Monthly Archives: January 2014
Holistic Home Manners: Six Rules of Etiquette
By now, most of you know that my vocation and passion is the Home. And I’m not just talking decorating and all things design. I love to make the deeper connections of the intimate home environments we create for ourselves to the issues in our lives. I see the connections loud and clear and I respect how it all physically manifests and reveals itself when you look beneath the surface. That is why it’s equally as important to show thoughtfulness and respect in other people’s homes. You are treading on their subconscious turf, their comfort zone and their design arena all in one intimate space. Here are my six rules of etiquette to help be a gracious host and guest:
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Sustainability: Beyond The Typical Green
Whether I am consulting for developers on a new hi-rise or hired by the management of a tropical resort, I try to take them beyond the typical, systematic recycling plan, the “right” light bulbs or expected greywater solutions. By now, we know all that. Today, an all-inclusive “green” environment is one that not only meets the utmost sustainability criteria, but also truly nourishes and supports all aspects of the greater whole of who you are –emotionally, physically and spiritually.
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My “Bad Feng Shui ” Awards
In determining which items make the list for a “Bad Feng Shui” award, they need to fulfill the requirements of following four categories: Bad Design (arguably not aesthetically pleasing on any level), Bad For The Environment (contains known carcinogens, toxins or irritants), Bad For Your Well-Being (its not efficiently designed, its poorly made or it doesn’t make your life easier/better/healthier/happier) and my personal favorite, Bad Juju (an overall, negative energetic quality). I’ll start from #5 and work up to #1.