5 Quick Upgrades To Make Your Outdoor Space Ready For Entertaining

Guest User April 20, 2022

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Anjie Cho was featured on mindbodygreen

One of the best parts of warmer weather is spending more time outside, and that includes any outdoor space you might have. After a long winter, spring is the perfect time to upgrade your patio or garden, so we asked experts for their tips to make your spot perfect for entertaining, relaxing, and everything in between:

2. Identify the function of the space and plan accordingly.

"If you would like to have more community, create more friendships, and connect with the outside world, bring in more seats," says architect and feng shui expert Anjie Cho. She adds that increasing your seating will also make the space more inviting, and promote a good flow of chi.

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If you’d like to learn more about feng shui, check out Mindful Design Feng Shui School at: www.mindfuldesignschool.com

This Is the Most Neglected Spot in Your Bedroom — Now Here’s How to Clean It

Guest User April 13, 2022

Anjie Cho was featured on Apartment Therapy

The rules of feng shui suggest that keeping stuff, especially stuff with negative vibes, under the bed can obstruct the flow of energy. “Ideally, you want to have the chi, or life-force energy, flow around you,” explains feng shui educator Anjie Cho. “When you have a lot of things under your bed, your chi can’t flow.”

For optimal feng shui, Cho says you should keep that space totally clear. If that’s not possible, she suggests keeping soft, sleep-related items under the bed and avoiding anything emotionally charged like personal mementos, letters from an ex, or even luggage or shoes, which signify movement. “The time you spend in bed, you’re in a passive yin state, which makes you susceptible to bad energy,” she says.

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If you’d like to learn more about feng shui, check out Mindful Design Feng Shui School at: www.mindfuldesignschool.com

The Colors You Shouldn't Paint Your Bedroom If You Want To Sleep Soundly

Guest User April 6, 2022

Anjie Cho was featured on mindbodygreen

When it comes to our sleeping environments, the details count—from the make of our mattress to the material of our sheets to, yes, the color of our walls. If you want to get quality rest each night, not all paint colors are created equal. Here's what a feng shui expert wants you to know about which shades are conducive to sleep and which ones really aren't.

Colors to avoid in the bedroom.

Have you ever noticed certain colors make you feel more energized or amped up? This holds true in our bedrooms as well, and those are exactly the colors you want to avoid. As feng shui expert Anjie Cho tells mbg, bright colors are a big feng shui no-no for bedroom walls.

Specifically, she adds, you'll want to avoid bright, fiery reds and oranges, vibrant greens, neon or bright blues, and neon or bright yellows. "They are too activating—primary color hues are too intense for [sleeping]," she explains.

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