The Father, according to Chinese culture and Feng Shui, represents Heaven, the Creative force, and strong yang energy that complements the Mother or receptive yin energy. The Father energy is important to everyone, and most importantly the male head of household (whether or not he's a father). (Each of the Bagua areas represent a […]
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What is Building Biology?
When I introduce myself to an audience, I tell them that I am a certified Feng Shui and Building Biology consultant. I get a lot of blank looks. Just like the one you have on your face now… Most of you know a bit about Feng Shui (especially if you've been reading my blogs), […]
Importance of the Front Door
In just about every workshop and lecture that I do, I ask the participants if they use their front door. Typically half of the audience raises their hands – just half! Does that amaze you? Not me! The reason for this is due to the architecture of our homes. So many of our suburban homes […]
Unusual Work Spaces
One reader wrote in recently, asking what I thought about round work spaces. My response was "send some photos!" And that is what she did. The photo to the left is her office space, a dual-level "eco-hab." But the reader and her husband also construct what she calls "o-pods." These adorable "spaces in the […]
What is Biophilic Design?
So What is Biophilic Design? Biophilic design expresses our love of life (biophilia) in our homes and work spaces for greater well-being. It’s never been more relevant, nor more desirable, than now. We feel good in nature and many architects and designers started taking note that growing stress and mental illness in modern society may […]
Nourish the Mother in You
Our homes are a mirror reflection of what is going on inside ourselves. I see it over and over again. Where there is imbalance with my clients, there is an imbalance in the home. One area that I consult on often is the Romance & Relationship area. (See how you can find the Romance […]