I often consult for people who are trying to sell their home. The goals in selling real estate are to do it quickly, harmoniously and for the best price possible. The results of feng shui amaze me. A seller’s agent... Read More

They all start out as pairs—but bookends (and certain other collectibles such as fu dogs) don’t always stay with their mate. The only feng shui rule about single bookends is: Don’t have them in a Relationship Corner. Other than that,... Read More

Floor patterns are important because things that are below us represent that which is fundamental. As a general rule, floor patterns should be subdued. Floor patterns that are visually arresting have the problem of pulling energy down because our eyes... Read More

I always enjoy a visit to lovely Hilo on the other side of the island, but this most recent trip was extra special for the rewarding (and romantic!) feedback I received. I was called to Hilo this month for a... Read More

I’m a collector, and I appreciate good writing that takes collecting seriously. This New York Times article is interesting and the exhibit sounds very interesting. In the next three to five years I hope to get around to writing a... Read More

There is a particular kind of bookend that should never be placed in the Relationship Corner of the house or of a room. I’m referring to a pair of bookends which look like one complete object when placed together with... Read More

Last year, I was asked for permission to excerpt content from my most recent book, Feng Shui for Love & Money, in Conscious Lifestyle magazine. I readily granted that permission, and you can read the excerpt, which they have called “Feng Shui... Read More

This House Beautiful article, “This Is Officially the World’s Ugliest Color,” was sent to me by Dawn Sakamoto at Watermark Publishing, who’ve published three of my books. (Many people have commented to me about how professional and lovely my blog... Read More

The formal front door is the most important part of the exterior of your home. It’s the mouth of  chi energy—the place where energy enters your home. That’s the case whether or not you use that door frequently or not.... Read More

I was recently asked, “Are window nooks good or bad feng shui?” They’re good in the sense that extensions are generally good in the bagua—they say “more of” for whatever part of the room or whole house that they’re located... Read More