Room Dividers Tear Down the Wall

Mid-century modern room dividers + partitions | Istanbul’s Müzedechanga restaurant | Girlfriend is Better
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Growing up as the oldest of 7 kids made me love privacy and large groups of people simultaneously.  There’s something comforting in having some peace and personal space without losing the warm bodies!  Mid-century modern room dividers are the perfect […]

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 […]

Reupholstering Furniture is Pretty Darn Easy

Reupholstering furniture | Mid-century modern meets boho | Girlfriend is Better
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Upcycling makes any piece of furniture more valuable depending on the materials you use. The more time and attention you give your vintage find, the better.  Give any chair a little bit of TLC and a pinch of creativity to instantly […]

Magazine Racks for the Mid-Mod Mature

Los Angeles Jeweler Kathleen Whitaker in Echo Park, Midcentury Magazine Rack | Girlfriend is Better
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Just say no to stacks of magazines! Give your mental space room to breathe by getting organized. It’s good Feng Shui! If you’ve got periodicals and holiday catalogs piling up, keep them tidy with chic magazine racks!  They are a great way to […]

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

Feng Shui helpful people decor idea | Girlfriend is Better
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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 […]