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Treating your Clutter Affliction with Feng Shui

BySusan Chan August 6, 2014

Gotta organize. Gotta get rid of stuff. Gotta make the time to clear my pantry, garage, basement, paperwork. Stuff. Things. Clutter. And more clutter.Does this scenario sound familiar to you? I’ve been working with many clients recently who tell me that they are drowning in their stuff. They can’t seem to get ahead. Piles get bigger, to-do lists get…

Time for Some Bright Ideas

BySusan Chan July 9, 2014

On a recent visit to The Container Store (yup Feng Shui consultants need to organize their stuff too), one of the employees struck up a pleasant conversation. I’ve changed her name to Linda for storytelling purposes. I encourage you to read the post to the end to find out the importance of cultivating your personal knowledge today. Me:…

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…

Enter Here

BySusan Chan May 14, 2014

I’ve always loved doors – colorful doors, quirky doors, classic doors. It doesn’t matter. Doors have a big significance in Feng Shui. Your front door is where energy enters your space (ideally) and where potential opportunities come in. It is also said that the doors of the home represent the mouths of the individuals who…

Slay Stagnant Energy with a Dragon!

BySusan Chan April 30, 2014

One issue that people often find in their spaces is this feeling of “stagnant” energy. The chi or energy of the space is not moving and it feels like things are stuck. Ick, definitely not a good feeling. Movement is key! In Feng Shui, one way to remedy this situation is to add lighting. I…

Getting Physical: Deep Spring Cleaning

BySusan Chan April 16, 2014

Hopefully last week you were able to welcome in opportunities by sprucing up the front of your home and decluttering your entryway. This week, let’s declutter the physical body and do some internal Spring Cleaning! One way to do this is by doing a Spring Cleanse. Don’t be scared. Cleansing can be as intense or…

Clear Your Path for Opportunities!

BySusan Chan April 9, 2014

I just returned from the beautiful city of New Orleans where they have curbside beauty perfected. I often forget about the charming houses until I am there again, imagining myself sipping lemonade on the veranda. For me, it’s a reminder of how important keeping the front of our homes clear and clean as well as…

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