Feng Shui Long Island's Blog

When I began my Feng Shui journey on Activerain, I believe there was one other person here with a knowledge and belief in Feng Shui.  It is Michelle Minch who writes wonderful articles about Home Staging AND Feng Shui.  They are always a delight to read.

Michelle Minch Home Staging Los Angeles & Pasadena, CA (Moving ...

We have since had others come on board and as I read their articles, I am so impressed with what (and how) they write.  In the spirit of the Activerain Link Love Group -- and because I really didn't want you to miss an article by Kate Case, I'd encourage you to check out her post about Feng Shui Mirrors--in the Bedroom.

Feng Shui Advice: Mirrors in Your Bedroom - Is This Bad Feng Shui? by Kate Case

I would have used the re-blog button but it wasn't available so I'm leaving you with the link.

Please don't forget about Feng Shui for Real Estate: 

ActiveRain Group: Feng Shui for Real Estate

If you are seeking knowledge on Feng Shui or would like to add some, it's certainly the place to do it.

And another group dear to my heart:  Activerain Link Love:   Activerain Link Love                                It's ALWAYS a great time to share the Love!

http://www.FengShuiLI.com

*Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York City providing personalized, affordable on site Feng Shui Consultations for New York City - Manhattan - Queens New York and all of Long Island.

http://www.FengShuiManhattanNY.com

**Laura Cerrano is a Second Generation Feng Shui Consultant based in Manhattan New York.  She is a Certified Feng Shui Consultant and began her business Feng Shui Manhattan New York in 2000.

If You Grew up in Levittown New York............

 There are so many sites on Facebook for those of us that grew up in Levittown Long Island, New York.  As a matter of fact my most popular blog EVER (judging from the amount of emails I received) were about Growing up Levittown, named after one of the sites on Facebook.  Real Estate Blog - Growing Up Levittown New York: The Way it WAS ... 

I'm not the only one that feels this way about this magical childhood we had.  To date I have not heard or read even ONE comment from anyone that didn't grow up there and not realize until our childhoods were gone, just how special they really were.

Levittown New York was nothing but potato fields.  It was also a vision by William Levitt and his sons to create a true Community.  He had GI's who were returning from the Military in mind and he thought about the children that would soon be arriving.  He wanted to build not just a place for returning Military men to retire but build it with all the things you would want for your family.

If you grew up in Levittown NY, there are some places and things you will never forget:  The Village Greens (Billy Joel remembers these fondly).  You will remember TSS and Mays stores, the Candy Store and The Family Lounge.  There was also Putt-Putt, Carvel, Quong Ming and Jolly Rogers (also known as "Happy Land)."  Many of us lived at the Local Pools in the summer (mine was on Slate Lane).

Zorns was a popular spot for chicken and Dominicos for Pizza.  Cherrywood Shopping Center was just a stone's throw away. All American was a popular dining spot. The Wantagh Movie Theatre and the Levittown Movie Theatres always had great movies playing and when you wanted Ice Cream, you went to Jahn's.  They had every conceivable ice cream combination including "The Kitchen Sink" and if you went on your birthday, it was on the house.

The Roller Rink was right next door.  Teen Center in the High Schools were open on Friday nights to keep us out of trouble.  Some of us ventured, later on to a place called Cloud 9 in Farmingdale New York.  We had teen centers with dancing and soft drinks, no alcohol served.  And we had a blast!

I recently ran across a newly erected sign that declares the importance of Levittown as a Community.  A place that is still physically there but where the Community aspect has long gone; Long gone except for those of us that grew up there and loved every second of it!

America's First Suburb, Levittown Long Island New York

http://www.LongIslandFengShui.com

*Carole Provenzale is a Certified Feng Shui Consultant and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York established in 1997 providing on site Feng Shui and Design Consultations for all of Long Island, New York City (Manhattan) and Queens New York.

I love different events all over Manhattan New York.  I head of this one late but in case there are any "late night" readers, you might very well enjoy THIS SECOND TIME NYC EVENT.

