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By IFSG Blog Team, on November 22nd, 2011% One of my favorite fall rituals is to fill my trunk with an abundance of the multicolored, unusually shaped pumpkins and gourds that richly grace the Half Moon Bay, N. California coast side where I reside. I especially love the lime-green and tangerine ones with exotic curly handles. I throw in handfuls of dry, crackly autumn-colored corn and drive happily home where I arrange them artfully around a haystack on my front porch. Inside I arrange a bountiful ‘horn of plenty’ with the smaller multicolored gourds and mini-pumpkins along with the acorns, dry corn and colorful autumn leaves I have collected. This is my celebration into fall. I don’t really feel it has arrived until I greedily scoop up nature and feature it prominently in my home. The Chinese art of Feng Shui emphasizes the importance of bringing nature into our living space, which is called the Five Elements Theory. This teaching is so intuitive and simple, yet transformational. We experience it healing our soul and nurturing our spirit. Bringing nature into the home One powerful way to remedy winter blues is to work with balancing the elements that begin to diminish during the fall and winter . . . → Read More: Beat Holiday Blues with Feng Shui
By IFSG Blog Team, on July 24th, 2011% It only takes a few seconds to develop our first impression when we initially meet someone. Although our first impression should not be based on looks alone, the truth is, how we present ourselves, especially in a business environment, makes a lasting impression. We live in a very competitive world and it is to our advantage to take the steps necessary to create a great first impression.
Here are a few basic tips for creating great chi (energy) for your wardrobe!
1. Organize your closet. Remove items that need mending, items that do not fit the size you are now, or items that have not been worn for over a year.
2. Go through each item and take a wardrobe inventory. Note what items are missing to complete your wardrobe. For example, you may have twelve tops, but only two or three bottoms.
3. Make a wish list of items needed to complete an outfit. A good rule of thumb for the working woman and man is to have five outfits ready to wear for the work week ahead.
4. Shop wisely, look for pieces of clothing and accessories that would work well with the items you already have in . . . → Read More: Great Clothing Chi! (What does your wardrobe say about you?)
By IFSG Blog Team, on June 16th, 2011% The first reaction to a small space generally sends us into the “triple D’s,” or what I would like to call the Downward, Despair, and Doldrums. The simple truth is small spaces allow us to be closer to energy, and from a feng shui perspective, that’s golden. Just because the space is small doesn’t mean we can’t balance it. Square footage has no bearing on creating a harmonious and healthy living environment. So for all of you out there short on square footage have some fun following these 10 simple feng shui tips. 1. If you live in an apartment building, determine what directional position your apartment falls in the larger building. This will help you with the overall elemental theme. For example, if your apartment sits in the southeast portent of the entire building, then add wood and water elements.
2. Incorporate floor plants, decorative screens, and curtains for faux walls. It will look fabulous and give you much needed definable living areas.
3. Choose a focal point towards which the energy will gravitate. This can be done with interesting artwork, sculptures, or an exotic pillow.
4. Keep windows clean and open for natural sunlight and fresh air. . . . → Read More: Ten Feng Shui Tips for Small Spaces
By IFSG Blog Team, on May 20th, 2011% Feng Shui is based on harmonizing the free flow of energy, or chi, in living spaces. If the flow is restricted, then it becomes stagnant. By keeping your spaces clutter-free, you are not only allowing the free flow of energy, but you are also removing stagnant energy that was created by that clutter giving yourself new opportunities in your life. Clutter is anything that you are keeping that stagnates your energy because it serves no purpose in your life. The following are the 5 steps to clear clutter from any space: 1. Set Aside Time For many, clearing clutter can be overwhelming which is why it has accumulated to begin with. We put it off and just let stuff collect. So the first step of clearing clutter is to make time for it. Make it a priority, create a block of time out of your schedule. Take a day off from work or carve out an afternoon or simply designate the next 30 minutes for clearing clutter. 2. Have Materials On Hand Make sure you have boxes and/or plastic bags, recycling bin, and garbage bags on hand. Also Sharpies are great to label boxes. This step is . . . → Read More: Five Steps to Clearing Clutter
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