Luxury Decor: So you decided to cut down on TV time. A noble New Year's Resolution-you planned to turn off the Tube and pick a book, maybe do a little gardening. Then the new season of The Sopranos hit the airwaves and you were right back on the couch. Backsliding is all par for the course. We're all weak sometimes-and who can resist a good tale about the lives of modern day mobsters? Now you're fully committed to getting in touch with your inner self. Before you head off to the local meditation gardens, why not build your own peaceful sanctuary in your backyard? You've heard about Feng Shui but did you know it also applies to your garden? A few simple considerations and you'll transform your backyard into a Zen oasis... a perfect spot for all those enlightening books you plan to read instead of zoning out in front of the Thursday night line-up.
To create the most harmonious outdoor space, Feng Shui design experts recommend getting wrought iron chairs with round seats and rounded backs decorated with a pattern of curving shapes, like this oasis bistro set from Avalon Garden. Statues and ornaments help create stillness and are best placed in the west. These naturally slower-paced snail sculptures by Uncommon Goods will encourage calm in your life and represent Earth and Metal elements in Feng Shui design. Lighting plays a big role in developing an outdoor living space using Feng Shui principles. A simply-stated light fixture that vibrantly illuminates is a must-have for any Asian-inspired garden area. We like the Mission Matte Black Medium Outdoor Wall Mount from Bellacor for its straight-forward, stylish, design. Once your backyard is fully optimized to meet Feng Shui principles, you won't mind putting that notorious family from suburban New Jersey on hold.
For LxM Amy Covington
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