Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese practice of organizing a space to create a harmonious living environment.  To be quite honest with you, it is not a service I often mention.  Reason being:  of those who have shown interest in the practice, I have met an equal number of skeptics. 

Regardless of whether or not you are a believer, principles such as harmony, variety, balance, and awareness to the flow of energy thread Feng Shui into what I consider simply good design.   

Potential candidates for Feng Shui include those who:

• have read/watched “The Secret”;
• enjoy authors such as Napoleon Hill or Paulo Coelho;
• believe in abundance, recognize energy, or have studied Tai Chi; and
• are looking for a catalyst for change.

From the interested individual to the hard-core enthusiasts, Lavender & Lotus Interior Design would love to be part of your next project.

… On a bright [New Hampshire] Christmas day… 

Wishing everyone a beautiful holiday season and a New Year of peace and happiness.

To be honest, the excitement of Christmas hasn’t been the same since I outgrew my one-piece “feetie” pajamas.  If you are like me, one way to nourish holiday cheer is to decorate your home.

Families and traditions come in all shapes and sizes.  Your style of choice may be the classic red, white, and green combo, or blue and white for Hanukah.   If so, I am here to encourage you to step out of the box!  The possibilities for decking the halls are endless, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. 

As an alternative to the classic red, play things up with pink or orange.  Purple, green, blue, turquoise, brown, silver, gold, etc. all have potential to create dazzling displays individually or in combinations.  The inspiration behind a theme can come from anywhere:  a hobby, rural/farming, urban/modern, retro, Adirondack, tropical, winter solstice…  Your favorite holiday book or movie are other sources for decorating ideas.  Silver bells can represent “The Polar Express” or a thin, somewhat pathetic secondary tree lends a nod to “Merry Christmas Charlie Brown”.

Have fun –  it’s time to celebrate!

(Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens)