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since I get asked about red on the reg, here are 6

since I get asked about red on the reg, here are 6 reasons to consider a pop of red in every room – no matter the season or current trends:

no. 1: red is impossible to ignore – thanks to its ‘longer than most colors’ wavelength – which makes it the perfect partner for calling attention your way or adding 'intentional' emphasis!

no. 2: red conveys intensity in a single glance. think about what words often come to mind when we see red: excitement, urgency, passion, desire, determination...even danger.

no. 3: need to suggest strength, confidence, determination? red is bold enough to handle all three!

no. 4: as a fiery color, red adds warmth – which makes a space (or situation) feel more inviting.

no. 5: in Feng Shui, red is the color of prosperity, luck and happiness – so, a little here and there (throughout a home) calls that energy our way!

no. 6: red is energizing, so it can (in small doses) keep chi circulating and even boost our own motivation and drive!

so, keep this in mind as you work your shui – and remember, a little red (in any gua or room) can have any of these added effects! xo

here’s why you should never put your purse on th

here’s why you should never put your purse on the floor:

putting your purse on the floor suggests a disregard for wealth. when you come home (or when you’re out and about), hang it or place it on a shelf / bench / chair instead.

take this R-E-S-P-E-C-T a step further and organize the cash in your wallet so it’s facing the same direction. when we show respect for our money, we signal our ability to handle more.

if you have something GOLD to add to your wallet, drop it in, too. (get clever with this one – you could look for a gold clasp wallet, gold lining, or even a trio of I-Ching coins.)

finally, treat your wallet to the green stuff! stash a few more bills in yours (than you normally have on hand) so that you walk into your day ‘flush’ with cash! xo

if you’re ready to provoke some change in your l

if you’re ready to provoke some change in your life, here are a few of my all-time favorite shui nudges:

no. 1: lack support? put yourself in command.

ideally, we want your desk and bed *in command*. for those new here, command has two requirements: one, you can see the door (from your desk or bed); and two, you have a solid wall behind you. this *position* is also known as “facing your life” and here’s why:

open space in front of you means you have plenty of room to “take advantage” of auspicious chi heading your way as well as the ability to quickly respond to any challenges approaching.

and.

a solid wall behind you is metaphorical for ‘having your back’; hence, your newfound sense of feeling support in your life!

(if you have Qs about command, head over to simpleshui.com >> search COMMAND on my blog page >> voila! so many helpful posts await you!)

no. 2: nothing happening? add fire.

feeling stalled out?

life lacking excitement?

monotony and predictability taking their toll?

well, when it comes to transformation and expansion, FIRE knows how to blaze that trail. a few ideas to get you started: ‘warm’ your place up. turn the lamps on; incorporate a little pink or red into your seasonal décor; or go full on Stevie Nicks and light all the candles and watch the flames dance. not only will this feed your fire – a visual reminder we are powerful beyond measure – it will also fuel your 2nd chakra!

no. 3: ready for a BIG change? make a NOTICEABLE change in your home.

when we make small changes, it triggers small changes in our lives. so, if a big change is the leap you’re up for, do something in your home that is irrefutably different!

no. 4: ready to ‘put yourself out there? travel.

one of the best ways to change what we see is to literally change what we see. so, book a trip somewhere new, if you can. however, you can ‘expand your horizons’ just as easily by traveling somewhere new in your city; making changes to your well-worn routes (to / from work, home, grocery store, etc.); or finding new circles to travel in (a book club, online community, etc.). xo

did you know that everything in Feng Shui revolves

did you know that everything in Feng Shui revolves around five elements – which are also known as the building blocks of the universe?

when all 5 are together, they harmonize, bringing balance into our homes and lives. in fact, our nervous systems draw upon their collaboration and we immediately feel better. and when we feel better, positive change is inevitable! so, how about a little look-see into how you can easily create this frequency around you?

Wood 🌱 inspires fresh growth and vitality – plants and wooden accessories are easy ways to introduce this energy!

Fire 🔥 ignites passion and sparks creativity – a pop of red accent or the lighting of a candle will dazzle a room with its energy.

Earth 🌍 offers stability and provides a sense of reassurance – earthy tones or natural materials keep us in its company.

Metal 🪙 enhances clarity and improves our focus – a small sculpture or a few coins will contribute its strengths to a room.

Water 💧 keeps us in the flow of abundance and calm – deep blues (or black) or fresh water (via fresh flowers or a small fountain) will entice its energies your way.”
so, my Q for you: which element is calling you? xo

when it comes to making a BIG or quick decision, y

when it comes to making a BIG or quick decision, your home (wherever that is for you!) can help. remember, your space is a metaphor for your life, so you can make deliberate decisions around you that will generate clarity, a sense of confidence, and overall positive energy. here are a few of my favorite starting points, but be sure to head over to simpleshui.com and subscribe to my newsletter for the rest of my list!

no. 1: one of the things I assess during any consult is any dark area(s) in the home (or office) – and note them according to the bagua map. why? consider what light eliminates: uncertainty, low energy, not being seen, not seeing everything clearly…

dark spots suggest a deficit in visibility, which tells me my client might not being seeing opportunities in that area of their life! so, add light and see what comes into view!

no. 2: lemon essential oil (as a spritzer or in a diffuser) curbs indecisiveness, but I also love any invigorating scent, like eucalyptus, peppermint, or orange ‘weighing’ in here.

no. 3: windows represent the “eyes” of a home, symbolic of our own ability to see things clearly.

so, when weather or dust coats them or they are obstructed, we aren’t “seeing” the whole picture. my suggestion: keep them and the space around them clean. this assures you have full transparency and access to new perspectives.

no. 4: do you have any unnecessary ‘blocks’ in your home – doors, drains, windows, cluttered surfaces, etc.?

depending on where these blocks ‘live’ (according to the bagua), you could be experiencing unnecessary hurdles or energetic blocks in that ‘area’ of your life. free up the energy flow, and it’ll help improve your own energy as well as aid that BIG decision-making process.

no. 5: I will forever be here nudging you toward fresh flowers – and here’s one (of a million) reason why: they trigger our creative juices. a Texas A&M study found that people “proved to be far more innovative and creative in an office-based environment surrounded by flowers and plants than those without, and people’s productivity, in the form of innovation and creative problem solving, improved.” xo