Posted by Isla on May 29, 2009 in
Tips
Some interesting Feng Shui tips from Care2…how many of these tips “do” you or “don’t” you do?! (check out the pic of Kaypee’s desk below, his “mountains” behind him…)
- DO sit in the corner farthest from the entrance to the room to have a “command” position.
- DON”T sit in line with the door, as you will be in the path of negative energy.
- DO keep your back toward a corner or a wall for support. If a post protrudes from the corner or wall, correct it by covering it with a hanging plant’s draping foliage.
- DO sit with a tall building behind you to provide the support of a “mountain” if your back is to a window.
- DON”T face away from the door if you are conducting business from home. Business will symbolically come to you through the door, so don’t turn your back on it.
- DON”T arrange your workspace so that you look straight out into a corridor or see the stairs, storage rooms, closets, elevators, escalators, or toilets.
- DO put your computer in the North or West area of your office to enhance your creativity. Place the computer in the Southeast if you use it to generate income.
- DO place an aquarium or tabletop fountain in the East, North, or Southeast. A small aquarium with black or blue fish in the North area of your desk or office will activate your business and career success. Guppies or a single arrowana are ideal for an aquarium made of glass and metal.
- DO place a safe, which is usually constructed of metal, in either West or Northwest, which both represent the metal element. The safe symbolizes the prosperity and financial security of a business.
- DO have a good balance of yin and yang when decorating your workspace. Balance light and dark colors, soft and hard surfaces, and smooth and rough textures in your choice of window treatments, furniture, and flooring.
- DON”T have any mirrors in your office, as they can reflect negative energy from clients to other people in the room. You should always maintain control over the energy in your office.
- DO treat the files in your office with respect. They represent your past, present, and future business.
- DO keep the cords to your office equipment well hidden. This eliminate clutter and allows for the free flow of chi.

Tags: Care2, Feng Shui, Kaypee Soh
Posted by Isla on May 29, 2009 in
So'mace Lifestyle
Thought i would share some fun images of the Cisco Brothers showroom at High Point. They have, i believe, the first LEED certified building there. Can’t wait to visit…i would love to live in every part of their showroom!
Enjoy the weekend everyone, try something new! Or just relax, whatever you want to do, that’s what it’s for!






Tags: Cisco Brothers, Furniture, High Point, So'mace Lifestyle
Posted by Isla on May 28, 2009 in
Home
Via a new favorite blog, Shelter, i found a new designer i immediately fell in love with, Amanda Nisbet. Her portfolio is quite inspiring, full of color, style and texture. I can imagine the home below, in some ways, fitting perfectly here in Hawaii. It has a fun beach house vibe but is still modern and eclectic. Wood tones are a little more Peachy than i would normally choose, but i love the overall feel and colors used. The front of this house is amazing, what a fun walkway and hammock! And all the windows that line the deck…i bet it’s a beautiful scene at night. The coral and raffia chairs are an all time classic, and an all time favorite of my own. And the pinch of Aqua is just enough to add that tropical touch…




Tags: Hawaii, Interior Design, Tropical Home
Posted by Isla on May 27, 2009 in
Home
Found this image while browsing through Coastal Living’s online archives this morning. It feels light and ocean-esque yet gritty and modern at the same time. I can image bare feet and sand and shells lying around, yet also a mug of Illy coffee and The New Yorker on the counter. I kind of love it (except for the topiary row on the counter!). How can i love this and still love the post below filled with aqua, hot pink and black & white stripes? I do not know, but i do. Maybe add some of Kaypee’s shell photographs to the mix…what a life!



Oh, the frames i found when i Googled “square frames”, i have to find them again!
Tags: Coastal Living, Kaypee Soh, Urban Beach
Posted by Isla on May 27, 2009 in
Highlights
Fun post from Urban Lifestyle Decor on urban green living, Cisco Brothers of course is on there…check it out!

Tags: Cisco Brothers, Green, Urban Living Decor Blog