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Hello Beautiful… The Dreambank has put together a fun Virtual Event for TOMORROW, 4/1, at 12pm CT and I hope you can join us! It is the SAME live event that was postponed a couple of weeks ago: “The Power of Decluttering” ***First you have to LIKE their FaceBook Page and then sign up for the event HERE. I’ll be there with TONS of inspiration to get you started (or keep you going) on your clutter hotspots, INCLUDING talking you through my tried and true blueprint for how to handle ANY space that feels jammed, crammed, stuck or chaotic--from Junk Drawer to Basement! Now that we’re #saferathome--let’s create a space for you that feels more like a sanctuary and less like a storage locker! Lots of Love--(and Virtual hugs and Kisses), XOXO 
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Hello Beautiful! Well, #saferathome is in full swing--how are you doing? Shifting into work from home, having kids and family home, too + All The Emotions? I know, it’s a lot, and yet, here we all are, leaning into what’s important (love, kindness, connection, exercise, good food, play, work) AND adjusting to our current scene. Look how adaptive we all are!  And, now that we’re ALL home, ALL the time, have you started to feel/notice how your home environment is having an impact on you? (Oh, those oatmeal-colored walls…) Your family room, kitchen, home office, playroom, basement, bedroom...you are probably MUCH more acutely aware of how your home is/is not supporting and nourishing you. Because, in our pre-COVID days, when we were nothing but a blur of buzy-ness, running in and out, eating on the fly, rushing around with activities and what we thought were “have-to” obligations...we hardly noticed what was going on in our homes. It was actually DIFFICULT to stop and take note of our space and the impact it was having on our lives, confidence, health and money. Now that most of us are all home (extra love to the people who are out on the front lines--health care, police, grocery workers, delivery people, and more) we are faced with our homes and the messages that are EVERYWHERE in our surroundings. And you are probably noticing... EVERYTHING MATTERS You can’t hide in Feng Shui--even items that are stuck and stashed in your closets, basements or storage lockers are chit-chit-chatting to you every single second of every day. The messages you recieve from them depend on your RELATIONSHIP to each and every item in your home. Do you love it? Do you need it? Does it bring you down, speak to your future? Hold you back or pull you forward? Now might be the time (ahem) to consider taking steps (baby steps at first) to clear out items in your home that no longer serve you and your highest good. Here is the link to the FACEBOOK LIVE video from last week--some of what I cover there might inspire you-- Also, I have opened a FREE Conquer Your Clutter FACEBOOK GROUP that you can join to get support as you move through your space. We are having a BLAST in the group, I’m there every day commenting and supporting members AND offering a weekly Friday Facebook Live for more ideas, support and cheering! And, I want you to know that we are also available for PRIVATE VIRTUAL Feng Shui--Both clutter clearing and design--we would love to support you in making your home feel like the sanctuary your soul needs right now. We have successfully worked with happy clients all over the US and the world! Through the magic of the internet we are able to see your space, have conversations, make recommendations and support you through a complete *start to finish* virtual organizing or design project. In these uncertain times, I am also willing to work with you if cost is an issue, and have a small scholarship fund set aside, if necessary. If you would like more info about Virtual Services or any of the opportunities listed above, email me and I will get back to you asap. IF you want to donate to the scholarship fund, for someone who cannot at this time pay for Feng Shui, let me know and we will be happy to talk to you. We are beaming you love, peace, spectacular health and all the good vibes! XOXO  PS: There will be a Virtual DreamBank Event next Wednesday, 4/1, at 1pm--I will keep you posted! PSS: Check out our new GALLERY PAGE--so many new pics--full of inspiration! Hello Beautiful! I’m sure you already guessed--the Dreambank “Power of Decluttering” event this week has been postponed -- so I’ll let you know when we have a date for the rescheduled event. In the meantime, I feel SO STRONGLY that we should still get together since SO MANY of you signed up, and I think everyone around the globe could use a little virtual TLC right about now. So let’s have a FREE VIRTUAL CLUTTER-CLEARING GATHERING! #nogerms Because while it might seem silly to be focusing on clutter-clearing and organizing when the world is going through such huge challenges . . . it’s not. In fact, this may be the MOST PERFECT (and IMPORTANT!) TIME to think about your space. When big shifts happen, it’s even MORE important that we go inward, make ourselves (and our environments) stronger, and use this precious time as an opportunity to become better, wiser and more empowered. So let’s inspire one another to USE this time for positivity, and get our homes in order, big time – so we’ll be the best versions of ourselves. The world needs you and your light, now more than ever. MARK YOUR CALENDARS --> THIS WEDNESDAY (TOMORROW!) @ 12 Noon CT Join my FREE FaceBook Live Event happening this Wednesday, 3/18, at 12pm CT –– just click here and “like” my Facebook page: Jane Antonovich Designs, Inc. –– that way you’ll be notified about the event. There is a lot that we CAN’T control right now, but Feng Shui (tuning up the energy of your home) can support you while you’re homebound for a while. I’ll also make sure to answer any questions you might have, so come and connect -- and tell your friends! I would LOVE to have you all join me so we can support each other. Because this isn't a time to disconnect - -it's actually one of the MOST IMPORTANT times to find new ways to be together! Lots of Love and Virtual Hugs and Kisses XOXO  Hello Beautiful! In a few short weeks, I’ll be visiting Campbell Jane for her First Birthday--cannot believe how fast this year has gone! Here she is showing off our family “flair for fashion” trait :)  I wanted to continue with my monthly Feng Shui “Too Much” series… For the first three in the series click here: Too much Earth Too much Fire 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 Metal: The METAL Element is represented by:
Examples of Too Much Metal 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 the Element of Metal is in balance in your space (as in this client’s home):  You feel--
So, check your own home or office, how do the rooms feel? In general, do you have metal elements in your space AND how do they make you feel? Notice the element of metal--does it feel like you have too much, too little, or does it feel just right (The 3 Bears Method :)? 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 element of Water in April, so keep an eye out :) And, if you would like to have a conversation about working together, just hit reply to this email and I will be in touch as soon as possible. Lots of Love, XOXO  PS: Would love to see you at this DREAMBANK EVENT--REGISTER HERE  PHOTO CREDIT: Nancy Noet--Thank You!
