Written by Sheri Arnoff | 15 June 2009

When decorating your home or office, you follow the basics: paint, furniture, flooring, wall décor… but once all is in place, you still may need more of a feeling of comfort. Adding plants and flowers to your décor is a great way to bring warmth and vitality to any interior decorating plan.

There are numerous ways to decorate with plants, from creating a “jungle” atmosphere, to simply disguising an unattractive view or filling an empty corner.

Plants with slender shapes can enhance a contemporary style design. If choosing a Southwestern style, you may prefer succulents. A grouping of plants can add drama and an unexpected look. If using Feng Shui guidelines in your décor, plants and flowers are a great way to achieve a positive flow of Chi.

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Written by Sheri Arnoff | 17 September 2007

Lucky bamboo has become quite popular due to being easy to grow, and for the belief in Feng Shui that it will bring prosperity, fortune and happiness.

While typically called a bamboo, this plant is actually a Dracaena Sanderiana.

Lucky bamboo can be found as single stalks or bundled together, and in curly and straight forms. If you are following the Feng Shui elements of choosing a lucky bamboo, consider things like the number of stalks, and how it’s planted. 2 stalks are for love and marriage, 3 are for happiness. 3 is also associated with the east, 4 is associated with the southeast, 5 for health, 8 for wealth and abundance, and 9 is considered lucky for overall good fortune and happiness. A bamboo is most lucky when it represents all five elements of Feng Shui. Wood (the bamboo itself), Earth (the rocks it grows in), Water, Fire (usually a red ribbon tied around the pot), and Metal (the pot; glass pots belong to the metal element).

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Written by Sheri Arnoff | 15 August 2007

Flowers can add a cozy and inviting atmosphere to any interior decorating plan. They emanate a positive energy that people respond to. A few well-placed blossoms or exquisite arrangements can do wonders for the personality of any interior space.

A good place to start is at the entry. Visitors will feel welcome by a cheerful bouquet. The arrangement can be simple or elaborate. A seasonal wreath or floral swag in the outside entrance can also create a lovely greeting.

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