It can become a challenge in hiring professionals to help you create the space or environment of your dreams. The first consideration a lot of people might face are the costs from the services and purchases from a professional. Saving money can be justified if and when you can achieve all the desired outcomes in your plan. In the long run hiring a professional can be the best decision and cost effective if you understand and value what a professional can provide. Even with a

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But what is good taste and how do you define it? When is it too much or over the top? Too gaudy or gimmicky? The truth is we all have our vision of what appeals to us. Some people are perfectly fine with a minimal approach and others hoard everything there is possible. Some people don't have a clue what to include in their environment and take note of a seating arrangement, a table for perhaps eating and a bed for sleeping and they are do

In creating an optimal living or working environment, key elements of organization, placement and practices are key to maintaining and creating the ability to live in an ideal space. Here are certain easy tips and low cost solutions you can do to create positive vibrations in your life. Clean up your act Cleaning your environment should be done as soon as you feel there is a need for renewed energy and needed vitality. Symbolically the New Year is a good time as well as in th

Bring out the fine china and your silverware and treat yourself to the simple pleasures. Even humble servings of nourishment will look extraordinary if served with style. A beautiful set table will stage an eventful event for you and your guests. A theme, color scheme or concept will kick off an endless assortment of ideas. If your budget does not allow for an elaborate table setting, pick and choose what you do have and perhaps use a beautiful table cloth, bedspread or curta

There are different seasons in our lives that require different living conditions that suit our stages in our lives. For the most part we are able to create and design environments for ourselves, but when it comes to the elderly, they are more inclined to need help and guidance for the best solutions. Parents who live at home or downsizing require a more simplistic approach to living. Quality and recognition of high and positive energy is always needed. If a parent is invited

Ceilings vary in height. Most people feel comfortable with a ceiling height that is about 8 to 10 feet tall. The space or room can be greatly affected by ceiling heights. Too low, the room might feel closed in and heavy, too high the room will feel less intimate and cold. Not to mention tall ceilings require more heat or cooling, are harder to maintain, and more costly to build initially and might feel like wasted space. They are beautiful to look at and live in, but can have

Feng Shui is a process that affects your internal landscape just as much as it affects your physical environment. In order for your spirit to be nourished by the enhancements you make to your home, you must start the entire process by looking inward, and this is an important Feng Shui tip that most Feng Shui consultants like me would offer to all Feng Shui beginners. This in fact is the essence of spiritual Feng Shui which looks at the Feng Shui at a higher level than the oth

THE PSYCHIC ENERGY OF PLACES, OBJECTS AND THINGS Psychic energy can be found in everything from furniture, letters, photos, jewelry, property, rocks, food, etc. Energy collects where people or living things spend time and create patterns. For example, a person who has a wedding ring and has worn it for a long time and has a led an unhappy married life, the ring can emit the negative energy of that person. Wearing their ring can cause malaise to a person who is sensitive. It i

In feng shui the general idea is to create harmony and balance. One way to create harmony and balance is through sound. Sound has the ability to heal and be a positive influence in your home or work environment. Sound can also cause negative reactions and can drain our well-being. Noises such as the humming of a refrigerator, the air conditioner, traffic noises, etc., many times go unnoticed and are bad for our health. Removal of these noises is sometimes practical and someti

Home decorating fabrics are meant to compliment a room. Fabrics can improve any space and are used in upholstery, couch covers, slipcovers, bed coverings, window treatments, table coverings, etc. A room without fabrics can look plain or feel cold. A space can be transformed into an inviting, warm and cozy place to relax and enjoy with family and friends by using fabrics. Because fabrics are an essential part of decorating a space, it is important to choose those that corre