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The Ups and Downs of Buying a Long Island NY Home...This isn't easy for NYC Feng Shui Consultants!

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:49:59 -0600

The Ups and Downs of Buying a Long Island NY Home.....This isn't for NYC Feng Shui Consultants!

After being on the fence so long about whether or not to purchase a different home on Long Island NY, it was a huge relief in itself to have made the decision to go ahead with it. I'm thrilled and now I actually can't wait!

THIS is why my buyer's are calling for some Feng Shui to help get their home sold. I'm probably feeling every emotion a homeowner who has been looking to buy (and sell) has felt at one time or another.

It's been 30 years since I moved last; while searching for a new home last time my ex and I decided to look at a home that didn't meet our qualifications. It didn't even come close except it was in a neighborhood we both loved.

It had only 3 bedrooms and one bathroom while we were looking to move up and expand. And I fell in love with it the minute I walked in the door. Long before I became a Feng Shui Consultant on Long Island & New York I had decided that quite often, "your" home finds YOU.

Looking back, I realized that home had good Feng Shui. There's no mistaking the feeling anymore. It felt loved and it HAD been. The previous owners did not want to leave but had recently had a "new addition" and they'd outgrown the space.

I'm SURE I was a pain to my realtor back then. One particular disagreement was that we were having a Party in the house just after we'd put it on the market. My realtor was very understanding and said she wouldn't show the house that day.

Prior to working with Feng Shui I remember thinking "What BETTER time to show a home?" When people are there, energized and laughing and having a wonderful time. We batted this back and forth but she finally agreed to bring her BEST prospects during the party.

It goes against Real Estate "Laws" from what I've read here on Activerain. Don't have the homeowner present (goodness knows some pretty stupid things can come out of someone who is selling). Our realtor and the prospects walked into a warm feeling, the smell of the bar be que going and many "good energy" vibes from people. It was one Happy House!

We got two offers the following morning. One was a qualifying offer, not much lower then our asking price! And now, knowing what I know as I prepare my home for the market I am still wondering what to do. Vacate-or throw one FUN party....

If I go with the Party, you're all invited!

http://www.LongIslandFengShui.com Carole Provenzale

http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com Laura Cerrano

Certified Feng Shui Consultants for Long Island, Queens County and New York City - Manhattan by Carole Provenzale and Laura Cerrano,

NYC Feng Shui consultations available on site for Homes, Restaurants, Condos and Apartments, Businesses, Corporations and New Construction.

Using Feng Shui to Correctly Prepare Your Home for Sale

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:45:19 -0600

If you're not already a member, we welcome you to join the Group Feng Shui for Real Estate. Bob and Carolin Benjamin started this group last year and membership is always growing.

So are ever increasing numbers of wonderful bloggers who know and work with the lovely Art of Feng Shui!

Lately I have seen wonderful posts by Candice Donofrio and others who put up sone wonderful blogs.

This one is by Kate Case. If you don't know Kate, it might be time to meet her.

Here she gives you some wonderful ways to Sell Your Listing using Feng Shui!

Via Kate Case ~ Kate's Home Staging ~ RESA ~ ASHSR ~ NJ NAR Affiliate (Kates Home Staging and Redesign):

Using Feng Shui to attract more potential home buyers is a fantastic idea. When you start to look at the Feng Shui recommendations, you will see that some of them are identical to what you may be doing already to prepare your client's homes for sale. Feng Shui does recommend de-cluttering, depersonalizing, cleaning, repairing, and then implementing the 5 elements (water, wood, fire, earth, and metal).

Here is a Feng Shui 5 Element Cheat Sheet for preparing your homes for sale:

Elements

Colors

Objects to Use

Shape

Water

Blue

Black

Mirrors

Glass

Wavy lines

Wood

Green

Wood Furniture

Hard wood floors

Columns

Vertical growing plants

Fire

Red

Candles

Fireplace

Triangle

Earth

Yellow

Orange

Brown

Brick

Stone

Square

Metal

White

Gray

Silver

Gold

Lamps

Appliances

Circle

Each element needs to be represented in every room but not equally in every room. In the United Stated, most rooms tend to be dominated by the wood element and are missing the fire element. An element should be brought into a room to increase balance. The fire element can be brought into a room through the additional of a red pillow.

The goal of Feng Shui is to make sure chi or energy flows smoothly. This is very important if you are trying to sell your home. By using Feng Shui we want to attract the potential buyer from the external curb and once they are inside the home we want them to feel so comfortable they want to stay. Feng Shui considers all five senses and wanting to create an emotional response to the home's environment from the potential buyer. The walk from your car to the front door is also very important and needs to be maintained. During this timeframe we are aiming to capture the buyer's interest in the property and the front door (mouth of chi) should be a dramatic focal point. Great colors to paint a front door are black or dark brown, this will definitely draw the buyer's eye in to the front door. The welcome mat should be a semi-circle on the outside of the home. Once inside, the entry way is the most important room since a buyer will decide in under a minute on whether or not they will buy your home. The entry way is also the last part of the home the potential buyers will see. It is always a good idea to have a mirror in the entry way (but pay close attention to what is being reflected, do not point it towards the door) and no sharp furniture pointing towards the front door.

Using a Baqua Map and aligning it with the home's front door will help you identify the various centers of your room.

