Feng shui that makes sense : easy ways to create a home that feels as good as it looks
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- ISBN: 9781936401567
- ISBN: 1936401568
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Physical Description:
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xiv, 285 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Two Harbors Press, c2011.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Pt. 1. Feng Shui Fundamentals. Ch. 1. An Introduction to Feng Shui. What Is Feng Shui ; How Does Feng Shui Work? ; What Can Feng Shui Do for You? ; A Brief History of Feng Shui ; Feng Shui Myths and Misconceptions ; Building Design and Feng Shui ; Schools of Feng Shui and My Approach -- Ch. 2. Four Basic Principles of Feng Shui. Creating an Optimal Home Environment ; Basic Principle #1 : Protect your back ; Basic Principle #2 : Minimize sharp edges, points, and corners ; Basic Principle #3 : Incorporate images and materials from nature ; Basic Principle #4 : Create balance between extremes -- Pt. 2. Practical Feng Shui for Your Home. Ch. 3. Outdoor Feng Shui. First Impressions ; Plants and Feng Shui ; Pathways : Straight versus Curved ; Street Configurations ; Home Proximity and Positioning ; The Health and Safety of Your Home ; Ideal Landforms in Feng Shui ; The Goldilocks Principle in Gardens and Landscaping ; Your Five Senses in the Garden ; Wayfinding and Feng Shui ; Front Doors ; Chi, Life Force Energy, and Their Effect on Our Surroundings ; The Soothing Properties of Water ; Getting Organized Outdoors -- Ch. 4. Feng Shui Basics for Home Interiors. Let Your Feelings be Your Guide ; Nature's Role Inside Your Home ; Feng Shui, Decor, and Interior Design ; Natural and Artificial Lighting ; Color and Paint Choices ; The Goldilocks Principle and Home Interiors ; Artwork in Feng Shui ; Establishing Kid-free Zones ; Memories of Loved Ones ; Scents That Make Sense ; Clutter, Clutter, Everywhere! -- Ch. 5. Feng Shui Tips for Every Room. Entryways ; Stairways ; Ceilings ; Social Rooms (Family Rooms, Living Rooms, Great Rooms) ; Furniture Choices and Arrangements ; Bookcases ; Televisions ; Large Windows and Views ; Kitchens ; Dining Rooms ; Bedrooms ; Children's Bedrooms and Playrooms ; Rooms for Teens ; Bathrooms ; Home Offices ; Hallways and Transition Areas ; Rarely Used Rooms ; Guest Rooms ; Garages ; Laundry Rooms and Utility Rooms ; Attics, Basements, and Storerooms ; Moving On -- Pt. 3. Energetic Aspects of Feng Shui. Ch. 6. Energizing Your Home with Compass School Feng Shui. The Five Elements ; Elemental Cycles ; The Life Aspiration Areas of the Pa Kua ; Applying the Pa Kua and the Five Elements to Your Home ; Doing a Home Walk-through ; FAQs on Enhancing the Life Aspiration Areas in Your Home ; The Life Assessment Inventory ; FAQs on What to Expect After Enhancing Your Home ; Your Personal Kua Number ; Inner Self and Outer Surroundings -- Ch. 7. Home Numerology. Figuring Out the Numerology of Your Home ; Characteristics of Each Number -- Ch. 8. Space Clearing and House Blessings. The Science behind Space Clearing ; Using Sound to Clear a Space ; When to Conduct a Space Clearing ; Procedure ; Helpful Tips for Space Clearing ; House Blessings |
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