Being born in Brooklyn, NY I am used to certain things...for starters; crowded train stations, a vibrant night life and an assortment of different people from all walks of life everytime I leave the house.  Brooklyn is so diverse there is never a dull moment and if you visit you will see what I mean. Some of things I remember the most is that hot buttered bagel and a french vanilla coffee in the morning before I get the day started or that greasy slice of Pizza when I am trying to squeeze lunch in before meetings. Either way there is no place like home #BrooklynLove.  Now there are so many reasons why one would want to stay and live in Brooklyn forever but some of the reasons why many people leave is they want more space, less crowds, better schools, beautiful homes but still want acce... 12/29/2012

please remember to vote for Feng Shui Long Island for Best of LI 2013 Voting has begun for Best of L.I. 2013! Please support my efforts in being honored the Best of LI.  In realty, this award is really for Carole Provenzale. Rules: You can only vote once a day. Pretty simple :) Directions: Just follow these 3 simple steps to vote and show support of Feng Shui Long Island Inc 1. click on this link: Best of Long Island Voting 2. once on this page, click on the word "vote" located in the grey bar. 3. After you are in the vote page scroll down to: Interior Decorator:     Designers Too - Woodbury   DiSalvo Interiors - Carle Place   East End Interiors - Saint James   Feng Shui Long Island - Farmingdale   Hunter Scott Interior Design & Decorator - Syosset   Jan Lambert Interior - Woodbury   Jo... 11/21/2012

By Luke Constantino 11/14/2012     What does the word “cobble” mean? Cobble Hill is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Brooklyn, just south of Brooklyn Heights and north of Carroll Gardens; its name was derived from all the cobblestones left here from the ships that used them as ballast. Cobblestone ballasts kept large ships (which had large sails back in the 1600’s) from tipping over and gave them an even keel. Back then, South Brooklyn was a major shipping port.   The beautiful homes Cobble Hill has some of the most beautiful homes in NYC, dating back to the mid 1800’s. Most of the homes here are designated as historical landmarks. There are a few different influences here: Romanesque, Greek, Gothic, Queen Anne and French structures. The tree lined streets here are some of the most be... 11/14/2012

You can only Make correct Feng Shui Changes by Laura Cerrano Do your best to not be so worried about changing things around and doing the wrong thing from Feng Shui perspective. There is nothing you can change that can't be changed back if it's something your're not in tune with.  Try different things out and fine what's making you feel better at work or home.  It may not go with every Principle of Feng Shui but it's whatever works best for you.  And don't be afraid of change-sometimes it's good to get thing "moving" yourself included) that have been "stuck."  Feng Shui LI *Carole Provenzale was a Certified Feng Shui Consultant who graduated from the Country's very first School for Feng Shui Studies that was licensed and accredited in 1997. Her Daughter, the second generation of Certifi... 11/07/2012

Thankful Thursday: It's a Beautiful Life by Feng Shui Manhattan NY This has been a devastating start to the week for many but you should be thankful. Why? Because on some level you have grown or you are about to.  Unfortunately, for many it takes a great disaster or loss for use to be thankful and progress in life. It becomes a true reminder with all that we are blessed with. We all have struggles in our lives to some degree and the repeating lesson, learning to Just Let Go.  But, during times like this you can look inward and refocus your attention on what matters.  To many of us disregard the simplicity of life.  If you have been blessed and spared with Hurricane Sandy, offer a helping hand to friends, family and others in need.  The core essence of humans is to help each other progre... 11/01/2012

Brooklyn Architecture produces Beautiful Energy in the Neighborhood After a Feng Shui consultation in Brooklyn New York I decided to drive around and check out the local neighborhood.  I could not believe my eyes when driving off the the main busy streets of Brooklyn to see beautiful Colonial and Victorian styled homes. The colors painted onto the houses were amazing and made me smile the way during my small personal tour inside this hidden treasure of Brooklyn NY. This particular location has captured a piece of history in Brooklyn's time.  Not only that, it shows if the local congress comity, State heads and community pulled together, everyone can benefit from living in a beautiful energy filled neighbored.  Feng Shui 101: Before moving into a new home, apartment or business check out... 10/24/2012

