10 Real-Life Tricks for Creating a Calm, Peaceful Home

featured on Good Housekeeping and Country Living by Lauren Piro

Life is too hectic for your home to not be a quiet respite from it all. We asked interior designers, professional organizers, and (of course!) real moms for their easy, practical advice on creating some breathing room each and every day.

Allow some space for mess.

You won't have a completely spotless and tidy home all the time (sorry to break it to you). But you can contain the clutter by having a dedicated space for it. 

"Maybe you have a homework table for your kids, where they can throw backpacks and books," says feng shui expert Anjie Cho. Or, assign just one bin for forms and bills, or a basket where your family can drop bags, scarves, and whatever else they bring in every day — and know exactly where to find them later.

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by Anjie Cho

6 Brilliant Feng Shui Tips for Kids' Rooms

featured this week on SheKnows, article by Kim Grundy

Find out how to use feng shui in your kids' room to create a cozy space that promotes sleep, happiness and harmony. For example, did you know that having a framed photo of the family in their room provides a calming energy? Or that shy kids would benefit from having a full-length mirror? We chatted with experts on how you can incorporate this ancient science into your own home.

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese system of arranging your environment for a favorable flow of energy, also called qi. From how to arrange furniture to the right colors, follow these easy tips to create an atmosphere of zen in your child's bedroom.

Bed placement

First things first, let’s talk bed placement. Feng shui expert and holistic interior architect Anjie Cho says there is an ideal spot, called the commanding position, to place your child's bed to promote restful sleep.

"It's best to have the bed positioned so that you can see the door with the headboard against the far wall. You don’t want the kid to be directly in front of the door. Instead, across the room, diagonal from the door, is typically the most ideal position," she says.

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by Anjie Cho

Fabulous Kids Rooms For Design Inspiration

featured on Family Focus Blog today for Fabulous Kids Rooms For Design Inspiration

Shared Children's Room

Shared Children's Room

Scarlet writes: I have put a call out to some talented interior designers to share some of their best kids rooms with us for design inspiration. Each space is different and each child’s personality is different so it is fun to see some of the great kids rooms that result. Here are 20+ fabulous kids rooms for design inspiration and I will keep adding to the list as I come across inspiring design for kids rooms.

Dots Girls Room By Anjie Cho

Anjie Cho specializes in holistic spaces integrating spirituality and green design for harmonious living and work spaces that resonate from both the inside and out to create healthy and conscious lives. Here she has utilized Feng Shui and pulled together the girl’s favorite colors and selected fabrics. The drapes, duvet cover, and pillows were custom made. They also created a space to highlight the girl’s trophies and medals.