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Color, not Retail Therapy

It’s a drab grey day in New York City. And it’s drizzling…Yes, it is end of October but we have been having such a wonderful Indian summer this month that I’m sure today has alot of folks hanging their heads down low. Luckily I am not someone who is too affected by weather changes but…

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Glowing from Within

I’ve been listening to my own advice these days. I have been actively working on cultivating my qi – meditating, practicing qigong, getting acupuncture, and eating really, really healthfully. I usually do eat pretty well with the exception of an occasional french fry or two. But boy, am I  impressing myself these days. Every morning…

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Smile and say “qi!”

The other night, I took a qigong class with Master Yang Yang at The New York Open Center. It was a roomful of diverse folk who were looking for ways to alleviate the stress of everyday life. What we didn’t anticipate (or at least I didn’t), was an evening of joyful instruction, sprinkled with qigong…

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Feng Shui your plate

“Isn’t Feng Shui only about moving furniture around or choosing a paint color?” Yes, those are definitely Feng Shui elements but just part of the equation. Think about it, how does moving your furniture and painting your bedroom wall a color you love make you feel? If done right, you should feel happy and supported,…

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Better than morning coffee

I was having a harried morning before a Feng Shui consultation today. Things were not moving along smoothly and there seemed to be a hiccup at every turn and it was only 8am! Having gone through my ritualistic preparation before leaving my home, I brought my attention to my immediate surroundings. Most Feng Shui practitioners know…

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Robert Mars: Artist on Exhibit

A very talented artist and friend Robert Mars recently had an opening at Monopol Hotel is St. Moritz, Switzerland. His artwork is stunning and has garnered international acclaim. So much so that his artwork is on permanent display at the Monopol. The best part of his show (besides the location of course), is what the…

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Colorful Playground for Adults

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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Stairway to Heaven

These lovely stairs were designed by APOLLO Architects in their newest building in Kitayama-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo called Ring. The overall look is serene and airy but the staircase makes me a bit nervous. Chi is a very important element in Feng Shui. The energy of a home needs to move smoothly and effortlessly for the occupants…

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A Cut Above the Rest

Beautiful isn’t it? If you look very closely though, you’ll see that it’s not as flat as you thought it was…… Whoa. That’s what I said when I saw (and figured out) what exactly was Lisa Rodden’s works of art. Delicate little treasures that are not only gorgeous but spiritually moving and emotionally imbued. Her…

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The Imperial Mondrian

Sunday tea at the Mondrian. Or their restaurent, Imperial No. Nine to be exact. Almost as nice as a drive to the country. Almost. The main differences are that it’s off the R train and is filled with fashionistas. The menu looked good (we only had beverages and a nibble) and most importantly the setting…

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