make room for love

bonjour mon amour, it’s officially valentine’s day 2015. i’ve been doing some research on feng shui which is an ancient oriental philosophy about creating spaces that bring abundance in different areas of the home by incorporating the yin and yang of furniture placement and the four earthly elements of earth, air, fire and water.

feng shui

ˈfəNG ˈSHwē,-SHwā/

noun

1.  a system of laws considered to govern spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to the flow of energy (qi), and whose favorable or unfavorable effects are taken into account.

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since i’ve always been passionate about le boudoir, i’m taking v-day to focus on what we can do to bring some supercharged ions in to activate it for love whether single or married

the bedroom is that one sacred place you can really unwind and check out. it has to be as comforting as it is comfortable for you as well as someone special enough to be invited in

there are lots of theories (some conflicting) on how to go about creating your haven, but then there are other theories that are de rigeur. one of the first things that we’re advised to do it to let fresh air in by airing the room out. throw open all the windows and hang curtains that move gently with the breeze.

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i came across this image and thought why not incorporate some lacy accent that will play with the sunlight on your skin

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you’re basically supposed to keep it simple so that masculine and feminine energy are both at home but hey, a tiny bit of lace couldn’t hurt if if casts beautiful shadows across your bed…and you

the second rule is to keep the room uncluttered to let the chi (energy) flow. next is to have nightstands on either side of the bed which symbolizes and welcomes partnerships

next and maybe one of the most important (to e anyway) is having fresh flowers beside the bed. the fragrance and color enhance the senses and this is the place to amp the ol’ olfactories up

artwork in the boudoir is a super personal choice and a very strong statement to the universe putting out a very distinct message

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i love rooms that turn into galaxies…that’s when the stardust starts falling

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if you love the beach or the mountains or the moon but can’t have the real thing, this philosophy recommends just using a reasonable fascimile like an image of the sky or beach

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or both if you’re lucky

one of the recurring themes is to take note of the EMFs (elecrtomagnetic frequencies) that are floating around the room. they’re emitted from phone chargers, computers, cable boxes and tvs so it’s best to remove as many as possible. if you have a big empty wall, a way to compromise with having a tv in the bedroom could be to use a projector so when it’s off, it’s gone.

of course if you have to have a tv make it supercool

we’d probably all love to have a fireplace in our bedroom, but since that’s not possible, there are lots of ways to bring in fire without installing a chimney per se

a faux mantle and candles will work wonders

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or a modern mini tabletop fireplace

or a few simple tapers will do the trick

light should be soft, so definitely ban the curly fluorescents and think about using a pink bulb here and there

for the details, crystals are recommended since they’re known to emanate certain vibrations and frequencies. rose quartz is specifically mentioned for an erotic charge

one of the most important practices of feng shui is to clear a space using incense or sage.

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for some reason plants aren’t recommended in the bedroom but it seems that bamboo is ok if you have two stalks. they also don’t recommend water as one of the elements to bring into the lair so i thought it was pretty interesting that this one plant could make up for a couple things in the balance:

Bamboo plays an important role as a living example of the feng shui elements of water, wood and earth. When you place this plant in the correct pot, it can introduce fire and metal to complete a balance of the five elements.

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essential oils are the pure essence extracted from plants. certain scents are inherently sensual such as rose and jasmine. you can even make your own

one of the debates i came across was over which colors to use but all signs seemed to say that pink was a good go to hue

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and that blue was cold but gray was ok

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personally i’m into white but there was even debate on that!

ultimately you’ll decide what works best to create the space that nurtures your heart and soul

enjoy your bedroom for the sanctuary it is and let it be a work of art that you relish and play with each day and night

well, happy valentine’s day to you all, my really dear friends. hope all your dreams of love come true! xoc

resource links:

fengshui.about.com/od/fengshuispaceclearing/ht/feng-shui-space-clearing-major.htm

fengshui.about.com/od/love/qt/sexfengshui.htm

msfengshui.com/feng-shui-bagua/relationships-love-marriage

timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/home-garden/Erotically-charge-your-bedroom-with-Feng-Shui

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-14925/10-feng-shui-tips-to-help-you-sleep-better.html