Designers are responsible for creating an overall sense of calm for their clients, and successful design takes into account all details for an absolute pleasing experience. In order to create a cohesive, meaningful design it is important to consider each of the five senses. Engaging the five senses makes a house a home and creates…
I love the idea of combining the old with the new in interior spaces. Everything is worthy of a second chance and I cannot think of anything more deserving than wood. Reclaimed or salvaged wood might be found on a number of things, such as, floors, ceilings, walls, doors, architectural details, furniture and much, much…
Unique, unusual, unexpected and unquestionably uncommon express what you might find any given day at Uncommon Objects. It is without doubt my favorite local shop, I make an effort to visit monthly and take guests regularly! Stacks of assorted treasures provided by different vendors fill the space, most sections are brilliantly color coordinated and you…
The front door is regarded by the Chinese as the “mouth” of the home because this is where the external chi-the energy from the environment-enters your home. Do have an entry porch, front verandah or even an overhang to create a better chi- helping to draw good energy. Don’t have a pretentious front door. No…
Traditional style homes are always rooted in the European styles of previous centuries. Some traditional homes are luxurious and refined, with formal spaces inspired by regal English manors, distinguished French chateaux or elegant Italian palazzo. Others can be quite understated and modest in scale or architectural ornamentation, such as a Georgian townhouse. The rooms in…
Creativity suffers on the cluttered desktop, in the chaotic kitchen and in the messy garage. No masterpiece is born in a studio filled with dried-up brushes and spilled paints, nor in a kitchen full of filthy dishes and greasy pans. Organize and reduce the clutter in your home in order to reinstate your creativity and…
The Chinese believe everything that exists has chi and in turn, everything that has chi has yin qualities and yang qualities. Yin and yang are opposites and complementary- one cannot exist without the other. One teardrop embodies yin qualities, which are soft, passive, nurturing, dark, fluid, even numbers and the right side of the body. …
In traditional Chinese culture, chi is an active principle forming part of every living thing. It is translated as “life-force” or “energy flow”. Chi is believed to be in everything and links surroundings together. It is associated to the flow of energy around and through the body, forming an interrelated and functioning unit. In feng…
The Chinese believe everything in a constant state of change between the five elements or forces of nature called wu-xing: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. These are not literal elements but are qualities, relentlessly overcoming each other in a continuous cycle. It can be creative and productive relationship: Water enables Wood to grow; Wood…
The Ba gua is an essential tool used in feng shui and literally translates to “eight symbols”. The eight diagrams are used to represent the fundamental principles in reality and seen as a range of eight interrelated concepts. The Ba gua is used to divide a home or room into eight areas based on the…
Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of design and placement. It is a way of creating harmony between humans and our environment to enhance our well-being. Feng Shui literally translates to “wind-water”, and aims to maximize the beneficial movement of the chi- the universal life force in all things through an environment. People are affected either negatively…
Whether you are a business or an individual, Feng Shui can benefit your life. Are you tired of feeling trapped? Are you ready to attract or improve a relationship? Are you seeking a sense of fulfillment and purpose? Do you want to take your career to the next level of success? Are you buying or…
