...and check it twice! This time of year, there are a lot of lists. There’s the shopping list for the Christmas party. Perhaps a packing list as you prepare to travel. You may even have a Christmas gift list. Here’s one you may not have. It’s a “what can I get rid of?” list. When my son was little, we had a rule. No new toys until some old toys went out. This happened twice a year, at Christmas and in July near his birthday. Every year we would go through his room and purge

The practice of Feng Shui starts with intentions, which become your road map to adjustments in your environment. Coaching practices can help you reflect on your life and discover your true intentions. You may have heard the phrase “what you think about, you bring about.” The truth is, we all have the power to manifest, which is even more reason to be careful when creating your intentions. Here are 3 tips to coach yourself through creating thoughtful intentions. Be careful wha

Restoring and repurposing furniture is a popular trend. You're at a garage sale, and buy a $10 dresser because you see it’s potential. Inspired by HGTV or Pinterest, you know you can transform it to a thing of beauty. Months later the dresser is still in the garage. It's not easy deciding what furniture stays, and what goes. Recently we finished our lower level and some furniture decisions needed to be made. For the past few years we saved furniture we thought we could use. O

Feeling more chaotic than calm? Your space plays a major role in your stress level. Here are three easy tips to creating a calmer space. Start with reducing or adjusting noise. Turn off, unplug, and enjoy quietness. Drive with the radio off or, enjoy soothing music. What mood are you going for? If you need a lift, turn up your favorites! If you play an instrument, this is a great stress reducer and may calm not only you, but others. Soak up the scent of pine trees, peppermint

WHAT DO YOU CALL YOURS? Have you seen the Chevy commercial about naming cars and trucks? They say, “When you love something, you name it.” They are referring to names such as "The Green Bomb" or "Betty," not "F150." What a great commercial we can all relate to. What do you call yours? When it comes to giving things a personal name, why should we stop there? What else can we name? By attaching a name to a thing, you shift the energy of it almost instantly. Be careful though,

Occasionally the room or space you hang out in needs a “lift”. It feels dull or stagnant. Here are a few quick and easy tips to change the energy of your space. 1. Open the windows and let some fresh air in. It seems obvious, but when is the last time you did it? Even for a few hours, open the windows and let in some fresh air. It is sure to lift your spirits, and improve your health. 2. Add some fresh flowers. The sight and smell of fresh flowers is always welcoming. Be sure

I'm asked this question a lot. Dictionary.com defines Feng Shui, pronounced “fuhng shwey”, as "the Chinese art or practice of creating harmonious surroundings that enhance the balance of yin and yang, as in arranging furniture or determining the siting of a house." You can easily think of Feng Shui as everything around you, because everything holds energy. The clothes you wear, the car you drive, the sheets you sleep on, all hold energy. There is a feeling behind it, uniqu