Entries from February 2010

February 27, 2010

WHEN *NOT* TO LET GO: Tenacity & Customer Satisfaction

Are you the kind of person who doesn’t followup when something you’ve paid for turns out to be unusable? Let me give you an example. I bought a pint of Haagen-Dazs ice cream from my grocery store awhile ago and when we opened it to eat it, there was a chalky weird texture to it….

February 27, 2010

FANCY PAINTED WALLS: Back in Style?

I’ve been told fancy gemstone painted walls are making a comeback…check out the malachite stone green faux painted walls…

February 23, 2010

HEALTHY FENG SHUI

Having been suffering for a week now with a bout of bronchitis (aches all over, headache, sore throat, and wheezy dry cough), I have had plenty of time to ruminate over old moldy axioms such as “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy,wealthy, and wise.” It really is true…

February 17, 2010

VANITY FAIR WHITE WASH

What’s wrong with this picture? Since it was taken by reknowned photographer Annie Leibovitz there’s nothing that could possibly be technically wrong with it. But even an old white chick like me is more than slightly embarrassed that…

February 17, 2010

POISON ARROWS

When I look at magazine layouts of architecture and design, I look at them with my feng shui eyes. While it’s always impressive to see luxury homes where no dollar was spared, that doesn’t mean they got the feng shui right…

February 16, 2010

HISTORIC DUKE B & B: Thumbs Up!

Where to stay in Charlotte, NC….

February 16, 2010

FIDDLE-DEE-DEE, FIDDLE LEAF FIG!

–demonstrates really good feng shui. The broad shaped leaves without points, the lushness and health of the plant, and the way it embraces the seating arrangement are all wonderful points to consider when selecting indoor plants. Your only challenge is keeping it healthy….

February 12, 2010

ALL HEARTS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL

…The problem? It looks like a large chunk is missing…the love it represents symbolically either isn’t complete, is falling apart, or is missing something important. It could also symbolize heart health issues. This type of art work does NOT belong in your Love & Relationship area nor the Family & Health area nor any bedroom ….

February 10, 2010

SIMPLE FENG SHUI SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY ROOM IN A HOUSE

…What’s wrong with this light-filled bedroom, you ask? Nothing that Feng Shui By Fishgirl can’t fix. First, remove the mirror. You don’t need it to bring in light—there’s already natural…

February 10, 2010

REFLECTIONS ON HANGING MIRRORS

…The correct placement of mirrors can greatly enhance the feng shui of any space and solve feng shui problems. Where and when to use a mirror?…