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Hello BEAUTIFUL! We have a fresh new grand baby in the family 😍😍😍😍😍❗❗
Lander 💖was born at the end of February--what a cute little porkchop--we are all in LOOOOOVE! Of course, a new baby is an EXTREMELY beautiful example of the joy, sweetness and love that life has to give!!!! Even if you’re NOT having babies--you can still enhance the energy of your space by using Feng Shui to bring beauty and high frequency to your life. Your space can FEEL that something VERY special is happening in your life, too. **************** Just last month I had a client look at me quizzically and ask, “Is wallpaper still ‘a thing’ ”? My top responses are below--SOMETIMES I recommend wallpaper and wallpaper murals to clients for these specific reasons--maybe some of these will apply to you, too :) 1. As a correction for weird angles and dormer ceilings~ The wallpaper softens and “corrects” for the challenges that low ceilings, dormers and angles in this type of space present… 2. Bring ZING to a forgotten space~
Wallpapering a closet, a laundry room, or basement/attic space gives an instant AHHHHHHH! (or squeeeeeal of delight) every time you walk in -- or even *think* of this space. (applying a wall covering could be used as your incentive/celebration AFTER editing the space.) 3. Bathrooms can be Boring~ It’s FUN to put up wallpaper in small rooms, like a powder room that typically feel utilitarian or just functional. The small space lends itself to whimsy, or a bit of extravagance--giving you a big 💥💥💥WOW 💥💥💥every single time you walk in… 4. Correct for a Missing Feng Shui Element~  Sometimes we need help enhancing or balancing the five Feng Shui elements. An example: The Feng Shui of ANY entryway corresponds to CAREER and WATER is its corresponding element. Imagine a very small entryway with room for only one wall mirror--a tight squeeze, at best! To enhance this entry, we’ve added this gorgeous cobalt blue wallpaper as a WATER enhancement. Fresh! Beautiful! Full of joy and adventure! 5. Weak or Missing Art~  Add a wallpaper MURAL or one wall of wallpaper as a replacement for art. This gives you the abundant feeling of art in a BIG way for a fraction of the cost. 6. Behind the bed to increase headboard energy~  In Feng Shui, your headboard represents you being supported--thousands of years ago, people put the back of their homes up against a MOUNTAIN--so a solid, substantial headboard is a MUST! A wallpaper mural can EXTEND that energy and give you even more “backing” in your life. 7. Commercial Spaces--to pull you IN~ In commercial spaces, we use wallpaper or murals to “pull” energy (clients) into the space and all the way to the back of the space, so that they get the full experience…and so that the business can serve as many people as possible. (The GREEN space above is a brewery in progress--stay tuned for the finished space!) **************** These are only some of the reasons I use wallpaper with my Feng Shui clients--every space and every PERSON is different--your Feng Shui design will be completely tuned to your needs and specific requests. Let me know if you are interested in your own energy upgrade--you never know, it may involve wallpaper! PS: (Attn: Apartment Dwellers) Look for strippable, or peel and stick wallpaper that comes down in minutes--I’ve got you covered--HAHA, covered, get it? Lots of Love, XOXO 
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Hello Beautiful! I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Holiday Season 🎅and an amazing start to your New Year ❤️  Even though everyone’s thinking “Holiday Season”…we, over here at Jane Antonovich Designs, are wrapping up KITCHEN SEASON!!!! We have completed 4 total kitchen re-dos this summer/fall! And the results are STUNNING-- Kitchen #1 is highlighted below… BEFORE: Challenges:
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Results: Our clients can’t believe that, even with basically the “same” layout, there’s SO MUCH MORE storage and functionality--drawer dividers, knife block insert, spice pullout, a deep drawer dedicated to smoothie items, a built-in bookshelf for cookbooks at the end of the peninsula, tray dividers, pullout shelving for easy access--EVERYTHING custom created to suit their needs and desires. This is truly a dream kitchen for our clients--they are ‘over-the-moon’ happy with the results and the way their new and improved kitchen serves as a beautiful heart of their home. All of a sudden, entertaining, family meals and hanging out cooking has become enjoyable and flows smoothly and happily--ALL supported by the new upgraded kitchen space. ***It took us a while to find them, but we are so lucky to partner with THE BEST Custom Cabinet/Countertop team in the Madison area! We LOVE it when we find such AMAZING support for our work. (We also have the best contractors, painters and wallpaper hangers--so lucky)*** Is there an upgraded kitchen in your future? If so, or even if you want to discuss the possibility, let me know--I would be more than happy to jump on the phone with you! Lots of Love and Ho Ho Ho!!!! XOXO  In the spirit of the season, I wanted you to know that I’m so thankful for you--I SO appreciate your comments, questions and messages--keep them coming! And, remember, I’m ALWAYS happy to jump on the phone to discuss a project that you may have in mind--just reply to this email--easy! Our holiday season started out with the annual “Thanksmas” PJ tradition:  LOVE this crew of grandchildren (and that they indulge me every year for this picture)! Today, though, I want to focus on a couple who, BEYOND ANY DOUBT, are feeling the effects of their bedroom makeover…they bid on and WON this makeover to support the Forward Theater in Madison and what a wonderful journey it’s been! BEDROOM Before:
Their home is stunning and chock-full of amazing architectural touches! Yet, as we talked about this particular room of their home, Nancy and David’s biggest request was that they wanted to improve their sleep--neither one of them was sleeping well AT ALL. They had been thinking about upgrading this room for a while but hadn’t quite “landed” on anything that felt amazing or supported them in this endeavor. Challenges: The bed was situated in a disempowering spot in the room--Feng Shui tip: place your bed so that when you're lying in bed, you can see the door to the bedroom--not have it behind your shoulder. Can you feel that? It feels like someone can sneak up on you and THAT causes uneasy feelings, even when you’re sleeping (or trying to sleep)! And as you can probably already know, lack of sleep is responsible for stress and a whole host of other health issues…so this was Top Priority for their project. In addition to the weak bed position, in this room we are faced with:
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Results: Nancy and David are not only happy with their beautiful, balanced new space, but they are both consistently sleeping very well! 💖 They even commented that they are sleeping “too well” (Ahem, that was the assignment… :) The energy is perfectly balanced for them--I hope they continue to enjoy remarkable sleep!!!! Lots of Love and Sweet Dreams, XOXO  Hello Beautiful! Today, I want to share a GORGEOUS En Suite Bathroom makeover-- This couple is fun, adventurous and energetic--their WHOLE house, however, was telling a different story--and their en suite bathroom was DEFINITELY not a match for their amazing energy! Notice, also, how a low vibing space attracts clutter and disorder… BEFORE:
Challenges: ~Dated Cabinetry ~NEVER/Rarely used BIG bathtub ~Original Formica countertops ~Beige wall paint color ~Stand-up shower insert (had seen better days…) ~Bland, basic flooring ~Cabinets full of out of date, unused items This room and THESE CLIENTS and THEIR LIVES were DUE for a Big, Happy Makeover! AFTER:  Enhancements: ~Custom cherry cabinets with gorgeous black stone tops ~The tub area was remodeled into a custom, walk in shower ~The area for the shower gave us the ability to extend the vanity ~The AMAZING orange, zellige tile was placed on the walls of the shower (all the way up!) as well as across the wall above the new, longer double vanity--edge to edge giving the most EXPANSIVE feeling in this room ~The floor tile has an organic, pebble feel and finishes the room with a beautiful texture on the floor ~EVERYTHING was gone through, decided upon and put back beautifully in the new space NOW: Our client says, “We were excited AND nervous about the colors and choices but felt guided in the most positive way to a much more exciting and beautiful home than we EVER would’ve created for ourselves!” The result is that this beautiful space nourishes them in ways they couldn’t have imagined before--just feel into the experience of stepping into this space for yourself! This bathroom is a SMALL part of the entire home renovation and this couple has seen some absolutely AMAZING shifts (career, relationship, family) in their lives as they melt into how their home supports them now and in their futures. I cannot wait to show you the rest of this home (just completed the kitchen!)!!! What an incredible honor to work with this couple and support them through the process. If you are curious about how this type of life-enhancing design can support you, too, just send me a message--I’m more than happy to talk with you about your projects and dreams for the future! Lots of Love, XOXO   Hello Beautiful, Do you ever wonder if there’s a silver lining to your junk? A golden nugget of truth hidden in the boxes? A teeny magic message that will arise from the mess? I get it, I used to think that just letting go of stuff would translate into magical results all on its own. A very black and white scenario: you let go and you receive, BIG TIME. And yes, there’s a sizable connection between letting go and letting in. I’ve seen it over and over: ~Let go of 20 boxes of old paper→new job opportunities start arriving ~HANDLE the chaos in the basement→eat well, start a walking program and lose 15 pounds ~Clear out junk room (I mean craft room)→ daughters start inviting friends over to craft...FUN! ~Shred threatening emails from ex→ accept marriage proposal from boyfriend by the weekend ~File the piles of papers on and around your desk→ win award for most productive manager These are a few examples from the REAL LIVES of my clients, and maybe you’re