Feng Shui and Everything Fancy » Home Decor Ideas http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com Sun, 30 May 2010 12:15:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Fab Wall Mounted Shoe Storage http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2010/01/10/wall-mounted-shoe-storage/ http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2010/01/10/wall-mounted-shoe-storage/#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:09:24 +0000 Gigi http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/?p=1116 wall mounted shoe storage Organizers can’t get any cooler with this fabulous Nest wall mounted shoe storage. J-me Design founded by two brothers designed this stainless steel shoe storage that looks like a piece of art. I swear shoes won’t fall from this shoe storage and it can hold up to six (6) pair  of shoes! Geek organizers like [...]]]> wall mounted shoe storage

Organizers can’t get any cooler with this fabulous Nest wall mounted shoe storage. J-me Design founded by two brothers designed this stainless steel shoe storage that looks like a piece of art. I swear shoes won’t fall from this shoe storage and it can hold up to six (6) pair  of shoes! Geek organizers like me loves to see products that is functional and artsy at the same time. Keeping clutter away is always this exciting. Assembly instructions and mounting hardware are included with each rack.

Source:  Smart Furniture

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Want something cute? Here it is.. tada! Sushi Pillows! Aren’t they look cute and yummy? But I hope you’re not hungry because they’re just pillows! Perfect for your modern fab home.  Choose from Salmon, Shrimp Nigiri or green Edamame. On top of that, these pillows are hand-made in the US! (you heard me right) very rare these days. These pillows are great conversation starters with your visitors.  I hope they’ll add American food in their collection, like hamburgers, fries… ok enough about food, I”m getting hungry. You can find all these pillows available in ThinkGeek. The ultimate geek store. Love it!

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]]> http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2009/09/12/something-cute-sushi-pillows/feed/ 0 Fab Storage Cubes http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2009/08/31/fab-storage-cubes/ http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2009/08/31/fab-storage-cubes/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:24:04 +0000 Gigi http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/?p=1093 assembly.ktoptc.real.optic_cubes_2 I like fabulous storage that can help keep clutter away. That is why when I see something as fab as the Optic Storage Cubes, decluttering while keeping your stuff is a happy treat. Who wouldn’t want these colorful storage boxes? It will make any home look modern, sleek and fab! Kartell made these stackable storage [...]]]> assembly.ktoptc.real.optic_cubes_2

I like fabulous storage that can help keep clutter away. That is why when I see something as fab as the Optic Storage Cubes, decluttering while keeping your stuff is a happy treat. Who wouldn’t want these colorful storage boxes? It will make any home look modern, sleek and fab! Kartell made these stackable storage boxes. The fab thing about these 16″ x 16″ cubes, you can see different kinds of light in different angles and they have different colors to mix and match. You can also have an open cube or a cube with door for a concealed look. I am beginning to be a big fan of Kartell. I think can live in their showroom.

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]]> http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2009/08/31/fab-storage-cubes/feed/ 0 Something Geeky: Nintendo Wall Graphics http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2009/04/26/something-geeky-nintendo-wall-graphics/ http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2009/04/26/something-geeky-nintendo-wall-graphics/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:01:01 +0000 Gigi http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/?p=1021 If there’s a video game that I love playing over and over again, it will have to be “The Super Mario Brothers.” That is why for my next toilet and bath, I want my walls to have Nintendo Wall Graphics! Its super cool to relive my favorite levels of the game. Plus this cool Nintendo [...]]]>

If there’s a video game that I love playing over and over again, it will have to be “The Super Mario Brothers.” That is why for my next toilet and bath, I want my walls to have Nintendo Wall Graphics! Its super cool to relive my favorite levels of the game. Plus this cool Nintendo wall graphics is a change from the usual boring tiles. You can have these fab vinyl restickable wall-stickers for only $49.99-69.99 all from ThinkGeek.

]]> http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2009/04/26/something-geeky-nintendo-wall-graphics/feed/ 1 Modern, Fab, artsy Wall and Window treatments http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2009/03/15/modern-fab-artsy-wall-and-window-treatments/ http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2009/03/15/modern-fab-artsy-wall-and-window-treatments/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:19:13 +0000 Gigi http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/?p=936 Modern interior home style is the “it” these days. Gone are the days of dark wooden panelings and dark furniture. The modern interior home designs that I now see have plenty of light, fresh, artsy, alive and very inviting to make anyone a homebody. These wall, decal and window stickers rock! What I like about [...]]]>