Billed as "The Biggest Itailaian Wine Event" tp be held outside of Italy, it focuses on the best tasing wines from many different regions all over Italy.  Italian Wines at their finest are showcased as wine tasters and seminars in either Wine Only Events or Wine and Dinner Events.

I would love dinner with my wine so I'm highlighting some of the wonderful Restaurants that are participating in this incredible 'Vino Event."  Please note:  Conflicting information on Web Sites have th End date listed differently.....please call ahead to confirm when this event officially ends or if some places are extending it.

One of these restaurants, Le Cirque was on my favorite restaurant list.  Here is a restaurant I eat at quite frequently that is also participaing:  Serafina - Fabulous Grill  Note:  Do NOT confuse this with Sarabeth's, yet another favorite of mine (which sadly is not particpaing).  Go there for the BEST Sunday brunch!

Here are some other restaurants and a general number to call:

Brasserie Cognac

Bull & Bear Steakhouse

Clo Wine Bar

Gattopardo

Geisha

I Trulli

Il Punto Ristorante

Inoteca - vino e cucina

For more information and a complete list of Wine Bars in New York City see:  Shop & Dine Vino 2010 | Vino 2010  Wines are available for purchase!

http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com                        http://www.LongIslandFengShui.com

Personalized, affordable Expert Feng Shui Consultations for on site New York City Apartments, Condos, Restaurants, Retail, Businesses, Corporations and New Construction.  Certified Feng Shui Consultants for Long Island and Manhattan New York City Carole Provenzale and Laura Cerrano

FMake a Wish Foundation in Long Beach Long Island New York...Join the Polar Bears and a Very COLD New York Feng Shui Consultant!

This Sunday is full of wonderful events!  Super Bowl Sunday is here and is a time for friends and family to gather together, eat some wings and have a few drinks..they should just make it an official holiday.  Are you ready?! It's that time of year again to go swimming with the Long Beach Long Island NY with the Polar Bear Club.  All you need is a bathing suit and and a mind that has gone crazy.

Having the Polar Bear Club Swim on Superbowl Sunday is a special event.  The New York Polar Bear Club was started by Kevin McCarthy and Pete Meyers, who sparked the idea to go swimming in frigid water.  Today this is a fundraiser event that contributes to the Make A Wish Foundation. 

The story goes, before Kevin and Pete watched the 1998 Superbowl game, they jumped into the Atlantic ocean for a quick dip.  The following year they asked others to join them and use the money as a fundraiser for The Make a Wish Foundation.

People came.  More and more every year and last year they broke a record in the amount of Attendees along the beautiful beaches of Long Beach NY.  This year my son Adam Schumacher will again participate.  Adam was also instrumental in another project we worked on together, Feng Shui for the Jones Manor in Bayville New York.  Laura Cerrano, a Manhattan New York Feng Shui consultant will be in attendance.....and if she's VERY brave, take a "dip" herself!

The Beautiful Beaches of Long Beach Long Island New York

The Long Beach Polar Bear Swim is very special in that it makes wishes possible for other children living with life-threatening diseases. Paulie's spirit is especially alive every Super Bowl Sunday, when an ever growing community of family and friends join together to help make children's dreams come true through their support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 

If you'd like to participate, please meet at the Boardwalk at Edwards/Riverside/Long Beach Blvd. in Long Beach, Long Island NY.  The swim begins at 1 pm.  If you can't stand the water but would like to help To donate online click here

Long Beach New York is known for it's beautiful beaches and apartments that line them.  We are often called for Feng Shui Consultations in Long Beach Long Island.  Here are some shots from our Feng Shui Consultations in Long Beach NY:

http://www.FengShuiLongIsland.com

*Carole Provenzale is one of the Country's first Certified Feng Shui Consultants from a Licensed, Accredited School on Feng Shui Studies.  She began Feng Shui Long Island & New York in 1997 and provides Feng Shui Consultations on Site for Long Island NY and at a distance around the Country.