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A 10/18/2012 Comments 2 Keller Williams Realty Empire GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION!! By Team Mucci, Servicing Staten Island | Brooklyn | NYC (RE/MAX Edge) Grand Opening Celebration  You are Cordially Invited to Join us for a Night of Cocktails, Appetizers and Music to Celebrate the Grand Opening of Brooklyn's 1st  When:  Thursday October 18, 2012 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where:  Keller Williams Realty Empire 9120 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY  R.S.V.P . by October 15th (718)954-8400 or at: kwbkevents@gmail.com   10/07/2012 Comments 2 Explore Brooklyn New York: Spumoni Gardens By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher (Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island) Explore Brooklyn New York: Spumoni Gardens Welcome to Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn New York.  This pizzeria and Italian ice restaurant has been her for 70 years and as you can see is still going very strong.  If you want real Brooklyn pizza and a real Brooklyn Homemade Italian ice, Spumoni Gardens is the place to go! This Brooklyn eatery is so famous, tour buses stop here so their guests can get a bite to eat ;) I assure you, "disappointment" will not be a word that ever comes to mind and after you have a slice of their famous square pizza, you need to have a cup of their Spumoni Home made Italian ice. Their Spumoni Home Made Italian Ice taste GREAT! View Larger Map    Feng Shui LI *Carole Provenzale was a Certified Feng Shui Consultant who graduated from the Country's very first School ... 10/01/2012 Comments 0 Follow the Footsteps . . . By Team Mucci, Servicing Staten Island | Brooklyn | NYC (RE/MAX Edge)         This morning, I got the great pleasure in participating in the Tunnel to Towers Run. WOW was it amazing ... if you haven't done it, you should. Red, white and blue flooded the streets and tunnel of Brooklyn and New York City. It was a purely amazing experience to see. People young and old were part of the crowd of 30,000+ people but what was most amazing to see was all of the firefighters and first responders from all around the country and world running in their full gear! These amazing people were FOLLOWING THE FOOTSTEPS ... This was truly an emotional experience ... As we went halfway through the tunnel we were all being asked to move to one side. Little did I know there was a Triple amputee Wounded Warrior getting out of his wheelchair to walk the rest of the tunnel with us ... 09/30/2012 Comments 3 Amazing Renovated Three Family with Backyard One Block From C Train! By Kate Akerly, Manhattan Beach Residential Sales (Kaminsky Group) Amazing Renovated Three Family with Backyard One Block From C Train! Overview Maps Photos Features Description $589,000 Multi Family Main Features 6 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms3 UnitsInterior: 2,565 sqftLot: 1,653 sqft Location 1244 Herkimer St 1244 Herkimer StreetBrooklyn, NY 11233USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Mike Akerly, Esq. and Kate Akerly Akerly Real Estate Team(212) 400-4838keytothecity@akerlyre.comhttp://www.VillageConfidential.com     Listed by: Aguayo Realty Group Our recent listings Amazing Renovated Three Family with Backyard One Block From C Train!Passive House Condo in Prospect Heights BrooklynPassive House Condo in Prospect Heights BrooklynNew Boutique Prospect Heights CondoNew Boutique Prospect Heights Con... 09/24/2012 Comments 6 Explore Brooklyn NY with Feng Shui Manhattan: Go Brooklyn Art Contest By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher (Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island) Explore Brooklyn NY with Feng Shui Manhattan: Go Brooklyn Art Contest         Exhibition December 1, 2012–February 24, 2013   Brooklyn New York is home to more artists than anywhere else in the United States. Thus, making it the creative capital of the art world. GO: a community-curated open studio project is a borough-wide initiative designed to foster personal exchange between Brooklyn-based artists, their communities, and the Brooklyn Museum.   