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I’ll take the Low Line

What a coincidence that I reported on our visit to the Highline last week and this past week, mentions about a new Low Line is in the media. Better know as the Delancey Underground, this new New York environmental project that takes over an abandoned trolley on the lower east side of Manhattan. It would…

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A Tour of the Highline

Last Wednesday a few members of the NY Chapter of the International Feng Shui Guild and I went on a wonderful tour of The Highline. Not only was it an informative and fun tour by our guide Elena, we were able to take advantage of the lovely warm weather that was still with us. I…

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Outdoor Space Cravings

While the weather in New York has been a wild roller coaster ride, my balcony has been able to reasonably withstand Mother Nature’s unpredictability. And now I’m rearing up to clean it up – put in teak flooring, replace broken planters, add a bistro table and then…I’ll sit down to relax in my outdoor urban…

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New opportunities for Queens?

There are five boroughs in New York and they all have their distinct styles and character. I happen to live in Queens, the borough that is on the other side the 59th Street Bridge. We get our share of abuse from Manhattan and Brooklynites alike but I feel it’s a really hidden gem of a…

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Dreaming of Spring Gardening

Doesn’t this just make you want to dig your hands into the dirt??  photo: gardeninggarden.com I know it snowed today but that hasn’t stopped me thinking about planting my garden. It’s a way for me to get back in touch with my source while doing what I love most – getting my hands dirty. This…

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A New Generation of Footwear

Gone are the days of sneakers dangling over telephone wires in the street. Although I relish the nostalgia, I have to get with the times. Thanks to Oat Shoes, a cool company from Amsterdam, your sneakers can now easily become part of our beautiful eco-system instead of piling up in your closet. Oh come on,…

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Vandaag: a northern breath of fresh air

Great sign and an exterior you can’t miss Sleek interior at Vandaag photos: vandaagnyc.com Needing to warm up with a cup o’ joe, we popped into a new venue (for us) in the East Village. The place was called Vandaag. Maybe we were lured in by the sign outside that promised “Bierrestaurant.” Or maybe it was the…

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Moving in the Right Direction

This building may be LEED certified but it’s a Feng Shui eyesore! all photo: http://www.arnewde.com In today’s CrainsNewYorkBusiness.com, the discussion is over a new regulation for commercial buildings to measure and divulge how much energy they are consuming: This year, for the first time, owners of 25,000 commercial properties in New York must report their…

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Multiple Accents

A simple weekend project photo: Thomas J. Story Lose 10 pounds…..eat better…..get to sleep earlier…..spend more time with loved ones…..These are some usual new year’s resolutions. Mine luckily is much easier – to paint an accent wall. I will take some of my own Feng Shui medicine and become my own weekend warrior! Our hallway…

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An Ancient Wonderland

A wonderful client and entrepreneur, Hayko photos courtesy of www.hayko.com When I walked into Hayko Fine Rug and Tapestries on the Upper East Side this summer, I was transported instantly to Istanbul. Ok, I have never been there, but it’s what I imagined it to be. I was honored to be called in for a…

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