Feng Shui Manhattan

**Laura Cerrano is a Second Generation Certified Feng Shui Consultant who has trained with Feng Shui Long Island and Masters from across the Country including Shamans to incorporate Native American beliefs and Space Clearings into her Feng Shui Consulting Firm, Feng Shui Manhattan New York NY.  After co-consulting on site for many years Laura began her own business in 2000 and has a strong client base in New York City.

The Chinese New Year 2010-Simple Ways to Ensure Success!

Part One of Feng Shui for The Chinese New Year 2010 by Feng Shui Long Island NY Consultant

There is an intensity of Energy in the Chinese New Year that is almost unmatched in other Celebrations!  Chinese and other Cultures consider this date as New Beginnings and they want to start off with the BEST possible Intentions to have a Year filled with Blessings and Abundance in ALL areas of their lives.

This year the Chinese New Year falls on February 14^th....St. Valentine's Day.  From many standpoints, this New Year of the Tiger is said to represent some difficult obstacles for many of us.  As a New York Feng Shui Consultant,  I personally do NOT follow these predictions.....I CREATE the year I want to have.

Photo © Robert G. Swetz Jr.  All Rights Reserved

So can you!  Countless people from ALL walks of life spend countless hours, days and weeks formulating Marketing Plans for the New Year yet they won't try a few simple, inexpensive and easy FENG SHUI TIPS?  Add some Feng Shui to YOUR marketing plans and watch what happens : )

The FIRST rule of Good Feng Shui:  Clutter of course.  Remember:  If you don't Use it, Need it or Love it, get rid of it!  You will lighten up your space to allow new, fresh and beneficial Energy to enter.  A reminder about Clutter:  Everything that is downstairs in your basement is coming up to your living space....Energy RISES.

Anything that is stored in your attic is (quite literally) hanging over your heads.  Do you really NEED all those things?  Check under your bed while you're at it:  Energy needs to flow around you while you sleep to truly rest and restore for the next day.

Clean.  Dust away the cobwebs from your home and office spaces...and dust off your mind.  Positive thinking never hurt anyone.  Turn something around in your mind until you can find the POSITIVE-and keep it there.  Like attracts Like.  We get back what we send out.  Send out the best.

Clear out your home with a Space Clearing.  You can use Native American Sage or clear by Sound with the ringing of bells....Do everything with INTENTION on what you'd like to attract this year.  Space Clearings should ONLY be done during the day, when the sun is at its highest point---between 11:00 am to 1:00 if possible.  Never at night.  Make sure you address the corners where Energy can get ‘stuck' or linger.

Photo © Robert G. Swetz Jr.  All Rights Reserved

Make an extra payment on something.  Pay off whatever credit cards or other bills if possible.  The extra amount is not as important as the idea that you are creating a Debt Free year and starting it off with as little debt as possible.

Have you checked your refrigerator and pantry?  Get RID of old food and restock to start your New Year with Abundance.  BUY SOME COLORFUL FRESH FRUIT as another sign of abundance and place it on your kitchen or dining room table.  With Intention.

Treat yourself kindly.  Take some time out to do something special for yourself.   When we treat ourselves well, it is said others will treat us well, too!  Maybe it's a manicure or that special outfit you've been wanting; maybe it's just taking home a movie you have wanted to see.  YOU are Special....treat yourself that way.

 Photo © Robert G. Swetz Jr.  All Rights Reserved

There's more to come!!  Please join us for Part Two:  Feng Shui Tips and Advice for the Chinese New Year 2010

Feng Shui Long Island NY Consultant

http://www.LongIslandFengShui.com   

*Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since graduating from the Country's very first School for Feng Shui Studies that was licensed and accredited in 1997.  Carole has consulted on numerous residences, businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction in New York City - Manhattan NY - Queens NY and all over Long Island New York including The Hamptons.  