During GO, Brooklyn artists will open their studios to the community, sparking a dialogue between artists and their neighborhoods. Newly informed by the artist about the artistic process, studio visitors will be empowered to nominate artists for inclusion in a group exhibition to be held at the Museum. Based on community nominations, Museum cu... 09/09/2012 Comments 5 Beautiful Brooklyn New York views by Feng Shui Manhattan By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher (Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island) Beautiful Brooklyn New York views by Feng Shui Manhattan This past Sunday I joined good friends in Brooklyn New York for a day of art, but before hand, we caught some awesome views of the Brooklyn skyline. Looking straight ahead is a view of NYC. Do you see what I see in this photo?? In this photo you can see the dome of the Brooklyn Museum.  It's far in the distance, in the middle of the photo. The urban rooftop cat    Feng Shui LI *Carole Provenzale was a Certified Feng Shui Consultant who graduated from the Country's very first School for Feng Shui Studies that was licensed and accredited in 1997. Her Daughter, the second generation of Certified feng Shui consultants provides on site Feng Shui Consultations Long Island NY, Queens New York and New York City -Hamptons NY. New York City... 09/09/2012 Comments 1 Lincoln Road- Lefferts Gardens Brooklyn 2012 Greenest Block- Wednesday Lefferts Gardens Photo By Michele Cadogan 917-861-9166, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker - (Fillmore Real Estate 2990 Av U, Bklyn , NY 11229)   Lincoln Road- Lefferts Gardens Brooklyn 2012 Greenest Block- Wednesday Lefferts Gardens Photo Lincoln Rd bet Bedford and Rogers Ave is this years Greenest Block winner.  If you are thinking of buying a home in  Historic Lefferts Gardens Brooklyn I urge you to spend an afternoon strolling these lovley well maintained blocks lined with limestone and brownstone homes that offers lots of old world charm.  To learn more about Lefferts Gardens rich history read Lefferts Gardens.   When you are ready to buy or sell a home in Lefferts Gardens Brooklyn call me at 917-861-9166 08/15/2012 Comments 0 Lucky Cat Pow-wow by Feng Shui Long Island and New York By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher (Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island) Lucky Cat Pow-wow by Feng Shui Consultant Laura Cerrano The other day I heard great news from a recent Brooklyn NY client about a huge career change.  In a playful way my client asked if I could have a lucky cat pow-wow.  I took his written intention placed inside a red envelope, placed a candle (to help ignite his vision) and some sage to help carry out his intentions to the universe and placed on top of the red envelope.  All four lucky cats represent all 4 directions and each one beckoning in his intention for success Wishing him the best of luck!        Feng Shui LI *Carole Provenzale was a Certified Feng Shui Consultant who graduated from the Country's very first School for Feng Shui Studies that was licensed and accredited in 1997. Her Daugher, the second generation of Certified f... 08/08/2012 Comments 0 The New York coffee Cup: "We Are Happy To Serve You" By Luke Constantino, Residential/Commercial Real Estate Brooklyn NY (Brooklyn/Manhattan Real Estate) By Luke Constantino Every time I go into Brooklyn Heights or Manhattan I’m surrounded by either a Starbucks or some little café selling some foo foo  vente’ chai latte half calf with hazel nut moco garbage. I think I need “The Idiots Guide on how to buy Coffee “here. My friends seem to enjoy buying this stuff, and I always ask “What did you get?” They always give me some description of their coffee that is in 3 different languages and is topped with something that should be on ice cream. I always answer “You didn’t get sprinkles with that?” laugh, and walk away. I’m sorry, I’m a real New Yorker, born and raised. My coffee comes in a paper cup that says “We Are Happy To Serve You”. "Coffee black", or “Regular” which is universally known to be with a little sugar and cream. Since I was a ... 07/22/2012 Comments 1 Top Ten Tips to Cut Summer Energy Costs at Your Brooklyn Home By Charles D'Alessandro (Fillmore Real Estate)      1.      Plug up any holes. Use foam and caulking to seal any cracks where drafts or summer heat are getting into your Brooklyn home.   2.      Close blinds.  