Modern interior home style is the “it” these days. Gone are the days of dark wooden panelings and dark furniture. The modern interior home designs that I now see have plenty of light, fresh, artsy, alive and very inviting to make anyone a homebody. These wall, decal and window stickers rock! What I like about it – it’s affordable, eye-catching, DIY and it doesn’t damage the walls/windows. You can stick ‘em and remove it when you want to without leaving any residue. Ferm Living designed these fab wall stickers and Emma Jeffs designed the window adhesives. They have stickers/adhesives for every mood and every room, like for a nursery room the animal tower stickers are cute. Check out these fabulous window and wall treatments I found from Feel More Human. My favorites are barcode wall sticker and white clover window adhesive. But if you want something totally different and something unique in your walls, check out the huge Finger Print wall stickers and Power Pole stickers. But there are so many designs to choose from.

In Feng shui, the shapes, materials and colors of objects you put in your home make the chi energy there more yin or more yang. If you like a room to be more yang (active) like your living room, go for the barcode wall stickers. Straight lines are considred more yang. While rounded shapes like the flora wall stickers are generally considered more yin (passive) so this is more suited in the bedroom where you want to get a good night sleep.

Whenever I find fabulous modern interior design/style for homes, I always feel a rush and it makes me happy that I discovered another great idea to design my home sweet home… soon. I can’t wait to move.

]]> http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2009/03/15/modern-fab-artsy-wall-and-window-treatments/feed/ 1 “Stones” for your home http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2009/02/23/stones-for-your-home/ http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2009/02/23/stones-for-your-home/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:36:46 +0000 Gigi http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/?p=879 What do you think of the above “stones”? Lovely isn’t it? Will you be caught with these “stones” in your living or family room? These “stones” looked heavy to carry let alone try moving it, so no way will these “stones” land in the living room. But wait up! If these “stones” fooled you then [...]]]>

What do you think of the above “stones”? Lovely isn’t it? Will you be caught with these “stones” in your living or family room? These “stones” looked heavy to carry let alone try moving it, so no way will these “stones” land in the living room. But wait up! If these “stones” fooled you then it deserves a second look. These are actually oversized “stone” floor cushions. Amazing isn’t it? I was fooled the first time I saw it. South African textile designer Ronel Jordaan designed these fabulous felted wool stones. The cover of the cushions are 100% merino wool. What I particularly like about these “stone” cushions because of its shape, it prevents “cutting chi.” In feng shui, chi energy should be able to flow well inside and outside the home. It is said that sharp corners on furniture can cause “cutting chi” that can make chi energy swirl that lead to disorientation and confusion, in time, ill health. These “stones” are a winner, aside from you can fool anyone who pays you a visit, it also enhances good feng shui into your home.

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]]> http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2009/02/23/stones-for-your-home/feed/ 0 Feng Shui Tips: Before moving into a new home http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2008/11/01/feng-shui-tips-before-moving-into-a-new-home/ http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2008/11/01/feng-shui-tips-before-moving-into-a-new-home/#comments Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:52:18 +0000 Gigi http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/?p=461 Thinking of moving? Wait up! You may want to try these Feng Shui tips to ensure a good and positive vibes to  your new home. The author Simon Brown a Feng Shui expert, suggested to clear out any negative “chi” energy left by the previous occupants and past events – clean your new home thoroughly [...]]]>

Thinking of moving? Wait up! You may want to try these Feng Shui tips to ensure a good and positive vibes to  your new home. The author Simon Brown a Feng Shui expert, suggested to clear out any negative “chi” energy left by the previous occupants and past events – clean your new home thoroughly before you move in. If you can, redecorate throughout, replace all carpets, curtains and remove any soft furnishings left behind, like beds. There’s an old belief in China that beds play a significant role in married couples life. Previous occupants experiences and past events are stuck in beds. Hence, antique beds that were pass on from generation to generation possess a profound past. In Feng Shui, it is suggested to clean the bed well – place it under the sun, rain or burn incense before using the bed, or better yet keep it in storage. Shop for a new and modern bed like the above awesome king size bed from Smart Furniture.

Additional suggestion, make your move in the Summer or Spring because during those times, “chi” energy is more yang and upward. Choose a dry sunny day to activate old “chi” energy in your new home and enable it to leave your new home easily. But if you need to move during autumn, winter or the rainy season, it is suggested to have a second major clean and if possible redecorate as soon as spring or summer comes. Happy moving!

