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House on the lake

10/27/2023

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We have nearly completed ‘Phase 1’ of a beautiful home on the lake--this is a quick progress picture, so you can see the colors, sofa, rug and feel the BALANCE of this room.
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Here is the before shot--we got to save one of the red sofas(!):
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  • Unifying the flooring with the gorgeous black porcelain tile was first--a GIANT undertaking!!!
  • The paint colors were selected for grounding (earth-y orange) and strength (woodsy pine). 
  • The beautiful rug defines the living room and still offers space for the three other chairs that are coming (and won’t block your access to the room)…more pictures coming sooooooon!
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LIVING ROOM Chi Uppers:
  • Position your sofa in a commanding position so that you have a powerful view of the door, the entire room and the outside, if possible--
  • Check to make sure your furniture is not blocking your access to the room
  • Place your chairs to “have a conversation” with your sofa
    Add beautiful pieces--rugs, art, lighting, pillows, decor--to enhance the chi of the living room
  • Use an uplifting paint color to very quickly give a big boost to the living room
  • Clear out and delete clutter in storage pieces--bookshelves, credenzas, side tables and surfaces
  • Energy flows in a circular pattern so remove any blocks to allow this to happen!​
Homework:
Now it’s your turn! Put your Feng Shui goggles on and no matter what the size of your space--play around with the arrangement of your living room--

Or, what’s one thing that can really make you feel emotionally uplifted in your own living room this week? Maybe it’s from the list above or maybe you’ll look at your Living Room from a new perspective--and discover a fresh insight all your own!

Whatever it is, promise yourself you’ll take at least 10 minutes and do ONE THING to clear clutter or add beauty or push furniture around and give yourself a fresh new living room space - because you deserve it!

But most of all, please contact me to let me know what your living room goal is for the coming week! I’d love to hear all about it - and feel free to send photos, too!

(And of course, if you need some support redesigning YOUR living room, just reach out and we can set up a time to chat about supporting you with your feng shui project.)

I can’t wait to see what you come up with… 

Till my next love note…
XOXO
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Relaxation, stress relief AND glowing skin ✨

10/20/2023

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Hi Beautiful!
The treatment room of the
Luxe and Lulu Esthetician Office is where the magic actually happens! When you enter the room, this is what you see! 


In commercial spaces, we are often limited in the paint colors and wallcoverings we can use, so we got SUPER creative and wrapped an 8X4 mural over a piece of plywood, framed it and hung it on the wall--
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This mural has a gigantic impact on her space (and her clients)--Lulu asked me, “Why THIS image over all of the others?”

Here’s my response:
  • It’s a HUGE HIT of nature first of all, which EVERYONE needs--
  • Growing plants in the earth is very grounding so the fact that it’s a plantation is another layer—groundedness.
  • Plants are WOOD energy which gives you and your clients strength
  • Tea symbolizes: harmony, connection, respect, purity, and elegance—this adds MORE to the experience of your client.
  • The rounded shape of the tea plants spiraling up and up and up gives us that feeling of moving softly in an upward spiral—a very beautiful feeling as you’re lying back on the chair.
  • AND—GREEN is the color for your heart chakra—so it encourages a feeling of love and expansion from the heart--Ahhhhhhhhhh!
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Work Space Chi Uppers (even if your work space is at home):
  • SEATING: Try your best to position your main seating so you have a clear view of the door – think how CEOs tend to sit, with their desk far from the door, but facing the entrance. This provides YOU with an empowered, safe and confident position.
  • COLOR & ART: Have some kind of color, artwork (or both!) to help catch your eye and pull you and others into the space. Having something beautiful as you enter any space can help beckon people into the environment, and ignite great passion, excitement and intrigue. 
  • SIMPLICITY: Having a visually noisy space can cause distraction, procrastination and decreased productivity. But an uncluttered space can help quiet and focus the mind. So, make sure every work object has a home, container or spot so it’s easy to stay organized and alert. Once you’ve edited and cleared the clutter, consider decorative baskets, boxes, containers, storage and more to help create a professional, uplifting environment.  ​
HOMEWORK: 
Take a look at where you do most of your work – whether it’s at your job, home office, or even the space where you handle your home organization, paperwork and bills. 

From what we’ve explored today – or from your own innovation, intuition and creativity – what’s ONE change can you make this week that will uplift your work environment for the better? 

