One of my clients writes in their concern;
“I’m still having trouble sleeping these days. I’ve checked my bed placement and taken the mirror out of the bedroom. My phone is charging in the hallway instead of my bedside table, and the laundry is out of sight. I am wide awake at 3am every morning and I just can’t function! What else can I try?”
An interesting puzzle, yet not uncommon. If you were awake ‘all night long’ I might…
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Q: What about my outdoor patio? How does this work with Feng Shui?
A: The patio is an extension of your house. So, if this area is attached to the main house, it is often a bonus for that particular life area.
The same rules apply: buy quality items, keep it clean, keep the plants alive, and bring in cool colours and pleasant sounds.
Your patio can be an escape from the hectic heat and fire of…
Q: I was given my favourite grandmother’s old oval mirror. It has some fancy carvings along the edge of the glass and some of the silver has been scraped on the back. Can I use this mirror for feng shui cures?
A: I love the fact that you have a mirror from your grandmother! Anytime you accept a used item from anyone, be sure that YOU LOVE THE ITEM, and second, that the item comes from a person you respect…
Q: Kathryn, I want to know more about the outside of the house. My lot is irregularly shaped and so is my house. Is there a cure out there to line things up and secure my wealth area?
A: There is nothing wrong with an irregular shaped lot, as long as it doesn’t funnel energy off the property or hold bad energy where you need strength. Feng shui talks about a command position that everyone needs in order to be…
Q: Which pictures or prints are appropriate to decorate a home office? I have a very small alcove for my desk, computer and hobbies. I‘m trying to find something that is colourful and simple, yet everything seems to be overpowering!
A: We are all challenged for space and it sounds like you might already have too much going on in your home office. Make sure your space is clutter-free before adding pictures. Your décor choices will differ depending on whether…
Q: I keep buying more and more ‘stuff’ to decorate my house (plants, knick knacks, vases, and more). They all look so great in the store, but I can’t seem to get the same look at home. Is there a rule of 3? Or, some other rule that can help me with all these accessories?
A: Three is a great number! It represents family, the trinity and things that belong together. For smaller arrangements, including flowers, three or any odd…
Wow Kathryn! I just finished your book and it is FULL of great advice, along with many of the Feng Shui principles that I hadn’t been aware of, which made perfect sense! I also took your PEP test and I was quite surprised at how it nailed my personality to a ‘T’. The way you explain Feng Shui, it’s purpose and how we can utilize it in the workplace as well as in our home environment, certainly has given me some valuable information to implement and use to be proactive in creating a bette… Read more