Feng Shui Living

by Sharon Stasney

Transform your home into an environment that makes you feel more alive. Using the principles of feng shui--the ancient Asian practice of arranging furnishings and accessories to optimize the flow of energy--you can create a living space in which you feel safe and comfortable and that also helps you embrace life more fully. Gorgeous full-color photos of stylish rooms illustrate how easy it is to incorporate feng shui into your décor. Begin by establishing safety in your home through retreat and secret spaces, connecting to nature's grounding, and other techniques. Now you are ready to encourage expansion in your life. Design spaces where you can be alone, as well as shared spaces that promote harmonious relationships. See how to balance your home's yin and yang and tap into the power of the five essential elements. Work with lighting, color, textiles, furniture and object placement, wall space, accessories, and more.

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Narariel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was not a feng shui 101 book. Written for people with at least some backgrounds in the basic concepts of feng shui, the author takes a different approach to the topic and covers different ideas while glossing over the very basics. The bagua map is used and very briefly covered, for example, while the concept of colour is explored much deeper. Ms. Stasney includes summaries and explanations of safe vs risky colours as well as chart including cultural associations and physical and psychological effects of colours.

The author has a unique and informative approach to feng shui, including topics I've not seen in other Western feng shui books. She discusses the idea of safety (represented by the tortoise) and inspiration (the phoenix.) She also goes into some depth on the concepts of a space for an individual vs a shared space. She takes circadian rhythms and perceptions of furniture into account.

I found the book interesting and educational. I expect to re-read it and possibly invest in a copy for myself. Not recommended for those with no previous knowledge of feng shui.