Feng Shui Question: What gives a person the right to perform blessings? Last week I attended the Rotational Art meeting for the Town of Oyster Bay NY.  I was chosen as one of the artist to have paintings displayed all around Long Island.  During my time speaking with those representing various venues, a really interesting question came about while discussing the concepts of my work and how they related to Feng Shui.  "What gives your or any other person the right to perform a blessings? " This is such a great question to ask so here is my answer: You need to have a certain mindset when performing a space clearings, blessing or really any positive ceremony.  The person performing the blessings needs to be aware of their higher self, which believe it or not takes a lot of work.  Everyday ... 11/21/2012

So you 'Feng Shuied' your home, business and car, what's next?? How about your cell phone ;) Yes, Feng Shui can be incorporated into just about every area of your life.  When you can see that, congratulations! You have what Laura Cerrano of Feng Shui Manhattan refers to as "Feng Shui Eyes." How can you Feng Shui your phone? Think about all the basic Feng Shui principles, what is the first one that comes to mind? If you said "de clutter" you are correct! Go through your phone numbers that are really not in use or of need anymore and delete them. If you need to keep them on record than do so, we want be practical. When deleting numbers this is especially true for ex boyfriends or girlfriends, even old jobs that you know are completely done.  Clear out the old and make room for the new ;) ... 03/26/2012

Some of the best Upper West Side Real Estate properties hold the Trump name, and Trump Place at 120 Riverside Drive is truly exceptional. These Upper West Side Condos are spacious, elegant and modern. A full-size washer and dryer and top of the line stainless steel appliances are included with each Trump Place Condo. Trump Place in the Upper West Side is the perfect choice for buyers that demand the best. 01/31/2012

Many Upper West Siders were saddened this past June when the famous H & H Bagels closed it's doors after almost 40 years on the Upper West Side. The store was closed down by the tax man. The owner was indicted on tax fraud charges.   DNAinfo reported a Bagel company from Queens had hoped to take over the space, but the landlord is asking approximately $450 per square foot, which wss too epensive. Apparently H&H owed over $300,000 in rent. A spokesperson for the Queens bagel company said opening in the former H&H space would signal that "the mantel was being passed," but he was told by Friedland "they really wanted a bank." Today was the final nail for H&H Bagels. The Daily News reported a city marshal seized the last remaining location of H & H Bagels. The 46th Street space will now be... 01/26/2012

what is the history of your home? by Feng Shui NYC consultant Laura Cerrano Knowing the history of your home can sometimes be the key to what events have been taking place since moving in.  A Feng Shui consultant will ask about the history of the home because they understand the importance of the energetic blue print that is left behind. Ms. Cerrano experienced incidences at friends NYC apartment that indicates it needs to be cleared without the owner saying a word. Two incidents accord after entering into the apartment.  One was during a house warming party and the other during a birthday celebration. The first incident was mid-way through the party. As family and friends gathered the apartment obviously became a bit more crowded.  Ms. Cerrano's friend owned a dog and at first it did n... 10/11/2011

NYC Feng Shui Events posted by Laura Cerrano: Enlightened Master Jinje of Korea travels to NYC Tibetan drum that opened the ceremony in NYC  Laura Cerrano Feng Shui Manhattan NY Consultant with friends attended an historic evening took place in New York City September 15th, 2011.  A direct Dharma descendant of the Buddha and the greatest living master of Ganhwa Seon (Korean Zen), the Enlightened Master Jinje traveled to the West for the first time to give a major talk to an expected audience of 2,000 at the historic Riverside Church in NYC. He is here to introduce Ganhwa Seon (Korean Zen) to the west, a distinctive questioning meditation and student/teacher “dharma combat” dialogue, that traces its roots back to Buddha, and is popular in Korea today. Tibetain Monks awating the start of ... 09/21/2011

'I Love NY', the iconic logo created by Milton Glaser in 1977 is now bringing in millions to the state in licensing fees. The state started licensing the logo in '94 and, the Daily News reports, took in "more than $1.83 million in fees in the fiscal year 2011, an increase from $1.5 million the year before." You can see the logo on everything that will take a logo. Perfume, water, T-shirts, posters, and all the kinds of souvenirs you could ever want to throw away when you get home.         Milton Glaser talking about NY and his successful logo   Join Milton and Shirley Glaser at Landmark Feast , an unprecedented outdoor farm dinner celebrating the Upper West Side and life’s essentials—great architecture, parks, people, food—all key to a sustainable future.  Sunday September 25th at the A... 09/16/2011