The article is about the use of a Chinese Feng Shui calendar to find your auspicious and inauspicious time, date, direction, for various events. Plan and schedule important events according to the ancient wisdom.
Read MoreDeclutter, organize, and Feng Shui your space. Make your space inspiring, inviting and reflects your personality. Video of before and after footages included.
Read MoreKnitting a sweater for your dog is easy and satisfying. It is a quick and practical project your dog will appreciate and love. Here is a video of machine knitting tutorial to create your warm sweater.
Read MoreHere is a tutorial on how to machine knit a Half Fisherman's Rib scarf, with 1 x 1 ribbing on the both edges. I use worsted weight yarn, Brother KH260 bulky knitting machine and KR260 ribber.
Read MoreKnitting a reversible cowl with my Singer LK100 mid-gauge machine. Video showing my little boy knits on the machine. Pattern available in 4 sizes from Craftsy.com and search "Picturehealer".
Read MoreA tutorial (free pattern) for machine knitting a Fisherman's Rib scarf. It is thick, warm, and reversible. Can be done in one hour with a knitting machine with ribber. I use Brother KH260 with KR260 Ribber.
Read MoreAt the end of any work day, we feel sore and painful from sitting at a desk all day or moving 100 lb boxes of paper. A nice hot bath or shower can give temporary relief, but it all comes back again. Peony and Licorice tea (芍药甘草汤 - Sháo Yào Gān Cǎo Tāng) is a classical formula that was used to relieve muscle pain and ease spasms.
Read MoreWith the release of our digestive tea, the next tea we'll be releasing is a Stress calming tea. It's a little different than the other "stress" teas you've probably seen, as it works a bit more gently. My daughter likes the tea as well, calling it her "Smart Tea".
Read MoreThanksgiving and the holidays are coming and with it, a meal with family and friends. However, we sometimes tend to eat a bit too much during these holiday feasts, which can make us feel bloated and uncomfortable. In Chinese tradition, tea made from certain herbs is served at the end of a meal, so it makes the discomfort a little more manageable
Read MoreHere are two simple DIY life-hack for knitters. One is a yarn holder to keep the yarn in one place when you knit. The other is a bobbin to keep cotton thread or a small amount of yarn. Useful when you do color knitting too.
Read MoreHere is a video tutorial of knitting a Tuck stitch with a punch card on a Brother KH260 knitting machine. The pattern is on the purl side and the front side looks like a regular stockinette stitch. Tuck stitch makes a wider fabric that has less curl on the sides.
Read MoreThis is a simple linen stitch tutorial with video. You only need to know Knit, Purl and Slip stitches. It makes a nice scarf or gender neutral blanket.
Read MoreI would focus on the 9 sectors of Flying Star chart first, unless there is a special direction such as Tai Sui. The 24 mountain facing direction and construction year is good for finding your specific house chart. Different Feng Shui schools have different charts and focus. It can get too complicated or confusing. Don’t worry about that for now.
Wellness through art and herb. Creating and appreciating art and design. Learning and using Chinese herbs in daily life for optimal health.