Wealth/Prosperity

Fame

Marriage/Relationships

Family

Health

Creativity/Children

Wisdom

Career

Helpful People/Travel

Approximately 75-80% of the home's front door will enter through the Career center. The Helpful People room will be the room most buyer's go into after the front door. The Wealth center definitely needs a tall green vertical plant. Your business cards should go into the Career center. In the Marriage/Relationships center you need to show pairs, it could be pairs of decorative pillows or even pairs of lights on either side of the bed. According the Feng Shui there really is no good place for a bathroom, so please leave the toilet lids closed and the door to the bathroom closed. Remove all your personal items from view also. A mirror facing a bed is also not recommended in Feng Shui, it possible you should eliminate any mirrors in the master bedroom.

To sell your home quickly, you need to address the Wealth, Fame, Marriage, Career, and Relationship areas of your home.

- Kate

Kate's Home Staging and Redesign now sells semi-custom window coverings at discount prices. Our window coverings include roman shades, Levolor and Dynasty blinds, faux wood blinds, bamboo blinds, woven wood blinds, cornices, valances, sheers, and drapes. Our roman shades can be ordered in 100% pure silk, linen, cotton, or designer fabric. We also offer Benjamin Moore color consultations and test color boards, interior decorating, home staging, and redesign. Please visit http://www.kateshomestaging.com for more info or call 845-538-3623. All window covering appointments include a free 30 minute design consultation for the same room. We serve Passaic County and Bergen County of New Jersey and Rockland County and Orange County of New York, basically the lower Hudson Valley. We are an affiliate member of the Passaic County of Realtors, a member of RESA, ASHSR.

It's Restaurant Week on Long Island New York! by Feng Shui Long Island

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:03:06 -0600

It's RESTAURANT WEEK on Long Island New York! by Feng Shui Long Island Consultant

Finally, Restaurant Week has come to Long Island NY. I love Restaurant week here as it allows me to go back to some of my Favorite Restaurants across Long Island and try some new ones I haven't been to yet!

One of my favorite things about being a Feng Shui Consultant on Long Island NY is that I get to travel all over lovely Long Island. I often stop and eat in Local Restaurants after a Feng Shui Consultation.

You'll find price fix dinners at some wonderful places. I've got my favorites and a few I haven't tried yet that I'm looking forward to. These are my favorites:

Babylon Carriage House   Babylon Long Island is a wonderful town and this place has Charm.

Grasso's Cold Spring Harbor NY   Grasso's is a delight...so is Cold Spring Harbor!

Butterfields Restaurant Hauppauge NY I haven't tried Butterfields yet....

Jonathan's Ristorante Huntington NY An Institution on Huntington, my favorite Long Island Town

Mamma Lombardi's Holbrook NY Weddings and catering parties and one GOOD Restaurant!

P.J. Lobster House Port Jefferson NY I'm often in Port Jefferson, it's so lovely. Aside from Danford's (which is not on the list), this is one of my favorite places to eat.

The Country House Stony Brook NY I heard a rumor this place is haunted...I just found great food near a wonderful village.

The Carltun East Meadow Long Island Located right in Salisbury Eisenhower Park.

City Café Garden City Long Island NY Really interesting dishes in this place, the menu changes.

Hemingway's American Bar and Grill   Wantagh NY   Right on Wantagh Avenue. I've been going to this place as long as I can remember and the food is consistently good!

Fisherman's Catch Restaurant Point Lookout NY This is right on the water. I haven't tried it yet, it's another place I would love to try!

Call ahead for seating and dates that may be blocked off. Just don't miss Restaurant Week on Lovely Long Island NY.

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Long Island New York Feng Shui Consultants

**Carole Provenzale has been a New York Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York. On Site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City (Manhattan), Queens and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction.

For Feng Shui in New York City: http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com for Laura Cerrano NY Feng Shui Consultant

Michael Jackson "This is IT" : -- A Review by Feng Shui Long Island & New York

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:16:23 -0500

Michael Jackson ‘This is It' -- A Review by Feng Shui Long Island & New York

We went to see the last live taping of Michael Jackson-"This is It!" I won't hide the fact that I am quite prejudiced, having been a fan of his for as long as I can remember.

I have always thought the King Of Pop deserved his name and the fame that followed. I thought he was an absolutely brilliant singer, songwriter and performer. His dancing always made me wish I could move like that and his creativity stunned me at times.

The movie was so respectfully done and shows other sides of Michael Jackson that I hadn't known. He has a knowledge about every single part of putting together a production-the RIGHT way. He is, for the most part, quiet, soft spoken and always polite to others while he encourages those he works with.

At one point he says to his guitarist "This is YOUR time to shine, don't hold back." At another he honors all of his brothers by name as well as his parents and tells them he loves them. In one of the songs he gets so carried away with singing it, he forgets to "conserve" his voice for the actual concerts.

For me, there are certain people who I will never forget and their deaths have impacted me more then I would have imagined. Princess Diana and John Lennon were two and now Michael Jackson. I noticed that ALL of them showed us their true selves and tried to help others.

If you are a Michael Jackson fan, you will love these final scenes of him doing what he does best-performing. It will make you sad that we have lost such talent so early in his life. I can't begin to think of the beautiful music we will never hear. We will probably never see such talent again in our lifetimes.

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Feng Shui in Long Island New York -- Beautiful Port Washington New York

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:00:18 -0500

Feng Shui in Long Island NY -- Beautiful Port Washington New York

For those of you who have ever visited Long Island New York, I hope you got to stop and see the beautiful town of Port Washington in the Town of Hempstead NY.

Port Washington Long Island NY Settled 1644

As a New York Feng Shui Consultant I have had the privilege of doing Feng Shui Consultations in both Homes, Condos and Businesses in Pt. Washington. Yet when I think of this place, one Feng Shui consultation always comes back to me. I couldn't help my client as hard as I tried.

