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Chinese New Year Eve

Tomorrow is Chinese New Year! Which means that today we prepare. You don’t need to get too crazy since yes, I know, it’s a weekday. Here are 3 ways today to prepare to welcome in the Year of the Horse: 1) Make Space. Clear off your kitchen counter so you will have healthy food this…

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On your mark, get ready….

It’s that time of year again and we’ll be prepping for the Year of the Wood Horse. Chinese New Year falls on January 31st and it promises to be a very active year. Think about what you know about horses in general – strong, fast moving animals with unbounding energy. Now imagine that in your…

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Not so fast 2014!

Ok, so New Year’s eve festivities are done and over. Now what? This is where alot of us go Type A for about 3 weeks or so. But not for me this year. I am giving myself permission to slow down and reflect. Sure there’s stuff I would like to accomplish this year like everybody…

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What’s on the outside DOES count

I’m a sucker for packaging. For example, I don’t really wear fragrance because I can’t find a scent in a bottle I really like. Does a product’s packaging really make that much of a difference? In Feng Shui – YES, especially when it comes to the facade of your home or business. Too often, I…

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Wellness Inside and Out

Yesterday was an amazing day. I had the opportunity to attend the “Beauty Wellness Wisdom Event” at ABC Carpet. All I have to say is Wow. I was so excited for the line up of speakers and presenters, some of who are already my heros and others who would soon become them – Kris Carr,…

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Summer day: Renzo Piano Building Workshop

Architectural model of Georges Pompidou Center in Paris France. all photos: Feng Shui Creative When everyone is off to the beach, I’m doing things like visiting hotel lobbies and architectural exhibits. It’s just what I like doing. I was lucky enough to catch the last day of this amazing architectural exhibit called, “Renzo Piano Building…

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Give and Take at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Having been a former graphic designer, I’m was sad when I found out that The Metropolitan Museum of Art will no longer be issuing their colorful metal buttons on admission. Wasn’t it nice to guess what color it was going to be and then hearing the “clink” when you dropped it into the plastic box…

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Protect your Noggin

Have you gotten around yet to rent and ride a Citibike? Ok, I know the weather has been less than cooperative with its stifling jungle-like weather, but things should be cooling down hopefully this weekend. Just in time to hop on a bike! But please, please, please, remember to wear a helmet. Biking is great…

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Monastic Sunday (lots of pix!)

The craziness and the humidity of the city had us seeking out quiet and solace. We went to visit some friends upstate and took advantage of visiting the Chuang Yen Monastery in Kent NY. We were so happy we did. We were surrounded by quiet and beauty. Our main goal was to visit the “Giant…

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