Art was so intrinsic to the interior design of this five-star property that the lobby color scheme was selected specifically around the hotel’s dominant artworks worth S$10 million. And what an impressive collection: Chen Ke Zhan's ink painting “Golden Landscape”, sculptures and paintings by Pablo Picasso, Frank Gehry, Chua Ek Kay, Li Chen, Fernando Botero and works by the late -- and highly lauded -- local artist Georgette Chen. While many of the works are in the public spaces for easy viewing, the hotel also offers a private guided tour called “The Art Of Living” which includes afternoon tea.

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SINGAPORE, Nov 29, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Lotus On Water, a renowned fengshui gallery, will be presenting a special one-day convention to usher in the Lunar Year of the Dragon. Entitled 'Tapping Prosperity from the Water Dragon: Master Yun Long Zi on 2012 Fengshui,' the bilingual convention will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Exhibition Hall C on 15th January 2012. Participants of The Lotus On Water Fengshui Convention will learn the secrets to attaining wealth, including:

Widely acknowledged as one of the leading fengshui experts of our time, Master Yun began studying fengshui from childhood. Born into a family of fengshui experts, Master Yun is the sixth generation Master in his family. In 2006, Master Yun founded Lotus On Water Fengshui Gallery to spread his beliefs on elegance and authenticity. Over the years, Master Yun has helped more than 20,000 people to prosper directly and more than 500,000 have benefitted through his publications and consultancy. His acclaimed reputation and experience has brought him consultancy assignments from all over the world, including in Holland, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong and China.

The success of Lotus On Water is also demonstrated through the many awards that it has received, including the Golden Brand Award in 2007 and the Singapore Prestige Brand Award in 2008. Given by Global Entrepolis@Singapore and presented by Singapore Economic Board and the Singapore Business Federation, the Golden Brand Award is given to outstanding companies that have distinguished themselves above all competition. A fast growing brand, Lotus On Water also added its 5th gallery at the Marina Bay Sands in 2010.

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DO you believe that there is Feng Shui flowing in the manner and style of decorating your home this Christmas?

Just like traditional Chinese beliefs, many observe Feng Shui in decorating their homes as this will help minimize the stress levels, relax and promote a happy and balanced flow of positive energy in the house.

Here’s how to decorate with good Feng Shui: * Decorate with good positive colors. In the language of feng shui, what you need to do is bring into your environment the energy and the colors of the feng shui element of Fire. This is where the many candles, a good fireplace (if you have), bright Christmas lights and fiery gold and red Christmas tree decorations all help.

Red, purple and strong pink are highly advisable in order to warm up the energy of your home in the cold season. However, overdoing the fire element in your decoration can promote burn-out and even emotional outbursts. Balance the strong feng shui Fire element of the Christmas with a cooler color scheme, such as soothing light blue (feng shui Water element color), cool silver or gray and calm white (feng shui Metal element colors).

* Place the tree in the best feng shui bagua area. There are certain areas in your house that benefit from specific feng shui elements. These bagua areas, lie for example, a water fountain is always best in the North, East or Southeast feng shui areas, while a fireplace is best avoided in the West or Northwest.

The tree belongs to the Wood feng shui element, so place it in an area that is either compatible with the wood feng shui element, or benefits from its energy.

You may place your Christmas tree at the east direction (health and family); southeast direction (money and abundance) or at south (fame and reputation)

The placement of Christmas tree in one of these feng shui areas will bring harmonious energy because of the beneficial balance of the five feng shui elements.

If you can’t place your Christmas tree on the mentioned direction, or your room is less auspicious, here are the best colors for its decoration:

- Use water and metal element colors (blue, gray, black, white) at the North (career).

- Use fire and earth element colors (red, pink, yellow, earthy tones) at the northeast (self-cultivation and love)

- Use Earth and Metal element colors (gray, earthy tones, white) at the west (creativity and networking).

* Candles to keep the energy. There are many ways to keep the energy of your home fresh, and the right feng shui use of candles is the easiest and most popular one.

Candles, especially natural ones, such as soy or beeswax candles, do an excellent job of purifying the energy in any space. Tea light or votice candles will do.

* Plants to purify the air. Vibrant plants are always good feng shui, as they bring the healing essence of nature into one's home. Indoor air-purifying plants are the best choice, because along with beauty and grace, they also do a great job of purifying the energy, as well as calming the space.

Some of the most popular good feng shui indoor air purifying plants are the Dracaena Janet Craig, the Peace Lily and the Areca Palm. Be sure you have at least one or two of top feng shui air-purifying plants when you need them the most - in the cold season.

