http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com en-us http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com N/A allan@ebookresellerkit.com Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:12:47 CDT 20 http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2608/1/Feng-Shui-Water-Placement Feng shui literally means 'wind and water'. This ancient Chinese discipline of placing and arranging living space gives prime importance to the flow of energy through wind and water. Within homes, the energy flow through water takes place with the help of water fountains or waterfalls that are placed in specific areas of the house for bringing good fortune and happiness to the members of the house. Sheryl Cooper Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2607/1/Feng-Shui-Products The discipline of feng shui relates to the flow of energy in the nature. It is believed that the everyday lives of people are affected because of the placement of objects in our homes or offices. Feng shui products are thought to correct or reduce the negative energy flow and enhance the flow of positive energy in our surroundings. Some feng shui products in general use include fountains, crystals, mirrors and wind chimes. Most of these products can be purchased from local area shops that sell feng shui products or can also be found on online shopping sites. Sheryl Cooper Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2606/1/Feng-Shui-Front-Door-Colors The door of the house plays an important role in the quality of energy that flows through the house. It is believed that positive energy enters the house through doors and windows. The front door of the house therefore is of prime importance and the colors used to decorate the front door also affect the feng shui of the house depending upon the direction in which the door faces. Sheryl Cooper Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2605/1/Feng-Shui-Architect-%96-A-Stress-Free-Architecture Feng Shui is a traditional Chinese oriental art of placing and arranging of objects for achieving harmony. More over the art teaches us how to create harmony and balance around us. This Eastern philosophy though being more than 3000 years old has already become very popular with the contemporary building design. Sheryl Cooper Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2604/1/Feng-Shui-for-Apartments-Gua The gua is the area in the apartment that one wishes to enhance. According to feng shui experts there are nine specific areas that make up each one's life. Each area in the apartment or living area represents a different aspect in life. A bagua diagram which specifies each of these areas can be used to feng shui the apartment. Sheryl Cooper Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2558/1/House-Feng-Shui House feng shui is the use of the art and science of feng shui for bringing more harmony and positive energy into the living areas of the house. Feng shui experts and masters believe that the house is the first place to start with if anyone is genuinely interested in improving his everyday life. House feng shui involves the use of different feng shui products or making subtle changes in the placing of furniture or objects in the house to create more harmony. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2557/1/Feng-Shui-Interior-Decorator The basic principle behind feng shui interior decorating is to use this ancient Chinese art in placing objects and furniture in the home or office in such a way as to bring more harmony and good fortune and enhance the lives of the people in the home or workplace. Feng shui interior decorating can be applied to any and every room in the house or office and is not restricted to any particular form of décor. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2556/1/Feng-Shui-Interior-Decorating The basic principle behind feng shui interior decorating is to use this ancient Chinese art in placing objects and furniture in the home or office in such a way as to bring more harmony and good fortune and enhance the lives of the people in the home or workplace. Feng shui interior decorating can be applied to any and every room in the house or office and is not restricted to any particular form of décor. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2555/1/Feng-Shui-House Feng shui is an ancient Chinese discipline of using the energy flow in the living space in a home or workplace to harmonize and bring health, wealth and happiness to those living in the home. Feng shui involves the use of directions, colors, objects and even elements in the designing of a good home. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2554/1/Feng-Shui-Home-Design The home can be made a better place to live in using feng shui. Feng shui places importance on the placing of things and arranging the living space in a home. This results in enhancing the flow of positive energy and reducing the negative energy flow in the surrounding. Feng shui can be used in any area of the home be it the bedroom, the living room, the kitchen or even the bathroom. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2553/1/Feng-Shui-Designs Interior decorating and designing improves the living space in any home. However if this decorating of designing is done keeping in mind the requirements of the people living in the home, it adds to the general well-being of the occupants of the house. Feng shui designs aim at enhancing the lives of the people in the home or office by creating a harmonious living space for everyone. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2552/1/Feng-Shui-Decorating Feng shui has a long history to it. The ancient Chinese practiced this art of placing different furniture and arranging the living space to bring harmony and good fortune to the occupants of the house. Feng shui decorating involves the use of different objects and accessories that would help enhance the flow of positive energy in the house. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2551/1/Feng-Shui-Decor Feng shui décor is concerned with the designing of the interiors or décor of a home or office according to the principles of feng shui. Feng shui gives importance to the flow of energy in accordance to the elements in nature and the direction in which the house or office is located. Making subtle or major changes in the feng shui décor of a living space can greatly change the fortunes of the people living or working in these areas. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2550/1/Feng-Shui-Courses Approaching feng shui consultants or experts is the right way to make any change in the décor or design of the home or office if the occupants of the house or office believe in feng shui. Many feng shui masters who pass on the secrets of ancient Chinese feng shui to those who seek it conduct Feng shui courses at these schools and institutions. One may personally attend these courses or may also learn through distance learning programs conducted by these schools. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2549/1/Feng-Shui-Consultant Not everyone can claim to know everything about feng shui. Although feng shui is a fairly easy art of placing and arranging space, there are many finer aspects to it. Also, feng shui designs and décor varies from individual to individual. A good feng shui consultant who would normally study the living space or work area before using feng shui to make any changes can give the right kind of advice on these matters. Feng shui experts and masters also provide consultation of matters related to personal and professional lives based on the living conditions of the individuals approaching them. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2518/1/Feng-Shui-in-The-Home The home can be made a better place to live in using feng shui. Feng shui places importance on the placing of things and arranging the living space in a home. This results in enhancing the flow of positive energy and reducing the negative energy flow in the surrounding. Feng shui can be used in any area of the home be it the bedroom, the living room, the kitchen or even the bathroom. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2517/1/Feng-Shui-Guidelines Feng Shui is oriental Chinese term that means water and wind. According to the traditional Chinese philosophy the placement and arrangement of physical object in your environment affects the flow of energy. Feng Shui is a method of placing and arranging these objects in the environment to get the best energy flow and thus get the best possible advantages in life. Feng Shui is often considered as a decorating style, whereas it is a discipline whose guidelines are compatible with many decorating styles. Feng Shui has developed and refined through centuries of research and experimentation. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2512/1/Feng-Shui-for-Improvement Feng shui helps to create a balance in our everyday lives by enhancing the positive energy flow and deflecting or reducing the negative energies from our living space. Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice of placing things and arranging space within a home or workplace and is believed to improve the lives of those who look towards feng shui for improvement in all spheres of life. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2511/1/Feng-Shui-Bedroom The bedroom is an area where one relaxes after a hard and tiring day. This place gives the person the space to rejuvenate and recharge in a quiet and peaceful environment. A feng shui bedroom is one that is arranged according to the simple principles of feng shui, which stresses upon the flow of positive energy through arranging the living space in any part of the home. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2475/1/Free-Feng-Shui Feng Shui can be described as an oriental art of placement and arrangement of objects to achieve harmony. It is a traditional Chinese philosophy, which has proofs of its advent beyond 3000 years. This Eastern philosophy though seems to be conventional adapts to the most contemporary architectural and interior decorating styles. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2474/1/Feng-Shui-Symbols Feng Shui is method that can help you in harmonizing and balancing the elements within and around your house and enhance your life quality. Various symbols are used as Feng Shui tools to obtain the needed harmony with the environment. Different symbols carry different purpose and represent different elements. Each symbol has a predetermined placement, according to different sectors. Using the bagua map will greatly help you in finding the right placements for right symbols. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2473/1/Feng-Shui-Paint-Colors Feng Shui is metaphysical study that focuses on how mankind is affected by its surroundings. The study encompasses both the external environment as well as the internal layout of the home Moreover it is an oriental art of placement and arrangement of space to achieve harmony. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2472/1/Feng-Shui-Office-Colors Feng Shui is a traditional Chinese art of placing and arranging objects to achieve harmony. Feng Shui principles can be effectively used to design your office to bring wealth, success and prosperity. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2471/1/Feng-Shui-Interior-Design Interior design is integration of different facets to create a beautiful environment. In recent times a rising number of homeowner are going for the Feng Shui discipline of interior design. Like any other disciplines even the Feng Shui interior design offers both modern and traditional style, however what is more important is that the lines and shapes of the elements you include are in harmony with each other. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2470/1/Feng-Shui-Furniture Love your environment and will embrace you with universal peace and harmony in return. This s exactly what Feng Shui means in its purity. Feng Shui's literal meaning is "wind and water". It is an art of placement and arrangement of space to achieve harmony with the environment. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2469/1/Feng-shui-fountain Feng shui literally means 'wind and water'. Feng shui experts believe that wind and water have a tremendous amount of positive energy that is constantly flowing and this can bring an harmonious effect on the daily lives of people who have this kind of energy near them at all times. To avail of the positive effects of feng shui, the use of a feng shui fountain is recommended. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2468/1/Feng-Shui-for-Office Feng Shui is a practice of placement and arrangement of space, which includes external as well as the internal layout of your house or office to achieve harmony with the environment. Feng Shui has suggested these placements depending on the sector positioning of your house or office and by correlating it to the five energies i.e. earth, wood, water, fire and metal. Below we have discussed a few practices given by Feng Shui that will help you create harmony and rising success in your commercial premises. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2467/1/Feng-shui-elements Feng shui is an ancient Chinese discipline which involves the placing and arranging of space according to the energy flow in the surroundings. These surroundings are mostly made of five elements which hold importance in the principles of feng shui. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2466/1/Feng-Shui-Design Success of a Feng Shui design is determined by how well you live in your spaces. Feng Shui designs focus on chi - or energy that flows through out. According to the holistic theory, our personal energy force is the chi or the life force. This force needs to be to nurtured and encouraged to flow free, which will bring health and well being through the surroundings. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2465/1/Feng-Shui-Cures Feng Shui is a traditional Chinese practice, which deals with placement and arrangements of space to obtain balance and harmony with the environment. It is study that has evolved and refined through centuries of research and experimentation. Feng Shui has suggested various effective cures that can influence the movement of energies in your house, which can create the wished, balance and harmony into the home. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2464/1/Feng-Shui-Color Since colors have a deep impact on a person's metal behavior, they have great significance in Feng Shui. The colors you choose in your house and office have a strong influence on you. Every color produces some effect and thus should be used at the right places in your house and offices. Using of variety of colors in your house is the best way to balance the chi-or energy in your home. However every color has its own significance, which has been explained in this article. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2463/1/Feng-Shui-Bagua Feng Shui Bagua spelt as BA - GWA is the map of Feng Shui, which is used to find out which part of your home or office correlates with a particular situation in your life. Once you have an in-depth understanding of the bagua it will be easy for you to evaluate and adjust your environment for better health and productivity, thus improving your life. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2462/1/Feng-Shui-Architect Feng Shui is a traditional Chinese oriental art of placing and arranging of objects for achieving harmony. More over the art teaches us how to create harmony and balance around us. This Eastern philosophy though being more than 3000 years old has already become very popular with the contemporary building design. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2461/1/Decorating-and-Feng-Shui Feng Shui is traditional Chinese practice of placement and arrangement of space to achieve harmony with the environment. According to the Feng Shui principles by arranging our furnishings and décor in concurrence with the environment, we draw harmony and good health into our lives. Often the Feng Shui philosophy is misunderstood as a decorating style, whereas it is a discipline whose guidelines are compatible with many decorating styles. Below we have discussed various aspects of decorating and Feng Shui. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2460/1/Bedroom-Color-Feng-Shui Colors have a deep and strong influence on person's mental behavior. Feng Shui provides with an interesting explanation on significance of different colors. The discipline provides with a detailed explanation and reasoning of why certain colors should be used in specific rooms of your house. Below we have discussed in detail which colors should be used for a bedroom. Sheryl Cooper Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2450/1/Traditional-Feng-Shui The practice of Feng Shui has no records of its advent in the history. However the first texts on Feng Shui were found in an ancient manuscript dating back to 200 AD. Feng Shui has moreover developed and has refined through centuries of research, analysis and experimentation. Sheryl Cooper Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2449/1/Feng-Shui-Study Feng Shui is a metaphysical study of how mankind is affected by its surrounding and environment. The study includes both the external environment and the internal layout of the house. Feng Shui can be further explained as a practice of placement and arrangement of space in harmony with the environment. Sheryl Cooper Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2448/1/Feng-Shui-School Feng Shui is a traditional Chinese method for determining the most appropriate locations for a harmonious life. These locations can be both the external environment and even the internal placement of the house. They can be the site of a building, the floor plan of a house or just the layout of a room. Feng Shui has evolved and refined through years of research, study and