| If you live in a studio and think you can't use Feng | | | | (to "light" up your fame) and add your name |
| Shui Principles to create your own small | | | | (which in Feng Shui "puts it out to the Universe). |
| sanctuary, think again. The idea of Feng Shui is to | | | | The back right side of your space is your |
| promote peace and harmony in your surroundings | | | | relationship area. Pictures of two are highly |
| and to implement changes to a positive flow of | | | | recommended here. If you have significant other, |
| energy. There are simple and inexpensive things | | | | grace this area with pictures of the two of you. If |
| you can do to help you achieve this, even in a | | | | you're looking for one, add a picture of yourself |
| studio. | | | | with a profile of someone you are looking for. |
| I know many articles have been written about | | | | We're not talking looks here, on the back I would |
| clutter, but particularly in small spaces, organizing is | | | | like you to list the qualities you are seeking in that |
| an absolute essential way to begin. You always | | | | special "someone." This opens our lives not only to |
| need to clear out the old to allow room for the | | | | meeting someone new but also that we actually |
| new but with limited space it is particularly | | | | like and are in tune with. |
| important to keep clutter out. What exactly IS | | | | Check the very center of your area as we relate |
| clutter? Simply defined, it is something you don't | | | | this to health. Something here in the color green |
| need, use or love. It doesn't mean to keep | | | | (a small floor mat or lush plant that is thriving) will |
| something in case you think you may have a use | | | | help keep US healthy. Needless to say, this area |
| for it next year. And you're not going to fall in | | | | should always be kept especially clean! |
| love with something that you're not particularly | | | | Over to the front right side we find Helpful People. |
| fond of now. | | | | I love this area and think it is very much |
| It's time to let it go. You can donate it or try | | | | overlooked in Feng Shui. Here you can put simple |
| selling it. Clothes that you no longer wear or that | | | | things that loved ones have brought to you as a |
| don't fit can make you a little money on ebay if | | | | gift. When someone says "I was thinking of you |
| you have the time. Or sending it to a specific | | | | and saw this", you'll know where it goes. By |
| cause such as the victims of Katrina can give you | | | | putting things that loved family and friends have |
| a wonderful feeling. Do it, you'll feel better! | | | | given us in the past you will draw more helpful |
| Now that your closets are clean take a look | | | | people into your life. Remember the law of Six |
| around your room. Is the furniture size | | | | Degrees of Separation! |
| appropriate for you space size? Are the pictures | | | | The left front center indicates your knowledge |
| overwhelming on your walls? Generally speaking, in | | | | area. It is a good place to store some books you |
| a small space less is better. Although a coffee | | | | plan to read again to put new ones that you have |
| table may be useful, removing it can open up | | | | been meaning to get to. If you have a desk, it's |
| your space a great deal. | | | | also a good place for it if it works with your |
| A widely used Feng Shui Principle is to let the | | | | layout. |
| outside IN. Take advantage of any windows you | | | | And what to do for your doorway, the entrance |
| have that would allow natural light in your space. If | | | | to your lovely studio? Always "Welcome" people |
| the view isn't the best you've ever had, use a | | | | into your space, either with a mat or a wreath |
| few sun catchers to still allow the light in but | | | | that uses the word. We always want to make |
| deflect the less then desirable scenery. | | | | people feel welcome before they even enter our |
| Check the Bagua to see where each area of | | | | space. This also represents Career. Think about |
| your home has an association and then | | | | your career, if you're happy with it, would like to |
| compliment that area. For example, standing at | | | | be promoted or if you'd like to look for something |
| the front door, your left back side of your space | | | | else altogether. Put a business card on the inside |
| is your "wealth" area. Enhance it with a plant, a | | | | just above the door and if you're seeking a |
| money frog or a small Red Feng Shui Money | | | | promotion, something next to it that would |
| Envelope which could be hidden behind a picture. | | | | indicate a higher rank, such as another title. If |
| Remember to put three like coins in it first. | | | | you're looking for something else entirely, put |
| Always remember with Feng Shui that your | | | | something up there that reflects what it is you're |
| intention is 90% of what you'd like to accomplish | | | | looking for, whether it's working with a certain |
| by making a change so keep that in mind always | | | | company or in a different field. |
| when changing anything. | | | | All of these changes should promote peace and |
| The back right Center of your space is Fame. | | | | enhance your lives with the Intention of what |
| The meaning of Fame is how you are known to | | | | you're looking to create with Feng Shui and are |
| the world (as a mother, a student, an artist) but | | | | simple and inexpensive. So get a start on it and |
| also how you would LIKE to be known. If possible | | | | watch things change in a positive direction! |
| we use something with the color red in this area | | | | |