Intro to Feng Shui

In an ideal environment, we feel inspired, at peace and mentally clear. An ideal environment beckons abundant opportunities. It greets us with beauty... comfort, serenity, and safety, the four components of quality of life.

Bridge A tailored made setting nurtures community on the most intimate level.

Pure Life Designs is passionate about creating environments that inspire and foster well being.

Tera and her design associates are dedicated to creating spaces which both define and reflect your individuality. 

Through thoughtful and efficient design and decorating techniques, we will help you create an environment –that is both appealing and functional--so that harmony permeates every aspect of

your life.

Here at Pure Life Designs, it is our joy to work with clients in all stages of design and placement.

We offer a range of design consulting services. This includes property analysis, architectural plan reviews, building and design evaluations, real estate recommendations, ecological stewardship, material selection, furniture placement, and comprehensive Feng Shui consultations.

No matter what stage of improvement you are in, we can help you improve and enhance your current situation.

Application of our services include:

Luxury yacht design

Office rejuvenation

Kitchen and bath renovation

Personal sanctuaries

Patio conversions

Yoga studios

Playrooms

Landscape design

Labyrinth creation

Garden installation

Outdoor dining spaces

The yet to be imagined

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A Look at Feng Shui

The Philosophy of Feng Shui originated in ancient China and has been successfully practiced as an art and a science for over 5000 years.

There are many different schools of Feng Shui, some more esoteric than others. I will be drawing on balancing techniques taken from Form School Feng Shui. These environmental design techniques are simple, logical and extremely useful.

The words Feng Shui translate literally as wind and water. The first practitioners were brought in to survey land for the emperors of the time, locating ideal building sites that were safely embraced

between the extremes of wind and water. They studied the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water, found in nature, and noticed a synergistic effect when all of these elements were present. They observed that when good building placement was considered, harmony, safety and success followed.

Pure Nature has a lot to teach us. We all know that when we are on top of a mountain, there is too much wind and when we are too far below sea level, there is danger of too much water. The laws of Feng Shui advocate the moderation of extremes, as well as a balance of the five elements-- so that we

may live in harmony with nature and the ones we love.

Pure Life Designs considers these ancient principles of design to be extremely useful. By applying this wisdom taken from nature, we can restore harmony and comfort to our daily experience, leaving us

energized refreshed and inspired. At Pure Life Designs, our goal is to encourage the application of these time-honored principles, great design and personal expression.

Chi is the vital energy of life

Also known as the breath of life, chi illuminates, sustains and animates all forms. It is the energy source

that binds the seen with the unseen, the glue which keeps an environment healthy. Chi is governed by

three important principles. Everything is alive. Everything is connected. Everything is changing.

+ Everything is Alive with Chi

ChiScience has proven that at the molecular level, everything is alive. In Feng Shui we fully honor this

truth. We recognize that our possessions are alive with a memory, an association and a personal history.

When an effort is made to stay current with our belongings – to acknowledge their active role in our

lives – we revitalize and empower our lives in every way!

+ Everything is Connected by Chi

We are energetically connected to everything in our world. This means that EVERYTHING – our health,

family, possessions, home, career, relationships, community and the beautiful planet on which we live –

is interconnected. When we approach life from this perspective, we respect every area of our lives as

meaningful, nurturing respect and kindness in all that we do.

+ Everything is Continuously Changing

The cycle of life, by its nature, requires change at every moment. We have only to look at the moon, the

tides and the seasons to see continuous change and to feel that we are in constant motion. In Feng Shui,

we welcome and embrace this transformation. Acknowledging that change is inevitable allows us to

experiment, to do what feels right now and to edit when things feel awkward and imbalanced. When

change is fully embraced and honored, creative expression follows and we experience a heightened

awareness of our environment. In such a state, we can fully appreciate and benefit from our

surroundings.

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When we acknowledge that everything is alive, connective and continuously changing, we naturally

create balance and harmony in our lives. This positive energy then ripples out in all directions, improving relationships, sustaining great health, increasing professional success and maki

Feng Shui is an age-old method that can bring enormous value to your life. The underlying principle ofFeng Shui is to live in harmony with your environment, so that the energy that surrounds you is workingfor you – not against you. Whether you are building a new home or redesigning an existing space,adding Feng Shui to your toolbag is powerful! It is a blend of common sense, divine placement, artisticexpression, balance, comfort, organization and design. Feng ShuiThrough the practice of Feng Shui, I am able to help clients shape environments that are trulyinspirational. In this process, I strive to educate my clients and encourage them to continue toimplement Feng Shui as a lifestyle. This potent design process helps us to stay connected on all levels –to the external environment in which we live as well as our own interpersonal goals – promoting alifetime of comfort, success and balance. I like to emphasize to my clients that the Feng Shui processes of Pure Life Designs require awareness,beauty and love. This design journey includes contemplation, clarification and self-discovery. Iencourage you to continue this powerful process. Continue to fine-tune your environment by remainingcurrent with your possessions, establishing order and creatively expressing yourself. When there is aneed, enhance an area in your home to create fresh opportunities. Doing this will strengthen vital chiand serve you in magical ways.