Summary: Feng Shui, Meet Modern Minimalism<br> <br> Modern minimalism is all about clean lines, clear countertops, tidy spaces, and houseplants. (Lots of houseplants.)<br> But feng shui, too, has a lot to say about whether or not your living space feels peaceful, and that’s why the modern minimalist movement would do well to take a few cues from this ancient Chinese philosophy. Indeed, combining old design ideals with new ones is a powerful way to amplify minimalist principles in your home.<br> This week, I bring you a conversation with interior designer <a href="https://www.brookelavoi.com">Brooke LaVoi</a>. Brooke believes that, while decluttering clears old energy and creates space for new ideas and new abundances, only feng shui can amplify the serenity we all seek within our homes. Brooke comes armed to our conversation today with practical design and lifestyle tips for listeners who are open to applying feng shui as a means of more effectively organizing their minimalist homes.<br> Here’s a preview of today’s episode:<br> [8:30] Why rearranging your furniture is an instant space refresher<br> [10:00] The five elements of feng shui (plus how to incorporate them without spending money)<br> [21:00] What feng shui has to say about technology<br> [23:00] How keeping sentimental items affects your home’s energy<br> <br> * Sustainable Minimalism (the book!) is <a href="https://amzn.to/3mqBtU0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">available for pre-order now</a>!<br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/022/">#022: Debunking KonMari Myths</a>.<br> * Social distancing is the *perfect* time to review your favorite podcasts! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainable-minimalists-podcast/id1329830361" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">On the Apple Podcasts app</a>, hit the Library tab, scroll allll the way to the bottom past all prior episodes, then click on the stars to leave a review. (Thank you!)<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