Hello Beautiful!  I’ve been out running around because… We have FIVE projects wrapping up these past 2 weeks--all sorts of beautiful upgrades--a kitchen, a bathroom, a master bedroom, family room and living room. The new fresh energy in these spaces is incredible--can’t wait to share them with you! And speaking of sharing--I realized that it’s been awhile since I gave you a “Before & After” peek into one of our Feng Shui transformations, so, today’s the day--I know, it’s your favorite :) When I got the call last summer (early June) to upgrade a past client’s Lower Level space (Game Room, Bar, TV Room, Bedroom and Bathroom--AKA Man Cave)... Julie said, “Don (hubby) wants to work with you to improve the Man Cave (I didn’t even know about the Man Cave, had never been downstairs). Can you Feng Shui a space like that? Oh, and there’s a framed piece of UFC mat with a bit of blood on it from a famous fight--it has to stay.” Oh, heck, yeah, Feng Shui principles apply to ANY space, big or small, energy is energy (!) and I LOOOOOOOOOVE these clients, so, of course--Yes I Can! Plus, I hear there’s a big sporting event coming up next month--basketball, is it? This may give you some ideas for your own space! We met with Don, a HUGE UFC fan (one of his sons is a fighter) and we took… BEFORE PICS:
Pool Room Challenges:
TV Room Challenges:
Bar Area Challenges:
These 3 rooms all connect so there needs to be a unified feeling. This is a GORGEOUS, big open space with so much potential! After Pics:  Pool Room Upgrades:
 TV Room Enhancements:
Bar Area Improvements:
 Also, the bathroom had to have an upgrade--(No before pics, sorry :) This project was done on an accelerated timeline for a big party that was planned 2 months out--WHAAAAAA???? The project was complete and their party was outstanding--they are so happy with the results. But more than that--now they have a space that they WANT to use and find themselves downstairs watching movies, hanging out and enjoying each other. What a fun and fabulous transformation! Lots of Love, XOXO  PS: Would love to see you at this DREAMBANK EVENT--REGISTER HERE  PHOTO CREDIT: Nancy Noet--Thank You!
Hello Beautiful! We had some really cute company this weekend…
Grandbabies--Harper and Cal--getting so big! Annnnnnd, I wanted to pop in to let you know that I’ve got a fun-filled presentation coming up at the Dreambank on March 18th at 12pm: “The Power of Decluttering” By then it will be SPRING! Do you want to take Spring Cleaning to a whole level this year--I’ve got you! Because whether you struggle with organizing your home or just own too much stuff, I can show you how to make way for dreaming by sharing my simple 3-step system for conquering clutter. You’ll leave inspired to make your home sparkle! Plus, you’ll discover how your home can become a powerful tool for creating the life you’ve always dreamed of. There will be free gifts for everyone--so call a friend and come join us--it’s ALWAYS a fun event! REGISTER HERE I would LOVE to see you there! Lots of Love, XOXO  Hello Beautiful! I had the AMAZING opportunity to work with Della this week on a Feng Shui project. Della is an Operation Fresh Start student (about to graduate--WOOHOO!) and an aspiring Interior Designer. Her mentor, Jody, is a past client of mine (I am so lucky to have such amazing people in my circle) and connected us for a meeting which blossomed into this fun afternoon of hanging mirrors together--  Mirrors are a Feng Shui Cure for MANY imbalances Many homes have an overabundance of EARTH energy, and while Earth Energy is grounding and stable, too much of it can leave you feeling “stuck in the mud” and unable to move forward in life. Mirrors represent Water Energy and they help by adding FLOW to spaces that feel stuck and dark. For this project--Leah wanted a big upgrade to her empty and dark family room. It has rough wooden paneling and was painted beige with beams (purely “decoration”) running across the ceiling creating lots of downward, divisive energy. We made A LOT of changes (paint, flooring, furniture, lighting AND took the beams down), which I will highlight in another post, but today I want to focus on the mirror wall that went in across from the sliding door. 7 STEPS to create a stunning mirror collage:
 Even Leah’s Cat, Emmy, made another appearance--purrrrrring throughout the entire project! This wall FACES the sliding door so the mirrors will double the light, bounce it around to create a BIG uplift in energy. Notice, too, that you can see the (newly added) ceiling light doubled in the mirror. This Family Room HAPPENS to be in the Wealth Corner of Leah’s home--excited to see abundance pouring in for her and her family! BIG THANKS to Della and Operation Fresh Start for this opportunity--Della was wonderful to work with. More pictures of this space coming SOOOOOOON--what an exciting project!!!! Lots of Love, XOXO  Hello Beautiful! How is your week going? We are planning a quick trip to see 4 of our grandbabies this weekend--they’re so BUSY that I can rarely get a picture of them all together, but here is a quick pic of Callum (15 mos.) practicing his selfie skills--can’t wait to see them all!  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:
