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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...

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Modern 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...

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Pantone 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,...

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Understanding 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...

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Understanding 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...

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Please 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...

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2014 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...

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Are 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...

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Our 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....

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What 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...

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Modern 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...

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The 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...

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The 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...

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All-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...

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How 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...

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Mini 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...

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Sofa 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...

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Modern Hardware that Matches a Japanese Aesthetic

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The 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...

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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...

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