thinking, “It’s too good to be true!” (I thought so at first, too!) Truthfully, these astonishing results have always seemed a little cheesy and “off” to me, even though I have been a witness to them over and over. I’ve pondered what the magic *really* is many, many times. What is the missing piece? The real magic lies in the act of choosing. With each decision to keep or not keep (and this includes thoughts, relationships, beliefs, ideas, and STUFF) we get to CHOOSE what defines us in the moment. Every single little thing that we make a decision about (or don’t make a decision about)--whether it’s junk mail that arrives every day, the piles of dusty, crusty who-knows-what, relationships or beliefs...as we sift and sort, we are not just saying “Yes” to what stays or goes, but we are saying “Yes” to ourselves. Each YES is a moment to say, “Yep, that’s me--that feels like it really resonates with my soul!” Every NO is the chance to say goodbye to an outdated version of you. As we sort through the clutter we face each day--emotional, spiritual, intellectual AND physical--we discern and constantly create and re-imagine ourselves as we evolve and grow. So, finishing the decluttering process? Not going to happen! It’s a constant aligning with who we are. Right now. Right now. Right now. And the more aligned we are with our authentic selves, the more the good stuff shows up in our lives. The process of decluttering is our chance to really take a good look at Who. We. Are. ~Beer Can Collection? ~Rat’s nest of receipts from the ‘90s? ~Grandma’s fine china with matching crystal goblets--place setting for 12--beautifully boxed? ~Broken furniture? ~Old board games or puzzles with missing pieces? ~A job that makes you cry as you drive there EVERY SINGLE MORNING? ~Unfinished afghan that (come on, let’s face it) you will NEVER finish and you think is ugly, anyway :) Our physical stuff defines us more than we know, it’s a living, breathing journal of our lives. So, darling one, if this inspires you to think of your clutter clearing in a new way, less about tossing the junk and more about uncovering your SOUL--JOIN US for a FREE Virtual Clutter Clearing Circle on Thursday, July 28th at 5:30pm CT/ 6:30pm ET We will take on the clutter together (it’s a work sesion) and I think you will be blown away by the clearing that can happen in ONE HOUR of focused work. Our mini-topic this week will be--”Use the container as your guide” Join Our Clutter Clearing Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81212758064?pwd=bERSZlJPYldOK3VLWHlPL0RMVmpYUT09 Meeting ID: 812 1275 8064 Passcode: 466935 Lots of Love, XOXO  Sunset image: vox
Hello Beautiful! Bob (lovely husband) and I took off for the weekend--we drove the baby car (MG Midget, for you gearheads out there…) on the backroads to Trempealeau (cute little town on the Mississippi River) and had the most delightful time!
Little getaways are the BEST! This week, back to work, I wanted to highlight Kathy and Aaron’s Living Room--this room got an incredible upgrade! BEFORE:
The Challenges: ~Paint colors--shades of brown--Earth Energy out of balance ~Furniture--brown colors and lots of wood--Wood Energy out of balance ~Rug--Earth colors and small for the space--shrinking the room ~Art--small, unimpactful ~Architecture--small skinny triangle near the ceiling, highlighted by the placement of paint ~Lighting--Even with windows across the back, the room felt dark  Kathy and Aaron REALLY WENT FOR IT--and this room was transformed into a cozy space to hang out, talk, read and watch movies… Besides that, these two are FUN, ACTIVE, BUSY and their living room was definitely not a match to their enthusiasm for life! AFTER:  The Enhancements: ~Paint colors--a beautiful deep ocean color to add Water Energy ~Furniture--Gorgeous, soft, RED sofa--Fire Energy--to magically attract them to the room Plus, a soft, colorful ottoman ~Rug--a very, very pale pink, soft, plush area rug--almost 3X the size of the other one, to give the room a luxurious feel. ~Art--BIG, BOLD and BEAUTIFUL! ~Architecture--the new paint placement corrected the triangle at the top of the dining room entrance--magically GONE! The vaulted ceiling folds beautifully into the dining room and creates a feeling of cohesiveness ~Lighting--We added can lighting all over the ceiling to easily control the amount of light in the space. Also the gorgeous art is highlighted by its own special art light ~Peeking into their dining room, you can see the birch tree mural and the colors connecting the two spaces Kathy said, “This (Feng Shui adventure) has been the most positive and uplifting change in both of our lives! We absolutely love all of the new colors, furniture recommendations, and pieces of art. We honestly feel like we have a brand new home and feel like now our home has so much more positive energy!” Everyone is unique in their personalities and desires and there is ALWAYS a way to use your home or office as an AMAZING tool to upgrade your life! If this resonates with you and you’d like to discuss your own home projects, reply here--I would LOVE to chat with you! Lots of Love, XOXO  Hello, Beautiful! These cuties came to visit last week---ooooooooo, we’re so lucky!
