simple shui tip: grab yourself an orange

I LOVE me a bowlful of oranges!

oranges look like the sun, plump full of Yang energy. it is a symbol of abundance, happiness, and good health! and oranges are such a HAPPY color – a generosity that is felt immediately when our eye catches a bowl of them!

so, here are 2 ways to keep this sunbursty energy ‘zested’ throughout your home all year long:

TIP ONE: as we round into the holiday season, it is not uncommon to see an orange covered decoratively in cloves. this is known as a pomander. once upon a time, this fragrant ball of fruit was used / relied upon to protect against infections and disease. it’s also one reason the orange became a symbol of good health and luck!

its partner in health – cloves – are believed to bring protection and money luck. combine the two, and you are sure to attract some positive energy. so, this season – and maybe all year long – consider keeping a pomander or two close by.

TIP TWO: slice an orange and lemon, and add them to a pot. sprinkle in some cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. or, toss in a few cinnamon sticks, a couple tablespoons of whole cloves, and ½ cup of cranberries. fill the pot with water. bring it to a boil, and let it drench the air with homespun deliciousness. (add water as needed). xo