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When you think of an office, what comes to mind? Blank walls, stale air, and a space that feels far from inspiring? Well, think again! We recently had the opportunity to give a standard open space the ultimate glow-up using a little Feng Shui magic. And guess what? This is no ordinary before-and-after story. Let’s dive in! Before: Bland, Blank, and Begging for Some Feng Shui  Picture this: a large, open office space with the charm of a cardboard box ⬆️ It had the essentials but lacked personality—definitely not the kind of space that screams, “Come in and feel amazing!” But that’s exactly where the fun begins. (And if you live in the Madison area, and you really want to check out Shannon’s amazing services, you can contact her HERE) 🎶🎶🎶Cue the Feng Shui soundtrack 🎶🎶🎶 With the intention to transform this ordinary office into a warm, vibrant sanctuary where healing and inspiration flow freely, a new wall was introduced. Yes, you heard that right! This thoughtfully placed wall wasn’t just a physical addition—it became a powerful tool to guide and direct energy, nurturing both practitioners and clients alike. By shaping the flow of chi, the wall helped create a sense of balance and protection, subtly preparing clients to feel calm and at ease, even before stepping into their treatment rooms. And the result? A serene, grounded space where the experience of healing begins the moment you walk in. After: A Space That’s Got Your Back—Literally!   Now fast-forward to the present, where colors, art, mirrors, and plants have all aligned for one epic energy shift. Shannon, along with her colleagues, now support their clients’ well-being in an environment that exudes comfort, vitality, and flow. Walk into their new office, and you’ll feel the energy shift the moment you step in! Deep purple and golden yellow paint colors create a balance between calm and vibrancy, with mirrors carefully placed to improve the flow—an element Shannon was once skeptical about :) But guess what? The mirrors made a believer out of her! What Shannon Has to Say: Feng Shui in Action Shannon shared her glowing feedback after experiencing the space firsthand: “The energy of this space is definitely different than in our old offices! We are all learning the new rhythm, potential, and flow of it. I have heard your words of wisdom: 'the space has your back' many times as I navigate this new terrain and settle into the new space. As much as I felt resistance and trepidation in the design process, you hung in there and let the energy of our intentions lead the way. You have made me a believer in the art of Feng Shui! I even like the mirrors now!!!” Why Feng Shui Matters: It’s More Than Just Moving Furniture Feng Shui isn’t just about rearranging things—it’s about crafting energy flow to support your intentions. In Shannon’s case, the space was designed to support healing, deep communication, and a peaceful atmosphere. Now, it’s not just an office; it’s an experience. One that supports Shannon, her team, and their clients in the work they do, day in and day out. Also, stay tuned for next week--where we will showcase the treatment rooms! Ready to transform your space with Feng Shui? Let the energy shift begin! 🌟 Lots of Love, XOXO  #FengShuiMagic #OfficeGlowUp #TransformYourSpace
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Ah, the home office—the place where emails fly, ideas bloom, and yes, sometimes chaos reigns. But what if this space could be more than just a work zone? What if it became a space where productivity met tranquility? That was the goal of my client's Feng Shui office transformation! Before:
In the 'Before' photos (which we’ll lovingly call Exhibit A and Exhibit B), you can see the space had the essentials—a desk, a chair, bookshelves, monitors, and even a cozy reading nook. But it felt stuck! Here’s what we were dealing with:
After: The Feng Shui Fabulousness Enter the transformation! Cue the after photo—drumroll, please!  Now, the office feels completely different. The energy flows, the space invites productivity, and my client’s creativity is fully in motion. Let’s break down the magic behind this Feng Shui upgrade.
