http://www.pdxinteriors.com/blog A Guide to Interior Design in Portland Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:55:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Question: I have always had my desk facing a wall but I'm feeling now as though I want a change. I remember reading on your site that to face the doorway instead of the wall is more of a power position. I tried this, and I love sitting at my ... http://www.pdxinteriors.com/blog/2009/07/love-your-desk-and-hide-your-wires.html Question: I read somewhere that it is not good Feng Shui to place mirrors in the Love and Marriage area of a home or bedroom. Is this correct? The reason I ask is because I want to purchase two matching bedside tables and it just so happens that these have antique ... http://www.pdxinteriors.com/blog/2009/06/is-it-bad-feng-shui-to-place-mirrors-in-the-bedroom.html Question: I am a single 45 year old woman and want to bring love into my life. Are there any Feng Shui and design recommendations you can give me. I feel kind of lost. --E.W. Los Angeles, CA CJ: Thank-you for your question. First of all, congratulations for paying attention to this very ... http://www.pdxinteriors.com/blog/2009/05/bringing-romance-into-the-bedroom-and-your-life.html Question: I heard it's good Feng Shui to have a small water fountain in a special place in your house. Is this true and if so where is the best place to put it? S.L. --Norfolk, VA CJ: Here's my answer. Yes, it is very good feng shui to have a running water ... http://www.pdxinteriors.com/blog/2009/05/feng-shui-and-water-fountains.html Question: Is there something special that you should see when you open up your front door? A mirror or a flower vase or something else? G.L. --Portland, Oregon C.J.: Ah, I love this question. Thank-you for asking it. Entryways serve as greeters each time we walk into our front door. It's such an ... http://www.pdxinteriors.com/blog/2009/04/your-greeter-sets-the-tone.html Question: I would like to paint my front door a new color. Are there any colors that are a "no-no" in Feng Shui? Is shiny black O.K? LS - Portland, OR Cheryl: Here's my answer. Traditionally, in Feng Shui, the door is painted red. Since the house in feng shui is sometimes ... http://www.pdxinteriors.com/blog/2009/04/what-color-do-i-paint-my-front-door.html People often ask me the following question: What do you think about painting the ceiling in a room the same color as the walls? Here's my answer: If you are dealing with a room with angled ceilings (like the one shown at left) I always suggest painting the entire room the same color. ... http://www.pdxinteriors.com/blog/2009/04/do-i-paint-the-ceiling-the-same-color-as-the-wall.html