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The subject of money and thoughts

There’s a new book coming out soon by Abraham-Hicks, called ‘Money and the Law of Attraction.” I’m a firm believer in choosing our thoughts to manifest our reality and just wanted to share this exert entitled, The Subject of Money Is Really Two Subjects. . .

“The subject of money is really two subjects: (1) money, plenty of money, and (2) absence of money, not nearly enough money. Often people assume that because they are speaking the words “I want more money,” they are speaking positively about money. When you are feeling fear or discomfort as you speak, you are not speaking of the subject of money, you are speaking of the subject of not enough money. And the difference is very important, because the first statement brings money and the second holds it away.”

The book is set to be released on my birthday August, 12th. Hmm, I like that. Click here for more info.

A product made entirely out of garbage

Just watch this. It’s inspiring.


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P.S. According to the New York Times, “TerraCycle has struck a deal with Kraft Foods to turn its used packaging into purses, backpacks and other merchandise.” That’s hot. What an enormous diversion of waste into the landfill.

Great American visionary Bucky Fuller: Check it out


Bucky Fuller exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art on view June 26 - September 21, 2008. If you live in New York or are going to be there during that time, check it out. Jen?

What’s the best placement for my bed?

Question: We have just moved to a new home and I am wondering about the placement of the bed. We have three options. The first is with our feet facing the door (but not in line with the doorway), which is, I believe, is optimal in terms of feng shui. The only problem here is that it requires us to use a radiator as a headboard, which I fear won’t be great in the winter.The second option is to move the bed to a side wall, so that when entering the room you would walk into one side of the bed. The third is to put our heads against a huge wonderful wall that looks out onto the windows. The problem with that placement, is that our backs are then to the door. Any advice on bed positioning?

–J.R. New York

Cheryl: Here’s my answer. You’re right, the first option is not good. Radiator as a headboard, no no. That translates to headaches and other possible health problems. The second option is also not preferable since the energy coming in through the door hits the side of the bed and that translates into restless sleeping patterns. The third option, in my opinion, is the best. You have a wall behind you for support. That feels safe and therefore allows your nervous system to relax while sleeping. The view out the window is also optimal. To remedy your back or peripheral view of the door, strategically place a small to medium mirror across the door so you can see who is coming in. You can also place bells around the knob of the door to the room and that way you will also be alerted to who is coming in when the door is closed. Try that and let me know how it feels.

Feast your eyes on London’s festival of architecture


Brazilian piece: Museu do Pão, Rio Grande do Sul, by Brasil Arquitetura

The London Festival of Architecture is going on for a month from June 20 to July 20, 2008 and Baby, I wish I were there. In the mean time, I can drool a bit over some of the stunning and award winning architectural works featured. As reported on WallPaper.com, “Eco themes are evident too at the Greener Than Thou exhibition at Swedish office furniture showroom Kinnarps, where Swedish A-list architects from Johannes Norlander to Marge are showing work.” Very cool. Check these out:

Brazilian architecture, Club NOX, Recife, by Metro Arquitetura+Juliano Dubeux What an other worldly piece of art.


Copenhagen, Denmark: Bikuben student residence by Aart Imagine : I love the orange gray combination. So European.

Oh Brazil, here you are again with Sonic Studio, São Paulo, by Anne Save de Beaurecueil+Franklin Lee. Check out that ceiling. It’s a designer’s dream.

How to maximize smaller spaces at home


Office space in a bedroom. Hidden and lovely without introducing into the sleeping area.

It’s so very green to reduce our footprint on the planet and that includes getting creative with smaller spaces and making it work. Just saw these beautiful images posted on Apartment Therapy via House to Home and wanted to share them here.

Contemporary office in a small space and office storage in a dining room. Love these ideas.