Feng Shui

Fire Element: Ignite Your Passion

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Welcome back to a fresh installment of the five elements of Feng Shui. This month, we will look at the bright, bold and happy energy of the Feng Shui fire element. The fire element contains the energy of a bright […]

Bedroom Feng Shui

Bedroom Feng Shui tips | Girlfriend is Better

We all know the importance of getting a restful night’s sleep. Adding a little Feng Shui to the bedroom will create a sanctuary that you or your partner will want to escape to more often. Creating a soothing environment that […]

Career Feng Shui: Opportunity Knocks

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Do you wake up excited to start your work day?  Do you have a hidden aspiration that you have tucked away for later?  Are you embarking on a side job to bring in a little extra cash?  Are you hoping […]

Love + Relationships Attracted via Feng Shui

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Romance is in the air and relationships are on our minds. Time to use a little Feng Shui magic to enhance the love you’ve got or attract some to your life! Your home should always be an inviting retreat where […]

Fame + Reputation: Make an Impact w. Feng Shui

Red, yellow and orange decor | Enhance the fame + reputation center of your home | Feng Shui guide | Girlfriend is Better
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No matter what you do for a living, first impressions are always important.  A first impression gets your foot in the door, but a good reputation earns repeat business.  Use Feng Shui to help you be more mindful of the impact you […]

Fireplace Feng Shui to Warm Your Home

Fireplace mantle ideas using Feng Shui | Girlfriend is Better
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Now that Santa has done his thing, time to stoke the fire back up! This has certainly been a cold winter season so far (speaking on behalf of all freezing Southern Californians). As the stockings start to come down, your […]

Attract Prosperity + Wealth via Feng Shui

Attract prosperity and wealth with Feng Shui | Gold starburst mirror, decor, bamboo | Girlfriend is Better
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One of the principle ideas in Feng Shui is circulation.  Money is a very fluid form of prosperity and should circulate in and out of your life in a positive way.  Prosperity is more of a mindset than a financial […]

Creativity + Children: Think Pastels + Feng Shui

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Looking to embark on a new creative project or want to express more creativity?  Focusing on improving relationships with your children?  Considering adding children to your family? Pay attention to this area of the bagua and allow children to play a […]

Health + Well-Being: Get Centered w. Feng Shui

Health + Well-Being Feng Shui | kitchen decor | yellow + green | Girlfriend is Better
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Anyone on a health kick? You can use the decor in your home and a few basic principles from Feng Shui to enhance this part of your life.  Your health affects the way you view what’s currently happening in your […]

Helpful People: Attract Besties w. Feng Shui

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You’ve heard the phrase, “it’s not what you do, it’s who you know”.  Bringing helpful people into your life (and keeping them there) is vital to your livelihood and mental well-being alike!  Think of the friends you have who make you […]

Feng Shui 4th: Knowledge + Wisdom

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In Feng Shui, the Knowledge and Wisdom area deals with higher education as well as inner study and growth.  If you are a student or are wanting to broaden your perspective through learning, this is a living area you should […]

Bagua 101: Your Space Mirrors Your Life

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In my first Feng Shui overview article, I showed you the bagua.  The bagua is basically like a blueprint of the nine energy centers in your home.  Our living spaces are reflections of our day-to-day living – when our lives […]

Feng Shui and Self-Fulfilled Prophecies

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Practicing Feng Shui (pronounced “fung shway”) is like turning your home into a living, breathing inspiration board. Not sure how to decorate, or where to put things? Feng Shui works as a handy-dandy guide that gets you moving in the right […]