Category Archives: The Big Picture

It’s not just about your house and garden. That range of hills behind your house brings great influences into your life. This section acknowledges all the influences beyond your property line.

What’s all this compass stuff anyway?

When I first heard about Feng Shui I was confused about the different approaches I found. Some people carried this complicated and unreadable instrument called a Lo P’an, and went around calculating numbers and sectors on floor plans. All very … Continue reading

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If You’ve Ever Loved a Tree…..

I grew up in a small East Coast town where neighbors kept an eye on all the kids. I rode my bike or roller skated everywhere (without a helmet,) and spent most of every day outside. Most of the time … Continue reading

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Feng Shui and Sound

One of the first things I do on a feng shui consultation is to listen. Too often, we dismiss the importance of sound and focus entirely on how things look. We may admire the lovely entrance, the pleasing colors, and … Continue reading

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Feng Shui for the Rest of Us

Many people equate Feng Shui with over-priced interior design. Just browse through any Feng Shui book and you’ll likely be regaled with photographs of the most beautiful homes and gardens–the kind of places most of us wouldn’t dare dream about. … Continue reading

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