Quaint little shops in Pt. Washington Long Island

I arrived a few minutes early at "Linda's" lovely Long Island Condo. They appeared from the outside to be very well kept and had large windows which I knew would allow in a lot of natural light. I had very different expectations when I entered my client's Condo.

Lovely Long Island--Pt. Washington NY

The shades were drawn and every room of this lovely condo was stacked high with everything from clothes to old newspapers to empty boxes. I wondered what had gone so wrong in her life that this lovely, accomplished woman was living like this.

Walk alont Manhasset Bay in Long Island New York

In talking to her, she told me she had brought her Floor Plans to another Feng Shui Consultant. Her Consultant looked at the floor plans, did some calculations and told "Linda" that she would never do well in her place. She was told to move. That had been about two years prior but she didn't have the resources.

The Old Ferry in Pt. Washington Long Island NY

These were devastating words and I was shocked to hear that someone would give a Feng Shui Client this type of information. Feng Shui Consultants live by Intention or what is commonly thought of "The Law of Attraction." There are NO circumstances we can't change and Feng Shui knows no boundaries.

Manhasset Bay Walk Long Island New York

"Linda" had given up. She no longer worked, cleaned or took care of her environment and unfortunately she will never know the strength of Good Feng Shui. The power of words can help, inspire or motivate. They can also ruin a life.

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New York City -- Art? Skyscraper? Wordless Wednesday by Feng Shui New York Consultant Carole Provenzale

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:03:31 -0500

It's not like I'm not used to seeing unusual things in New York City. In fact, I kind of expect them. This one facinated me and I was going to ask what is it--until I realized I wasn't sure what it was.

If I were looking for a VERY LARGE Feng Shui object, I would know it's Metal. But is it ART of a take off of another building that I haven't identified.

Where IS Mitchel Hall when you need him? He knows everything about New York City. Everything! This New York Feng Shui Consultant is left to wonder............

Up Close and Personal.......

That didn't help either....One more try:

Which doesn't explain WHERE in New York City we saw this.......or what it is.

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Feng Shui in Provincetown and Cape Cod

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:07:26 -0500

Feng Shui in Provincetown & Cape Cod

Sometimes it's not the journey, sometimes it truly is the destination. For two New York Feng Shui Consultants Provincetown brought some insights that we wouldn't have seen.

The Café Edwige, our first stop that day shows you that this incredible restaurant truly has excellent Feng Shui Principles.

The color Red is the Auspicious color in Feng Shui and stimulates the appetite. Fresh, lush plants enliven the place with new Energy and can be a symbol for Wealth in ALL areas.

You can see the beautiful Wood Carvings and wide open windows to "Let the Outside IN."

Dining is a true experience with innovative creations of food. Laura and I both chose Lobster Benedict (this is breakfast!). Truly the best meal we'd had on the entire trip (or since!).

We did some shopping and took a trolley car around PTown. It is one beautiful place on Cape Cod. Beautiful old buildings and some beautiful protected land now grace some areas of Provincetown.

Walking back through town we met and spoke with business owners and locals. Over and over we heard about the interest in Feng Shui there; Laura and I KNEW we'd be coming back next year and there was an interest in Feng Shui Consultations for both their Homes and Businesses.

I remembered a teacher telling me many years ago to find a profession I loved and connect it to another passion of mine. My other passion has always been traveling.

Combining two loves, Feng Shui and Traveling, Laura and I will be providing Feng Shui Consultations on Cape Cod and in Provincetown during specific times next Spring and Summer.

Just MAYBE we were meant to go. From the rainbow to the butterfly something was surely pulling us up there. This time it was the destination; next time it will again be the Journey.

Oh, and in case you didn't know: This is a picture taken from our Motel. It shows the Monument in Provincetown where the Mayflower Pilgrims originally landed. They did not land in Plymouth, MA, they landed in Provincetown. It really is time to change the History Books : )

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Provincetown MA -- The Journey Continues by NY Feng Shui Consultants

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:45:34 -0500

Provincetown MA -- The Journey Continues by NY Feng Shui Consultants

Walking down Commercial Street in Provincetown is an adventure. We stopped in some stores and spoke to many people there, almost all of which asked where we were from and what we did. We didn't realize that Feng Shui in Provincetown is SO popular it rivals New York. Some business owners asked for cards while others even asked if we had time to do Feng Shui Consultations while we were visiting.

Unfortunately, we didn't. We were on our way to Sal's Restaurant. If you missed a former part of this story (or would like to see more pictures of Provincetown, here's the post: Feng Shui Consultants in Provincetown & Cape Cod

Finally we arrived and stood outside for a moment. I haven't visited Provincetown in 10 years and memories came flooding back. This is the Dock behind Sal's is where my brother lived for a time; right on a Dock in a little Cottage. I remember visiting him there and thinking how much FUN that must be!

Sal's Place in Provincetown MA

The Dock behind Sal's Place with the lovely Cottages

We saw this portrait of Jack, the owner of Sal's and Peter's very good friend. It was so sad to think that he had passed as well. Sometimes it seems to me that the very best people leave this Earth far too soon.

In Loving Memory of Jack

As soon as you enter Sal's Restaurant is where you'll find my brother picture. Almost as if he were there greeting you I felt it was such an HONOR to be acknowledged that way. We didn't stay long, it was time to head back to our room. We were eating at Café Edwige tomorrow morning and had thought of taking a tour the following day. We THOUGHT the adventures for the day were done.

