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Commercial office space--BIG UPGRADE

11/29/2023

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If you work full time, you inhabit your office approximately 2,000 hours a year! And if you’ve been following for a while, you know that the space you work in has a DIRECT connection with your productivity, creativity and confidence.
If YOUR work space has:
~clutter and chaos
~walls painted a dreary color (beige, gray, white) 
~flooring in bad shape 
~broken items
~poor lighting
~YOU sitting/working in an “out of power” position
CONSIDER making some enhancements to have your work space (and your WORK LIFE!) feeling energetically better in no time…
This commercial office is the administrative office for a rather large shopping center in Sun Prairie, WI--in its Feng Shui-ed final form, it is now a space that feels energizing and dynamic--
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Office Chi Uppers:
  • Beautiful wall colors that feel refreshing and invigorating
  • Clear desk and countertops with adequate space for files and paperwork
  • Organized and easy to find office supplies
  • Cord management for computers and monitors
  • Bigger, bolder art for maximum impact
  • Desk placement in a position of power--with the ability to see the door and in this case, also to see out of the windows.
  • Green plants to add freshness
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Now it’s YOUR turn:
Consider your own office space (whether it’s a commercial space, a work-from-home space or just a corner of your home for bill-paying,etc.)--let’s play around with how YOU can make things feel better--
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What’s one thing that can really make you feel emotionally uplifted in your own office area this week? Maybe it’s from the list above or maybe you’ll look at your office space from a new perspective--and discover a fresh new insight all your own!

Whatever it is, promise yourself you’ll take at least 10 minutes and do ONE THING to clear clutter, go through files or drawers or add beauty to give yourself a fresh new office space - because you deserve it!

But most of all, please contact me 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 space, just reach out and we can set up a time to chat about supporting you with your very own Feng Shui project.)

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

Till my next love note…
XOXO
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✨ An extensive art collection has its moment ✨

11/24/2023

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The deep color on the walls of this space and the low-slung, GORGEOUS orange sofa provided an amazing opportunity to use ALL THE ART these clients owned and “wallpaper” the walls with their amazing pieces.

Their collection includes whimsical pieces, “serious” pieces, large and small pieces, textiles, mirrors and 3-D pieces--and this arrangement creates a STUNNING effect! 

(The room is designated as a TV room, however, even if you wandered in to watch TV, you would definitely stay for the art ❣️)

Gallery Wall Art Tips:
  • Choose a wall that can support your collection
  • Measure the wall space to be used for hanging your art collection and re-create that same “space” on the floor with two tape measures
  • Lay your pieces out on the floor (this makes it WAY easier to move things around and play with arrangement)
  • Balance color, “weight” (light/dark), size, directionality and composition in your arrangement
  • Take a picture for reference before you start picking things up to hang
  • Start to hang things from the top--I usually start in the center and work my way out
  • Level the pieces (SO important in collections) and then use pins or putty to keep them level
  • Sit back and enjoy!
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Now it’s YOUR turn:
No matter what the size of your art collection--consider playing around with how YOU can make it feel more interesting.

Do you have a collection of even 5 pieces that you could use to give this a try?

I would LOVE to know if you give this a try--send pictures and let me know how it goes for you!

(And of course, if you need some support creating your own art gallery, just reach out and we can set up a time to chat about supporting you with your very own project.)

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

Till my next love note…
XOXO
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#fengshuidesign #gallerywall #artgallery #hichi
#fengshui #fengshuilifestyle #interiordesign #design #energy #madisonwi #madison #desmoines #westdesmoines #boulder

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Guests for the holidays

11/15/2023

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If you have space for a guest room AND also have guests from time to time--perhaps coming right up for the holidays…

We have some easy Feng Shui tips for you to get your guest room feeling AMAZING in no time flat!

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GUEST ROOM Chi Uppers:
  • Beautiful paint color on the walls
  • Lamps (consider lamps with USB ports built in) and side tables
  • Cords for charging devices
  • Layers of softness and texture
  • Low bench for guests’ suitcases/bags or small collapsible luggage rack
  • Closet space or hooks on the back of the door for hanging items
  • Colorful, enticing art
  • A beautiful, soft rug
  • Luxurious bedding and towels
For bonus points, spend a night in your guest room yourself and see how it feels! This can give you valuable feedback❣️❣️❣️
Note: IF you make your guest room TOO amazing, your guests will never leave 🤣
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Now it’s YOUR turn:
Now it’s your turn! Put your Feng Shui goggles on and no matter what shape your guest room is in--play around with how you can make things feel better in your home!