Examples 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--
So, check out your home or office, how do the rooms feel, in general, do you have wood elements in your space AND how do they make you feel? Notice the element of wood--do you have too much, too little, or does it feel just right? 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, just send me an email and I will be in touch as soon as possible. Lots of Love, XOXO  Hello Beautiful! The furniture was delivered to our client, Leah’s, family room on Sunday and look who found the Feng Shui Power Position? Animals instinctively know where the “best seat in the house” is--if you’re wondering about yours, check where your pets are hanging out!  If you’re sitting in this position you can see all entrances to the room, and you will ideally be seated against a wall or other structure, so that no activity is occuring behind you. Just notice how you feel in your favorite (or least favorite) spot in your home. Are you feeling powerful and confident, or always wondering what’s going on behind your back? Take a few minutes with me to consider this idea of the Power Position for your Living Room Sofa... From a Feng Shui perspective, the sofa position is critical in any living room--it’s a place to relax, connect, talk, snuggle and rejuvenate. It’s the FIRST piece of furniture we evaluate in our clients’ living/family room spaces. Living Room #1--  In this living room (you are seeing the living room from the entrance to the home) the picture window is across from the sofa. The sofa feels GOOOOOOOOD there--it’s in the perfect spot for this space. These clients can see who’s coming up their sidewalk and to their front door from the sofa. They are very likely to sit there to have a conversation, read, work and hangout. Annnnd, bonus points, the sofa has its back against the wall offering them feelings of stability and confidence. Living Room #2--  The sofa is in the power position, with the TV directly across--the view is behind and the wood burning stove is to the side. The curved sofa (like a BIG HUG) gives this family the chance to cuddle into the corner to see out the windows, enjoy the fire or the TV, all from the sofa. In fact the weekend this sofa arrived, the whole family, parents, teenagers and GRANDMA sat down for a holiday movie extravaganza--a definite first for them!!! Living Room #3--  This sectional creates the room by following the shape of the walls. Sectionals are AMAZING for giving you LOTS of seating room and this one, in particular, is a Great Big Invitation to sit down, relax, read, watch a movie and snuggle. If you live in a home where there are lots of factors to consider in your living room, start with the sofa position--if you pay attention to how you feel while seated on the sofa, you might just “know” when you’ve got it in the right spot. If you have a higher level of difficulty as you plan the space of your living room--and need to also consider a beautiful view, a TV and a fireplace (not to mention chairs!) feel free to email me--I would love to chat with you about your space. Your sofa position is an important piece of the Feng Shui puzzle! Lots of Love, XOXO  PS: If you’re on Instagram, look me up, @jantonovich, we are having a LOT of fun over there--daily-ish posts and videos that I don’t share anywhere else--JOIN US! Hello Beautiful! A BIG WELCOME to our new e-community members--we are so happy you’re here! Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Warner Park Community Center and met so many amazing new people at our “Power of Decluttering” event.  This is Fil and I afterwards--she did a fabulous job organizing the event! Your life can change in So Many Ways by letting the chaos/clutter go and making a plan to keep it gone. This is a wonderful time of year to start... This year, Saturday, January 25, marks the Chinese New Year (referred to as the Lunar New Year globally because so many countries and cultures celebrate). It happens when the New Moon appears between Jan 21 and Feb 20.  It’s the YEAR of the RAT this year which symbolizes a flexible and open mind, good luck and prosperity in your career, as well as cleverness, creativity and fertility--this might be a good year for a baby (!) or the birth of a book, a fabulous new idea--anything that feels like a “labor of love” (Like FINALLY clearing out the basement, closets or garage :) In Chinese culture, a New Year cleaning ritual is a really big deal--but it's just generally done before the first day of the New Year so that the good luck of the first few days of the celebration is not swept away. Many people also use this time to repaint their homes, clear clutter and fix anything that's broken. (Ahem, yes, I was looking at you :) I have a yearly ritual of clearing my office at this time--I seem to collect so many samples--tile, wallpaper, carpet, fabric from working with clients--they pile up and it always feels amazing to clear them out! Do you have an idea of where you will start? Any hotspots calling your name? Email me and let me know what your first project will be--I would LOVE to know--and bonus points, send before and after pics, I would be so excited to cheer you on! Lots of Love, XOXO  |
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