Tam’s Makeover by Kathryn Wilking Just after the Vietnam War, a young 19 yr old girl decides to set up a pub near China Beach to provide for herself and infant child. Tam was pleased to be chosen to cook for the American’s during the war. She learned to speak English, learned to cook American style hamburgers and rode with the soldiers in the massive convoys that curved through the mountains. An amazing story! When opportunity arose, she would…
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Ask Kathryn: About Home Break-ins. Q: Our house was broken into over Xmas. The culprits came in through the dinette window in the kitchen and took our laptops and tablets. The thieves were not smart enough to take the chargers for these devices, so, is this unfinished business? The window has been fixed, but now no one wants to sit in the kitchen. Can feng shui help with this weirdness? A: Yes! One thing about house or office break-ins: regardless…
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Busted in Malaysia! Yep, I tripped my very first day in Malaysia! I caught my sandal in the crack between the stairs and the wheelchair/suitcase ramp. So, thankfully, Malaysia has a state-of-the-art International Hospital and I was given a complete tour of ER, X-ray, orthopedic and then physical therapy to pick out a pair of crutches. I cracked a small bone in my right foot and badly sprained my ankle. Busted! After only a day’s rest I was anxious to…
Read MoreThe Feng Shui Blue Mansion I found a tour of an interesting property in Georgetown Malaysia, while on holiday. This amazing mansion built in the 1860’s for the Cheong Fatt Tze Legacy, had been sold in a dilapidated state in 1990, when the youngest son passed away. Winner of the ‘Most Excellent Project’ Award at the UNESCO Heritage Awards in 2000, the mansion has been returned to its perfect feng shui state in its original form. Every room is perfectly…
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Someone sleeping …in my Office? There seems to be a problem in many homes: one room short! Many families are trying to accommodate a guest room, TV room, and a home office all in one space. A large percentage of families are spread out as jobs and opportunities send them out to the four corners of the earth. And when the extended family comes to visit, well, they need a place to sleep! So, there goes the office! If…
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A Healthy Boost is Found in the Heart of Your Home! Let’s face it; it is cold and flu season! Where to turn and what to do, to strengthen our bodies against germs and virus’? In feng shui, the Health Area is located in the center of your room, or your home. Because a person’s health is a central nucleus to their entire life, this does make sense. In some cases, access to this Health area can be blocked…
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Knowledge is information, awareness and understanding. Without any attention in this area of your home or office, you may be prone to indecision, bad decisions or even fatal decisions. Knowledge and ‘self-development’ is often paired with Relationships and/or Health in order to find a balance in a familiar working relationship. It can help couples and partnerships respect the progress in a business or partnership as it changes and continues to grow. The ‘Knowledge Area’ in your home is found in…
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Ask Kathryn: Q: I heard you did a fabulous Wallpaper demonstration last fall. I’m sorry I missed it. Will you be doing another one? I’ve read instructions on how to do it but I’m scared to get started. I know feng shui like nice clean lines so I’m also wondering if wallpaper is good feng shui. A: Hi! A loaded question! The wallpaper demonstration was by invitation to the Meet-Ups group, The City Stagers in Vancouver. Yes, it was…
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Bringing Heritage Art Back, to the Future By Kathryn Wilking Art work and furnishings are important as they help set the tone for your business. If your business resists budgeting for furnishings and décor, you may be missing an opportunity to make a connection with your clients. Think of the old stereotype of a dentist’s office; sterile and uncomfortable with an assortment of out-dated magazines. You need to do better. If it is ‘normal’ to have clients waiting in your…
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Office Yin and Yang Yin and yang are energy terms in feng shui. In fact there are many different combinations and levels of yin and yang. Seen as opposites; the image of two tadpoles swimming intertwined with the other. Neither one is completely pure white, nor pure black, as there is always an element of the other hidden inside. Yin is feminine: soft, gentle, and nurturing. Yang is masculine: strong, energetic and aggressive. When applying this concept to your work…
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