Arriving back in Truro at our lovely Motel (Where we stayed in Room #9 : ) we had noticed a Butterfly Bush outside our door. When we pulled up, I noticed there were no Butterflies. One came from just behind me and landed on the Bush-so close I could touch it. In fact, I did.

Oprah asks at times "What do you know for SURE?" It's always a difficult question for me to answer. I know that Feng Shui WORKS. If I had any doubts before this trip which started with a Rainbow and ended with this Butterfly, I also know those that our love ones are never far.

I know that SIGNS are all around us if we pay attention. Signs that are so powerful they can heal us.

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Feng Shui Consultants in Provincetown & Cape Cod

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:46:01 -0500

Feng Shui Consultants in Provincetown

Leaving early the next morning for Provincetown, we arrived on Cape Cod by noon. You can FEEL the difference almost as soon as you arrive on the last stretch of land to Provincetown; the air is different and people seem more relaxed and kinder.

My brother Peter was a "Traveler." He'd lived abroad for a while and had won a full scholarship to some of the best Art Schools in the Country. He'd decided to go to Pratt in New York and spent several years there. Still, when he wasn't in school, he traveled---and on his first visit to Provincetown he made some life changing decisions. I had no idea I would soon be making some life changing decisions myself.

He changed course to become a Chef and when he completed the course, he went up and landed a job at Sal's Restaurant on Commercial Street in Provincetown as their Seafood Chef. He loved his job and the people up there. Provincetown became his home.

We stopped along the way in Wellfleet, Truro and finally made our way to Provincetown. I was going to see an old friend of my brother's who owns a restaurant there named Café Edwige.

She was just locking the restaurant when we arrived and motioned that she was closed. Laura and I just waited until she opened the door. I saw her face go into shock after a minute and she let out a scream before hugging me. I couldn't have imagined a nicer reception!

Owner of Cafe Edwige in Provincetown, MA and very good friend. You can see the Feng Shui she incorporated!

We caught up for a while, talking and reminiscing. She told me that Jack, my brother's boss and very good friend had recently passed and I was so sorry to hear that. They'd become such good friends that my brother was Godfather to his son.

Art in Provincetown, MA

She invited Laura and I to her lovely restaurant the next morning which she had Feng Shui'd herself and done a beautiful job! It seems EVERYONE in Provincetown knows what Feng Shui is and many have used it or are seeking to incorporate it into their homes and businesses.

Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA

Commercial Street, Provincetown MA

Laura talking to some new friends. People in Provincetown have two questions for you: "Where do you come from?" and "What do you do?" Everone we spoke to knew exactly what Feng Shui was. Some had Feng Shui Consultations done while others were interested.

Commercial Street Provincetown MA

She also asked us to stop in the restaurant my brother had worked in. There was a picture in there, she said, of Peter and thought I should go see it. I wasn't sure whether I could but she urged me to go and Laura and I decided to head down to the other end of Commercial Street.........

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Feng Shui Long Island Consultants in New York--What Makes New York City SO Special?

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:37:58 -0500

Feng Shui Long Island Consultants in New York...What Makes New York City SO Special?

Feng Shui Consultations on Long Island and Feng Shui Consultations in New York City can be VERY different. The Energy of both places, although not that far apart from each other, is completely different.

Both Laura and I grew up on Long Island and have always loved it. Still, there is a special quality about New York City that is difficult to beat. It is Energy Intensified in New York City while you can still find places of Solitude to relax and restore in Central Park.

We had just completed a Feng Shui Consultation for a new business right on 5^th Avenue on the top floor. Walking outside on the Balcony, the view facing the building was Trump Tower. From the side view you could see St. Patrick's Cathedral. We considered them Auspicious Views but had many suggestions for the new owners.

The prior business had gone under. Inside this spectacular building, there was no LIFE. Everything was white and it was devoid of all Color. The Five Elements were not addressed. We had many recommendations for them including Artwork, placement of desks and the best place for the Conference Room as important decisions would be made in there.

Space Clearings to clear out any former Energy were done as well as Blessings as requested by the owners.

*The owner wished privacy so there are no pictures.

When we left, it had warmed up. It was one of those last days of Summer with beautiful weather and being close to Central Park, we decided on a walk through part of it and then to have lunch.

We were delayed. A crowd was starting to form and we wondered why. There is ALWAYS something going on in New York City and if you're VERY fortunate, you'll be in just the right place at the right time.

A crowd is gathering

It was a photo shoot. A Model was outside posing for a hair commercial. In between the shots, they teased, sprayed, fluffed and shook her hair. I'm SURE she went home with a headache...and at least a full can of hairspray in her hair.

Getting just the RIGHT HAIR.

This is hard work!

Only in New York City do we catch these "sights." Helpful hint: For those that have never been to Manhattan, find your most comfortable pair of sneakers....this is a Walking Town and you won't want to miss a thing :)

PERFECT

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Before Activerain and Now---A Walk Down Memory Lane

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:36:58 -0500

Before Activerain and NOW.....A Walk Down Memory Lane

What can I say about life BEFORE Activerain? There have been so many profound changes since I began my journey here and so many stories I could speak of.

Of course Activerain and blogging have had a huge impact on business and that's wonderful. Still, when I think of this new site I stumbled across in 2006, it was just a SITE I was signing on to; at least, that's what I THOUGHT.

I'd been writing articles on the advice of my webmaster. Some of them, actually, weren't all that bad. Sitting at the computer for long hours with no interaction, though, can become almost tedious. There were days I'd have to force myself to write and it wasn't FUN.

