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Bedbugs go to the Theatre

BySusan Chan October 14, 2010

Ballerinas are not the only ones dancing at Lincoln Center photo: ap photo/matt moyer It was on the news today that bedbugs were found in the dressing rooms of Lincoln Center. You’re probably wondering, “What do bedbugs have to do with Feng Shui?” I knew you’d ask. Feng Shui relates to many things but especially…

What are you doing this weekend?

BySusan Chan August 26, 2010

This weekend is going to be perfect beach weather! image: vimooz.com I hate to announce it, but the last weekend of the summer is upon us. Kids go back to school, days get shorter and we need to start unearthing sweaters (gasp). But hold on, we still have one weekend left and it’s going to be…

Sabbath Manifesto

BySusan Chan August 1, 2010

After posting this blog, this is what my plugs will look like photo: www.squidoo.com I came across a site this week that has me hopeful that I can unplug from the computer more often than not. It’s called Sabbath Manifesto and they explain: “The Sabbath Manifesto was developed in the same spirit as the Slow…

The Art of Networking

BySusan Chan June 18, 2010

An excellent Networking 101 tool by Lovely Design What kind of networker are you? a. Net-wah? b. I sign up for everything but somehow always end up on my couch c. I can be convincingly sociable when dragged to an event d. I have 1 million contacts combined in Facebook and LinkedIn The “Opportunities” section which is located on…

Childhood memories

BySusan Chan June 14, 2010

A familiar yet sometimes embarrassing sight for me growing up. photo: homechineserecipes.com I had a conversation with a colleague last week that I keeps me chuckling so I guess it’s worth mentioning. I was telling him that I remember when I was growing up that my mom used to keep dried orange peels all…

The Great Outdoors

BySusan Chan June 8, 2010

Central Park Summerstage – doesn’t this look like fun??? Free music at Bryant Park! But if you can’t get outside, this is a beautiful way to bring the outdoors, indoors. Interior Designer: Steven Gambrel New York weather has been very good to us. Sure they has been a few sticky days but overall we’ve been…

Elevate Your Pet’s Chi

BySusan Chan June 4, 2010

Beautiful design for our furry friends too! Who says that Feng Shui is just for humans? As our beloved cat Keiki (translation: Hawaiian for baby – awh!) gets older, it seems harder for her to bend down to eat her food. Why not also apply Feng Shui principles for her as well? As she is…

Bagua Love

BySusan Chan June 1, 2010

Fun paintings by Sophie Blackall www.sophieblackall.etsy.com I stumbled across this delicate artwork this weekend on etsy.com. Sophie Blackall’s paintings appeal to my humorous, light side. Definitely something I’d like to see hanging in our apartment. What do you see when you first walk into your home or when you open your eyes in the morning?…

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What are you Thankful for?

BySusan Chan May 3, 2010

Alright, I know the economy is lousy, the unemployment rate is the highest it’s been in my lifetime and overall morale is pretty low. But you know what, I feel GREAT!!! How is that possible you may ask? Well I have taking my own Feng Shui medicine and counting my blessings and focusing on what…

This Isn’t a Catnip Garden

BySusan Chan April 27, 2010

My own private garden This must be a sign that I need to take a break from the big city and head to the country. I am wishing that everyone I know would send me this card so that I can have my very own gigantic indoor aboretum. Besides bringing some nature chi into our…

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