Question: I am in the process of Feng Shui-ing my NYC apartment and I read putting plants in the bedroom is bad. Then In a video, I hear plants are good Feng Shui. What would you suggest?    The answer to this is, yes and no. How so? Looking to the scientific facts about plants, in the evening time most plants give off carbon dioxide. That is not ideal when we are sleeping. Being sure your bedroom is set up for optimal rejuvenation and healing is essential.    The exception for plant lovers out there is, if you have a larger bedroom, a small to medium sized plant could be located at a distance from your bed. Ideally, its suggested to keep the amount of plants placed within your bedroom to a minimal.    If you would like to know about which plants are most ideal for in the bedroom, a s... 10/19/2016

We are down to the last hours with NY residents being able to register to vote for the new presidential election taking place on November 8th, 2016. Make your voice heard, register and conduct your own research on both candidates so you make the best choice.  This post is simply reminding fellow New Yorkers to please register for the upcoming election.  If you are unsure as where to register in NY, please follow this link: Register to Vote!It's easy and only takes a couple of minutes.  10/13/2016

On September 20th, 2016 I was invited to be the Feng Shui Consultant on Bravo TV's, "Watch What Happens Live." One of the first questions Andy Cohen (host of "Watch What Happens Live") asked me during the live recording was, "How is the Feng Shui in the studio?" With out any hesitation I responded, "I love it!"From the moment I stepped into the studio my eyes widened and my heart sang with delight because the space was so intimate, welcoming, and cozy. The studio's aura was filled with vibrant glows of energy. A lot of love and care went into the arrangement of key items. Some Quick Observations:Mr. Cohen was born in St. Louis, MI, moved to the east coast when attending college and has remained in New York. Looking at his studio's display, you will notice two key images. One is of the S... 10/02/2016

'If you think things are done easilyYou may find them hard to do:If you face trouble sanelyIt cannot trouble you.' Lao Tzu, 6th Century BCE (4)  'Leave all things to take their natural course, and do not interfere.'Lao Tzu, 6th Century BCE (29)  ' The Spirit tends toward purity,but the mind disturbs it. The mind tend twoards stillness but is oppsed by craving.'Lao Tzu, 6th Century BCE (7) 09/25/2016

Adopting Feng Shui into your bedroom is a great means to help promote healthy sleeping habits that are beneficial. Please keep in mind, the suggestions below are a general overview.  Going to bed at a reasonable time is essential. This means, you want to allow yourself at least 8 hours of solid rest. When we have adequate sleep, it allows for optimal time to repair our cellular structures, minds and emotions. Extremely limit or completely rid your bedroom of Electro Magnetic Frequencies when possible. For some, this suggestion may be a bit extreme, yet I welcome you to test it out. Major EMF items include cellphones, computers, electronic clocks and TV's. Studies show EMFs exposures can interrupt sleep cycles and they are linked to a host of ailments and symptoms like: irritation of all... 09/25/2016

Besides Feng Shui-ing a person's home or work environment, adopting the lifestyle of Feng Shui could also help shift your internal mindset and overall energy for the better. To help maintain a stronger core of balance in life, consider testing out these suggestions below.  MEDITATE:Find a method that works for you. It could be silenced, guided, musical or movement-based.  EXAMINE YOUR NEGATIVE BELIEFS: Many times our ego creates situations within our mind that are none existent, which gives rise to unnecessary worry and anxiety. Due to that, it could limit your focus on what is important and positive in life. As the saying goes in Feng Shui, "where attention goes, energy flow."  LEARN NEW RESPONSES THAT ARE LIFE-ENHANCING:Instead of being reactive, you could learn how to take a step bac... 09/18/2016

The High Line in New York City When I lived in Manhattan some years ago, there was always much talk about what to do with the West Side Line of the old Central Railroad, which had been abandoned since around 1980. At long last, in 1999, some local residents formed a group they called Friends of the High Line. This group dedicated itself to preserving the structure and transforming it into usable public space. The result was The High Line, a beautiful new New York City attraction, sometimes called the Garden Skyway of the Future.    Essentially, The High line is an elevated section of an old freight line that was transformed into public park, or an aerial greenway, that officially opened in 2009.  The inspiration came from similar project in Paris, called the Promenade plantee. The High ... 09/08/2016

  When investigating what qualifies a person to be a "real-authentic" feng shui consultant, its suggested to consider thier place of birth, whom they studied with and paying mind to their personal character, values, morals and choice in life style practice. Ask yourself: Are they knowledgeable and informative? Did they explain everything clearly and precisely? Are they professional? Are they reliable and respectful? Do they choose to advance their own studies and share that knowledge with their clientele and students? Do they practice what they teach? (very important).  At the end of the day, when the client feels great, inspired, more confident, aware and their life is changing for the better, that is what we call a real- authentic feng shui consultant, expert and master. Our job is to... 08/09/2016

 "In a 2006 study published in the journal NeuroImage, researchers in Spain asked participants to read words with strong odor associations, along with neutral words, while their brains were being scanned by a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) machine. When subjects looked at the Spanish words for “perfume” and “coffee,” their primary olfactory cortex lit up; when they saw the words that mean “chair” and “key,” this region remained dark." Source NY Times  So what does this have to do with Feng Shui and Intention writing/reading? This gives us another scientific clue on the great importance of our selection of words and sentence construction when creating intentions. It's suggested to use words that describe motion and influence the sensory cortex (textures of life) to offer a ... 08/06/2016

This is an oldie, yet goodie when it comes to marketing. I decided to update our T-shirt design by adding the tag line with the company name on the front. On the back, you have the website and phone number displayed, along with the company name and tag line repeated.  This is a great way to help get any business name get into the public eye while offering a fun and creative outlet.   07/22/2016