A Google Alert brought me to Activerain. I would normally sign up to sites that were free and allowed me to leave a profile. When I first began to write on Activerain, I automatically assumed people knew what Feng Shui was---and wasn't.

I couldn't have been more wrong.

There were more misconceptions then I'd ever imagined. From some of the mail I got, I realized that people were very misinformed about Feng Shui. There were a few people, though, that read what I wrote. Just a few people that had an interest in it and I realized I'd inherited the "Stubborn" gene from my mother.

I never, ever would have imagined I'd make real friendships...."forever friends" as Jo calls them. I wouldn't have guessed that so many people would travel a road with me over time and help me with their comments and calls. I would have never thought Activerain would have such a profound PERSONAL effect on my life.

It was because of the wonderful members here through their encouragement that I fought a VILLAGE-and won! I shared ups (being found on Activerain and getting a radio spot or a small write up in The New York Times) to the personal trials including the loss of a family member, my mother's dog Avanti.

I have friends I can call and who call me; we CARE about each other. We are there for each other. It's much more the personal aspects that have given me so much more then I've ever dreamed of. I actually can't imagine life without Activerain.

I wrote this post which included adding a new family member as a Direct result of Activerain: My BEST ActiveRain SUCCESS Story: He Had me at Hello : ) I realized when writing this that I never did a follow up.

Pierre came into our lives. He brought my mother's spirit back and gives her a reason to get up in the morning. He's brought joy to ALL of us.....as have the members of Activerain. THIS is life AFTER Activerain:

Pierre...he never leaves his mom.

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**Carole Provenzale has been a New York Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York. On Site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City (Manhattan), Queens and all of Long Island. http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com for NYC Feng Shui Consultant Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui New York Consultants in Rhode Island........

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:11:04 -0500

Feng Shui New York Consultants....in Rhode Island

Who doesn't love a Road Trip? Two New York Feng Shui Consultants on their way to Provincetown MA, Laura and I filled the car with everything we thought we might need for a week-including good music.

From Long Island New York to Provincetown can take about 10 hours. We decided to spend one night in lovely Rhode Island before continuing on to Provincetown. Although it was getting later, we stopped in Newport, Rhode Island to see take the drive along Bellevue Avenue and then into the Town of Newport itself.

I am familiar with most of Rhode Island. My parents had owned summer cottages there for many years and I'd been up so often, I'd had time to explore the beautiful State. Our cottages were in Bristol, Rhode Island and at night you could see the lights on the water almost sparkle from Fall River across the water.

I promised Laura we'd return to Newport next year so she could see it (and take Cliff Walk) herself. Although our cottages have long since been knocked down and now hold "mega mansions" I almost felt I could still see them. They were located on the water and have since become prime property. Some of the charm was gone from the town because it is now so built up except for one very old favorite. My all time favorite restaurant.

TWEETS Restaurant Rhode Island

Bristol Rhode Island

Tweets Restaurant remains. If you like to eat, you would LOVE "Tweets" and it's been there so many years it's a landmark in Bristol Rhode Island. After a wonderful dinner (and a few snapshots to bring to my mother), we checked into our room.

Tomorrow we would be up on Cape Cod and arrive in Provincetown.........

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What Vincent Saw...........Wordless Wednesday

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:11:08 -0500

What Vincent Saw:

What I saw:

Feng Shui New York Consultant Carole Provenzale is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York, est. in 1997 providing on site Feng Shui/Design Consultations for all of Long Island, New York City, Queens and the Tri State Area. Please visit her website at: http://www.LongIslandFengShui.com

Bet You Didn't Know THIS About New York City: by Feng Shui New York Consultants

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:23:20 -0500

Bet you didn't know THIS about New York City: by Feng Shui New York Consultants

I love eating out in New York City. I believe we have some of the finest restaurants in the world. There are SO many choices, sometimes it's difficult to decide. The Rainbow Room remains one of my all time favorites; the live music and the view are unparallel to any other.

Tavern on the Green in Central Park is always a delight. The recently re-opened Oak Room in the Plaza Hotel is another outstanding restaurant as well as The Boathouse Restaurant in Central Park.

I still miss Rumplemeyer's which was a New York City Institution. It was famous for its ice cream and the first time I walked inside and saw the prices, I thought NO ice cream could possibly be THAT good. I was wrong! I have never found a place that compared to Rumplemeyer's, not even Serendipity (made famous by the movie).

What to do if you don't have the money for these costly "experiences" in Fine Dining in NYC? Just head downtown to Mc Donald's on Broad Street!

A Multi-Level Dining Experience and there is live music by someone who plays a Baby Grand Piano. This Mc Donald's restaurant is the most romantic in the World. People go there to propose-on a budget : ) You won't break the bank (and there are enough of them close by, at any rate!) as it has the same prices as any other Mc Donald's.

It's one of those places that is found Only in New York City!

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A New York Feng Shui Renovation in Long Island New York

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:02:39 -0500

A New York Feng Shui Renovation in Long Island New York

Renovations are NEVER fun. They disrupt our lives and disturb the Energy in our Homes and Businesses and yet, they’re a necessary part of moving along and expanding.

These clients called me in for a Feng Shui Consultation AFTER they had begun Renovations in their once lovely Long Island home in Merrick. Here, the renovations were put on hold as the husband had lost his job.

Many Feng Shui Consultants believe that we have so many problems with Renovations, not only in New York but all over is because the Energy has to move too rapidly. We usually recommend to our clients that if they are thinking of having extensive renovations in their home or business to do a Space Clearing.

