Those McMansions…a major home building trend of the last several decades has pushed ceiling heights beyond the standard 9 to 10 feet, to 12 and even 18 feet plus! There is certainly an allure to high ceilings that we see in public spaces, like cathedrals, hotel lobbies, and train stations. They create a majestic and […]
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Is Your Business Entrance Helping or Hurting You?
It’s no secret that the entrance to your business is very important. Realtors call it “curb appeal”. Feng Shui experts call it “the mouth of chi.” It’s really the first impression prospective customers have of you. So why do business owners often neglect the entry area? Perhaps they do not realize how strongly it […]
The Connection Between Violence & Trees
I think we all intuitively know that trees have a tremendous impact on how we feel in a space. But for those of you who need proof: Violent Crimes I read about research done in the 1990’s in an inner city Chicago neighborhood that compared the volume of violent crime to green landscaping. Two […]
Window Without a View
At a workshop I did last night on Feng Shui & Gardens, there were many good questions and discussions about how to get the best feeling in your garden space. One woman has her dining room window facing her neighbors unattractive stockade fence. The view is dead and does nothing for her dining experience. […]
The Luxury of Water in Your Garden
I was interviewed on a blog radio show last week and the topic of water came up. The interviewer said that she had put a waterfall and pond in her backyard garden and that it brought her much joy. And then it hit me! I’ve been talking about doing that for so long – […]
What’s Wrong with Beams Overhead?
You’ll see it on lots of real estate shows. When a house has visible wood ceiling beams people immediately comment on them…and they love them! Even some great public buildings are coveted because of them (Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone). You might have also heard that beams are not considered good Feng Shui. And that’s […]