Feng Shui in direct translation means "wind and water". That may seem a bit abstract, so to try and provide an easier connection to Feng Shui we invite you to think about change, transformation, and enhancement of one's life and overall surroundings. To be fair, for many, just hearing the word "change" or "transformation" can be unsettling.Yet those who ask for a Feng Shui Consultation, are literally asking for help to change something within their life's story. Maybe it has to do with relationship dynamics, establishing work-life balance, being more courageous to follow a life dream, starting a family, or healing from loss. The life narratives are endless.  The fact is that choosing to embrace Feng Shui is also saying you are choosing to embrace a newfound perspective on life. You begi... 11/24/2023

  Feng Shui Manhttan's 2023 Black Friday SALES/DEALS have begun! You have from November 23rd -28th to SAVE! We've compiled a unique list of wonderful personalized healing gift experiences to choose from. You'll find Black Friday Sales for Residential and Business Feng Shui Consultations, Geopathic Stress Dowsing Healing Services, Reiki Services, Space Clearings, and more! Any of these gifts is perfect for family, friends, colleagues, and yourself as we flow into the Holiday Season and prepare for the New Year! In-person and virtual sessions are available. From the date of purchase, you'll have one year to redeem. Click Here to View Feng Shui Healing Service Gift Options   Not sure what gits is best? Contact Laura for a free 15-minute call to discuss and she'll help you choose the perfe... 11/24/2023

A common Feng Shui Question, “What is The Best Type of Desk for Your Home Office in Feng Shui?”A quick response is to begin by choosing a desk that has a solid flat surface. Second, most desks are encouraged to be made of wood, as this symbolizes strong support and a growth mindset. But if you can’t find a wood-designed desk, at least make sure the surface offers a solid surface and not a glass design. Third, you’ll also want to make sure you choose a desk size (length, depth, and width) that suits the nature of your work. This meaning, do you need a lot of surface space to work on, or not so much. In any case, you want to be reasonable with what you choose so you don’t feel restricted when utilizing the desk surface. These are the most foundational observations to start with when consi... 10/01/2023

I'm happy to share that I was recently interviewed by "Homes and Gardens". The interview combines practical tips from three home healing experts through the lens of Feng Shui, Interior Design, and Home Organizing on what to include and avoid on your nightstands to encourage better sleep.   Link to the Homes and Garden Article: https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/items-to-store-on-your-nightstand   Enjoy! 09/23/2023

All aboard!! Jamaica Station has a direct connection to Grand Central Madison which is a new terminal that is directly below the Grand Central Terminal. The escalator in Grand Central Madison is the longest in New York City! - at 182 feet, with a one-way trip on the escalator taking about 90 seconds. It's recommended if you have a scheduled meeting, it best to leave some extra time to navigate your way out of the Grand Central Madison terminal. You can also view some amazing mosaics designed by artists Yayoi Kusama and Kiki Smith.  I'll admit, I didn't have time to fully explore as I was on a timeline to meet a client for a Feng Shui Consultation. The next time I travel into Grand Central Madison, I'll be sure to set aside the proper time to view the mosaics. I think it's great that com... 04/06/2023

One of the perks when providing Feng Shui consultations throughout New York City, is I get to visit locations I may not otherwise go to on my own. After completing a Feng Shui consultation I made it a point to check out various locations that included the New York Public Library in Bryant Park (which was helpful because I needed to renew my library card) and the Helmsley Building.The New York Public Library is located at 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue. The origins of the library began between 1890 and 1920.  The New York Governor Samuel J. Tilden, the Astor family, and James Lennox were all to thank for their encouragement and financial contribution to establishing the New York Public Library. The library doors officially opened on May 24th, 1911. A fun observation: There are two lion sta... 04/06/2023