Many of our Feng Shui Clients prefer the beautiful Blessings Feng Shui Consultants can provide---with the Intention that all goes well and smoothly (And under budget!) during a time when there might possibly be some disruption to our homes because of the fast moving Energy.

Renovations are also a good time to see if your new floor plans will help to enhance the Feng Shui in a home. As a New York Feng Shui Consultant I am often asked to review floor plans of what my clients intend to create. I often work with architects and builders as well, upon my clients request.

Changing YOUR home might be a good time for a “Feng Shui Check-up.”

A Long Island Home that is moving forward once again:

Merrick Long Island New York Home

Merrick Home in Long Island, NY

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The Signs of Feng Shui in New York -- From a New York Feng Shui Consultant

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:47:23 -0500

The SIGNS in Feng Shui in New York -- From a New York Feng Shui Consultant

When I began my Feng Shui Course in New York in 1996, one of the very first things we learned about was to look for "signs" on our way to a client's home. While on my way to Feng Shui Consultations either here on Long Island or in New York City or Queens, I have since come across some unusual SIGNS.

Interpreting these signs in Feng Shui can be another thing. For example, there was the time I passed a Clown riding a bicycle on a Long Island NY road. I had no idea until I was speaking with my clients during the consultation and the husband told me his job was a comedian. He was concerned he may not make it in his chosen career and I related what I had passed-which I took as a VERY good sign that he would. (Today he is quite well known!)

It doesn't surprise me that for some reason, most of my clients have frogs. In Feng Shui, we sometimes recommend a Frog as a sign of Abundance (Think Money Frogs :) They don't always have Feng Shui Frogs but I'll see one somewhere in their home. On a Feng Shui Consultation in a New York City Apartment I came across Kermit; in a home where there were no children-yet.

Feng Shui in a New York City Apartment

I mentioned my thoughts of Good Fortune associated with a Frog in Feng Shui and my client went and got another one to show me. This one he has just won in a game.

During the Feng Shui Consultation in this small but lovely NYC Apartment, I found a number of issues to correct. Weights were being stored under the bed, clutter had taken over one of the rooms and the Dining Room "felt" lifeless. No one ever ate in there my client told me after I'd asked her about it.

On my way home I stopped in a store I hadn't been to before on Long Island. Known for the unusual things it carries, I was looking for something specific. And found FROGS everywhere! To me it's a clear sign my Feng Shui Clients will be successful and I called to tell them about the "signs."

A pretty waterfall...and Frogs on the Left.

Somehow, I was not at all surprised to receive a call just a short time later. The husband who had concerns of being let go was actually called into the office-and instead of being let go, he had received an unexpected raise. The wife had applied for a higher position in her company; a position, she said, she "didn't have a hope of getting." She had applied, she said, for the experience.

Yes, she got it. Along with a Company car, full health benefits and a huge salary increase. When she called, I could hear the excitement in her voice as she was telling me this and I was thrilled right along with her! She also told me about other wonderful things that had come their way. I wasn't surprised. There ARE signs everywhere. Some are small and we might miss them if we're not paying attention.

I had landed in Frog Heaven : )

Silly as they may sound, remember to LOOK for the SIGNS in life!

Habitat for Humanity -- Home Stagers -- Feng Shui on Long Island New York....Suffolk County

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:04:47 -0500

Habitat for Humanity -- Home Stagers -- Feng Shui on Long Island New York....Suffolk County

What does Habitat for Humanity and Home Stagers have in common? Here, on Long Island New York they are working together to help create a special home for a special family.

Habitat Suffolk New York has joined forces with the Central Long Island Chapter of the American Society of Home Stagers and Redesigners to help create this new home in Bay Shore Long Island and the dedication is to be held on November 7^th, 2009. Prior to the dedication ceremony, the Central Long Island Chapter of ASHSR will host an Open House event and invite members of The Long Island Board of Realtors, LIBOR, to see the vision come true.

Our very own Activerain original Rainmakers, Val Allocco of http://www.Staged2Sellny.com along with the entire Central Long Island Chapter of the American Society of Home Stagers and Redesigners are helping to make this dream a reality for this family very much in need of a safe environment to live.

Working closely with Habitat Suffolk is Les Scheinfeld, Associate Director who invites you to visit the website for further information at http://www.habitatsuffolk.org

Val called me one day to describe the project and add a little Feng Shui to this home on Long Island New York. Laura Cerrano and I were excited at the prospect. We haven't worked on a non profit since 2006 and were feeling it was time to give back to the community. Opportunities present themselves when they are supposed to.

We also were recently advised that Maria of CORT FURNITURE worked tirelessly to help get furniture for this new home. They are donating almost ALL the new furniture needed and can't be thanked enough!

Still, time is quickly approaching and donations of Accessories are needed. If you or anyone you know would care to donate to this wonderful cause, please contact Val Allocco at (516) 982-2671 or Carmela Abella of Abella Home Staging at (631) 846-7724.

As this is a non profit 501C-3 project, all your donations are tax deductible.

Here's a "sneak" peak at the Bay Shore Long Island Habitat Suffolk County Home that is now being furnished with love by The American Society of Home Stagers and Redesigners, Central Long Island NY Chapter.

Bay Shore Long Island New York Habitat for Humanity Home

Long Island NY

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Central Park -- New York City by Feng Shui Long Island & New York

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:35:18 -0500

Central Park New York City by Feng Shui Long Island & New York

After a recent Feng Shui Consultation in New York City recently, I headed up to Central Park. I lucked out with a beautiful, warm day and while I should be used to seeing these horses, I still have mixed feelings about them.

