home: Feng Shui Tip: What Does You MailBox Say About You? - 08/27/18 07:40 AM
May the force be with you! By the way, which side do you choose? Well, it seems very clear from this homeowner's mailbox design that they choose the "Dark Side." How is this known? The mailbox is in the shape of a AT-AT walker, an all terrain armed four-legged transport and combat vehicle used by the Imperial Ground Forces (a.k.a The Dark Side) in the movie, Star Wars. Interestingly, this massive 65 foot machine in the movie was used more for psychological warfare.
Either way, the fact that this homeowner took the time to really personalize their mail box, speaks to the creative mindset and attention to … (3 comments)

home: Traveling With Feng Shui - 03/16/16 03:25 AM

When we travel and stay at a hotel or a friend's home, we need to be mindful of the energy that is constantly in flux. This meaning, we are giving energy and receiving it, knowing and unknowingly.
This could also be referred to as "predecessor energy," meaning energy left behind from those who previously occupied that space physically and spiritually. When you travel, its suggested to either wear a protective emblem of your choosing and/or bring along a small traveling altar that could be placed inside the room of where you stay. 
I did this when traveling throughout North Carolina, as I stayed for a week providing Feng Shui workshops. That is a lot … (4 comments)

home: Feng Shui Insight: Names Of Street Signs - 03/16/16 02:56 AM

The Feng Shui analysis of your home first begins with the observation of the exterior surroundings, paired with how you navigate (walk/drive/bike) toward your home. In regard to outdoor Feng Shui principles, there are a variety of observations Feng Shui Consultants take into consideration. Hyper focusing on the concept of street names through the lens of Feng Shui, even this tiny detail could present a certain energetic vibration worth paying attention to. 
While in North Carolina, exploring the Historic Oakwood Community I noticed some of the street names had a bit of an aggressive tone, such as "Poor House Rd" and "Bloodworth St." This is … (7 comments)

home: Do I Need To Spend A lot and Get Rid Of Everything In Order To Feng Shui My Home? - 11/24/15 01:59 AM
You may hold a preconceived idea that in order to "Feng Shui" their home, they have to get rid of everything and spend a ton of money. Please know, this is not true. 
Personally, I enjoy a simple, laid back, modest presentation that highlights what inspires me, adventures I have been on, while also honoring important people who have helped form my life. This is done with the display of gifts, images, colors, textures, objects and other subtle or well recognized presentations. My home tells the story of where I have been, my current situation and where I may be going. You could say its like living inside … (0 comments)

home: Become Acquainted With Your Home Before Placing Judgment On It - 11/21/15 10:09 PM

It's important to remember when you are moving into a new home, it's natural that the energy and physical environment will most likely feel unfamiliar. And this could also be true for a home you have always lived in.
When you meet a new person, chances are you need to allow each other time become acquainted. For your home, this means to cultivate a comfortable utilization of your home's layout, flow and energy vibration. You are building a new or stronger relationship and anchoring in roots of support.
For some, transitioning is easier, while for others they need more time. The intention is to claim the space … (3 comments)

home: Does Everything Have To Be Symmetrical When Decorating Your Home With Feng Shui? - 10/24/15 03:17 AM
There is a reason for every suggestion in Feng Shui, it's not just to be trendy and start a new fad. So why is symmetry often recommended when arranging your home or office? The core Feng Shui principles pull from Taoism and Yin and Yang. Both underline the importance of balance in life and with Feng Shui that is translated through the presentation of your space.
Being mindful of the basic artistic foundations of composition. Having too much symmetry could create a stagnant feeling emotionally, visually and energetically. Combining both perspectives together, you can negotiate the space in the sense of where to have more symmetrical decor arrangements to more rhythmic displays. 
 
