Do the holidays drive you crazy? Do your family gatherings and holiday parties result in more stress than harmony? The problem may be your space, not be you or your loved ones.
Feng Shui is the ancient art of enhancing positive energy within an environment. As you prepare your home for the holidays this year, take a few moments to consider some of the following tips based on the principles of Feng Shui. By enhancing this energy flow, known as "chi," within your home, your holiday season is can become a time of peace, relaxation and harmony.
Feng Shui is the ancient art of enhancing positive energy within an environment. As you prepare your home for the holidays this year, take a few moments to consider some of the following tips based on the principles of Feng Shui. By enhancing this energy flow, known as "chi," within your home, your holiday season is can become a time of peace, relaxation and harmony.
Clear the Clutter
Company is coming! What better time to clear your home of things you no longer need or want?! This is one of the most basic feng shui rules. As holiday decorations come out, put other every day items in the holiday decoration box so you don’t add more clutter with decorations. Don’t overwhelm your environment with stuff, which constricts the flow of positive energy.
Company is coming! What better time to clear your home of things you no longer need or want?! This is one of the most basic feng shui rules. As holiday decorations come out, put other every day items in the holiday decoration box so you don’t add more clutter with decorations. Don’t overwhelm your environment with stuff, which constricts the flow of positive energy.
Balance Your Color Scheme
While you may love the bright reds, greens and golds of the holiday season, these colors augment existing energy and should be balanced with more calming shades, such as cream, blues and pale hues.
While you may love the bright reds, greens and golds of the holiday season, these colors augment existing energy and should be balanced with more calming shades, such as cream, blues and pale hues.
Decorate For Harmony
As mentioned above, too many bright colors can create an overly-stimulating environment and increase the risk of tension. Yet not enough holiday items will result in a dull atmosphere.
Small rooms should contain decorations that have a matte finish, rather than lots of reflective surfaces, to help absorb excess energy. The flowing shapes of ribbons and fabrics also help create a soft, gentle atmosphere.
As mentioned above, too many bright colors can create an overly-stimulating environment and increase the risk of tension. Yet not enough holiday items will result in a dull atmosphere.
Small rooms should contain decorations that have a matte finish, rather than lots of reflective surfaces, to help absorb excess energy. The flowing shapes of ribbons and fabrics also help create a soft, gentle atmosphere.
Bring Nature Indoors
Fresh green foliage such as spruce and pine in your home provides pleasant fragrances. The pine tree is a traditional Chinese symbol of longevity. Research has shown that this wonderful tree generates massive amounts of oxygen into the air, so essential to our good health and wellbeing. Blues, greens, reds, golds, and metallics represent all five elements of feng shui: water, wood, fire, earth and metal, and therefore symbolize balance in your life. Use the various materials as well as their colors.
Make Holiday Meals Memorable
Fresh green foliage such as spruce and pine in your home provides pleasant fragrances. The pine tree is a traditional Chinese symbol of longevity. Research has shown that this wonderful tree generates massive amounts of oxygen into the air, so essential to our good health and wellbeing. Blues, greens, reds, golds, and metallics represent all five elements of feng shui: water, wood, fire, earth and metal, and therefore symbolize balance in your life. Use the various materials as well as their colors.
Make Holiday Meals Memorable
Add excitement to holiday mealtimes with a table set hard, shiny items such as silver serving pieces, sparkling crystal and brightly-colored holiday china. Red napkins will also create a festive mood, while green napkins and cream-colored linens will tone down the table.
For more info on this topic, join our class on Alleviating Holiday Stress, From the Inside Out. December 5th and 12th, $25. Contact Michelle Michelle@BlueIrisLandscapes.com
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