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Today, feng shui is practiced not only by the Chinese, but also by Westerners who would like to try their hands at various Asian practices like acupunture and Zen Buddhism, as well as other Asians. However, with the passage of time and feng shui’s popularization in the West, much of the knowledge behind it has been lost in translation, not paid proper attention to, frowned upon, or scorned.

Robert T. Carroll sums up what feng shui has become in some cases: “… feng shui has become an aspect of interior decorating in the Western world and alleged masters of feng shui now hire themselves out for hefty sums to tell people such as Donald Trump which way his doors and other things should hang. Feng shui has also become another New Age “energy” scam with arrays of metaphysical products … offered for sale to help you improve your health, maximize your potential, and guarantee fulfillment of some fortune cookie philosophy.”

Others have noted how, when feng shui is not applied properly, or rather, without common sense, it can even harm the environment, such as was the case of people planting “lucky bamboo” in ecosystems that could not handle them. Still others are simply skeptical.

Nevertheless, even modern feng shui is not always looked at as a superstitious scam. Many people believe it is important and very helpful in living a prosperous and healthy life either avoiding or blocking negative energies that might otherwise have bad effects. Many of the higher-level forms of feng shui are not so easily practiced without either connections, or a certain amount of wealth because the hiring of an expert, the great altering of architecture or design, and the moving from place to place that is sometimes necessary requires a lot of money. Because of this, some people of the lower classes lose faith in feng shui, saying that it is only a game for the wealthy. Others, however, practice less expensive forms of Feng Shui, including hanging special (but cheap) mirrors, forks, or woks in doorways to deflect negative energy.

Even today feng shui is so important to some people that they use it for healing purposes, separate from elite medical practice, in addition to using it to guide their businesses and create a peaceful atmosphere in their homes. In 2005, even Disney acknowledged feng shui as an important part of Chinese culture by shifting the main gate to Hong Kong Disneyland by twelve degrees in their building plans, among many other actions suggested by the master planner of architecture and design at Walt Disney Imagineering, Wing Chao, in an effort to incorporate local culture into the theme park.

At Singapore Polytechnic and Other Institutions like the New York College of Health, many students (including engineers and interior designers) take courses on feng shui every year and go on to become feng shui (or geomancy) consultants.

Here Geomarkt gives service in Consulting Fensh Shui especially for Interior Design. By Feng Shui Regulation we belive that how we create your home will give positive impact to your life.

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In Hong Kong, former feng shui master Tony Chan was back in court on Friday. The 52-year-old is charged with forging the 2006 will, in which he claims the late tycoon, Nina Wang, offered him her estate. Last month, Chan lost his final bid to gain control of Mrs Wang's estate at the Court of Final Appeal. It was Chan's first court appearance since his no-show at the Court of Final Appeal last month.

Hong Kong's highest court had ruled in favour of the Chinachem Charitable Foundation, for control of Mrs Wang's US$6.4 billion estate. At the Eastern Magistracy Friday, Chan produced the 2006 will in support of his claim to Mrs Wang's fortune. The case has been adjourned until May next year for a preliminary hearing, which is expected to last three weeks.

A decision will also be taken then on whether to transfer the case to the High Court. This is only the beginning of Chan's new legal woes. The taxman is also after him for US$44 million in unpaid taxes for services rendered. And he has lumbered with legal costs - Chinachem Foundation's US$26 million legal fees and his own - after he lost the probate case. In a bid to economise, it has been reported that he is moving out of his 5,000 square foot house at the Peak at the end of this year.

The court also rejected an application for Chan's bail to be revoked; he is out on a US$2.5 million bail and another US$2.5 million surety put up by his brother.

The magistrate said there had been no change in circumstances to justify such a move. The prosecution also argued that Chan had given an interview to the media which could influence witnesses, and that he might pose a flight risk.

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Feng Shui is a topic of interest for many people because it can positively impact so many aspects of our everyday lives. But do you really know how to direct Feng Shui to improve your financial condition, improve your health or enhance relationships? Join us for a special event to learn these and more answers about Feng Shui!

The Yoga Place in Glen Ellyn is hosting a special event featuring Beata Kulitskaya, local Feng Shui expert and owner of Double Happiness Studio. We will host a welcome receptions with snacks and Beata will explain how different areas of our living space relates to different aspects of our lives, such as money, health, relationships and other important goals. She will share how making some small adjustments to key areas in our living space, can bring positive energy to strengthen your goals and make them happen faster.

"Activate Your Goals with Feng Shui" is presented by The Yoga Place, located at 488 Crescent Blvd in Glen Ellyn. The event begins at 3pm on Saturday, December 3rd and wraps up at 5pm. To register for the event – Call The Yoga Place at (630)534-6463 or email your RSVP to beata@dhsfengshui.com. Space is limitted for this free event so register soon.