We had a pretty fast moveing storm cell travel though the entire country over the week. The last stop before heading out to the Atlantic Ocean was the East Coast, good ol' New York! Looking up to the sky you could not miss the ominous sky. So amazing, betuifal and at least for me it took my breath way.  07/14/2016

My first introduction to social media marketing began with my mother, Carole Provenzale. I believe it was 2006, ActiveRain.com made it's presence on the web and blogging became a new leading tool for business owners to help "get their name out there." I remember mom spending hours writing, commenting and simply connecting. I never really understood the value until I began to blog and experience it for myself.  Bottom line...By becoming plugged in to the social media world of blogging, it helped me understand how to utilize Facebook, Twitter, LinkendIn, Instagram, Yelp, YouTube, Podcast and so many other various social outlets more efficiently.  It increased our brand recognition and following locally, nationally and globally. We have been featured in The New York Times, News China Telev... 07/12/2016

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine. Through exhibitions, educational programming and the foremost collection of technologically groundbreaking aircraft and vessels, visitors of all ages and abilities are taken on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. I do not want to show any more photos then what you see above because you really need to visit this location in person to truly appreciate the historic value. Address: Pier 86, W 46th St & 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036The Intrepid Website 06/11/2016

This was some week. For just about 7 days straight, NYC, Long Island all five boroughs lacked much needed sunlight. I have to say it felt a tad bit depressing at time. Yet on Mother's Day, the sun came shining through and the city was bustling with activity!After I gave the Feng Shui Walking Tour, I took a self guided tour of Times Square, checking out various street fairs and food vendors along the way and stopping off for lunch in Bryant Park. Bryant Park, NYCDuring the Summer, Bryant Park offers free public classes. They range from Tai Chi to Salsa! Times Square New York City Tis the season for New York City street fairs and festivals! 05/08/2016

  About This FREE Walking Tour:This is a unique way to celebrate Mother's Day! Walk the streets of NYC with Certified Feng Shui Expert Laura Cerrano and develop your Feng Shui eyes to see hidden Feng Shui architectural designs. This walk covers three Feng Shui design inspired sites, Times Square, Mandarin Oriental Hotel and the Trump International Hotel and Towers by Columbus Circle. These three locations offer perfect real life examples of everyday Yin and Yang energy that flows through the city streets of New York. I look forward to connecting with those who are able to be in attendance.Date: Mother's Day. May 8th, 2016 Time: 9:30am-11:30am The walking tour begins at the Red Lobster in Times Square NYC (41st and 7th Ave). We will gather at that locaiton outside to begin the walk. I w... 04/28/2016

Will you be visiting New York City between March 20th - April 3rd? If so, for two weeks outside in Broadway Plaza, beautifully bright floral arrangements will announce this year's Macy's Flower Show. Special events including live music, kids' activities and seminars will take place throughout the show. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit macys.comMacys Herald Square151 W. 34th St. Manhattan, NY 10001 03/27/2016

It’s been a great year for property in New York, particularly within the “trophy property” segment, which was snapped up by foreign buyers — many from China. Prices skyrocketed and pushed even more buyers out of Manhattan into the “suburban” NYC boroughs, Brooklyn in particular. With low vacancy rates and high demand, it’s still very much a seller’s market — even though there is often room for negotiation. Property prices and rental rates in New York boroughsQ4 2015 Borough Median sale price, USD Average rental rate,USD Bronx 0,311,525 1,813 Staten Island 0,401,000 2,114 Queens 0,470,000 2,825 Brooklyn 0,650,000 3,189 Manhattan 1,150,000 4,073 Source: Douglas Elliman, Zillow Manhattan attracts the richest foreign buyersManhattan is leader of the pack: rental rates are twice those of oth... 03/24/2016

March, April, May, June, July and August are the Feng Shui seasons for moving, remodeling and simply refreshing the energy within your home, office and self! Feng Shui Manhattan has created several Feng Shui consulting options to choose from so that everyone could benefit from feng shui no matter their budget, time frame and level of interest.Click: "Feng Shui Consultations" to view several options Feel free to browse the various feng shui consulting options you could choose from. If you have any questions regarding the services that interest you, please contact Laura Cerrano, CEO, and Founder of Feng Shui Manhattan, directly. Contact Info:Email: Laura@FengShuiManhattan.comPhone: 646.397.0440 Testimonials and Success Stories  03/20/2016

 Every cloud has one. It’s our job to be open and receptive when it comes and many times that is not an easy task. That silver lining is our window of opportunity to transform a challenging situation around and if we miss it, we have missed a chance to change and grow. Another opportunity will come, yet why wait?The most common of stories is with love. When a relationship ends it hurts because we have developed an energy cord of attachment to that person, along with an abundance of memories . As you let go (and that term can be defined on various levels), that process also gives you more time to focus on YOU, things perhaps you didn’t have time to do that you can now get involved with, an opportunity to meet and surround yourself with new people, places, things and ideas.Find that silve... 03/16/2016

As I work with my clients, I guide them through the process of how to select artwork with feng shui in mind.The duologue sounds something like this: Do you love it? No. Do you need it? No. Why is it kept within your home? I don't know, I just bought it and put it up. Take that discussion and put it into context with that person's life. There is a good chance (based on the feng shui principles) the words they use to describe the artwork and connection they have to those objects within their home, in some form relates to their life experiences. Remember, feng shui is a symbolic language that talks to the conscious and unconscious mind. In general, the selection of artwork is suggested to be of images and subject matter that is inspiring you in for honoring the past, the current moment and... 02/21/2016