Did you know that the color red helps you to focus, and to follow through on a thought process or on a task that you need to complete? Red is the color of physical energy, passion, and warmth. At this time of year we need to feel warm and energetic, focussed and passionate.
Good energy and good Feng Shui!
Would you like to change the way you decorate for the holidays? Some people have the habit of using every possible color …red, gold, silver, green white, purple…you name it!
If you wish to update the look for a more modern time, limit the colors to three. Feng Shui loves the three color combination. For example; red, green, and gold creates a beautiful look. Blue, silver and white also creates a unified look rather than the mish mash of random color everywhere.
Deck Those Halls!
Are you considering spiffing up your house in anticipation of the holidays? Good news! They have come out with new paints that have no environmental toxins, no fumes and no negative impact on the environment.
If your are thinking of laying down a wood floor, strongly consider either cork or bamboo. These are safe, long wearing, and a quickly renewable resource. Other materials like hemp and jute can be used for rugs and window treatments. As the seasons change and we lose the green outside, just go green inside with the right materials! Kermit the frog was wrong, it is easy to be green!
By using warmer colors, we can create the feeling of a higher temperature. When we decorate for the holidays, we use oranges, golds, and reds. Picture pumpkins, Indian corn, mums in yellows, golds, warm browns, maple leaves in bright reds, and even the reds of Christmas time! These all make us feel warm, cozy, and satisfied. If you are deciding to lower your thermostat to save money this winter, consider wearing bright reds and golds, add warm cozy colorful throws and pillows to your den and living room to keep you warm when relaxing, and bring in flowers with these colors to keep the life force energy warmed up in your home!
Yellow: Yellow is associated with intellect, it stimulates the brain and aids in digestion. It’s positive qualities are optimism, reason, and decisiveness, while it’s negatives are exaggeration, rigidity, and over-stimulation. It good for hallways and kitchens, not advisable for bathrooms, meditation rooms, or bedrooms.
Orange: A powerful and cheerful color, orange encourages communication, creativity, and intellect. It’s negative qualities are rebelliousness and irritability. It best usage is in dining rooms, hallways, and living rooms. It is a poor choice for bedrooms or small spaces.
Brown: Brown suggests stability and weight. It’s positives are safety and elegance, while it’s negatives are dinginess, depression, and aging. It’s a good choice for studies but not for bedrooms.
Using the color peach in your bedroom is asking for trouble if you are married. “Peach-Blossom Luck” is a well known concept in China, meaning a husband or wife with a roving eye. A married person might be drawn into adultery. A single person, however, will have an active social life but may have trouble finding a permanent life partner.