Two Fast Examples: 
More … (6 comments)

home: 3 Simple Tips To Help Detect Good Feng Shui In Your Home - 08/17/15 12:23 AM
3 Simple Tips To Help Detect Good Feng Shui In Your Home
 
Pathway to Front door and Walking Inside (two tips in one paragraph)
Great Feng Shui inspired walkways leading to your front door are created in a meandering design. This relates to the energy flow of a gentle stream bringing momentum to your home and life. Create a welcoming front entrance that is light in appearance (let that be with accent colors, artwork or even naturally filtering light), open and breathable.
Re-fresh the Energy (3rd tip)
You know what I am going to say, the media buzz work,...de clutter! This is foundational, yet extremely effective. Let go of any items you do not need, use or love and … (11 comments)

home: What Happens To The Energy Of My Home If I Do Not Use All The Rooms? - 06/22/15 11:11 PM
What Happens To The Energy Of My Home If I Do Not Use All The Rooms?
This is a great question and common in rural areas, such as Long Island NY vs. urban settings in Brooklyn, Queens and New York City. 
Feng Shui takes into consideration the function of each room, as well as the atmosphere, arrangement of the space, goal and challenges of each client. If you come across rooms that lack occupation due to x, y or z reasons, it's suggested to "stage" the room as if it were being used. 
Let's take a guest room for example. That space may not always be in use, … (3 comments)

home: Feng Shui for Real Estate Developers: Electrical Towers and Homes - 04/12/15 12:23 AM
Feng Shui for Real Estate Developers: Electrical Towers and Homes
 
 
Above is an image of electrical towers constructed near homes. In Feng Shui it's strongly suggested not to build residential structures near these towers because science is providing evidence of the negative impact they have on our health. On a smaller scale such as with computers, cell phones, and wires, that we are surrounded by can cause headaches, anxiety, the feeling of stress, problems sleeping, lack of focus, migraines, and even lower our immunes system. If small appliances can do that, imagine what a larger structure of electro magnetic frequencies can do. 
 
 
This … (2 comments)

home: 6 Simple ways to Help Create a More Tranquil Home Environment - 02/11/15 03:43 AM
6 Simple ways to Help Create a More Tranquil Home Environment
 
To help include more peaceful energy into any home it’s important to understand Feng Shui is a life style. It’s a way of being, taking into account your everyday thoughts, actions, spoken words, physical well being and presentation of your home; knowing that your home is a metaphor of the life you experience today. 
 
When you truly embrace the process of transformation with Feng Shui, it increases your self confidence and understanding to the relationship dynamics you have with yourself, others and your environment. 
 
The first suggestion is very … (4 comments)

home: Does it Matter If I have Clutter in My Hallways and Stairways? - 10/09/14 12:25 AM
Does it Matter If I have Clutter in My Hallways and Stairways?
 
Every detail counts in Feng Shui, especially if you notice the flow of energy or communication is not up to par. Hallways and stairways are seen as channels for energy, people, and thoughts to flow through. They link and connect all regions of your home and in Feng Shui terms, life sections. This is very important. Consider this, if a person has a blood clot, vital parts of their body and elsewhere begin to lack blood supply to certain or all regions of their body.
Your home is a metaphor of that, not to … (5 comments)

home: Can Feng Shui Assist in Helping to Enhance One's Personality? - 07/13/14 11:46 PM
Can Feng Shui Assist in Helping to Enhance One's Personality?

Feng Shui is a practice that can tap into every area of your life. I always inform my clients when working on themselves, chances are they will need a "dream team" put in place that could range from practical assistance to inner alchemy healing. The job of each person on your dream team will vary yet the collective mission is the same, to help you regain inner strength, empowerment and understanding that only you hold the keys to changing your life.
In order to do that, one needs to shift their emotional, mental, spiritual … (0 comments)

home: Feng Shui Eyes See Your Enviroment as A Metaphor of Your Life - 06/16/14 01:38 AM
Feng Shui Eyes See Your Environment as A Metaphor of Your Life

After experiencing a Feng Shui Consultation the changes you make are not meant to be done all at once so please take your time. that is part of the process.    Your environment is a metaphor of your life currently which allows you to shift your focus through visuals cues presented within and around your home. Their job is to help motivate you and attracted the future you see for yourself-while also teaching you to be present in the moment ( as you make changes emotionally , mentally, spiritually and physically).   … (1 comments)

home: How can you deflect "close to home" energy vampires? - 04/13/14 10:17 PM
How can you deflect "close to home" energy vampires?

