Love Note from Anjie: Lighting a Candle

Anjie Cho December 24, 2022

december 24, 2022 // love note from anjie

lighting a candle

“It’s such a simple thing to light a candle it changes the whole tone of an experience….If I get the lighting right I can change people’s way of thinking. Predispose them to let the experience wash over them.” — Alice Waters

light a candle

inspire your fire qi for warmth

Did you see this?

Yin fire with candles

candles with incense or essential oils for warmth, illumination and inspiration for the winter.

my favorites right now: EVERGREENS

juniper. cedarwood. pine.

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5 Ways to Embrace the Summer Solstice

Anjie Cho June 22, 2022

It's officially summer! As of yesterday, the 2022 summer solstice, we've moved from spring to summer and are welcoming the fire season after a cold winter! The earth will travel its closest to the sun today, bringing longer days, warmer weather and the official beginning of a new season in the northern hemisphere. We're always fans of the summer season, and in feng shui terms, it's a great time to refresh your space and prepare for the coming fire element. Here are our favorite ways to switch to summer in a holistic space!

Clear Your Space

I recommend space clearings on a regular basis to my feng shui clients. They are great ways to refresh the energy in your home, send stagnant energy on its way and welcome positive qi to your space. There are any number of ways to clear the space, but I prefer the BTB feng shui orange peels method or our Holistic Spaces white sage mist during the summer months! The Space white sage spray is finally back in stock, and it's also perfect to travel with during the summer. You don't always want to burn sage when you're staying away from home, so the mist is a brilliant way to clear the space of that guest room without setting off any alarms!

Clean Out Your Closet

We all know the value of closet space, and though it might be necessary to leave out a few warmer pieces for the spring season, summer is hot and vibrant, and it's the ideal time to pack away those winter clothes and make space for light, comfortable summer clothes. You may even find there are clothes you haven't worn that you can get rid of! Each piece of clothing that leaves your space leaves room for a new, quality piece you love. Check out some of our past posts about cleaning out the closet!

Stock Up on Fruits and Veggies

Just as we change our eating habits at the beginning of fall, winter and spring, the summer season brings with it a new list of optimal foods, most notably raw fruits and veggies. With the rise of the heat, fruits and veggies offer a healthy, nutritious way to cool the body, and many (think lettuce, watermelon) even contain a high amount of water to help combat the fire season! My favorite thing is to make watermelon juice. Be sure to juice the rind, too! Watermelon rind contains a wealth of nutrients not found in other fruits and can even help improve blood circulation!

Swap Out Design Accessories

If you changed up your holistic space to get cozy during the cooler months, it's time to switch back to breezy, cooling accessories for your space. Replace darker colors with light blues, greens and pastels; swap heavy drapes for thin curtains; opt for airy, organic linens and maybe even throw in a few summer-themed pillows! Check out this My Favorite Things post for some of our favorite summer design accessories.

Add the Water Element

June is the peak of the fire season, and the best way to balance out excess fire is to add water. You can do this by adding actual water, kidney shaped items, dark blues and blacks and representations of water. Check out some of my favorite ways to add water to a space!

by Anjie Cho

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What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?

Guest User March 16, 2022

Bundle of colored pencils in many colors — Photo by Salvatore Ventura on Pexels

Chances are, there are certain colors that you love, and others that you can’t stand. Did you know that the colors that you’re drawn to can give you clues about what kind of energy you might be craving more of? In feng shui, color is not only a way to change how your home looks, but also a tool to help shift the energy of a space.

There are several different ways to approach color and feng shui. One of these ways is to look at the five elements, also known as the five phases. Each of the five elements is a different type of energy that occurs in nature, and there are different colors associated with each of these elements.

Think about what color you’re most attracted to right now. If I asked you what your favorite color is, what pops into your head? Trust what comes up for you, and read on to learn what your color preferences might be saying about you.

Red or bright orange

If you picked a fiery color such as red or a bright, vibrant orange, you may need a little more warmth and inspiration in your life. To bring more of these fire element qualities into your home, painting your walls red is certainly an option, but usually that’s a little too much fire for most people. Fire in small doses does a lot and it can be very impactful. You can also introduce red in smaller ways through artwork, throw pillows, or fresh flowers, or you can even explore this energy by wearing red clothes or jewelry.

Brown, yellow, rusty orange, or earth tones

If you love yellow or neutral, earthy tones, you might need a little more nourishment, self care, or grounding. These colors are all expressions of the earth element. To connect to the energy of the earth, you can spend time laying on the ground, going for walks, working with ceramics, or doing any other activity that makes you feel really grounded. You can also bring these earth element colors into your home. I love fancy jasper or even a textured rug with earth tones to really embody the earth element qualities of support and stability.

White, light gray, or metallics

If you prefer these colors, you may be wanting more precision, clarity, joy, or elegance in your life. These are all metal element qualities. You can connect to metal energy by being careful and precise in what you say and speaking more clearly. The metal element can also be a reminder to connect to your inner child, so think about ways that you can bring a little more joy and play into your life. You can also incorporate more whites and metallics into your decor, like a white vase or brass fixtures.

Black, dark midnight blue, or charcoal gray

If you’re drawn to these water element colors, it could be a good time to look at things that are hidden, including your shadow side and any areas of your life that you have some fear of exploring. Water energy is also about diving deeper and cultivating wisdom. This doesn’t mean collecting information on the internet; instead, it’s about taking the time to connect with your ancestors, teachers, and lineage. All of us are connected by oceans, the great waters of the earth, and water encourages you to connect with all of the people who have walked this path before you. You can also bring more water energy into your home by adding these colors into your decor.

Green, teal, or blue

You may be attracted to growth, healing, and flexibility if you love these wood element colors. Imagine a blade of grass or the leaves of a tree having the flexibility to bend with the wind. The wood element also teaches us to have kindness and compassion for yourself and others, and to cultivate growth. You can connect to wood energy by incorporating these colors into your space, or adding a new green plant somewhere in your home.

I hope this gives you some insight into why you might be drawn to certain colors, and some inspiration for working with the energy of those colors!

by Anjie Cho