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Used, Inherited or Saturated Objects

BySusan Chan September 24, 2014

It’s officially Autumn and we naturally want to spend more time indoors, feeling the need to nest and finally getting those pesky home projects started. That means it may be time to decide what to do with that stuff that’s piling up – like the sad doggie painting that was a gift from Aunt Sally or the antique lamp you inherited…

Dude, where’s the Sofa?

BySusan Chan September 3, 2014

I live in New York City. Aside from Japan where I hear people get help squashing into subway cars and slumber in sleep pods, I think we may be the city with the least amount of square footage per person. Due to this space challenge, many feel that they would like to follow my suggestions of putting their desk or…

AirBnB Feng Shui

BySusan Chan August 20, 2014

Your ticket is booked and you’re all packed. Last week, we discussed how to incorporate Feng Shui when you’re a traveling’ fool. Now you’re ready to rent your place because your space is awesome, it has kick-butt Feng Shui and a natural je ne sais quoi. Why wouldn’t you want to share it with lucky guests who want to feel at home in your hometown?…

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!

BySusan Chan July 30, 2014

Gosh darn it NYC, it’s hot outside. Summer is definitely here in its full and beautiful glory. It’s beach / watermelon eating / dancing under the stars weather and all I hear from those around me is, “I’m exhausted.” So what’s up? This feeling of exhaustion makes sense not only because the warmer weather makes us more active…

Jazzing up the Feng Shui Scene

BySusan Chan July 23, 2014

Quite often, I get prospects who come to me freaking out about the Feng Shui of their spaces. “Omg, I’m in big trouble. My bedroom is (fill adjective in here), my stuff is (fill your personal word here), and my door is facing (noun here) and I know it’s bad. Really baaaad.”Let me tell you, I usually…

Seeing With Your Feng Shui Eyes

BySusan Chan June 25, 2014

I’ll admit, I’m one of them. I am addicted to my mobile device. I mean, they do so much now – play great music, remind you to do things and even find that awesome little coffee shop just around the corner. Information can be as addictive as sugar. I feel like I’m constantly checking email or my schedule…

Moving into Your New Space

BySusan Chan June 18, 2014

The papers are signed, the movers are scheduled and now it’s Mama’s (or Papa’s) Movin’ In Day! No need to hyperventilate, the worst is behind you. This is the fun part and it’s all about setting your intention and getting close and personal with the space that will support and nourish you for many months and years…

Moving out of a Space, Feng Shui Style

BySusan Chan June 11, 2014

Congratulations! All that hard work has paid off. You found your new space. Time to create that To-Do List – pack boxes, change your address, order a new sofa. But hold on a sec! Before you do any of that, you want to think about what you need to do in your existing space before you close…

Finding Your Nest, Feng Shui Style

BySusan Chan June 4, 2014

New York is a city of movers and shakers. Especially this time of year. It seems like everyone is either dreaming of moving, actively looking for a new home or just changed residences. That’s alot of chi movement. In Feng Shui, the Chinese philosophy of balance or yin/yang is of utmost importance. We don’t want anything to be…

We got a couple of Phoenixes in the House

BySusan Chan May 21, 2014

Fast! Run over to St. John the Divine in upper Manhattan to get a glimpse of the amazing work by Chinese artist, Xu Bing. Ok you don’t really have to run. I was just so enthralled by the installation when I saw it that I want everyone to run over there too. Two phoenix sculptures…

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