The Open Spaces Feng Shui Blog


Light Up Your Holidays With Feng Shui Decor

The holidays are upon us, and with them comes the winter solstice – the darkest days of the year.
As we enter the long nights that characterize the Water element (here in the northern hemisphere) it’s important to maintain a sense of balance and hope wi… read more »

Plants Add Life To Winter Gardens – Guest Post By Teresa O’Connor Of Seasonal Wisdom

There are dozens of great ways to introduce color and life to your outdoor space this winter, according to garden expert extraordinaire Teresa O’Connor author of the Seasonal Wisdom blog. Enjoy!
(Photo of Battery Park, NYC in winter by TammySimmons on Fli… read more »

Feng Shui & Correct Ceiling Fan Direction

Reader Question: I thought ceiling fans were only for summertime use — why do you use yours all year ’round?
Ceiling fans bring great Feng Shui into your space by improving the air flow and comfort of your home 365 days a year.
But this is only true if the b… read more »

Use Feng Shui’s Wisdom To Conquer Winter Doldrums

The holidays have come and gone; we’ve been “back to the grind” for a few weeks now. I’ve already started seeing lots of tweets and posts about how Spring is just around the corner – but really, it’s only late January! Spring is weeks away!
So let’s cho… read more »

Feng Shui Gardening Links (Yes, In Winter!)

Winter inspiration, anyone?
Here are three blogs I wanted to share with you because having a beautiful garden — even a windowbox — automatically promotes good Feng Shui in and around your home.
Even better, these three particular posts seem to be all… read more »

Excitement In The Sky: 12/20/10 Lunar Eclipse & Solstice – with video!

A rare trifecta occured on December 20: a full moon and total lunar eclipse, coinciding with the Winter Solstice.
The last time these three events coincided was in 1638 (!) and the next time won’t be until 2094.
Wow.
Here’s the eclipse in time-lapse ac… read more »

The Water Element: Making The Most Of Winter With Feng Shui

It’s so cold here in New York right now that this may sound crazy, but I really love the winter.
I love the still beauty of the season; wearing lots of layers to get my warmth “just right;” a hot drink after an invigorating walk.
And just think how great it is to enj… read more »

Do Igloos Have Perfect Feng Shui?

There’s been so much snow lately that the kids in my neighborhood have filled the local park with big, comfortable igloos (and a few snowpeople, too, of course).
When I mentioned this to some friends one of them asked, what is the Feng Shui of igloos, anyway?
I… read more »

Is Full-Spectrum Lighting Good Feng Shui?

As natural sunlight dims with the approach of fall and winter, keeping your Chi energy “lit up” can become a challenge.

Full-spectrum lighting, which simulates daylight conditions indoors, is often used as a form of “light therapy” d… read more »

Wintertime Feng Shui Tips

Wintertime exposes my backyard patio as a place full of squares and straight lines.
Most of the year, the view of tiles and planters, vertical wainscoting and a perfectly straight fence is softened by round pots, tangled vines and colorful, rounded shrubs.
How co… read more »