What a wonderful surprise to discover this beautiful greenhouse featured by Country Living. It is so pretty and creative that I absolutely wanted to share it with you.
As a wedding gift, Heather Cameron’s husband, Kevin, took apart a neglected potting shed on their property and rebuilt it into a greenhouse with a tempered-glass roof.
In this [...]
Used to transport grain, coffee, potatoes and other dry goods, these humble bags have inspired high-style accessories. You can buy them or DIY from recycled bags to bring a well-traveled rusticity to your decor.
Burlap is now being used in home furnishings. Known more for it’s durability, burlap has traditionally been used in the home for area [...]
This amazing glass chandelier is made with brushed brass finish, 3 globes with gold foil, 3 globes with gold murrine, and 3 globes clear.
The talented Lindsey Adelman’s chandelier is featured in the movie Sex & the City 2.
I can’t wait to see the new movie and the new Carrie Bradshow’s bedroom!!!
Look at this tall, dramatic chandelier [...]
Large spaces feel cozier when you can create distinct moments that relate to each other without competing.
Dividing a large space by identifying multiple functions works as long as the areas chosen for each activity add up to a harmonious statement. I like to start by creating a color story, and then figure out how [...]
The sisal stairs runner gives a very natural look to this country style house foyer. The combination of vintage pieces with natural sisal inspires simplicity, comfort and warmth.
A beautiful classic style dining room. The sisal rug is functional and elegant.
In a more relaxed and eclectic space such as this sitting room, the classic diamond pattern [...]
Many modern interior design trends are taking something for themselves from the history. Everything is changing but some things are staying the same – in fashion and in home design, in all trends. One of those elements is using colors and ornaments that are inspired by nature.
I have selected for you very pretty rooms all [...]
The color green is timeless. Green is life. It is a color that most people don’t mind, which makes sense, because green is a very dominant color in nature. Green is a refreshing color. It signifies growth, renewal, health, and environment.
Most people associate spring and the refreshing optimistic feelings they have when thinking about spring, with [...]
In most cultures, the kitchen is the heart of the home.
The kitchen brings the family together. This is where the family gather to catch up on the news of the day, where kids do their homework on kitchen table, where a close neighbor will drop by for a chat. Also cooking can be a [...]
Instead of having your energy blocked, focus on absorbing high feng shui energy from inspiring images, colors and various feng shui decor items
In Feng Shui, the right location of walls can promote a good flow of energy and enhance the positive feelings in a home. A challenging wall location will do the opposite – it [...]
1.Multiples. Do you have multiple items of the same color, shape or style around your house? This is one big “tell” I look for as I look through clients’ homes. A kilim rug in the front hall, a kilim rug in the bedroom, another one in the living room? That means that you [...]
You’ll hear a lot about the concept of yin-yang in feng shui circles. Yin is the feminine principle: curves, round or oval shapes, softness. Yang is its masculine counterpart: angular lines, square/rectangle/triangle shapes, hard corners. To create a feng shui flow, it’s wise to incorporate both yin and yang throughout a room or home. Be [...]
Windows are how we see the world, and it is amazing how quickly they get dirty. At least once a season, give them a wash and you will be amazed at how much better it feels! For a green twist, use white vinegar and newspaper to clean. The vinegar will [...]
Feng Shui for the home is a great way of bringing balance and peace in your life but what about your office…?
With people spending more hours at work than at home, building positive energies in the office or workspace can affect your overall attitude and health. If your job’s got you down, [...]
Add a healthy plant with round leaves
According to the Bagua, the wealth area of your home or office is associated with the wood element. Wood can be represented by a wooden piece of furniture, the green color on any surface, plants and fresh flowers.
The Chinese community has been using for decades certain specific plants to [...]
Use the element of Water to enhance your wealth area.
Aquariums, images representing water and water features like fountains are a boost for the wealth area of your home or office.
A lot of Chinese restaurants showcase aquariums or fish imageries at their entrances. An Element of water at the entrance symbolizes new [...]
Your Front Door can Enhance Your Wealth:
Is your front door hidden? Does your home or office face away from the street?
If your entrance cannot easily be seen from the street, opportunities and income have a harder time getting to you.
Invite chi to your front door by placing lights or moving objects or colors along the way. [...]
To enhance Your Wealth Area you need to:
Clear out any clutter from these important areas.
Clutter is a sign of stagnant energy, and clutter in your wealth areas can clog up your cash flow. Getting rid of clutter is one of the most powerful ways to shift the energy up.
Fix things that are [...]
The Earth element is a very grounding element, useful for helping with decisions taking and the thinking process.
Earth element is associated with yellow, beige, tan, all the family of earthy colors. Those are cheerful and joyous colors, great for lifting your spirit and stimulating your intellect.
Yellow is an inspiring color and can [...]
The Fire element is associated with South and the season of summer. It is symbolized by lights, candles and the red color.
