Manhattan, NY

New York are known for a lot of things, for us, it is the bagels and the pizza. Here is one of our favorite pizza place near our neighborhood called Rigoletto Pizza. It is a gourmet pizza place where they have some of most fresh ingredients on my pizza. (Here are a slice of fresh tomato and basil pizza and a four cheese pizza)

Rigoletto Pizza 208 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023-4002

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The Chinese New Year 2010.....A Feng Shui Consultant's Thoughts on what you can do to have your BEST Year EVER!!

As in interest in Feng Shui in New York and many other Cities grow each year, so does my annual post on what to implement in YOUR business plans for the coming Chinese New Year. I believe if I had started out with a long list in 2006 when there was little interest or belief in Feng Shui, you might not have taken the suggestions.

For you Clutterbugs out there, if you're ever going to clear up and clear out, THIS is the time to do it! We're concentrating on doing everything we can to help ourselves have a wonderful New Year that is predicted to be difficult for many. These Feng Shui Tips and Advice aren't difficult, don't cost much money and (best of all!), they're nothing that both Feng Shui Long Island NY and Feng Shui Manhattan don't do ourselves.

If you missed part one: The Chinese New Year 2010--Tips and Advice from Feng Shui Long Island & New York Consultant

Here's the rest of the list:

Clean your mirrors. You always want a true reflection of you so you can see yourself (and life) clearly.

If you can, wash some key outdoor windows. Truly letting the outdoors in creates a yin/yang for balance in your home during the day and at night. Seeing clearly means exactly that: You need to see things the way they are to deal with them.

Put out a Bowl of Rice: Many of my clients from different cultures and beliefs put out a bowl of food for the year; most use Rice as it grows in Abundance and is used for such special events such as Weddings and Blessings. It signifies you will have more than enough of everything you need for the year!

Burn a candle on the Eve as close to Midnight as possible. Think of ALL your Intentions and what you want to Create for the New Year and Infuse your Energy into those thoughts. Whoever thought of this for Birthdays must have known something about Feng Shui!

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Finally, open your Front Door (The Mouth of CHI where ALL good Energy enters) and some windows just after midnight or early the next morning. I KNOW it's cold but you're allowing the New Energy to flow in at the most Auspicious Times. It sweeps through the house and intensifies everything you have done to ensure your BEST possible year EVER!

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That's it; nothing really hard or difficult and very little to purchase but you have sent plenty of good intentions out there and they are sure to come back to you. Remember that Feng Shui is many things but it is also a LIFESTYLE. It is the way you choose to live and what you send out. It's one of the key issues in Feng Shui and almost never mentioned. Live a good life.

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*Many photos courtesy of our own AR photo person Robert Swetz, used with permission. Thank you, Robert!

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*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.

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**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

I am still a little perturbed by my client working with another Realtor. It is a little upsetting putting in so much foot work--literally, going to preview all those apartments, all for seemingly nothing. It's not the first time, and I KNOW it won't be the last time, but everytime it does happen it takes something out of me. Not a big deal though, right? Today's a new day and there are millions of other people who will be looking for a great apartment in Chelsea!

I forgot, I still have another customer who basically wants to see everything in Chelsea/W VIllage. I am letting her simmer for a while, I am sure she has been looking at apartments with probably EVERY Realtor in Chelsea! I know she will go back and get the third apartment we saw. Her lease ends at the end of the month so I guess we'll soon see what is going on. In Manhattan, we can literally get everything done within 24-48 hours. The market moves so fast, I am still amazed at times but hey that's why I'm here!

It's a relatively nice day here in Chelsea! It's a little blustery, I guess we are all waiting for this massive snow storm that's supposed to hit us tomorrow night/Wednesday. I don't know if I should believe them or not, I the last one was a lot of puff and no substance, hopefully this one'll be 'better.'

We had a committee meeting this morning for the Hudson Valley Realtor's Convention. It looks like it's going to be a good show. We've got Realtor's from Orange, Rockland, Sullicvan, Dutchess, Ulster and Putnam Counties attending, it's going to be a big show. Unfortunately it's not open to the public, it's only for Realtor's; I'm sure your Realtor will gain valuable knowledge to assist you in whatever your Real Estate needs are.

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!

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*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.