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I haven't heard all that much about Fengshui in decorating in the past few years, but before that, it was all the rage.  I was perusing an interesting "Facts and Tips" website recently, and discovered that they offered Fengshui tips.  I thought I would share some of them here to see what you all think.

One tip suggests that lovers keep an "energized pair of Geese" in the corner of their bedrooms so as to prevent their partners from straying.  How does one energize a pair of geese?  Do you feed them Red Bull?  I'm not quite sure ... but hey, some cute little birds in the corner of your room certainly can't hurt!

Another tip says that we can earn favor with our supervisors by placing a turtle figurine or picture on or behind our desks.  At home, we can use crystals on our children's desks to enhance their academic performance. 

Wind chimes on the northern side of a home can enhance luck in our careers - and besides, wind chimes are just beautiful and pleasant to the ear! 

While I don't think I'm going to overhaul my home with Fengshui, I can see myself reading more of these tips.  It interests me to learn what other people believe regarding their living spaces, and implementing some of them could be fun!

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I have quite a few blogs that I maintain - some for business, some for fun, and some for mixed purposes - and I recently decided that I would like to start taking them all a lot more seriously.  This means I'm going to need to get out there, start exchanging links, and begin following other blogs in a more formal way (as it is, I just remember what I like reading, and I go back to those sites when I have some free time). 

For motivation, I am thinking of signing up for a few local mommy blogger conferences.  There are quite a few in NYC, and that isn't a far drive for me.  I'm sure the workshops would be interesting, and it would be fun to meet up with a large group of moms who blog.  I've noticed that there are also conferences for people who blog about specific subjects, like food or technology, so I'm also going to see if I can find anything for home decor/interior design bloggers.  That would be a lot of fun, and very useful as far as making new contacts is concerned.

Even if you're just blogging as a hobby, attending a conference might be a good way to find new blogs you'd enjoy reading and sharing on your own site.  Check it out - you might be surprised how many there are to choose from!

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Because I so enjoy keeping up with home decorating trends, I have a tendency to notice these things when I'm traveling as well.

When we went to Mexico last fall, one of the first things I noticed about the resort was the beautiful marble entrance and the collection of well-placed chairs and tables in the reception area.  (That and the champagne they handed us as soon as we walked through the door as a "welcome)!  The rest of the hotel was just as lovely and well-appointed.

I have to say, even before I book a trip, I look at the hotel websites to make sure they look like they'll be attractive, clean, and of course, fun.  One good way to start out is by adding the word "luxury" to your search.  For instance, here are luxury resorts in Turkey.  In addition to recommending lovely places to stay, they also recommend tours and dining, so you can do all your vacation planning in one spot.  If you have any thoughts of traveling to Europe, have a look-see at that site.  My own European vacation is still a few years away, but it's nice to dream!

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The more time I spend on this blog (which, admittedly, had not been nearly enough as of late), the more I realize that I like the idea of having an active social network online.  I maintain a blog about books, and in doing so, I want to hear from other readers and writers who are passionate about their hobbies.  When it comes to JessysBlindStyle, I want to connect with other people who are enthusiastic about decorating their homes.  Perhaps someday, I'll create a political blog as well.  There's something appealing about compartmentalizing all the things that interest me and forming very tight, specific networks to talk exclusively about those things.

If nothing else, it would be excellent for free link trades.  We could all swap back and forth with our highly relevant sites, promoting our blogs, and getting more traffic each day.  The more traffic we got, the more people we'd have to discuss our hobbies with, and our networks would grow.  Isn't social media beautiful? 
 

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I've been working on this blog for a long time now, and I get quite a bit of traffic - more than I would have expected!  It makes me wonder if I should think about doing more with it, not just writing more posts but expanding and maybe even turning it into a business of sorts.

I don't want to do anything that would require an internet merchant account or actually stocking items in a warehouse somewhere.  However, it might be fun to join an affiliate program or start listing Amazon products for commission or something.  This girl doesn't have any lofty goals about becoming an online millionaire, but it could be fun to earn some beer money!   We'll see.

In the meantime, it really does excite me to get messages from people who have found and read this blog.  Now I just need to get some people on over to my other blog (does anyone like books?) and start some conversations there!

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My daughter never went through a princess phase.  Her cousin was obsessed for quite awhile, and I think it put her off a bit.  But I do know many, many little girls who were crazy for princesses, castles, and all kinds of pink and sparkly things. 

For those girls, a fancy Princess Bed might make a wonderful gift or centerpiece for a themed bedroom.  What I like most about these is that they're customizable, and they aren't based on specific characters like the classic "Disney Princesses" that you see everywhere.  These beds are hand-crafted, and made with love by an independent businessman, so you know you're getting a durable, high-quality piece of furniture.

With the right paint or border, dressers, and comforter set, it would be possible to use one of these princess beds to turn your child's room into a fairy tale setting. 

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The space our homes and garages provide is not sufficient to house all the things we possess. This has led to an increase in demand of storage units and ware houses. These come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Though most of them are constructed at one level, but a few are located in multi-story buildings with freight elevators to move goods to and from the warehouse. Whether you choose to store your possessions in a storage space situated on the ground floor or in a multi storeyed building, your main concern remains a damage free storage.



If you are thinking to rent a storage unit lately to store your costly belongings, you must choose a climatic controlled unit. The information given below will help you in understanding the advantages of storing your official and household items in a climatic controlled unit:



What is climate control?

The feature of climate control indicates that the temperature inside the storage unit will be kept between 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and 40 degrees in the winter, Storing things in a climatically controlled unit benefits your goods in a lot of ways, as the humidity level is below 65%. Though the definition of climate controlled storage varies for different agencies.



How does it work?


A climate controlled storage is cleaner and provides more protection for your belongings, as compared to a normal storage unit. These are built in the interior, hence are less affected by dust and dirt. These units are safe from any kind of vermin and pests infiltrating. Weather-sensitive items remain safe inside a climatic controlled unit for a long duration.



What are its advantages?



Though, such a unit weighs a bit heavier on your wallet, you can be assured of the safety and security of your goods with added protection. Some goods need protection against humidity and dryness while in storage for longer time. Scorching summers and nail biting cold winters can leave their mark on even the hardiest item.

Below listed a few advantages of storing your items in a climatic controlled unit.


- These closely regulated environments can store anything ranging from blueprints, x-rays, microfilm, videotape and software for years to come without causing damage.

- It is an ideal place to keep critical files, medical tests, legal court documents, so that extreme environment factors do not tamper with them.

- These units exclude damage due to molds which is caused due to high humidity levels.

The biggest advantage is peace of mind that you get after storing your goods in such units. You remain satisfied that anything you store would survive long-term storage.

Renting a climatic controlled unit is worth the extra expense if you plan on storing your prized possessions for years to come. Apart from climate control, do consider factors like privacy, security and surveillance while renting a storage space.



About the Author: David Anderson has been associated with storage units london and man and van London companies from a long time. Presently with his vast experience, He is helping others in choosing the best service provider for them.

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