flavor-of-the-day, and makes me smile! I’m always on the lookout for more opportunities to share color with my readers. I found this cute little spot in San Diego last month, a slice of Spanish Village. Someone had the idea to paint the worn out flagstone blocks with GREAT COLOR. I was able to take a few pictures before they opened for the day. This hidden gem, inside Balboa Park, was filled…
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