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A good feng shui bedroom is a bedroom that promotes a harmonious flow of nourishing and sensual energy. A good feng shui bedroom is a bedroom that invites you, lures you in, excites and calms at the same time. A good feng shui bedroom is fun and pleasurable to be in, either you are there for a quick nap, a good night sleep or to make passionate love!
To create a good feng shui bedroom, you can use a variety of simple, practical feng shui tools, such as the basic feng shui tips below:
1. Let go of the TV, computer or exercise equipment in your bedroom. The good feng shui energy in your bedroom is destroyed when these items are present in your bedroom.
2. Open the windows often or use a good quality air-purifier to keep the air fresh and full of oxygen. Be mindful of the quality of air in your bedroom. You cannot have good feng shui in your bedroom if the air you breathe in is stale and full of pollutants. Please note that plants in the bedroom are not good feng shui, unless your bedroom is fairly large and the plants are located far from the bed.
3. Have several levels of lighting in your bedroom, or use a dimmer switch to adjust the energy accordingly. Good, appropriate lighting is very important, as light is our # 1 nutrient and one of the strongest manifestations of energy. Candles are the best feng shui bedroom lighting, but be sure to buy candles with no toxins.
4. Use soothing colors to achieve a good feng shui balance in your bedroom. Feng Shui bedroom decor is a balanced decor that promotes the best flow of energy for restorative sleep, as well as sexual healing. Best feng shui colors for the bedroom are considered the so-called “skin colors”, and we know the colors of human skin vary from pale white to rich chocolate brown. Choose colors within this range that will work best for your bedroom decor.
5. Choose the images for your bedroom wisely, as images carry powerful feng shui energy. Best feng shui advice for the bedroom art is to choose images that you want to see happening in your life. Unless you enjoy being sad and lonely, do not use sad and lonely images in your bedroom. Personally, I always wanted to be a dancer. That is why I love the modern wall art, dancer series by Tina Tarnoff and I would enjoy having it displayed in my bedroom.
6. Follow the basic feng shui guidelines for your Bed, which are:
- have your bed easily approachable from both sides
- have two bedside tables (one on each side)
- avoid having the bed in a direct line with the door.
A “good looking” and well-balanced bed is very important in creating a perfect feng shui bedroom. Good mattress, solid headboard and high quality sheets from natural fibers are also very important in creating harmonious feng shui energy.
7. Keep all the bedroom doors closed at night, be it the closet doors, the en-suite bathroom door or the bedroom door. This will allow for the best and most nourishing flow of energy to strengthen your health, as well as the health of your relationship.
The idea of a perfect feng shui bedroom may bring different images to different people, but they will all have one thing in common – Pleasure and Dreaming as the keywords. In a good feng shui bedroom, every item will reflect the clear intent for love, healing and relaxation.
Thailand is not only the land of beaches, attractions, hotels, resorts, night life of clubs and pubs. The art of Thailand is so unique that a visit to the place improves your artistic tastes a lot. Wood carving is not new thing to Thailand; it has been around for generations. It is not necessary for you to be an expert wood carving critic to appreciate the hand carved wood art from Thailand. The decorative stuff would involuntarily impress you and you won’t be able to resist yourself picking up one or two bits and pieces for your home.
Most of the wood carvings and craftsmen in Thailand come from the northern part of the county due to its plentiful hardwood forest which particularly includes teak wood, the most suitable wood for carvings and designing. Though skilled craftsmen are found throughout the country, it is this teak wood craftsmanship which is basically in high demand. Most of the art forms in Thailand are traditional family business. Even the art of wood carvings too is the work of some families where sons learn from their fathers and daughter from their mothers.
The wood carvings of Thailand are unique because of their very find decoration and lines. Sometimes artists take more than months to complete one piece of work. It is highly believed when you see the intricate workmanship and the exquisite carved designs. This impressive work is usually carried on planks of raw timber which is basically teak. They use some other wood quality too, but the fineness of teak wood carving is unmatchable. The designs are first drawn on the surface of the timber and then using a mallet, some range of specialized chisels artists carve the drawing to make it come to life size. You will find fine and deep carvings of statues of Lord Buddha, animals like elephant, fishes, birds and others. Carvings of scenic beauty and villages are find position in this art. Other beautiful items of wood carvings include salad bowls, statues, furniture items, decorative trays, lamp posts, candle sticks and others.
