Feng Shui Tips: Crystal Balls

Anjie Cho July 15, 2016

In case you missed it, I was featured on Homeclick earlier this year with tips on how to properly hang a feng shui crystal ball. Check out what Homeclick had to say below, and view the video and instructions here! You can also purchase a feng shui crystal ball with red hanging cord on the Holistic Spaces store here.

We're really digging this latest video with architect and feng shui consultant Anjie Cho. We were first wowed when we saw how a designer like Cho can seamlessly weave feng shui sensibilities into her design work for clients without compromising taste or preference. Feng shui is an intriguing, attractive art-meets-science practice that has been around for thousands of years. Crystals, it turns out, play an important role in creating good feng shui in the home.

The basic concept of feng shui crystals is fairly straightforward. When properly cleaned and used, crystals can attract and disperse good feng shui energy in the home. Different crystals can attract different energies, while placement of crystals around the house can also affect outcome.

In her video, Cho uses a Swarovski 40mm faceted crystal ball and discusses proper cleaning of the crystal as well as three potential rooms in which to use it: an entryway, hallway, or a home's center.

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eHow.com Video: How to Use a Food Processor For Leftover Soap Pieces

Anjie Cho November 19, 2014

Learn how to recycle leftover bits of soap into new, original bars using a food processor

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Video Transcript:

I'm Anjie Cho, and this is how to use a food processor for leftover soap pieces.

I love using bar soap, especially super nice, natural soap. Bar soap is more eco-friendly because you can use less of it and it lasts longer. And you don't have the disposable containers. But you do end up with those leftover soap pieces. I'll show you how to recycle your leftover soap pieces using a food processor.

First, you need a processor, some leftover soap pieces, a saucepan, some oil and a soap molder of some sort. First, grease your soap mold, mine is a glass bowl. You can also use a fancy soap mold or a paper cup.

Second, place all your leftover soap pieces in a food processor and pulse until you have grated soap pieces. Place these in your pan over low heat with just enough water to cover. Here's where you can get creative and use milk, tea, coffee, water, it's up to you.

Milk can give a creamier, moisturizing soap. Different herbal teas can add the benefits of the herbs. Such as peppermint, which is tingly and invigorating. Coffee and caffeinated teas can help wake you up and make your skin firmer. And then, there's water for the purists.

Once you have a smooth texture, take your mixture and let it cool a bit. After it's cooled to the touch, at this point you can add other things such oatmeal, coffee grounds. etc. And you can add some scrubbing power. Or you could just add some essential oils.

Pour it into your mold and cover it with plastic wrap. You can leave it out or put it in the fridge. When it's set after a few hours, you can take it out and let it cure, meaning dry and harden for at least a week. Maybe longer if you used a lot of liquid.

This is a great way to use leftover soap pieces and make a special bar that's all your own.

by Anjie Cho

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eHow.com Video: Natural Way to Make a Chair Smell Good

Anjie Cho October 22, 2014

Restore used and lived-in chairs to good smell with natural products like vinegar, baking soda and sunlight

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Video Transcript:

I'm Anjie Cho and this is natural ways to make a chair smell good.

Because upholstered chairs get used, sat on, spilled on, etc. and because they can't easily be cleaned, sometimes they start to smell, well, not so good. But there are natural ways to make a chair smell better. You don't have to use chemicals, you can go the eco-friendly route.

First of all, don't try to cover it up, I think it makes it worse. The best way to go is to deodorize and remove the bad odors. Some ways to do this for upholstered fabric is to sprinkle baking soda and let it sit overnight. Baking soda deodorizes by absorbing the odors. After it has sat overnight, vacuum the baking soda. This should help tremendously.

If necessary, move onto step two using white vinegar. Make a solution of equal parts water to vinegar and pour into a spray bottle. Make sure to test an area first. For instance, this will not work for silk. If that area's o.k., then spray the entire chair with vinegar spray. I promise you the vinegar smell will absolutely dissipate and leave the chair smelling better.

Finally, step three, if it still needs some deodorizing. Vacuum the chair one more time and leave it out in the sunlight all day. Did you know that sunlight actually can kill bacteria and a lot of the odors come from bacteria? Be mindful if the fabric has a possibility of fading in the sunlight. Again, do a test of you can.

There are natural and eco-friendly ways to make a chair smell good using baking soda, vinegar and natural sunlight. Net time skip the chemicals and try to do it the green, natural way.

by Anjie Cho