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30 Aug A bench in front

Posted at 09:25h in Feng Shui Articles by Lisa Janusz

This all started because our neighbors sit out on their front patio and have coffee on weekend mornings and sometimes wine in the evenings. Their dog would wander around their front yard. I would watch them and think how sweet—–they would wave and talk to people walking by. Over the top of their newspaper they’d acknowledge someone with a smile. I suddenly realized that I wanted a place to sit in front of our house. One of our cats spends a lot of time in our front yard. Some of the most precious moments Angelique and I have is when I go out in front with her. Oh wait—-I have no place to sit. I’ll just make myself comfortable on this little sidewalk step. Meanwhile, our neighbors are smiling at us while they sit comfortably in their patio chairs—-I’m imagining that they’re feeling badly that I’m having to sit on the sidewalk while they’re enjoying respectful chairs. “I want a bench in front” became a mantra for the last couple of years.

23 Aug Water in the Feng Shui Garden

Posted at 09:55h in Feng Shui Articles by Lisa Janusz

One of the features that is almost a requirement in a Feng Shui garden is the element of water. "Shui” means water, after all, so it is appropriate to incorporate this element in some way. Water symbolizes flow and movement. It is the place from which all life arises and the place to which it returns. It symbolizes eternity since its flow is perpetual and eternal. Water represents renewal and is used in many ceremonies for that reason. Carole's garden was part of the Masters Gardeners tour in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was unique because it is a Feng Shui garden. True to form, there are several expressions of water in her outdoor space. [gallery ids="1379,1378,1375,1377,1384,1376,1380"]

16 Aug Elements to consider for a Feng Shui garden

Posted at 09:17h in Feng Shui Articles by Carole Hyder

Whether gardening in a large space or a small patio, there are some elements to consider if you want to be able to call it a Feng Shui garden. Size does not matter, but intention and layout do. Before starting, it is important you determine the...

09 Aug A Feng Shui garden and a surprise around the corner

Posted at 12:39h in Feng Shui Articles by Carole Hyder

There are nine features that a traditional Feng Shui garden should have. A water element is one obvious feature, a fence, a curving path, just to name a few. My gardener husband has made sure that his magnificent expression of flowers and herbs follows those...

30 Jul Feng Shui for the Garage: A Space You Don’t Want to Overlook

Posted at 11:47h in Feng Shui Articles by Carole Hyder

[caption id="attachment_6735" align="alignleft" width="300"] New detached single family luxury home with stone facade[/caption] Although often treated as though it has little impact on a family’s life, in Feng Shui the garage can have an enormous influence. From money and relationships, to health and well-being, the garage...

25 Jun Getting to Sold! Feng Shui Tips for Selling Your Home

Posted at 17:59h in Feng Shui Articles by Lisa Janusz

This is a busy time of year for real estate agents. The weather is nice and the timing is right for house buying and selling. I bought my first house during late summer and years later would sell it to buy another (with my husband) during...

28 May How Does Your Garden Flow? Feng Shui Tips to Create an Intentional Garden

Posted at 17:21h in Feng Shui Articles by Carole Hyder

30 Apr 5 Elements for Weddings

Posted at 15:49h in Feng Shui Articles by Lisa Janusz

“Wedding season” is quickly approaching. There is something about the summer that makes it a prime time for saying vows. It could be that travel plans are more flexible with kids out of school. Or that the warmer weather is a nice background for strapless...

02 Apr Seeing Red? Feeling Blue? Tickled Pink? Feng Shui Color Suggestions

Posted at 20:57h in Feng Shui Articles by Carole Hyder

Perhaps one of the questions I get asked more than any other is "What color should I paint the (fill in name of room here)?" It goes without saying that a person who is integrating Feng Shui into their space is already on board with...

05 Mar A Complement of Energies

Posted at 13:24h in Feng Shui Articles by Lisa Janusz

I am sitting here at my desk looking out the window at the snow that still covers our lawn. Weather can affect so much about our day. It can be both beautiful and challenging at the same time. A pretty snowfall can be so peaceful,...