Spring has arrived in all its glory and the fever has taken hold. Not only are people itching from pollen, they are itching to get out and brush away the winter doldrums. The best part of this time of year is the renewal of body and spirit. It is Spring Decorating Time! There are many ways to refresh and renew your home and while doing so it is a good idea to implement the art of Feng Shui. Take stock of the changes that you would like to make and get started.

Clearing clutter is going to be the best first step to take. Open your windows, let in fresh air and cleanse your home. Anything you may have let hang around for the winter should be evaluated and either stored or tossed. Keep in mind that every inch of your property is crucial to Feng Shui, therefore it is not a good idea to shove your clutter from one space to another. Your front entrance is considered the “mouth” of your home. All energy will flow in from this point making it the ideal spot to begin adding Feng Shui touches. Adding red or pink flowers in planters will attract more love into your life. Opting for purple flowers or plants with large shiny green leaves will be financially beneficial. A water feature in the right front corner of your home will help to direct helpful people into your life as well as opportunities for travel.

Romance blooms in the spring as well as beautiful blossoms. Feng Shui is a helpful tool to use in this area as well. The right rear corner of your home is your love and romance area. This is a wonderful spot to decorate with vibrant shades of red or pink. Add some flowers to a table top or change your linens for the season. Pairs of any items are beneficial as well. A pair of red candles or a piece of art depicting a happy couple are fabulous additions to this area. What happens if your home is an odd shape and this area is missing? This is a simple problem to remedy. Secure the missing corner of your home in the yard. A comfortable pair of outdoor chairs with planters holding red or pink blooms would do the trick. Adding a torch to bring fire to the area surely would help to add some fire to your romance.

her fun ideas for spring decorating are adding special touches to forgotten corners of rooms. It is vitally important to keep the energy in your home from stagnating and plants definitely help to bring life to these areas. Add live plants to the tops of shelves or an indoor tree in a drab corner to instantly lighten the home. -One important note- Make sure to keep all live plants healthy, having dead plants in the house is worse than having none at all! Infusing new colors into your rooms can be simple, fun and inexpensive. Change your curtains with the seasons and let them reflect your mood. It is amazing what a simple change like that does to any space. It is also easy to throw on a fun couch cover to add an even greater sense of freshness.

Furniture is not as easily changed but keep in mind one big Feng Shui no no. Sharp edges. Any coffee or end tables that do not have rounded edges are not good for the home. There is always a chance of bumping your shin on one of these which creates an almost subconscious awareness to avoid them. Draping a piece of beautiful fabric over the tables can help to “soften” the edges. You will definitely enjoy the comfortable feeling this will bring.

Begin slowly one step at a time and before you know it you will have the perfect space for you and your loved ones. Simple changes can make a huge impact and adding items that you truly enjoy will make all of the difference in the world.

Diving into the freshness of spring head first is always a renewing experience. Opening up your home to the sun and gentle breezes can refresh and rejuvenate even the most stagnant corners. Once you have cleared out that winter clutter, brought new colors into your rooms, and added beautiful thriving plants it is time to utilize a bit more Feng Shui detail.

Would you like to learn a new hobby this spring? Maybe it is time to refresh you inner child. Following these tips will give you a simple fun place to start. Looking at your home from your front door gives you the direction of your Feng Shui Bagua layout. This is the grid that is used to divide your home into the sections that are utilized in Feng Shui. There are nine sections to the bagua map each one corresponding with a different area of your life. If you would like to energize your creativity and inner child then take a look at the middle area of the right side of your home. This is your children and creativity area. A perfect place to begin anew in the spring. This area represents not only any children living in your home but your inner child as well. It is always fun to wake that part of yourself up and learn something new or be creative. Pastel colors are perfect in this area and easy to introduce. A vase in a light color or a drawing that your child has created for you are wonderful accents. It is a great idea to place handmade items that you treasure or homemade gifts here. If you are taking up a new hobby or have a job that requires inspiration and creativity seriously consider locating your office or work space in this area of your home. It is amazing what a difference it will make. If you have been bitten by the creativity bug this is the perfect area to take up shop!

your home that relates to your health and family is the middle left area. It is of vital importance to your health and well being to have this area free from clutter and positively flowing. Your health can be directly affected by an unkempt health area. Open up the windows and let refreshing air flow in, make sure the doors are unobstructed and open freely, (as all doors in your home should for proper flow), hang pictures depicting healthy happy times with your family and introduce the colors blue and green along with floral prints.

Positive energy flow through your home is the ultimate goal of Feng Shui. This energy, or Ch’i plays a large role in your life. There are many ways to attract positive Ch’i and keep it in the home. Hanging colorful banners or wind swirlys on the front porch or crystals in the windows are excellent ways to attract and direct your Ch’i. Keeping that energy in the home is a quite easy if you do two simple things. Close the toilet seat and keep plugs in all of your tubs and sinks! Yes, it may sound a bit silly but there is no point in flushing all of your positive energy right down the drain!

Take a few of these ideas and refresh yourself. Happy Spring!