Our trip to the petting farm is always a hit! Let’s talk about clutter… What’s it doing for you? Maybe you immediately feel LOW ENERGY, DEPRESSED, ANXIOUS, TIRED, get a headache, backache or stomachache when you see or even think about the extra stuff stacked up in your space. ALL the mental, physical and emotional energy spent on clutter--AND what to do about it--could just be set FREE to use in much more satisfying and fulfilling ways… {We are currently working with a client in their garage--they bravely let go of SO MUCH stuff--and they FINALLY pulled their car in after owning their home for 15 years!} So, if this is you--or you have a friend who needs this--join us for some support while you spend a WHOLE HOUR working on one of your stickiest projects--you won’t believe what you can accomplish in an hour! Maybe the life you want is buried under all your stuff!  Where is your clutter? Kitchen, garage, office, basement, mementos, dining room, closets--Pick your project, join us next Tuesday and get it done! “GET-IT-DONE!” CLUTTER CLEARING CIRCLE WORK SESSION Tuesday, June 28th at 6:30pmCT/7:30pmET Join our Zoom Meeting by clicking the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86447086654?pwd=Bewlh7x2B01_De_4qcOPeF44Qd4hcc.1 Meeting ID: 864 4708 6654 Passcode: 731284 I hope you can make it!!!!! In this WORK SESSION, I will:
Lots of Love, XOXO  Clutter photo credit: huffpost.com
Hello Beautiful! Hope you’re having a wonderful start to your summer☀️ These two cuties came to visit recently--  Hanging out with Morgan and Campbell at the State Park lookout--”You can see the whole world!” Campbell said :) They live far away so it was such a special time to spend it together ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Feng Shui Topic: TOO MUCH WOOD! So many people ask me about one of the most basic Feng Shui Tools--the balance of the elements--it’s SUCH an important key in creating a beautiful feeling space-- There are 5 Elements in Feng Shui:
When they are all in balance, it feels wonderful, the vibes are GOOD and you never want to leave the space. You can instantly feel when the elements are in harmony or when one or more of them have gotten out of balance. Today let’s focus on the element of WOOD: The WOOD Element is represented by:
Images of Too Much Wood in a space: 
The above rooms may have won design awards, but from a Feng Shui perspective, they are out of balance and if you were to live in these spaces you might feel:
When Wood is in balance in your space (as in this client’s home):  You feel--
From an elemental perspective: This family room magnetically attracts you--it’s the place where everyone wants to hang out. You can see the WOOD element in the art (trees), the wall color(green), ottoman color (green) and side tables (wood surfaces), --AND there are bits of FIRE in the red and pink colors, fireplace and the “Fox art”--(see below) --WATER in the color of the sofa --EARTH in the shape of the sofa, the beige color of the carpet, and the low hanging soffits. --METAL in the shape of the ottoman, the posts of the side tables and the floor lamps, the light color of the carpet. Here are shots of the rest of the space--can you feel the balance? How the energy moves in a circular fashion around the room? How does this room make you feel?   A lot of the homes that we work on start out in this “too much wood” category, it’s very common! People like their wood!!!! Check out your home or office, how does YOUR space feel? Do you have “too much wood” in your space? Now that you know, can you feel it? There are always “corrections” that can be made in a space to balance the elements--when I work with clients to harmonize, balance and upgrade a space, I am always aware of these foundational principles and use very specific design “remedies” in the form of paint color, art, fabric choices, furniture, space planning, flooring, and art to correct or cure the energy of a space that has gotten out of balance. I will be highlighting the other elements in future posts, so keep an eye out :) And, if you would like to have a conversation about working together, please contact me and I will be in touch with you :) Lots of Love, XOXO  Hello Beautiful! I took a quick bounce-dive to see my friend, Greta (tapping coach extraordinaire), in South Carolina last weekend--lots of walking, talking, shopping, sunshine, laughs, hanging-out AND a dash of Feng Shui on Saturday morning--HAD TO move a few things around, hang a picture-- couldn’t help ourselves :) She lives in an apartment, or we probably would’ve started painting, too! Time for a Closet Upgrade?  