New York City is legendary for their Carriage Rides through Central Park. And years ago I'd taken my children on one; I hadn't looked closely at the Horse at the time and he fell ill during the ride. I hated seeing the horse in such distress and we left the ‘ride.'

I haven't taken another trip around Central Park since that time except by foot....and once, one of those little ‘bicycle cars' that people pedal. I have mixed feelings about the Carriage Rides through Central Park these days as I watch the Horses now. Their eyes are directed straight ahead and you always wonder how much of a break they actually get on those busy, beautiful days.

Still, they are part of New York City. One of the magical parts I probably would miss seeing. I believe if I knew the horses were someplace where they were free and could roam, I'd get along without them just fine.

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Belmont Lake State Park Long Island New York--Suffolk County NY by Feng Shui Consultant Carole Provenzale

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:04:23 -0500

Belmont Lake State Park Suffolk County -- Long Island New York

Birds of a Feather?

There have been a growing number of crimes on Long Island New York that are being billed as "discrimination" by some while others believe it's the number of gangs that have grown in certain areas of Long Island New York. Others just believe it's the growing population on Long Island NY.

The old saying "Birds of a Feather Stick Together" came to mind when I saw this picture. Two birds, clearly NOT the same still enjoying a lovely day together. Belmont Lake State Park in Suffolk County Long Island NY may be a wonderful way to spend a day...and learn a lesson or two. A lesson we can teach our children-by the ways of ducks.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we all just got along?

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Port Jefferson Long Island New York by Feng Shui Long Island & New York City

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:03:25 -0500

As a New York Feng Shui Consultant I provide services to all of Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn and New York City. I am fortunate to get to travel to places all over Long Island NY that I may not normally visit.

Port Jefferson Long Island New York --

On our way home from a Feng Shui Consultation on Long Island New York recently, Laura and I were passing by one of our favorite towns, Pt. Jefferson Long Island New York.

It's a waterfront town where you can catch the Ferry to Connecticut, find wonderful restaurants and those "different" types of shops you don't see very often.

As many times as I've visited Port Jefferson New York, I have never seen this Memorial. I'm not sure if it's recently dedicated or I've just never seen it but I did keep thinking: She MUST have been very loved.

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Coney Island Brooklyn New York -- Thoughts from a New York Feng Shui Consultant

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:37:56 -0500

Coney Island Brooklyn New York -- Thoughts from a New York Feng Shui Consultant

Coney Island Brooklyn New York.

If you've never been there, you might want to see what it looks like. If you've visited, you might want to re-visit one last time. Much of Coney Island in Brooklyn New York has been rezoned and in 2010 many of the familiar places will be gone. To those of us that have visited there since we were young, they are historic. Many historic sites in New York are gone-in the name of "Progress."

As of this writing, it is a stalled project and people are fighting to retain Astroland, just as it is. I did hear the famous Cyclone Roller Coaster will survive. Many other rides and attractions won't.

Brooklyn New York

It will surely change the face of this part of Brooklyn New York. And Coney Island in Brooklyn NY as we know it, will be missed. Here are some photos from 2009, as it is today:

The Cyclone

Wooden Roller Coaster

Brooklyn New York--Coney Island

Astroland at Coney Island Brooklyn

History........

They still have "Freak" Shows...

Inside Nathan's....and it's only 11am :)

**ALL PHOTOS BY FENG SHUI NEW YORK CONSULTANT LAURA CERRANO

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Feng Shui Apartment in Queens New York

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:44:08 -0500

Feng Shui Apartment in Queens New York

I have been providing Feng Shui Consultations in Queens NY for many years now. While not that far from Long Island New York, it's almost as if you're in another land. Queens New York is SO diverse in every area that you go to. This most recent Feng Shui Consultation took me to Springfield Gardens in Queens NY.

The Queens NY Apartments didn't appear nearly as lovely from the outside as they were once you stepped inside. They were open and filled with light, something that is sometimes in short supply in apartments whether they are in Queens or New York City.

Many of my Feng Shui Clients are already well versed in Feng Shui from books they have read or courses they have taken but they still feel they need an expert in the field. This lovely Feng Shui Client was making some major life adjustments and we helped her to create the Area of HELPFUL PEOPLE to give her added support during this time.

Her bedroom, a ‘sacred space' was another room where we made many adjustments and did a complete re-design of the space. The rest of the apartment had very good Feng Shui, particularly her use of The Five Elements we use in Feng Shui. She had addressed them through the colors.

The Five Elements of Feng Shui are: Water, Earth, Wood, Fire and Metal. We feel a balance of the Five Elements to be an important aspect of Feng Shui. She'd also read about the properties of crystals. She'd decided to MAKE this gorgeous chandelier on her own and she told me she'd gone to a lighting store and the Crystals were very inexpensive.

In Feng Shui, Crystals are used for different reasons including diffusing Energy in a space. The light reflections in this were beautiful. Feng Shui Apartment.

Small Adjustments needed here, otherwise a very warm and inviting space. The back Left Hand Corner is WEALTH...already addressed with a thriving plant.

I wonder if the Queens Apartment Complex had Feng Shui in mind....Water graces people (and Energy) into a space:

Feng Shui in Queens New Yorks.

I learn from each and every Feng Shui Client. I also have a new project for the cold winter months :)

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New York City Skyscraper -- Always a Sight! by a New York Feng Shui Consultant

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:27:32 -0500

New York City. People say you either LOVE it or you hate it and I've always found that to be true.