Feng Shui Manhattan New York NY Consultant

http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com

**Laura Cerrano is a Second Generation Certified Feng Shui Consultant who has trained with Feng Shui Long Island and Masters from across the Country including Shamans to incorporate Native American beliefs and Space Clearings into her Feng Shui Consulting Firm, Feng Shui Manhattan New York NY.  After co-consulting on site for many years Laura began her own business in 2000 and has a strong client base in New York City.

During a recent Feng Shui Consultation for a New York City Client in a new Apartment in Greenwich Village, Laura Cerrano captured one of the TRUE "experiences" of the Underground in New York City. This is Penn Station and there are often bands or single people that play music or put on other activities in this particular spot. Although a bit tired after her New York Feng Shui Apartment Consultation, she stopped to enjoy this band. They are called Yas....and this is her FIRST video. 

The Gentleman you see dancing is elderly but he sure has the "moves." Does anyone wonder just why we LOVE New York City?? Watch this guy go................:)

http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com

*Laura Cerrano is a Certified Feng Shui Consultant and the Founder of Feng Shui Manhattan New York NY since 2000. She is a Second Generation Feng Shui Consultant and has co-consulted on hundreds of Homes and Businesses located throughout New York City - Manhattan - Queens New York and Long Island NY.

There are Just Some Activerainers I will NEVER Unsubscribe to!

When I was recently looking at my list of people who I've subscribed to that haven't posted on Activerain in so long, it made me terribly sad.  While I know reasons why some of them left, I am not at all sure why others did.

I always wish they will come back.  When I first started on Activerain we "only" had a "small" Community of 6,000 members.  I was able to get back to my subscribers and had enough time to read some of the people on here that I love so much.

I'm sure you all have your own favorites that have left.  Precious people that you'd love to see return to the Rain.  My hope with this post is that you'll add your own favorites and maybe, just MAYBE if we're really fortunate, they will have a Google Alert up.

Perhaps they will stop by.  At the very least I do hope they know just how much they are missed. 

Just a few of the people I will NEVER unsubscribe to:

Jackie 's Blog   Jackie Perazza  One VERY gifted Home Stager.  I sometimes see Jackie on Facebook but it's not the same.  I miss her and her incredible work and blogs very much.

From the Heart of Utah Real Estate by Julie Neerings  Anyone that didn't know Julie will wish they did.  She has a heart of Gold and her blogs always inspired me.  Her Chicken Soup for the Soul series is worth a read anytime YOU need some inspiration!

Deborah's Blog  Deborah Pearce is multi-talented with so many GIFTS.  Her posts enlightened me with her courage to get through obstacles and try different paths.  I truly miss her and the inspiration she gave so freely.

Long Beach CA Real Estate Blog   Laurie Manny:  Laurie was around before I even became a member.  I'm sure she is prospering and doing well but I thought of her as a founding member and am sorry she's hasn't been back to Activerain in SO long.

Florida Real Estate >> The Pensacola Florida Real Estate Specialist   Dianne Barody:  I enjoyed ALL of Dianne's posts and truly believe she had a gift of writing.  I believe I emailed her at one point to ask her if everything was ok because she had stopped posting, but I didn't hear back. 

Raleigh - Durham NC Real Estate Specialist>>Elizabeth Nieves' Perspective on NC Real Estate and Other 'GOOD STUFF'   Elizabeth Nieves:  Maybe it just seems like forever since she posted.  She never left a post without her signature GBU and I returned each and every one.  I saw a note from her on FB recently that she was coming back and many of us are RIGHT HERE WAITING.

Duane Marlink    * Rate A Home : Rate A Home Blog  The Founder of the Them-Them Group, Duane was ALWAYS thinking about others.  I believe he should have promoted his business more but his dedication on Activerain was always to acknowledge other people.  I miss him and his fun posts and his funnier comments!