This is the time of year when a lot of us are swapping things around in our closets as the seasons shift. Even if you keep everything in one closet, you may be bringing forward items that are stored in the back during winter, putting sweaters up high or pulling out sandals so you can find them, again-- Use this opportunity to make decisions about your clothes! Do you LOVE them? Do you actually WEAR them? Remember, your closet is not a clothing museum--let go of items that you're keeping because they remind you of a special event in the past, that don’t fit you properly or that you don’t CHOOSE TO WEAR!!!!! {PRO-TIP: Ever have that thing happen where you reach for something (repeatedly), think you’re going to wear it, try it on and then take it off immediately and hang it back up? THOSE ITEMS--they can go-- *wink-wink*} Statistics say that we wear only 20% of what we keep in our closets, is that true for you? I would love to know…if it is, then probably LOTS can go :) Ideally, we would like to keep at least 10% of your closet space OPEN for new and more wonderful opportunities to flow in. Let everything B-R-E-A-T-H-E! AFTER you go through your clothes, refresh the shelves, sweep the floor of your closet, and you can SEE what you have left, consider products that you might need to organize the keepers better and give yourself a closet upgrade! Here are a few of our favorites: ~Acrylic sweater dividers ~Acrylic, straight sided containers ~Honeycomb dividers or these for undies, socks ~Bamboo tension dividers for dresser drawers ~Baseball cap storage--so many requests for this one lately! ~Necklace storage ~Beautiful hangers or these ~Shoe Rack or a Boot & Shoe rack Or, maybe you can repurpose what you have and you don’t need to buy a thing--just delete the downers--that is Pure Magic and doesn’t require spending a penny. We would LOVE to hear from you if you decide to clear out your closet--even if you get stuck, reach out--maybe we can help--AND If you’re in need of A LOT of personal support with your closet, reach out to us--we’ve GOT YOU! We think closets are fun :) Lots of Love, XOXO  Hello, Beautiful! How many minutes do you think you’ve spent (over your life) or Just This Week(!) looking for something that you need, but can’t remember where you put it?  Keys? Charger? Bills? Important papers? Sunscreen? Gift Cards? Stamps? Gift you bought months ago for the birthday party happening tomorrow? A recent study found that over the course of our lifetimes, most people spend a total of 3680 hours—that’s almost 6 months OF YOUR LIFE—searching for misplaced items. And no wonder, some studies show the average household contains 300,000 things--and that’s A LOT, no matter how you do the math.  Science now shows us that living with too much stuff actually affects your well-being Multiple studies have shown that being surrounded by clutter means you can never really relax. No matter where you look, your mind never has a moment to rest. Every increased possession adds increased STRESS. Maybe you would like to feel LESS Stressed and freer in your life--clearing out clutter can be an AMAZING way to do this… IF you are ready for a FUN and EASY and FREE way to get some support as you move through your stickiest spaces--kitchen, garage, office, basement, mementos, dining room, closets… Join us next week for our “GET-IT-DONE!” CLUTTER CLEARING CIRCLE Tuesday, May 24th at 5pmCT/6pmET Join our Zoom Meeting by clicking the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89499851047?pwd=55eYm1BcMBf_P-FiIhrNqR-7-B5CPD.1 Meeting ID: 894 9985 1047 Passcode: 540343 I hope you can make it!!!!! In this WORK SESSION, we will:
See you Tuesday, May 24th! Lots of Love, XOXO  Photo credit: JGI/Jamie Grill (girl searching) and snopes.com (math problem) |
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