What’s one upgrade that can really make your guest room feel more restful or charming? Maybe it’s from the list above or maybe you’ll look at your guest room from a new perspective--and discover a fresh insight all your own!

Whatever it is, take at least 5 minutes and do ONE THING to freshen it up--maybe it’s clearing out clutter, fluffing up the pillows or finding a paint swatch color that really lights you up!

But most of all, please send me an email to let me know what your guest 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 space, just reach out and we can set up a time to chat about supporting you with your very own 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 #guestroomdesign #guestroom #hichi #fengshui #fengshuilifestyle #interiordesign #design #energy #madisonwi #madison #desmoines #westdesmoines #boulder
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Stripes and texture for the win ❣️❣️❣️

11/13/2023

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Small spaces like a bathroom can pack a Big Chi Hit! 

This beautiful bathroom features striped wallpaper that gives the impression of vibrant textiles, a nubby-textured striped shower curtain, an antique striped rag rug (great grandma sewed it), industrial-style fixtures, bright yellow glass tile in the shower (Who needs coffee?) and small hex shaped tiles on the floor.
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The mixing of all of the colors, stripes and textures in this bathroom is a FANTASTIC energetic boost to what is typically a ho-hum space. And this particular combination wins big!
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Bathroom Chi Uppers:
  • Play with pattern 
  • Natural objects, stones or tile work 
  • Beautiful lighting 
  • Soft, luxurious towels 
  • Texture
  • Organized storage
  • A clear, clutter-free vanity top
  • Bright, uplifting, joyful or soothing artwork 
  • Colors that ignite your heartspace​
Now it’s YOUR turn:
Put your Feng Shui goggles on and no matter what shape your bathroom is in--play around with how YOU can make things feel better…

What’s one thing that can really make you feel uplifted in your own bathroom space this week? Maybe it’s from the list above or maybe you’ll look at your bathroom from a new perspective--and discover a fresh insight all your own!

Whatever it is, promise yourself you’ll take at least 5 minutes and do ONE THING to clear clutter, go through cabinets or drawers or add beauty to give yourself a fresh new bathroom--because you deserve it!

But most of all, please reply to this 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 space, just reach out and we can set up a time to chat about supporting you with your very own 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 #bathroomdesign #bathroomremodel #hichi
#fengshui #fengshuilifestyle #energywork #interiordesign #design #energy #madisonwi #madison #desmoines #newtile #tilework #westdesmoines #boulder #renovation
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Kitchen ❤️Love--Before and After

11/4/2023

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Kitchen remodels are some of the biggest transformations we work on with our clients…the stakes are high, the projects are complicated and the results are astonishing!

KITCHEN BEFORE:
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KITCHEN AFTER:
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This kitchen was stripped down to the walls, reconfigured and built back so that our clients ended up with more space, efficiency and beauty!

Things to notice:
  • Clutter--GONE!
  • Cabinets going up to the ceiling
  • Shiny orange glass tile not JUST in the traditional backsplash area, but all the way to  the ceiling and over the door--(I’ll have to get that picture to show you next time…)
  • Range and Fridge swapped places for efficiency
  • Teal statement island with tons of storage and a place to sit and hang out
  • Lighting upgrades that give light in all the right places--under cabinet, new can placements and Island lighting in keeping with the rest of the room--lots of light, but not too much glare

A kitchen that feels elegant, clear and is VERY functional!!!
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KITCHEN Chi Uppers:
  • Enough space to move and work in the kitchen
  • Clear counters and work surfaces
  • Layered lighting that serves your particular needs
  • Color that draws you in and keeps you in the kitchen
  • Beautiful tile 
  • Storage tailored to your needs
  • Cabinetry, hardware and countertops that will be durable for a loooooooong time 

Now it’s YOUR turn:
Now it’s your turn! Put your Feng Shui goggles on and no matter what the size of your kitchen--play around with how YOU can make things feel better--

What’s one thing that can really make you feel emotionally uplifted in your own kitchen this week? Maybe it’s from the list above or maybe you’ll look at your Kitchen 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, go through cupboards or drawers or add beauty to give yourself a fresh new kitchen space - because you deserve it!

But most of all, please reply to this email to let me know what your kitchen 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 space, just reach out and we can set up a time to chat about supporting you with your very own 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 #Kitchendesign #kitchen remodel #hichi #fengshui #fengshuilifestyle #interiordesign #design #energy #madisonwi #madison #desmoines #westdesmoines #boulder
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