Red is a very passionate, romantic and vibrant color that will always make a big impression in a room.
To bring romance and passionate relationships, this [...]
The Wood element relates to green and brown colors. It is an element that represents growth. It is always restful and grounding to have wood in an environment. It has a lot of energy. It represents all living trees and plants.
The areas in the home associated with the wood elements are family [...]
The Water element is associated with blue and black colors. Blue also brings a beautiful sky in mind, calmness, turquoise seas. It also represents coolness of a space, relaxation and having more a of leisurely time.
The water element also connects to flowing water. The wonderful trickling sound of running water is very soothing [...]
Feng Shui is based on nature. The original buddhist monks who created the amazing philosophy of Feng Shui did a study of environment, spaces and nature and their impact on people.
When applying Feng Shui to your home, you are actually bringing in the forces of nature and integrating that nature in your [...]
A fundamental part of Feng Shui is the balancing of the opposing forces of Yin & Yang.
Yin is female, dark and passive, while Yang is male, bright and active. The Tai Chi symbol show the unity of yin & yang. One cannot exist without the other. Night does not exist without day, [...]
By increasing energy flow, people who introduce Feng Shui into their home improve general well being and family relationships. In addition, they enhance other areas of their life such as career, love life and financial prospects.
The principle of Feng Shui is that if you improve your home or any space [...]
WHAT IS FENG SHUI?
For thousands of years, Chinese Feng Shui masters have studied environments and their impact on people. Knowing the elements of nature and the stresses of modern life, they have learned to create harmonious environments which, by their design, foster the best possible health, wealth and relationships.
HOW [...]
No design is complete without beautiful accessories.
Using a few bold looking accents in shape and texture will give a feel of grandeur and character to your room. It is also better to use a nice big statement and give a clean elegant look using one accessory than several little pieces that actually create clutter.
Using the whole height [...]
Lighting is a major factor for creating a spacious look. Well lit rooms will always look bigger that darker ones.
Natural Light:
The best lighting is natural light. So if your home has large windows and lots of light, you want to make sure you preserve this natural life. Choose sheer curtains [...]
Color not only brings personality to a space but color also improve your home energy.
The most important thing there is to know is: only use colors you love!
They can be applied to your walls, your soft furnishing, and your furniture in various shades.
They can be vivid or subtle, applied on whole surfaces or as accents [...]
Comfort can be find in shapes, in textures and throughout the space lay out.
Designing your space in Feng Shui style means to promote the feeling of calm and relaxation.
A fundamental part of practicing Feng Shui is balancing the opposing forces yin and yang.
Yin is female, dark and passive, while yang is seen as everything male, [...]
Here is the NY dream loft apartment! If you have lots of space, like here. You can definitely have great Feng Shui and flow of energy by having each room designed for one function. So you would emphasize each area of your life with Feng Shui.
For instance: Your bedroom [...]
As a Feng Shui expert and Interior Designer, I always advise people to first define how they see their ideal life, then I help them with setting up a home that is supportive of their goals and desires.
Wether you live in a single room or a big house, the rules for making your [...]
The kitchen is the heart of a home. It represents the health and wellness of a family. Food prepared in the kitchen nourishes us, and the kitchen also provides a place for nurturing family connections. According to Feng Shui—an ancient Chinese philosophy of creating balance to improve well-being— kitchens also represent a family’s prosperity. The [...]
Green is an easy color to design with. It is a color that most people don’t mind, which makes sense, because green is a very dominant color in nature. Green is a refreshing color.
Most people associate spring and the refreshing optimistic feelings they have when thinking about spring, with the color green. This is a [...]
As global warming and environmental issues are becoming more important in our everyday life, we are all looking for that little something we can do to contribute to saving our environment.
As a designer I get to shop a lot… and sometimes I fall on that special piece of furniture that makes a design uncommon!
This [...]
Pack Yourself… but Protect Yourself!
By Jim Weiss, Avant Relo Consulting
Whether moving locally or long-distance, many people opt to do their own packing in order to cut costs, and with good reason: Packing is a major profit center for moving companies, especially nowadays, with the cost of fuel cutting deep into their margins. Markups on materials [...]
Creating a haven of calm in your own bathroom is becoming a life essential with our busy schedules and many responsibilities.
The bathroom is the place where you can close the door on your problems. It is where you can be free from outside tribulations, family life and just be yourself.
You can just lock the door, [...]
We all want Happiness, Love, Money, Family, Health…
But what is your strategy to get those things?
Most of us work really hard for everything… and some wonder if there is not an easier way… I use Feng Shui.
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art which utilizes Chi, the energy in your environment, to balance and enhance things [...]
French native Marie Burgos founded her interior design firm in 2007 with an emphasis on residential spaces which rapidly expanded to commercial design. Marie’s ultimate talent is understanding her clients needs and creating home, office and commercial interiors that are balanced, sophisticated, and highly functional.