I'd love to hear what you’ve decided to do – and always feel free to share photos and stories from your results! 

I can’t wait to see what you come up with… 

Till my next love note…
XOXO
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Upstage your TV…

10/13/2023

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Hi Beautiful!
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This dazzling living room was completed recently--more pics to come!
I wanted to share a couple of quick Feng Shui points with you--

The living room mural completely pulls the energy of this space waaaaaaaaay up (taking our fun, creative, active client with it!) This living room is now OFF THE CHARTS with pizazz.


​Also, and this is often overlooked, the TV in this room was moved from the opposite wall to this position taking it OUT of power. As we know, too much screen time can disrupt sleep, fill in where other activities might be more desirable, and have other health impacts. So, moving it to a position where it’s not the first thing you see when you walk in the door was our initial move and THEN upstaging it with the mural gives the TV even less meaning in this living room.
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Living Room Chi Uppers:
  • Put your SOFA in the position of power (not the TV), so that you can see it from the door-- an empowering location to sit or rest.
  • Look for a comfy, cozy sofa that supports and fits you for maximum comfort while you read, snuggle, nap or watch TV!
  • Add accent tables to give you a surface for drinks, books, and lighting
  • Make sure your lighting matches your needs (Are you reading, crafting, what needs to be lit?)
  • Clear the clutter from your living room leaving space for the magic to flow in…
Homework:
Now it’s your turn! What’s one simple, easy, little change - that can really make you feel emotionally uplifted in your own living room this week? Maybe it’s an idea from this week’s Feng Shui project. Or maybe it’s from the list above--maybe you’ll look at your living room with your Feng Shui goggles on – and discover a fresh insight all your own!

Whatever it is, promise yourself you’ll take 5 minutes and do ONE THING to clear clutter or add beauty and give yourself a fresh new living room space - because you deserve it!
​
But most of all, send me an email to let me know what your goal is for the coming week! I’d love to hear all about it - and feel free to send photos, too!

(And of course, if you need some support redesigning YOUR living room, just reach out and we can set up a time to chat about supporting you with your feng shui project.)

I can’t wait to see what you come up with… 

Till my next love note…
XOXO
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#fengshuidesign #livingroomdesign #hichi #fengshui #fengshuilifestyle #interiordesign #design #energy #madisonwi #madison #desmoines #westdesmoines #boulder #chi #energywork 
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Get your yoga on…

10/6/2023

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Hi Beautiful!
We had the absolute PLEASURE of working with
Twisted Grit Yoga in Sun Prairie, WI, on their new studio!

Check out their gorgeous spaces below:
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And in their own words--(Amy and Scott, owners): 
“Twisted Grit Yoga is a place to come to heal--there is no expectation of flexibility, body shape, or skills. You come to Twisted Grit Yoga as yourself. We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and all-inclusive experience for you. No stigmas, no expectations, no judgments, no fancy foreign languages or religious symbols, just healing the way that works best for you.”

As you can tell, they are dedicated to providing a healing space for the community and all are welcome.

They allowed in ALL the Feng Shui Design Magic to create spaces that feel restorative AND reviving--

I hope you have a chance to go and check it out--feel how good it feels in their space for yourself!
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CHI UPPERS:
  • Paint colors to balance and heal--almost everybody needs the “True Blue” color selected for the lobby--it represents water that soothes and flows all the goodness into this space and the people who practice here
  • Every space--two studios, treatment room, lobby, restrooms, storage and staff area--balanced, and beautiful
  • Organized storage for two separate practice studios and hundreds of people in and out of the studio every week
  • A place to cultivate community
TO CONSIDER:
If you have a commercial space, especially one that provides healing and restorative services, consider these ideas:
  • Wall/Ceiling paint colors are the primary way to shift the chi of a space, drawing in abundance, health, connection, community and wealth
  • Arrangement of furniture to support your work and offer places to gather, places to rest and places to receive services
  • Organize and clear clutter from your space to create an easy and predictable flow for your clients
  • Choose Art that uplifts your clients, employees and YOU--check this frequently to make sure your art is updated and still offers a message that boosts the chi for everyone
  • Lighting is a big deal--create zones and spaces by layering and adjusting light sources and brightness​
Till my next love note…
XOXO
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