This transformation turned a disjointed room into a balanced and inspiring space. By aligning the desk, clearing clutter, and bringing in light and color, the energy now flows effortlessly. My client has noticed a marked improvement in productivity and an overall sense of well-being while working from this revitalized space. Sometimes, all it takes to spark new ideas and fresh momentum is a little Feng Shui magic. The difference between a functional room and a room that invites creativity, focus, and success is more than just furniture—it's about aligning your environment with the energy you want to cultivate. If you're looking to revamp your own workspace, take a cue from this transformation: invite in the light, embrace color, and let the positive energy flow. Your home office can be more than just a place to work—it can be a sanctuary for success. My client's office transformation shows the power of Feng Shui in creating a space that is not just functional, but flourishing. Here's to more balanced, energized workdays! Lots of Love, XOXO  PS: To discuss your organizing or Feng Shui Design project, click HERE
#FengShuiMagic #HomeOfficeGoals #ProductivityBoost #CreativeSanctuary #BeforeAndAfter #GoodVibesOnly #HomeOfficeDesign Hello Friends! Today, I wanted to share a completed Main Bedroom transformation in St. Louis… First let me tell you a little bit about our client… She is single, and moved to an adorable home in an up-and-coming neighborhood--upgrades are happening all around her, including a french bakery on the next corner--Oooooo lala! Her kids are now grown and on their own and she is MORE THAN READY for a fresh new place to live as she begins this new, fab phase of her life. Her Feng Shui requests were support for abundance, health and ROMANCE! This is the before shot of her bedroom:  She sent this pic to me as she was looking at the house… “My bedroom??? What do you think?” My answer: “Well...here are the challenges:
Later we discussed... This basement bedroom (unless it’s really, really, really WOW!) will never call you down, you will have to make an appointment--to go down the steps, to the cement floor, make a hairpin turn at the bottom of the steps and go down a long narrow hall to get there--all of that requires effort. And it's an effort that we are usually NOT WILLING to make...the only exception is if we pull out all the stops and GO FOR IT!!!!! And, she did...  Here are the highlights:
What’s coming next for her? Whatever it is, it’s FABULOUS! You can just FEEL it, can’t you? Also, I should mention that this project has been virtual. An awesome example of what’s possible in “virtual mode”. Maybe a Feng Shui Design upgrade is in YOUR future… If you’ve got a project in mind and would like to talk it over, contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible! Lots of Love, XOXO  #InteriorDesign #FengShui #HomeTransformation #BeforeAndAfter #VirtualDesign #StLouisHomes #NewBeginnings #HomeDecorGoals #Declutter We had THE BEST TIME in Janesville last Saturday giving a talk to some new friends at Anne Rosa Interior Designs. Welcome to the family!  If you’re ever in Janesville, please stop in to see the wonderful selection of furniture and decor that Anne offers--isn’t this building gorgeous? For this talk, we focused on “The Power of Decluttering”--the side of Feng Shui that opens our eyes to how clutter can affect us in so many different ways and WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT!!!! We’ve already heard from Ruth and Anne that they’ve started projects and even Anne’s daughter, Maria, was planning to go through her room and give her Duplo toys to her little cousin! Thank you SO MUCH for inviting us, what a wonderful morning with wonderful people 🙂 If you belong to a group that would enjoy learning about Feng Shui (including decluttering!) please reply HERE, we would love to chat with you about the possibility of giving a talk to your group, too! Lots of Love, XOXO  PS: To discuss your organizing or Feng Shui Design project, click HERE #fengshui #declutter #getorganized #speakingopportunities #color #beauty #organizing #fengshuidesign #homedesign #hichi #fengshui #fengshuilifestyle #interiordesign #design #energy #clutter #clutterclearing #madisonwi #chi #virtualdesign #virtualorganizing If you want to have MORE (of anything) in your life… Let’s Start With Your Personal Vibration Your Personal Vibration (or Chi) is primary to how you feel and how your life is going…  There are lots of ways to enhance your personal vibration--actually, just about EVERYTHING we choose to do, we do because we think it will make us feel better, what we eat, drink, watch on our screens, who we talk to, our spiritual connections, what we buy, what we do for work, how we serve our communities--E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G! For example, if you have the urge to enhance your space, either through Feng Shui Design or Decluttering, it’s because your home is No Longer a Match to YOU. Your personal vibration is HIGHER than that of your home. (Let that sink in…) Your clutter, paint colors, or even the arrangement of items in your home is a drag, pulling you backwards or making you feel STUCK or out of alignment somehow. If you decide to declutter or purchase upgrades for your home yourself, you will MATCH your current vibration and your home will feel better, but (and this is where it gets tricky) the feeling will last for only for a short while--we’re always growing and changing, right? You will SOON OUTGROW your current choices... OUR GOAL is to work with you to create a space that is AT LEAST 3-5 years into YOUR FUTURE with the messages for your dreams woven right into the fabric of the Feng Shui Enhancements--whether they are clutter clearing enhancements or design. And yes, this may feel a little unsettling at first, but for those who feel the urge to jump in and DO IT(!) just know that your environment will have the ability to carry and support you joyfully into your future. Then, (WATCH OUT!) the things you dream of will start to manifest--it’s kind of like removing a big branch that’s blocking the stream, life begins to flow more effortlessly and may surprise you seemingly out of nowhere! Lots of Love, XOXO  PS: To discuss your organizing or Feng Shui Design project, click HERE