]]> http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2008/11/01/feng-shui-tips-before-moving-into-a-new-home/feed/ 2 Cute find of the week: 2 in 1 stool http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2008/10/20/cute-find-of-the-week-2-in-1-stool/ http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2008/10/20/cute-find-of-the-week-2-in-1-stool/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:45:48 +0000 Gigi http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/?p=434 Nowadays the best decorating style is “minimalistic.” A space where you can dance ala-ballroom dancing when you want too in an instant. Your home not crammed with too much furniture, appliances, and home decors. The Tiki stool from Offi is just the solution you need to keep your home clutter free and “minimalistic.” [...]]]>

Nowadays the best decorating style is “minimalistic.” A space where you can dance ala-ballroom dancing when you want too in an instant. Your home not crammed with too much furniture, appliances, and home decors. The Tiki stool from Offi is just the solution you need to keep your home clutter free and “minimalistic.” It can be a side table and stool in 1! You can choose from a wide variety of colors – green, red, pink, black, white, blue… I particularly like the cute Tiki stool in black in my living room and the blue and pink in my bedroom. The best part is, its great for kids. You can find all these cute stools in Feel More Human for only $59 each, what a Fab store!

]]> http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2008/10/20/cute-find-of-the-week-2-in-1-stool/feed/ 1 Feng Shui of the week: Infusing yin and yang in your home http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2008/10/19/feng-shui-of-the-week-infusing-yin-and-yang-in-your-home/ http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2008/10/19/feng-shui-of-the-week-infusing-yin-and-yang-in-your-home/#comments Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:04:03 +0000 Gigi http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/?p=419 So now that you know whether you are too yin or too yang, its time to keep the ball rolling by infusing yin and yang in your home. In the previous post about yin or yang, knowing if you’re too yin (passive) or yang (active) will solve the imbalance in your life. The shapes, materials and [...]]]>

So now that you know whether you are too yin or too yang, its time to keep the ball rolling by infusing yin and yang in your home. In the previous post about yin or yang, knowing if you’re too yin (passive) or yang (active) will solve the imbalance in your life.

The shapes, materials and colors of objects you put in your home make the “chi” energy there more yin or yang. This provides you with ways to alter the “chi” energy of your home to suit your needs.

Imagine your bedroom painted in skyblue, your bed comfy and beddings all white, light full curtains… all these makes a yin environment which is ideal for sleeping. In fastfood restaurants, everything is shiny, bright colored – red, orange, yellow, the surfaces are hard that makes a yang environment and attracts people not to relax but to leave as they finish eating. People reacts to colors, shapes and materials around them. The above bedroom is a sample of a yin environment, pastel colors not too bright just right for a good snooze. The Madera in Moss beddings are all in sale(!) from Inhabit Living. If my bedroom looks like that I won’t leave my bed.

Here’s some yin and yang objects that you can try at home:

floors – more yin: carpets, cork tiles, etc.; more yang: marble, hardwoods, etc.

furnishings – more yin: large cushions, tapestries, etc.; more yang: stone sculptures, mirrors, etc.

window treatments – more yin: full draped curtains, etc.; more yang: shutters, metal slated blinds, etc.

To read the full list, check out my source here. You can use yin or yang in the different areas of your home to achieve the balance that you need. Happy infusing yin or yang in your home. Hope it works for you!

]]> http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2008/10/19/feng-shui-of-the-week-infusing-yin-and-yang-in-your-home/feed/ 1 Fab find of the week: Embossed Wall Flats http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2008/10/10/fab-find-of-the-week-embossed-wall-flats/ http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/2008/10/10/fab-find-of-the-week-embossed-wall-flats/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:25:52 +0000 Gigi http://fengshui.gigissandbox.com/?p=398 Do you have a boring and not-so-smooth walls? No more worries because the fab find of the week will give your walls a make-over that is trendy, modern and eco-friendly! The Embossed Wall Flats from Inhabit Living and Feel More Human is made of Bamboo pulp so no trees were harmed in making of this [...]]]>

Do you have a boring and not-so-smooth walls? No more worries because the fab find of the week will give your walls a make-over that is trendy, modern and eco-friendly! The Embossed Wall Flats from Inhabit Living and Feel More Human is made of Bamboo pulp so no trees were harmed in making of this product. You can cover your imperfect walls and you can also customize each tile to show off the artist in you. What’s more you can put it in an entire room, one wall or a stand-alone art pieces. Isn’t that awesome?!

The designs are clean and modern and they provide easy to follow installation instructions. You can choose from the following designs – seesaw, industry, bud-bud, shangrila (above) and braille. My fave is bud-bud design because I love nature, I want that design in my room and paint it in mint green. The Embossed Wall Flats is good Feng Shui because it enhances “chi” energy in dead areas of a home. Just install the embossed wall flats in one wall and presto! You just activated good “chi” energy in a dead (dark, gloomy, boring) area.

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