It has been obvious that the past two years have been intense with fires, hurricanes, and earthquakes, not to mention unexpected shifts in political climates around the world. No wonder! 2016 & 2017 have been Fire energy years bringing in lots of passion and often chaotic activity. Both years have been emotionally demanding for so […]
Spring has arrived! I always look forward to this time of year to bring fresh energy into my home and life! It is time for some Mindful Spring Cleaning! Here in GA, we experienced a warmer than usual Winter and daytime temperatures are already in the 60’s & 70s. Last weekend I spent time in our […]
There are benefits to having a well insulated and air tight home. One benefit is sound insulation from outdoor noises. Another is keeping heating and air conditioning costs down. It doesn’t seem that there could be much of a downside but, unfortunately, there is a big one – toxic air! The American College of Asthma, […]
Spring has arrived! Can you see and feel the energy shift? Yes, some of us in the Northern hemisphere are getting some last minute Winter weather hits, but temperatures have been warming up, trees are budding and bulbs are popping out. It is Spring! Have you started your Spring cleaning yet? As mentioned in my last […]
Month one of 2016 is over. So, how are your New Year’s resolutions going? Whether you’ve committed to eating healthier, losing weight or getting organized, are you still motivated or have you lost your inspiration? If you’re off track with your well-intentioned plans already, no worries! You officially have a resolution reboot when The Year of […]
We are already at the end of January 2015, but it feels like just a week ago we were celebrating New Year’s Eve. Now we are on the verge of celebrating another new year milestone. The Chinese New Year celebration begins February 19th, which welcomes in The Year of The Wood Sheep. The yin energy of […]
As we finish up the last few days of 2013, what is the perfect time to prepare for the active energy of 2014! January 2014 will be an extremely rare energy month – and in a Very Good way! We will have two New Moons, and each one is on a New Year celebration […]
It’s the first week of October and time for my Fall Cleaning ritual. As we head into the mostly yin (colder, darker, cocooning, inward energy) part of the year (Fall and Winter), I find that giving our home a good dose of yang (brighter, active, expanding) energy gets me better prepared to face less daylight […]
The art in your home is always talking to you. What is it saying? This includes hanging artwork, photos, sculptures, ceramic pieces, or a vignette combining several items. There is a reason why you chose what is on display in your home. If you have recently acquired a piece, or have had it for […]