The Senses This week I went to the opening of The Senses: Design Beyond Vision at the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum in NYC. The museum is housed in the Andrew Carnegie mansion. This sits on 5th Avenue and worth the trip just to see the magnificent interiors. The introduction to the exhibit’s book states, “Sensory design …
Feng Shui Newsletter
Year of the Earth Dog
The following information is compiled from a large group of resources and there are many (sometimes conflicting) interpretations on the year ahead. This can help us understand the Year of the Earth Dog. For those of us less familiar with the Chinese Zodiac, it is made up of 12 animal signs and 5 elements, comprising …
First Day of Spring – SNOW
Welcome to the First Day of Spring! Weather Today’s Nor’easter will dump more snow on Washington, Philadelphia and New York City than the three earlier storms combined. More than 70 million people are under a winter storm watch, warning or advisory from the southern Appalachians to Boston. Harmony Although we can’t change Mother Nature we …
Happy 4715 – The YEAR of the EARTH DOG
This is the Chinese New Year of 4715, Year of the Earth Dog ‘Gung Hey Fat Choy’ Judith DOG – 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 Dogs are loyal and likable, intelligent and morally sound. They are diplomatic in all their dealings but if that fails you may see their lovely teeth. It …
3 Ways to Upgrade Your 2018
How to Upgrade The Year of the Earth Dog is going to be much more refined than 2017 – a rather belligerent Fire Rooster year. Stay tuned for my yearly update and how your Chinese animal will fare! In the meantime, here are 3 ways to upgrade your fortunes for the year: Contact Judith » …
The Road Ahead
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language, And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” ~ T.S. Eliot With Every Blessing for the Holiday Season & your Road Ahead. Sacred Currents ~ Judith Wendell Integrative Interior Design ~ Feng Shui Consulting ~ Space Clearing Judith Wendell 917-903-9390 …
Kitchen Feng Shui – for the Holidays and Beyond
Why the Kitchen From a Feng Shui perspective, the kitchen and specifically the stove. It is considered to be of utmost importance for health, safety, and wealth. As we are all prepping for the holiday season, I thought I would share some Kitchen Feng Shui tips that you may be able to employee immediately, and others you …
Making Space for a Home Office
November 12, 2017 in the New York Times…. THE FIX – Making Space for a Home Office by MICHELLE HIGGINS The best workspaces blend seamlessly into their surroundings – and reflect the personalities of the people who use them. I think you’ll both enjoy the NYTimes piece on workspaces today, as well as find some …
Cultural Crossover
Halloween When I grew up Halloween was strictly for kids. Now that it seems to be a ‘major’ holiday for people of all ages, it is useful to understand its origins. It is widely believed that many Halloween traditions originated from an ancient Celtic harvest festival called Samhain (pronounced SAH-win or SOW-in), which marked the …
October 21 – Reminder
Shamanic Feng Shui If you are wanting to make positive changes in your life and in NYC next weekend… Join me for a 1 Day Workshop on Shamanic Feng Shui Shamanic Feng Shui is about much more than just moving furniture. It is about seeing, comprehending, and knowing how to shift energy, or Qi (Chi). …
Shamanic Feng Shui Workshop – Oct 21st in NYC
Join me for a 1 Day Workshop on Shamanic Feng Shui Shamanic Feng Shui is about much more than just moving furniture. It is about seeing, comprehending, and knowing how to shift energy,or Qi (Chi). In this workshop, we will introduce you to the basics and the essence of Feng Shui. When old, stuck, negative …
Feng Shui Certificate Webinar
I am offering a 5 week / 10-hour Feng Shui Certificate Webinar starting mid-October through DESIGNS ARTS SEMINARS It is open to ALL – no prior experience is needed. Everyone will receive a framable certificate of completion. if you’re an Architect or Interior Designer, you’ll also receive 10 HSW CEU credits. I hope you will join us for …
Summer’s Day into Night
Slowing Down The summer season is 12-13 weeks long. However by August 21st (2/3’s through the season), we tend to think it is just about over. True we are all rather habituated to the school year. Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer and time to get into gear. Well, I am holding on …
Shamanic Feng Shui Secrets for Success
If you are in NYC October 21st, please join my colleague Rosalie Prinzivalli and I for Shamanic Feng Shui Secrets for Success Shamanic Feng Shui is about much more than just moving furniture. It is about seeing, comprehending, and knowing how to shift Qi / Chi, energy. When old, stuck, negative energy patterns dissolve, people’s …
Good Architecture Reflects Feng Shui
The Meaning of Good Architecture Once again, life has been full and my newsletter writing has waned. I hope few well chosen thoughts will make the read worthwhile. Good Architecture Design in Chicago The first weekend in June I had a long anticipated visit with my niece (and nephew-in-law, if there is such a distinction?) in …