Lisa Ryan~Selling Princeton,West Windsor Blog  If you knew Lisa and read her blogs, I don't have to say another word.  If you didn't. you truly missed a treasure.  I do hope she returns to AR.

Fernando's Home Staging Blog   Fernando Rosado:  Fernando was one of the most talented Stagers I've seen on AR.  Multi talented, he had a true flair for decorating and staging.  And he loved his work.  I have a feeling Fernando will come back again and share his amazing skills and before and after photos one day.

Gayle Balaban    Gayle's Blog:  If you were looking for an Activerainer with a heart, I'm sorry if you didn't know Gayle.  Among her causes of helping many others, she helped to rescue Poodles.  When my mom's little dog passed on, Gayle did everything she could to help me get her another. 

These are just a FEW of the Activerainer's who have touched my heart and left beautiful memories.  I am making this a public post in the hopes they see their names.   I don't think anyone really cares if some people have left Real Estate and feel they can no longer post.  We just MISS them and would love to see them return! 

Please join the Group:  Activerain Link Love Activerain Link Love  and please post or put a link in the comments of someone YOU miss dearly!  

http://www.LongIslandFengShui.com

**Carole Provenzale is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York est. in 1997.  Carole is one of the First Certified Feng Shui Consultants in the Country that graduated from a Licensed, Accredited School.  She consults for private residences, businesses and new construction all over Long Island including The Hamptons.

http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com

**Laura Cerrano is a Second Generation Feng Shui Consultant who began living the lifestyle and learning Feng Shui at the age of 16.  Laura has consulted on hundreds of homes and businesses with her mother and began her own business, Feng Shui Manhattan New York in 2000.

Feng Shui in Great Neck Long Island New York...Feng Shui and Wealth

The lovely Long Island town of Great Neck is located on the North Shore of Long Island NY in Nassau County.  I think of Great Neck as an "exotic" little town with a bustling Main Street and even by Long Island standards, it's an expensive place to live.

Both Feng Shui Long Island and Feng Shui Manhattan frequently get called to consult on a home or business located in the affluent town of Great Neck.  It's ideal for many residents for the feeling of Long Island as it's located close to the water while being only a very short train ride away from New York City.

Great Neck offers a variety of homes from Apartments to lovely Condos and very affluent homes.  Last fall Laura Cerrano and I did a Feng Shui Consultation there for a lovely home.  Our client was a businessman who was fortunate enough to not only live in Great Neck but to have his business there as well.

When a potential client calls for a Feng Shui Consultation over Wealth issues, they often want a Home and Business Consultation done.  While we do make that an option, we will often suggest they start with Feng Shui for their Home.  In Feng Shui we believe your Home SUPPORTS your business.

For reasons of privacy, we are only showing a side view of our client's home.  He was in the process of putting in a compost pile to do his part to "Go Green."  We are often asked in Feng Shui for the best placement for this and, in our own personal opinion, we want to keep it out of the WEALTH area which is the back Left-Hand corner of the property.

We often suggest moving it up.  As much as we want to help, there is no "perfect" area for Compost.  It is considered "Dead" Energy but we DO want to keep it away from Wealth and Relationship areas.  Our client was able to relate his loss of income from his formerly prospering business in Great Neck NY to the time he began his compost.

This photo shows the back Left Hand corner of his yard where it used to be and the new placement of where it was relocated to.  His business began to pick up again almost immediately.

Side Year:  Compost was in the back and being moved to the squared off section.  Recommendations for the Wealth Area for this Great Neck home included a plants that stay green all year, a Wind Chime and using the Accent Color for Wealth which is Purple.

The Exterior of your space should be given as much consideration during a Feng Shui consultation as the Interior.  Feng Shui is NOT "just" furniture placement; it is a lifestyle and it's Energy!

http://www.LongIslandFengShui.com

*Carole Provenzale is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York which was established in 1997.  Carole is one of the first Certified Feng Shui Consultants in the Country and has provided Feng Shui and Design Consultations for Homes, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction.

http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com  

**Laura Cerrano is a Second Generation Feng Shui Consultant who grew up with in a Feng Shui Home.  She began attending Feng Shui Consultations at a young age and soon began to feel the Energy and follow the principles of Feng Shui.  She has co-consulted on hundreds of homes and businesses with Feng Shui and began her own business, Feng Shui Manhattan New York in 2000.

