Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

REJUVENATE HOME FOR MONSOON

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Monsoon is the liveliest season that you can experience during the year. It comes with the most wonderful and exotic colours that you would not find in any other season. The overcast skies, the strong winds, the dark black ambiance, lighting and thunder accompanie­d by sudden downpour would truly bring joy in your life.

Energy changes continuous­ly and during Monsoon time it changes more rapidly due to weather. Chi is the fundamenta­l energy found in all things.

For good health and peace of mind, this energy must circulate unimpeded throughout the body. Severe weather conditions can disrupt the constant, steady flow of this important energy within the body.

Feng Shui considers rain as an important factor as it represents water element and onset of monsoon means that soon we would be in the next phase of growth and prosperity.

It is said that the five elements in Feng Shui and the seasons have a strong influence on our physical and mental wellbeing. Every happening in our lives relates to a season and the five elements in Feng shui which symbolise fire to summer, metal to autumn, water is winter and wood to spring while the element earth mediates between them. If relationsh­ips have been passionate in early stages during summer and you find them going quieter don’t be dismayed and wonder why, it’s a seasonal phase.

The Energy changes affect our environmen­t and the Feng shui of the home in turn is disturbed. Monsoon is the time which would call for subtle adjustment­s in our living environmen­t to restore the balance of the Energy flow ( chi). Décor, furnishing and garden space can be tweaked to create the feel good factor. ● Add shades of Turquoise which is the colour which is associated with royalty the shade is soothing to the eyes and it can be mixed with other colours to create the right ambiance. Introduce these colors as décor, furnishing or wall paper.

● The shades of yellow and orange are truly unique and they help in creating warmth and a unique ambiance. These shades can be accentuate­d on the walls as décor, wall hangings or cushions on the sofa in the living area and in the kitchen too. One great way of using these colours in your interiors is by bringing some fresh flowers in the shades of yellow and orange.

● Purple is the colour that symbolises royalty and combining it with shades of pink would truly make it appear more beautiful. Placing decorative accessorie­s like carpets, mats, flower vases, paintings and many others in the shades of purple and pink.

● Glory lily is one of the best plants that you can install in your garden during the monsoon months. The flowers of this plant are amazingly beautiful with curved petals and mesmerisin­g colours. It is basically a climber plant that consists of different coloured buds and leaves. The yellow and bright red petals would surely make your garden look beautiful.

● Water hyacinths are the best solution for you if you really want to make your garden area look amazingly beautiful. The plants can grow without any trouble in your garden area.

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