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Give and Take at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

BySusan Chan July 23, 2013

Having been a former graphic designer, I’m was sad when I found out that The Metropolitan Museum of Art will no longer be issuing their colorful metal buttons on admission. Wasn’t it nice to guess what color it was going to be and then hearing the “clink” when you dropped it into the plastic box…

Monastic Sunday (lots of pix!)

BySusan Chan July 2, 2013

The craziness and the humidity of the city had us seeking out quiet and solace. We went to visit some friends upstate and took advantage of visiting the Chuang Yen Monastery in Kent NY. We were so happy we did. We were surrounded by quiet and beauty. Our main goal was to visit the “Giant…

Brooks Brothers Wellness Fair

BySusan Chan June 15, 2013

What a great week it’s been – if you don’t count the weather and the clouds and storms that courted NYC recently. I am feeling the transition of the season and the excitement that usually precedes the long awaited summer temperatures. Change of seasons often get us thinking about changing things around our home and…

Take Two: Asian Americans Appearance

BySusan Chan May 17, 2013

I have been informed that my Asian American Feng Shui segment with RD Chin and Sue Robinson is scheduled to air this Sunday May 19th at 3:30pm and Thursday May 23rd at 12pm. We give some great Feng Shui tips so if you are around this weekend, please tune in. Have a wonderful weekend! TV…

Falansai: Vietnamese Refuge in Brooklyn

BySusan Chan April 29, 2013

Heading to Bushwick, Brooklyn in the near future? If not, you should plan to. Friends Henry and Katja have just added a piece of their passion to the Brooklyn landscape. Tomorrow, Tuesday April 30th, the doors of Falansai, Vietnamese restaurant, will be opening to the public. I had the honor to be invited to the…

Architectural Digest Show 2013

BySusan Chan March 25, 2013

The Architectural Digest Home Design Show was in town last weekend and I put together some of my highlights here. Enjoy!

A Stellar Recycling Program

BySusan Chan January 28, 2013

I wanted to share some beautiful images I came across this weekend. Yes, they are discarded cds, ingeniously transformed into an ocean of beauty and magic by architect Clémence Eliard and artist Elise Morin. Let’s not overlook the fact that the locale is a former public morgue in Paris. Talk about changing the qi of…

Create Abundance in your Workspace

BySusan Chan November 13, 2012

I was recently featured on the Women’s Luxury Guild’s blog that debuts this month. The article explains the basics of Feng Shui and the concept of Luxury. In the interview, I explained how to integrate both concepts and more importantly, revealed how to use this knowledge and apply it to your workspace. Read the full article…

Grace, peace and ease of recovery

BySusan Chan November 1, 2012

I hope all of you on the East Coast as well as the surrounding areas are safe and recovering well after Hurricane Sandy. Thankfully my family and I were not seriously affected. The power is out for some of my relatives but that is a tiny inconvenience compared to the hundreds who have lost their…

Colorful Playground for Adults

BySusan Chan June 20, 2012

Have you ever seen a rainbow and not smiled? Exactly. In Paris’ Grand Palais exhibition space, French artist Daniel Buren has done just that – created whimsy and happiness in a 13,500 square meters in an exhibit titled, “Excentrique(s), Travail in Situ.” Just take a look at these photos and see for yourself. Now isn’t…

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