#fengshuidesign #homedesign #hichi #fengshui #fengshuilifestyle #interiordesign #design #energy #clutter #clutterclearing #madisonwi #madison #desmoines #westdesmoines #boulder #chi #energywork #remodel #energyupgrade #virtualdesign #minimakeover #energybalance #elements #condodesign #kohlerwi #renovation  I saw a YouTube video this week about a woman who let go of 75% of her belongings. She also decided to only shop from a very short list of “necessities” for one year, consciously choosing NOT to acquire anything else in that time period. She reported some amazing results:
As I was reading, I was nodding along because not only have I seen those same kinds of AMAZING results for our clients; we often ask clients that very question as we begin working together... “How much of this can go?” “What’s the percentage?” The answers range anywhere from 10-75% One recent Feng Shui design client, Lori, said “50%” immediately upon me asking...she didn’t even have to think. As we looked in her closets, pantry, on top of her desk and dining table, we could see that IF 50% was cleared out of the storage spaces then ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING that was sitting out in her living space (if she is keeping it) would have a home. AHHHHHHHHHH!!!! That’s when we started dreaming about how good it could really be! If 50% of her stuff is gone and everything’s put away...then the next step was to put together a Feng Shui Design that would infuse her space with empowerment, abundance, connection, and health (Lori’s requests)... Look out world! I will be sending you pictures as soon as the Feng Shui design project is complete. Lori has a fire inside--she is going after her clutter ON HER OWN--not an easy task! She’s using the re-design and the BIG dreams for her future as incentive to clear it out. If you have a moment, send her some clutter-clearing-love--we can all be with her in spirit! And, now, what about you? Would it help you to come up with that number for yourself? Let’s just play with it…if 50% or 30% or 75% of your items could go, what would you be making space for? How would that change your life? What would you be excited to create for yourself and your family? Let me know. I would love to hear from you! And if you do feel inspired to reply, will you also tell me--what your biggest challenge is when it comes to decluttering? I would be SO GRATEFUL! Lots of Love, XOXO  PS: To discuss your organizing or Feng Shui Design project, click HERE
#fengshuidesign #homedesign #hichi #fengshui #fengshuilifestyle #interiordesign #design #energy #clutter #clutterclearing #madisonwi #madison #desmoines #westdesmoines #boulder #chi #energywork #remodel #energyupgrade #virtualdesign #minimakeover #energybalance #elements #condodesign #kohlerwi #spreadthelove #renovation  You know how when your cell phone breaks and you’re at the store in under an hour? Or, at least by the end of the day? A broken cell phone rises to the top of the priority list very, very quickly! It’s darn near an EMERGENCY because your CONNECTION is gone!!!! Do you have the same sense of urgency when it comes to musty boxes in your basement or your file cabinets jammed with unimportant papers? Probably not... Many, many, smart, with-it people are in this boat, too. They NEVER CONSIDER this important Feng Shui connection: Clutter and stagnant energy have a direct impact on your HEALTH and WELL-BEING. It blocks the path to your truest, wisest self. Clutter and chaos in your home is an often unidentified cause for all kinds of ailments. It is a hidden (or not so hidden), sneaky, drag on your energy--affecting you more than you realize. Are your emotions running the show, though? Every. Single. One. of our clutter/clearing clients reports this at some point in an initial conversation: “...I’m SO ashamed...feel really embarrassed that it got this way in the first place. Now, I feel so stuck, and the anxiety I feel about my __________(fill in the blank with your current stuck spot) is PARALYZING me!” The EGO feeds on this--making it larger than life, very often keeping us in this perplexing and frustrating situation. Remember, it’s just your emotions, thank them for reminding you that action needs to be taken. Then, take a deep breath, get yourself in gear, and begin! Somewhere! How about Aches and Pains, OR, Strrrrrrrrrreeeeeesssssssss? The correlation between stress (and the physical ailments it produces) and clutter has been documented by the Princeton Review and countless other studies. Here are JUST A FEW of the physical manifestations that I have noted from clients living in a space filled with clutter and chaos: headaches, backaches, neck aches, stomach aches, extra weight, low energy, insomnia and STRESS--which is responsible for MORE than 90% of ALL diseases. WOW! Doesn’t it BLOW YOUR MIND that handling the stuck energy in your living space can “cure” what ails you? But, I have seen this with my own eyes, over and over again. When you think about it, our homes are an extension of our lives; we are the glorious creatures who purchased and put (or forgot about) all of the STUFF! And, now we’re lifting the curtain to see the “fix” for what’s keeping us playing small and from living the life we TRULY desire! Time for Transformation The good news is if you make this connection between the sluggish energy in your space and how you feel--emotionally and physically--clearing your clutter will rise closer to the top of your priority list. BECAUSE, WHO DOESN’T WANT TO FEEL BETTER? One powerful way to get started