experimentation. Sheryl Cooper Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2447/1/Feng-Shui-Home-Decorating-Tips Feng Shui is a traditional Chinese art of placement and arrangement of space to achieve harmony with nature. Feng Shui has a strong hue of traditional Chinese beliefs pertaining to their geographical, religious, philosophical, mathematical, aesthetical and astrological ideas. Sheryl Cooper Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2446/1/Feng-Shui-Colors-for-Rooms Colors have a significant effect on a person's mental behavior. Different shades have different effects, such as a dark shade be relaxing or depressing. On the other hand a light color can be uplifting or annoying, where as extreme colors can be exhilarating or aggravating. Feng Shui provides the most comprehensive information and reasoning on which color you should use in your house. Sheryl Cooper Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2428/1/Feng-shui-information Feng shui literally means 'wind and water'. However, feng shui is not as simple as its meaning. A deep study of this system of placing and arranging space in a home or work area reveals a lot of information. Feng shui information available not just in its land of origin but all over the world confirms the use of this system right through the traditional times up to the present times. Sheryl Cooper Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2427/1/Feng-shui-advice Feng shui is not a way of interior decoration. It is an ancient Chinese system of décor with a certain discipline added to it. Feng shui places importance on the flow of positive energy through wind and water and believes that these energies affect the everyday lives of people, their relationships with others and also their work and income. Hence, it becomes necessary that feng shui advice is taken from the masters of this system in order to gain maximum benefit. Sheryl Cooper Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2413/1/Feng-shui-wind-chimes Feng shui places a lot of importance on elements and primarily on metals. Besides metals, wood work and bells also have an important role to play. Wind chimes combine the positive energy in the wind with an aura of well being and happiness and can be used as gifts too. Feng shui wind chimes are available in many decorative shapes and sizes and within an affordable price range to suit any homeowner's requirements. Sheryl Cooper Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2412/1/Feng-shui-colors Feng shui uses colors to bring a more positive kind of energy into the living space or work area in homes and offices. Feng shui literally means 'wind and water' and deals with placing and arranging of space to enhance natural energy flow for more peace and prosperity. Colors have negative and positive effects as well and the use of colors is an important feature of feng shui. Sheryl Cooper Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2411/1/Feng-shui-coins Feng shui coins can be used in a number of ways to bring more luck and prosperity. According to the principles of feng shui, these coins can fulfill the metal element and when placed in specific areas can generate more wealth and income. Feng shui coins may be carried on the person or may be placed in specific areas in the house or office. These coins are usually available in sets of three. Sheryl Cooper Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2410/1/Colors-Feng-Shui It is generally believed that colors affect the mentality and everyday life of the people. This would mean that each color that is used on the floors, ceilings, and walls of every room in the house affects the way of life and relationships of the people staying in the house. It is widely accepted that colors feng shui picks for enhancing the positive energy are known for their specific qualities. Sheryl Cooper Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2386/1/What-is-feng-shui Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice of bringing harmony into the living space by controlling or redirecting the flow of energy. Feng shui laws and rules are based on the guiding principle of energy flow through wind and water. This system also involves placing certain objects such as wind chimes, waterfalls and mirrors that can be used to convert negative energy into positive energy. Feng shui literally means 'wind and water'. Sheryl Cooper Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2385/1/Office-feng-shui Office feng shui practitioners believe that following the principles of feng shui will bring more prosperity and that the business will make more money. Simple procedures or addition of certain objects to the workspace may bring in good and positive energy and enable people to work and concentrate better. Sheryl Cooper Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2384/1/Free-feng-shui-tips Feng shui, pronounced as 'fung shway' literally means 'wind and water'. It is an ancient Chinese discipline that deals with placing and arranging of space to enhance natural energy flow for more peace and prosperity. Many feng shui tips on improving home and office areas are available in books and on various websites on the Internet. Sheryl Cooper Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2383/1/Feng-shui Nature plays an important role in everyday living. It is this fact that is considered to be of prime importance in the practice of feng shui. An ancient Chinese practice of placing things and arranging space within a home or workplace, feng shui literally means 'wind and water'. Sheryl Cooper Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pokingaroundthehome.com/articles/2382/1/Feng-shui-tips Feng shui can be practiced in homes and offices for bringing a more positive kind of energy into the living space or work area. Feng shui literally means 'wind and water' and deals with placing and arranging of space to enhance natural energy flow for more peace and prosperity. Sheryl Cooper Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CDT