Tiny Home OR Gypsy Wagon, Anyone?

We went to Iowa last weekend to visit 2 of our Grandbabies, Jude and Nora, it was THE BEST! Such darling tiny humans and so hard to leave them (with their adoring parents) 4 hours away!

Amazing to see them living NOWNOWNOW--crying, laughing, eating, playing--totally in the moment and enjoying life!

One night after they went to bed, I was goofing around on Pinterest (my fave :) and started a board called Gypsy Wagons (I couldn’t believe the WOWOWOWOW images--so much fun!). If you know me really well, you know that there’s a teensy part of me that’s a jewelry-wearin’, fortune-tellin’, run-off-to-somewhere-exotic kind-of-a gypsy. Personally, I love the wild colors, the velvets, silks, funky lighting, tassels AND the romantic idea of living in a Feng Shui-ed Gypsy Wagon with Bob! ​

For me it wouldn’t be a newfangled Tiny Home--even though I totally support the movement--they don’t seem quite as intriguing as a Gypsy Wagon, amiright?

This got me thinking again about the whole idea of living SMALL...

Two of my current clients live (by choice) in very small spaces.

The Tiny House movement has really taken off and maybe you, too, have had the fantasy of living with only the essentials, a few precious, and perhaps luxurious, items and experiencing life without all of the EXTRA STUFF (that you clean, heat and air condition)?

And, tiny spaces are PERFECT for Feng Shui!

First--The clutter HAS TO BE GONE! There’s just no room for tubs of files or old papers, closets of yarn, or 5,000 books. I KNOW you’re not going out to rent a storage locker, right? So, to “go tiny” you’ve already made the decision to keep less--only precious items or things you absolutely NEED.

Second--Your space has to function like a Swiss Army Knife--everything chosen INTENTIONALLY--you have to love it or need it AND it has to fit!

Third--You become more conscious about what you buy--if items are coming in, then most likely items will need to also be going out--because it won’t take long to feel STUFFED!

The best part of living in a smaller space, though?

You can choose MORE BEAUTY, MORE LUXURY and MORE ELEGANCE!

In the case of one of my clients who’s moving into a studio apartment, there were only 14 major items to acquire and the only items he’s bringing with him are a small (watermelon-colored velvet!) swivel chair and a TV.

That’s it!

It is an amazing study in Upscale Minimalism (Is that a thing?) to consider:

• One oversized gorgeous piece of art
  
• One luxurious, bottle green(!) Ultrasuede sleeper sofa
  
• One beautiful, handsewn leather ottoman
  
• One stunning black credenza
  
• One small marble cafe table
  
• Two leather sling chairs with a brass base
  
• One HUGE mirror (small spaces ALWAYS need the Feng Shui enhancement of a mirror)
  
• One dazzling light
  
• Two spectacular side tables
  
• Two reading lamps
  
• One very soft, thick-pile area rug
  

Can you imagine moving and needing just 14 major items to create a gorgeous Feng Shui design? It is totally possible.

Can’t wait to show you the pictures when this studio is complete...

Even if you have No Intention of downsizing to that degree, you can still use the ideas of clutter-clearing, choosing items intentionally and focusing on a few simple, BEAUTIFUL pieces for your space, too.

When the clutter is gone, you’re surrounded by beauty and your space is balanced, unbelievable shifts can happen in your life--and incredible gifts begin to arrive! I’ve seen it happen over and over again…

We would LOVE to support your personal Feng Shui Adventure--just reply to this email and we will get back to you right away!


Lots of Love,
XOXO