Over the weekend I have a Feng Shui consultation in Staten Island with a client who was dealing with "close to home" energy vampires. Usually you can try to avoid them by staying away and keeping a fare distance yet sometimes that may not be an option. 
In my clients case, she describe one of her parents as being an energy drain factor do to x, y and z reasons.
Understanding family is family you can still come up with creative ways to deflect and redirect their energy to be positive.  … (11 comments)

home: Experience a Full Feng Shui consultation for your Home or Apartment - 03/23/14 09:45 PM
Experience a Full Feng Shui consultation for your Home or Apartment
Is the energy in your home, apartment or business feeling stagnant or stuck? Perhaps you are simply looking to renovate, construct or redesign your space utilizing the principles of Feng Shui, or maybe you understand deep within a life transformation needs to begin.  Either way, all are great reasons.  Approaching Feng Shui wholeheartedly allows you to be honest with yourself , awaken to your higher consciousness-listening and following your intuition to attracted positive opportunities to progress forward.  Begin to create a unique “plan of action” for your life.  During your on … (0 comments)

home: Feng Shui Illumination - 03/14/14 01:28 AM
Feng Shui Illumination
Let's talk Lights, lighting up the pathway, lighting up your home and office, lighting up inspiration for continued motivation. 
"Research shows people feel more motivated and healthier when seated near windows and natural light, or using full-spectrum bulbs." This also coincides with the concepts of LEED and Green design.
Better alternatives to lights that suspend overhead are desk or standing lamps. They provide a softer presentation.
Lights are an easy cure, while also being very functional and practical. Lets say you need more outdoor lighting for the front of your home. By placing solar lights along your pathway leading to the frontdoor, Feng … (1 comments)

home: How to create a Space of Sanctuary in your Home with Feng Shui in Mind - 02/18/14 08:55 AM
How to create a space of Sanctuary in your Home
It does not take much, for it all starts with your imagination and envisioning.  You could pick a room or even a spot in your home that you seem to naturally gravitate towards when you are looking to find peace of mind within that given environment.
For me I choose my library-office space. 
That area of my home has a soft blue painted onto the walls and accompanied with a few images of nature and highly respected spiritual masters such as the Dali Lama. I also created a small altar that honors certain ascended masters … (1 comments)

home: Enhance your Doors with Feng Shui in mind for Better Communication - 02/04/14 11:30 AM
Enhance your Doors with Feng Shui in mind for Better Communication

Feng Shui believes that every aspect of your home is a metaphor for life.  In this case doors are a metaphor and energetic reference to voices; communication.
If you decide to block your front door or really any door throughout your home, it's as if you are blocking potential opportunities that could be trying to connect with you. You could also be blocking your voice or other voices from being heard.
You always want to pay careful attention to what is near and around those entry points. 
do you best to have a clear pathway … (0 comments)

home: Is Your Current Home Owner really ready to Sell? - 10/28/13 09:02 AM
Is Your Current Home Owner really ready to Sell?

Today I had the pleasure of providing a 1 hour lecture for Real Estate agents and Brokers at an Open House in Long Island NY.  During out time together some really interesting topics came to light and one in particular caught my attention. It had to deal with the topic of home owners saying they want to sell yet their actions speak otherwise.
This home is located in a beautiful gated community and is staged to perfection.  The history is amazing and has set the energy path for success and prosperity in all realms of life.  Yet, this home … (48 comments)

home: Feng Shui Funny - 08/19/13 11:10 PM
Feng Shui Funny

This is a great example of FAST Feng Shui for your home and office ;)
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Laura Cerrano

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Locust Valley, NY

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