Warding Off the Evil Eye on Long Island NY:  A Feng Shui Long Island Perspective

As a Feng Shui Consultant on Long Island New York, I am often asked about another belief many of my clients have:  The EVIL Eye.   This subject has come up so often that I've written about it twice before:  New York Feng Shui and The EVIL Eye by Feng Shui NY Consultant Carole Provenzale 

Actually, if you read the last comment on this post it is from a woman named Regina.  She swears she has been afflicted by the Evil Eye for many years; she goes on to write that at one time someone was able to remove it but it came back.  It's a very sad comment.

I had also done a Feng Shui Consultation for a client in our lovely Long Island town of Huntington New York.      New York Feng Shui Art:  What's 650 HOURS of YOUR Time Worth?  by Feng Shui Long Island & Manhattan

This Feng Shui Client created Artwork for those who believed they were afflicted by the Evil Eye or didn't want to have a curse put on them.  He was from the Middle East and his Artwork was very popular over there because of such a strong belief in this horrendous curse.

With the ever growing population here on Long Island from out of the Country, I've recently noticed that items to ward off the Evil Eye are becoming popular.  On a recent trip to our local mall, Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City NY, we happened to spot Jewelry and other items made specifically for this affliction.

Everything from Belts to lavish Necklaces and Bracelets.

It is said the Evil Eye can be placed on you either consciously or unconsciously just by someone looking at you with envy for something you have (or they perceive you have).  In Feng Shui we often use Peacock Feathers in our Space Clearings as the Eye of the Peacock is said to provide Protection.

Whatever your belief, symbols to ward off the Evil Eye ARE becoming more popular.  Here are some of the items we found in a kiosk in Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City - Long Island - New York.

Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City Long Island New York.

Evil Eye "Trees" are also recommended.

Feng Shui in New York.

http://www.LongIslandFengShui.com

*Carole Provenzale is a Certified Feng Shui Consultant and the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York.  She is one of the Countries first Certified Feng Shui Consultants from a Licensed, Accredited School in Feng Shui Studies and has been providing on site Feng Shui Consultations since 1997 for Long Island NY.

http://www.FengShuiManhattannewyork.com

**Laura Cerrano is a Second Generation Certified Feng Shui Consultant who trained with her mother as well as studying Feng Shui with some of the Best Masters across the Country.  She provides on site Feng Shui Consultations for all of Long Island, Queens New York and New York City (Manhattan).

I remember....most of it, anyway.   Bob Dylan  except for his early days and hearing (but being too young to go) to Greenwich Village in New York City.  It is said Cafe Wha gave it's start to some of the BEST performers of their time:  Bob Dylan and Janis Jopin among them.

Moma--- Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York has a display that took me back in time.

This Feng Shui Consultant in New York City loves BALANCE...and COLOR.  The Bottom picture certainly shows both!

I love the ARTWORK and the COLORS.

I have Peter Max somewhere.  Not the REAL Peter by one of his Photos that is hanging in MOMA in New York City!  Talk about Genius.....his original POSTERS are going for $1500 and up :)  My favorite is LOVE -  of course!

The Museum of Modern Art in New York City is a wonderful way to spend a day....or an hour! 

Feng Shui Consultants in New York City

http://www.FengShuiLI.com

*Carole Provenzale is a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York providing on site Feng Shui and Design Consultations for all of Long Island NY and Queens NY.

http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com

**Laura Cerrano is a Certified Feng Shui Consultant and Founder of Feng Shui Manhattan New York City providing on site Feng Shui Consultations for all of New York City, Queens NY and the Tri State Area.