If working with us to get you started or keep you going sounds like a good idea--I would love to hear from you. Please contact us and we will get back to you soon! Lots of Love, XOXO  PS: To discuss your organizing or Feng Shui Design project, click HERE
#chi #clutterclearing #decluttering #organizing #fengshuidesign #homedesign #hichi #fengshui #fengshuilifestyle #interiordesign #design #energy #clutter #clutterclearing #madisonwi #madison #desmoines #westdesmoines #boulder #energywork #remodel #energyupgrade #virtualdesign #minimakeover #energybalance #elements #condodesign #kohlerwi #renovation I realized that we’re always talking about “CHI”...and that you may or may not know what it is and how it works…  Soooooo, What is Chi??? Chi is the mysterious stuff that makes the world go ‘round, (aka: prana, energy, life force, spirit, pizzazz, vitality, power)--it’s in every single thing: in you, and me...in the birds, rocks, air and your morning latte… Scientists confirm that even the most dense object has life force in it--meaning EVERYTHING is created from these moving molecules. Amazing, huh????? It is hard to put into words something so vast and unknowable and doing so tends to limit and squash the greatness of it. Chi is a mystery beyond mysteries--a secret probably impossible for any of us to fully understand. But, Here’s The Fun Part: At least we can get close enough to watch how it behaves--this is where it gets interesting! And, this is how we can build our Feng Shui muscle and use this energetic tool to our benefit... We can most easily access our own personal energy (or chi) by tuning in to our own feelings, sensations and intuitions. We can also watch the cause and effect relationship we have with our environments… Try This: Imagine putting your 300,000 items (statistics say we all own an average of 300,000 items) IN YOUR LIVING ROOM--including the car. How does that make you feel? Anyone feeling tightness, contraction, anxiety???? Isn’t it amazing what happens just by visualizing this scenario???? You most likely felt the emotional and/or physical differences in your body…so let’s use this to our advantage and cause the chi to flow OPTIMALLY through our homes. Watch what happens when you make (real) changes in your environment--deleting clutter or adding beauty. Feel the difference in your emotions and in your body. This week, start small and practice watching the chi and how it impacts you and then… USE IT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE!!!!!! Arrange things in such a way that your emotions and body respond favorably--keep noticing and tweaking and practicing and (of course) HAVING FUN with it… And then, let me know :) What do you notice--I would love to hear from you! Lots of Love, XOXO  ***CHI painting by Guy Maurel #chi #fengshuidesign #homedesign #hichi #fengshui #fengshuilifestyle #interiordesign #design #energy #clutter #clutterclearing #madisonwi #madison #desmoines #westdesmoines #boulder #energywork #remodel #energyupgrade #virtualdesign #minimakeover #energybalance #elements #condodesign #kohlerwi #renovation Can you feel summer winding down just the teensiest little bit? This is a good time for taking stock of all the goodness in our lives--a time for itemizing our blessings and recounting our joys. If your blessings include the OPPORTUNITY to clear your clutter and take stock of each and every item in your home--Fall (coming sooooon) is the perfect time to begin. And, whether you’re just beginning, in the middle of clearing your clutter and getting organized or if you’re finished (are we ever really finished?). Consider this--when the clutter and chaos are gone, what will you invite in? Imagine NOW that you have space, less stress, more time... What are your dreams? What will bring you peace and joy? 
It’s an amazing way to take care of yourself, even if it may seem daunting. This isn’t just about clearing space in your home for the fun of it… It’s about letting go of the STUFF that is holding you back--keeping you from creating the beautiful life you imagine.  IF you have a closet that resembles this...maybe we ought to talk :) Please reach out, Kelly and I would love to support you on your journey! Consider it a Big, Beautiful Feng Shui Gift to yourself! Lots of Love, XO  #fengshuidesign #homedesign #hichi #fengshui #fengshuilifestyle #interiordesign #design #energy #clutter #clutterclearing #madisonwi #madison #desmoines #westdesmoines #boulder #chi #energywork #remodel #energyupgrade #virtualdesign #minimakeover #energybalance #elements #condodesign #kohlerwi #spreadthelove #renovation Here is the last in the series of the most basic Feng Shui Tools--Balance of the Elements--it’s SUCH an important key in creating a beautiful feeling space-- There are 5 Elements in Feng Shui:
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 Water: The WATER Element is represented by:
 This Master Bedroom has a beautiful shade of teal blue on the walls and in the mural but it also includes the balance of other elements through the bedding, lamps, additional colors, and wood furniture. When the Element of WATER is balanced you feel--
Notice the element of water--does it feel like you have too much, too little, or does it have the Goldilocks “juuuuuuuust right” feeling? 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, fabric choices, furniture, space planning, flooring, and art to correct or cure the energy of a space that has gotten out of balance. And, if you would like to have a conversation about working together, please reach out and I will be in touch right away--we work virtually, so no reason to wait! Lots of Love (and Virtual Hugs and Kisses), XOXO  #fengshuidesign #homedesign #hichi #fengshui #fengshuilifestyle #interiordesign #design #energy #clutter #clutterclearing #madisonwi #madison #desmoines #westdesmoines #boulder #chi #energywork #remodel #energyupgrade #virtualdesign #minimakeover #energybalance #elements #condodesign #kohlerwi #spreadthelove #renovation |
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