You can find the hand carved wood art from Thailand in most parts of the country and its local markets. They are mostly sold by street vendors or the artisans themselves through special galleries, shops or stores. You would be amazed to see the huge collection of life size statues of Buddha, elephants, tigers and other animals in display which would make perfect decorative items for your office, home or other living spaces like garden studios. For unique wood carvings such as these beautiful carved wood vases, please visit www.homedecorbylulu.com.
(ARA) – In the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and travel, it can be easy to lose track of the traditions you loved as a child. A great way to make new memories is to bring back old world holiday traditions with friends and family.
Whether it’s buying a new ornament each year or gathering for a large family feast, drawing on old world holiday traditions is a great way to bring people together to celebrate all the season has to offer. A good way to start, and a great family activity, is to research your heritage and the holiday traditions that your ancestors practiced.
A few traditions you may wish to draw on include:
Austria
On December 24, presents are placed under the tree for the children. Kids wait in another room until they hear a bell then enter to see the tree decorated with candles, ornaments and candies. Everyone sings carols while wishing each other happy holidays.
Denmark
Each family has a special plate, used only during the holidays, that becomes a family heirloom. Families take pride in making their own decorations with bright paper and natural objects.
Italy
During holiday week, children go from house to house playing pipes, singing and reciting holiday poems. Their delighted listeners give them small amounts of money so the children can purchase gifts.
Scandinavia
Many people in Scandinavian countries celebrate Lucia Day on December 13. At dawn, the youngest child dons a white robe and a crown of (battery operated) candles. The other children accompany “Lucia” dressed as “star boys” and “hand maidens”. The children wake their parents and serve coffee and special Lucia buns.
USA
Modern holiday decorations can be just about anything. Get back to basics with traditional holly, mistletoe, Poinsettia flowers and evergreen boughs. Hang strings of popcorn, bells and candy canes from the tree. Start a new tradition and purchase a collectible ornament each year to pass down through generations.
The Glitteratzzi Gemstone Elite Collection from Jewelry Television (www.JTV.com) incorporates sparkling gemstones on luxurious, durable glass ornaments handmade in Europe. Each piece is created by artisans and takes seven days to make. Choose one featuring a loved one’s birthstone for a gift that will endure.
This holiday season, take some time to create a new tradition taking cues from the old world. The memories will make you smile all year round.
At homedecorbylulu.com you can find a variety of holiday gift ideas for your friends and family. Beautiful hand painted glassware, kids decorative pillows, scented candles, unique collectables such as pewter fairies and a variety of mango wood vases and candle holders.
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Pure white color fascinates us with its feng shui energy of innocence and tranquility.
The pure white color is excellent for feng shui use anywhere in your home, especially to contrast brighter colors. The white shade is highly recommended for the west and northwest corners of your house especially when metal is the dominant element in your decor.
One of my favorite white items on our webiste is this beautiful contemporary tealight candle holder that can be used as a unique centerpiece for the holiday season. If you have decided that your theme for this Christmas is a crisp, clear, fresh look, you can have this centerpiece in the middle of your dinning table and surround it with small silver or clear rocks. Keep it very simple and it will be a stricking focal point.
By Dennis Kanakis
Interior decorating, in Nassau County, is generally focused on the selection and presentation of interior items within a space, such as furniture, accessories, and the application of finishes, such as wallpaper, fabrics and furniture. Sometimes, erroneously referred to as interior design; which is a design field that deals with the structural layout or design of a space, interior decorating is different; which is more concerned with finishing touches rather than the structural layout. Interior decorating is often used to spruce up or modify an existing space through the use of color and decoration, essentially giving the room a makeover. Usually less costly than other renovations, because it doesn’t involve major structural modifications, interior decorating is an easy to do it yourself project, that anyone can undertake.
The term interior decorating is mostly used for private homes and apartments in Nassau County and includes such things as window treatments, slipcovers, carpets and area rugs, wall finishes (paint and wallpaper), the placement of decorative elements such as, lamps, mirrors, objects d’art, paintings, wall hangings and collections of photographs or antique objects. The objective of interior decorating is to create a room or series of rooms that is aesthetically pleasing yet functional for those who live there. The art of decorating a room so that it is eye-catching, simple to use, and functions well with the current architecture, creating a beautiful home by improvising color plans and accessorizing with elegant features. Although interior decorating is a visual art, it is sometimes done professionally by interior decorators.