Fall Color Trends 2012
As the temperature drops, we are reminded that the cycle of seasons always come. As in nature when the bright colors of summer make us feel cheerful, fall colors are warm and comforting. In the...
View ArticleModern Showers vs. the Japanese Soaking Tub?
I must admit that I take water for granted. Hot water for baths and showers, adjustable temperatures for laundry, and filtered iced water from the refrigerator are all conveniences that we enjoy with...
View ArticlePantone Color of the Year 2013 – Emerald Green!
For those who follow the Lunar Calendar, Happy Chinese New Year! With the New Year comes a new color trend. The 2013 Pantone color of the year is Emerald. Coming from the “Emerald City” Seattle,...
View ArticleUnderstanding Feng Shui for the Home – Part I
As I have been studying feng shui for quite a while now, the other week, a girlfriend asked me to explain feng shui to her and how it really affects her home. Although feng shui is commonly used in...
View ArticleUnderstanding Feng Shui for the Home – Part II
Continuation from Understanding Feng Shui for the Home Part I Over the years, I’ve come to realize that Feng Shui for the home is based on relationships. Relationships between you and your...
View ArticlePlease Use Non-Toxic Paint for Your Environment
Summer time is when we have the opportunity to work on our homes and paint is one of the easiest ways to give any room a facelift. Going to the big box home improvement store is often the most...
View Article2014 Pantone Color of the Year – Radiant Orchid
Spring is here and I’m finally feeling Pantone’s color of the year – Radiant Orchid. It’s fresh and uplifting. However, I would prefer to call it a clean, intense lavender. By clean, I mean it’s...
View ArticleAre High Ceilings Better than Low Ceilings?
High ceilings bring about a sense of grandeur. Ballrooms, theaters, arenas, cathedrals, and castles all come to mind. These are all public spaces but how do high ceilings feel in a residential...
View ArticleOur Downsizing Story – From 3,700 sq. ft. to 1,190 sq. ft.
I must apologize for not writing for nearly three months. It’s been a very trying three months for me. After twelve years, we have sold our home and downsized. With three boys, our 3,700 sq. ft....
View ArticleWhat to Consider When Choosing Paint Colors for Your House
This spring, before we moved, we decided that our home was in need of a new coat of paint. What color was I going to paint our house? No worries. I was all prepared with the perfect color and ready...
View ArticleModern Hardware that Matches a Japanese Aesthetic
Photo by deviantart.com The modern Japanese aesthetic design is based on a minimalistic approach stemming from the fact that space is a premium. If you have lived in a small space, you understand that...
View ArticleThe Feng Shui of a College Dorm Room Single
It was orientation week at the university my son will be attending in the fall. I believe everyone could feel the anxiety and excitement of the young students who are approaching their new chapter...
View ArticleThe Japanese Tradition of How to Work with Neutrals and Color Trends
Every year, the color industry expert, Pantone, announces a new Color of the Year. This year’s 2014 color is Radiant Orchid. As the name suggests, it’s a radiant shade of lavender. Creating...
View ArticleAll-White Kitchens That Shine
This is a guest post by Jane Blanchard. What’s more bold than color? The absence of color! You might want to rethink that kitchen backsplash project or the staining of kitchen cabinets if you want to...
View ArticleHow to Bring Chi to an Office with No Windows
Several clients have lamented that they have no windows in their office. One shared, “I don’t know if it’s sunny or raining. After a while, I have to get out of my office so I can see outside. I don’t...
View ArticleMini Feng Shui Lecture Series for 2015
I will be teaching the Mini Feng Shui Lecture Series offered by the Blue Mountain Institute. Are you interested in feng shui? Would you like to learn about this ancient knowledge? Come and learn feng...
View ArticleSofa Style Trends for 2015
This is a guest post by Jane Blanchard. The 2015 sofa models are made with a great emphasis on the minimalist approach yet these designs are still as colorful and stylish as they have ever been. There...
View ArticleModern Hardware that Matches a Japanese Aesthetic
Photo by deviantart.com The modern Japanese aesthetic design is based on a minimalistic approach stemming from the fact that space is a premium. If you have lived in a small space, you understand that...
View ArticleThe Feng Shui of a College Dorm Room Single
It was orientation week at the university my son will be attending in the fall. I believe everyone could feel the anxiety and excitement of the young students who are approaching their new chapter...
View ArticleFall Color Trends 2012
As the temperature drops, we are reminded that the cycle of seasons always come. As in nature when the bright colors of summer make us feel cheerful, fall colors are warm and comforting. In the...
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