The Clothes That Will Make You Happy

Feng Shui practitioners have long maintained that putting everything in its proper place promotes harmony, balance and bliss by allowing chi—energizing life force—to flow freely. Now modern-day gurus have discovered a new application for this ancient Chinese happiness-by-design philosophy: fashion!
Once you know your element—metal, water, wood, fire or earth—simply wear the colors, cuts and fabrics [...]

Carole Shashona’s Spirit and Style in the Inkless Magazine

Inkless Magazine is proud to announce a new bi-weekly column starting the 1st week of April”.  Spirit & Style by spiritual and lifestyle guru Carole Shashona.
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GILDING THE GARDEN: Ten Tabletop Tips

1. Think of the table as a whole including food and decorations.
2. Choose a color scheme for linen, china and flowers.
3. The color scheme should complement colors of the food served.
4. Natural beeswax or white candles are preferred during the day. At night, black candles focus attention on the flickering flames.
5. Use silver candlesticks or:

Eggcups [...]

GILDING THE GARDEN: Designs for Alfresco Entertaining.

Your garden should be an extension of your home—a nook where you can curl up with a book, a corner to chat with a friend, a place to serve cocktails, a space to entertain.
But first things first. Is your terrace, patio or backyard all that you want it to be? Have you always wanted a [...]

Feng Shui for Mountain Homes

· In isolated areas, place bird feeders and wind chimes on the property to attract more life.
· Warm, toasty interior colors— browns, oranges and reds— can counteract isolation and stark outside terrain.
· Keep beds out of the pathway of sliding-glass or French doors. Too much energy running through a sleeping area can cause illness.
· Energy cannot [...]

Red Alert New Year

RED ENERGY – Razzle Dazzle

How can RED fire you with Blessings for this New Year?
Feel the radiance. Don’t worry. Be Happy.

Fashionable New Year

New Year Color Updates:
Carole Shashona Designs for better Health, Wealth and Glamour.
Fashion tips for this Holiday Season from Carole Shashona:
What color to wear, how to be in style, how to nurture yourself, what to do to stimulate new beginnings & prosperity, tips for your home to jump start new opportunities, how  invite [...]

Privacy at Home and in the Work Place

Privacy concerns mirror Feng Shui with the need for good design …Why?? We may ask… daily we are asked to display intimate sides of ourselves in non-intimate zones. This requires new design strategies. For good design requires us (designers) to describe YOU!
1. How do you see privacy in the realm of design?
Design we work [...]

Creative “Tips” for Nails

The creativity zone is associated with the arms and, of course, hands. Keep your nails in tip-top shape to keep your creative juices flowing to your masterpiece, whether it is a watercolor painting, a gourmet meal, or a killer business proposal.
Association:  Creativity
Nail shape: Oval, arc
Color:  Blue, gray, lavender
Accessories/ finish: Pearlized, opalescent
Patterns: Moons, stripes
Association:  Abundance
Nail shape: [...]

Retreat Chic – Alternative Design: Trompe L’oeil Fashion & Home Color Tips

Sparkle in Silver, Bright in Bronze or Glitter in Gold – accessorize your wardrobe with metallic this season.
Add flair of color with a red pillow to the Northeast zone of your home signaling passion to the world!
Add a bowl of fruit to your kitchen counter. This will keep you healthy and fit.
The Sky’s the Limit [...]

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