As a New York City Feng Shui Consultant, I find myself all over: Uptown, Downtown and in some very special places I had not before heard about such as Tudor City New York. A beautiful city within a City.

I remember speaking to a man in Paris who wanted to visit New York City as much as I'd wanted to visit HIS beautiful city. He spoke about the Skyscrapers and said he'd flown over them once but had not been able to make it to New York.

I hope we miss the Beauty of New York City....it's all around us! This picture was taken Uptown after coming out of a Feng Shui Consultation on 5th Avenue.

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Feng Shui in Lindenhurst Long Island New York & Real Estate Agents on the MLS

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:21:52 -0500

Feng Shui in Lindenhurst Long Island New York & Real Estate Agents on The MLS

Years ago, the lovely Long Island NY town of Lindenhurst New York wasn't doing very well. The Village of Lindenhurst wanted to help Main Street become vibrant and alive again so they turned to one of my former Mentors, Pamela Laurence with some grant money to instill some good Feng Shui back into the town.

And that's exactly what she did! She revitalized the Village of Lindenhurst New York while working within the allotted budget to encourage business owners to rent again and attract people back to this lovely Long Island New York town. It worked.

Today, Lindenhurst and it's lovely Main Street is once again a thriving town despite the economy. It's interesting to note that while some people still don't believe in Feng Shui, there are incredible success stories such as this one and many people have become firm believers.

Real Estate Agents on Long Island NY have an interest in Feng Shui but many don't really have an understanding of it, even now. They are not sure how it will affect buyers and most aren't even aware of their client's interest in it. Often times when someone is seriously considering a purchase, they will finally tell their Realtor they would like to get another perspective---A New York Feng Shui Perspective.

While not yet ready to leave Long Island New York, I was searching on the MLS recently to see what homes were being offered and what the taxes and sale prices were. I also look at the description for the APPEARANCE because not many pictures, if ANY, are shots taken inside the house. I don't know if it's laziness but it makes me believe there is SOMETHING they don't want the consumer to know.

I came across a home that looked promising. Much lower taxes then I am presently paying and I would likely be able to sell my home at a higher price. I double checked both the price of the home and the taxes and went to look at the description.

Cape, Detached, # Families: 1
8.0 rooms, 3 Bedrooms , 1 Full Baths

School District: Lindenhurst
Year Built: 1942

Construction: Frame
Lot Size: 50 X 113
Appearance: Fear

Honestly, even if you're in a hurry while posting, wouldn't this be something to double check before you hit "Submit"?

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Omni Martial Arts - Astoria Queens NY and Some New York Feng Shui in Queens New York

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:22:58 -0500

Omni Martial Arts Astoria Queens NY Business and Some New York Feng Shui

Omni Martial Arts center is the newest Business to hit Astoria, Queens New York with a BANG. Created by Julio Rivera and Maria Pagan, it was a dream come to life. Now they seek to help others through Martial Arts and an overall sense of Well Being.

Omni Martial Arts in Queens New York is a "check your attitude" at the door type of place. It is a place where people go to learn-AT their OWN pace. There is no pressure here and it encompasses everyone including Children, Adults and Seniors.

Dreams become Realities. Maria and Sensei Julio's dreams were a Reality waiting to happen, they just needed some New York Feng Shui to get them moving in the right direction. They had seen this space before the Feng Shui Consultation and felt SURE it was the right place for them but someone had already rented it. Fortunately, Feng Shui knows no boundaries.

Feng Shui Consultants Laura Cerrano and Carole Provenzale made some suggestions during a Feng Shui Consultation of their lovely apartment in Queens. Our clients followed them ALL and just three months later are thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of The Omni Martial Arts Center located at 35-08 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria, Queens New York. You just may want to give them a call at 718-726-0101 to stop in and meet them or take a Complimentary Class they are offering.

You'll instantly feel welcome when you walk in the door and leave your cares behind. It's a place to be Inspired and to Inspire....to learn and grow without the pressure.

From a recent Press Story: Omni Martial Arts Adds To Astoria's International Flair | www ...

This is a New York Feng Shui Business with Heart. You will find you leave your cares at the door and learn and grow at your OWN pace with like-minded people who have your best interests at heart. You're welcome to stop in and FEEL the Energy for yourself!

New York Feng Shui Consultants Laura Cerrano and Carole Provenzale

Pictures say a thousand words; some Before and After Photos:

Omni Martial Arts Queens New York

Omni Martial Arts in New York, NY

Helpful People came from Everywhere to give Sensei Julio and Maria so much help and Energy!

Omni Martial Arts. A New York Space with Feng Shui.

Just some of Julio's Degrees. In Feng Shui, backed up in life.

Omni Martial Arts New York, NY Astoria

Energy, Love, Helpful Friends, Dedication and Feng Shui. YOU can Create ANYTHING!

Ladies Dressing Room Before

Omni in Astoria Queens NY After

One Helpful Person stepped in to Create a Custom Floor Showpiece.

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Elements	Colors	Objects to Use	Shape
Water	Blue Black	Mirrors Glass	Wavy lines
Wood	Green	Wood Furniture Hard wood floors	Columns Vertical growing plants
Fire	Red	Candles Fireplace	Triangle
Earth	Yellow Orange Brown	Brick Stone	Square
Metal	White Gray Silver Gold	Lamps Appliances	Circle

Wealth/Prosperity	Fame	Marriage/Relationships
Family	Health	Creativity/Children
Wisdom	Career	Helpful People/Travel