About Our Speaker: Beata Kulitskaya is a certified Feng Shui consultant & owner of Double Happiness Studio. Beata has studied abroad in Thailand, South Korea and China to learn how Feng Shui Masters incorporate Feng Shui principles into every day life. Join us for this lovely event and learn how the answers to achieving your goals lay within the walls of your own living space and how Feng Shui is the key to unlocking your dreams.

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Who has not ever felt a strange feeling when he entered a house or apartment. Somehow you feel uncomfortable. This is definitely a sign that one is not set up according to Feng Shui in this area been applied. Even in their own homes, it can happen that you always think about not to have enough energy, Setting Feng Shui should be considered.

Quickly you will notice the difference and wonder how soon returns the energy of life. In the beginning, of course, is the planning, which should be addressed in peace. Appropriate advice from a competent authority is a prerequisite, though one must create a similar analysis can also house or apartment. Modern Furniture Design

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We have not only what we eat, but also where we live – teaches us to Eastern philosophy of Feng Shui. Our home has its own soul, with which you want to find a consensus.

Eastern teachings of Feng Shui is gaining more fans. The organization of living space makes it possible to correct the distribution of Qi energy, which depends on and the atmosphere in the house, and well-being of its inhabitants and their relationships. Home – an organism that has a soul, and with it you can communicate. After examining the direction of flow of energy in the room, you can understand the soul of the house and learn to live in harmony with it.

One of the recommendations on the organization of living space – to avoid sharp corners to man. For example, it is not recommended to put a table at an angle to the couch on which you often sit. It is totally unacceptable to send sharp angles to the bed. In general, the bed – a very special piece of furniture. In today’s hectic lifestyle, most of the time spent at home, a man holds it in the bed. 

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The Dragon year of 2012 will prove to be a volatile year for the global economy, but Malaysia will be spared the worse aspects of it, Malaysian environology experts predicted.

Master David Koh (pic), a renowned feng shui master and founder of the Malaysian Institute of Geomancy Sciences (MINGS), predicted that 2012 will be a tough year for Malaysian politicians from either side of the divide as they face an imminent general election. “We also predict the eventual winners will only win marginally,” he told a press conference during the MINGS 2012 outlook talk here yesterday.

Koh said the global economy will be volatile because of the poor economic performance of the United States and also the Euro currency. “This will affect Southeast Asia, but Malaysia will be the more stable country among the others,” said the 65-year-old, who studied geomancy since the age of five.

He noted that Malaysia was still able to experience growth despite the global recession this year. “However, 2012 will still be an improved year than 2011 globally as it slowly re­­covers from the recession,” he added.

Koh also said investors need to be more wary when putting their money in property in 2012. MINGS president Joe Choo said forecast showed that properties located in the east and southeast will be the best to invest in.

“Property sector in East Malaysia, especially Sabah, is booming. In the Klang Valley, areas like Semenyih, Kajang and Seri Kembangan will see good returns,” he said, adding that there will not likely be a burst in the property bubble in 2012. “Property prices will not see much increase in the high-end sector. “The best growth will be in mid-range properties,” he said.

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The office is a place to get the job done, no matter what the job description includes. An art studio, a construction site, and the back of your motor vehicle are all job specific offices existing in society today. Yet, these very distinct work areas share a common goal, they all provide a space to get the job done!

Office Feng Shui is very dependent on the inhabitant and also the nature of work being conducted inside of an office. At times an office can be overwhelmingly hectic, such as the Emergency Room where nurses and doctors may be scrambling around on autopilot like an army of ants while alarms and heart monitors squawk in the background. Work areas like the ER require the utmost organizational skills since the work being done can sometimes be life dependent.

To accomplish harmony in your work space you need a combination of the above productivity principles combined with a design and layout that matches your nature of business. If you find yourself questioning your productivity, look directly at your physical work area and search for ways to improve your productivity through inspiration, organization, or look directly at your tool set and see if there is an adjustment to be made.

Right now would be a good time to think about your current job. What are your daily responsibilities? Identify as many tasks as you can. Formulate a list and be mindful of these responsibilities before losing yourself in the design and layout of your office furniture. The type of work you do will affect energy levels in your working environment and thus your Chi will vary depending upon your occupation as we have enumerated again and again. Professional artists may prefer to work in solitude where noise levels can be maintained allowing them to remain focused on their works of art. Police officers may not enjoy the same luxory of peace and quiet given their line of work, busting criminals. These responsibilities are important to focus on when beginning to Feng Shui any office.

Above all else, including interior design, an office must always be functional. Objects that hinder the ability to work an obnoxiously bright light, broken desk drawers, or overgrown plants do not belong in the office. They should be removed or fixed immediately.

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