Close your drapes and blinds during the day to keep the sun and heat from getting in. This will cool the house down naturally and take the strain off the central air conditioning unit.   3.      Clean filters. Clean or replace your a/c filters once a month to allow proper airflow through the system.   4.      Install a Programmable Thermostat. Install a programmable thermostat to keep utility costs down by raising the temperature a few degrees during the day while no one is home, and lowering it just before family returns.   5.      Unplug electronic devices. Either unplug electronic devices when not in use or turn them off by... 07/08/2012 Comments 2 Feng Shui Brooklyn Full Home 2-3 hour Consultations with Laura Cerrano By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher (Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island) Feng Shui Brooklyn Full Home 2-3 hour Consultations with Laura Cerrano Full Feng Shui Consultation Description and Fees Times for home and business consultations are typically 2-3 hours First: An on site interview is provided to help gain an understanding about the specific areas of your life you seek to enhance. This requires sharing information about key events of your past, which paved the way to your current life situations and understanding your future plans.  This allows insight into your main intentions for why you are having a Feng Shui consultation. Usually clients have 2-3 key areas in their life they wish to focus on during the consultation. Please keep in mind, what tends to happen during the Feng Shui process is development of awareness that other life sections need to simu... 07/07/2012 Comments 10 Avoid Craigslist Scam on Brooklyn Home Rentals By Charles D'Alessandro (Fillmore Real Estate)     If you are looking for a Brooklyn home to rent, there is a Craigslist scam that you need to be aware of. This fraud is happening all across the country. No town or city is off limits.   How the Scam Works  Scammersare finding houses listed for sale and posting them on Craigslist as homes for rent. They take the pictures posted online of the home for sale, all the home listing information and post it as a rental.   When you send them an email asking to see the home, they tell you they are out of town working and that you can drive by the home to see it. They will also tell you that there may be a For Sale sign in the yard and to just ignore that.  If you tell them you want to rent the Brooklyn home, they ask you to fill out an application via email and include all your personal infor... 07/05/2012 Comments 1 Have Patience when working with Feng Shui by Laura Cerrano By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher (Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island) Have Patience when working with Feng Shui by Laura Cerrano The principles of Feng Shui and spirituality are so interesting and when blended together can be amazing.  For those who have a background of wholistic practices, they already have began the development of a fundamental understanding with how to read energy depending on their discipline.  When they encounter the teachings of Feng shui they are able to grasp the principles and put them into practice with a bit more ease compared to those who are completely unfamiliar. When implementing Feng Shui into your lifestyle, please remember the process in its own right is unique.  The principles say to put your intentions out there and make the changes (80% mental ad 20% psychical, meaning taking action).  If you approach this process wit... 07/02/2012 Comments 0 Explore Brooklyn, NY Bath Beach Bay Ridge Bedford Stuyvesant Bensonhurst Bergen Beach Boerum Hill Borough Park Brighton Beach Brooklyn Brooklyn Heights Bushwick Canarsie Carroll Gardens City Line Clinton Hill Cobble Hill Coney Island Crown Heights Cypress Hills Ditmas Park Downtown Brooklyn Dumbo Dyker Height Dyker Heights East Flatbush East New York East Williamsburg Flatlands Fort Greene Fort Hamilton Gerritsen Beach Gowanus Gravesend Greenpoint Homecrest Kensington Lefferts Garden Manhattan Beach Marine Park Midwood Mill Basin/mill Island New Utrecht Old Mill Basin Park Slope Prospect Heights Red Hook Seagate Sheepshead Bay Starrett City Sunset Park Vinegar Hill Williamsburg Windsor Terrace Brooklyn, NY Real Estate Professionals Janine Acquafredda Real Estate Agent Director of Marketing And Technology Real Estate Broker/Owner Luke Constantino Managing Real Estate Broker Anthony Lolli Real Estate Broker/Owner Harriet Robertson Real Estate Broker/Owner Michele Cadogan 917-861-9166 Real Estate Agent Dafina Sharpe Real Estate Attorney