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