"Understanding Local Law 97: How NYC is Reducing its Carbon Footprint" If you're a resident or business owner in New York City, you may have heard about Local Law 97, also known as the Climate Mobilization Act. Passed in 2019, this legislation aims to reduce carbon emissions from large buildings in the city, with the goal of combating climate change and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. So, what exactly does Local Law 97 involve, and how does it aim to reduce carbon emissions in NYC? Here's what you need to know: The legislation applies to buildings over 25,000 square feet. This includes both commercial and residential buildings, as well as mixed-use buildings with at least 50% of their floor space being used for commercial purposes. Local Law 97 sets emissions caps for each buildin... 01/05/2023

Feng Shui Manhattan's annual BLACK FRIDAY SALE has begun! Save 10%, 15%, or 20% on in-person and virtual Feng Shui, Reiki, Space Clearing, or Geopathic Stress Dowsing Healing Services. These are all wonderful unique Holiday gift ideas and this is a great time of year to save!! From the date of purchase, you have one year to redeem. Click on the provided link to view a list of BLACK FRIDAY SALES. No special code is needed. The SALE prices have already been included in the final total upon checkout.Click Here to View Feng Shui Manhattan's BLACK FRIDAY SALES! 11/25/2022

IAMAdoptee invites all intercountry adoptees to register for Laura Cerrano’s online 5-part Feng Shui Workshop Series.We are excited to announce this incredible partnership with Laura Cerrano of Feng Shui Manhattan, a Colombian adoptee, and Certified Feng Shui Expert.Dates: Mondays | November 21, 28th | December 5th, 12th and 19th in 2022 Exchange: $125 per person (breaks down to $25 per session)   Workshop Topics Include:* Intro to Feng Shui* Feng Shui and Health - Exploring the Human Anatomy in Relation to the Bagua Map* Utilizing the Five Elements to Bring Harmony into your Home* Space Clearing/Blessings and Altar Building * Vision-Board Creation   To learn more and register today, visit: bit.ly/fengshuiworkshop IAMADOPTEE HAS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST   Please note, this Fe... 11/19/2022

Drum Circle Announcement for those located in New York City!"Connected Drum Circle"When: Wednesday, November 30th, 2022Time: 7:00 PM -9:00 PMLocation: Village Zendo, 588 Broadway Suite 1108, 11th floor, New York, NY 10012Facilitated by: Todd Rogers and Laura CerranoSuggested Donation: $10Click Here to Learn more about the connected drum circle, including how to RSVP. We look forward to jamming with you!  11/19/2022

Mortgage rate hikes driving would-be buyers into rental market If a hot housing market brought rents to boil, the cool-down should cause apartment prices to fall, right?Wrong.In June, the average Manhattan rent topped $5,000, a historical first, according to a report by appraisal firm Miller Samuel for Douglas Elliman. Meanwhile, the borough’s median rent, which reached a record $4,000 in May, edged up to $4,050 last month.Those gains came as surging mortgage rates caused home sales to dip. And where did many of those home hunters end up?The rental market.Rising rents, which have characterized this year’s market, have become increasingly tied to surging mortgage rates, according to Jonathan Miller, report author and CEO of appraisal firm Miller Samuel.“The spike in mortgage rates has im... 07/19/2022

Unit 18A fetched full offering price of $9K per sfVlad Doronin with 730 Fifth Avenue Vlad Doronin’s OKO Group has sold another gem on Billionaires Row.An international buyer paid $34.8 million for a 3,700-square-foot condominium in Aman New York, the developer’s luxury hotel and residential project at 730 Fifth Avenue in Midtown.The three-bed, three-bathroom unit boasts a 1,000-square-foot terrace, and fetched its full offering price, according to plans filed with the New York State Attorney General. Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston designed the interior, which includes views of Central Park and a 42-foot heated pool.The sale was recorded Thursday, but closed in an off-market transaction on June 30th. The limited liability company that bought the condo listed a corporate address in Budape... 07/19/2022

Please enjoy a recording of the Instagram Live Interview with Feng Shui Master, Laura Cerrano, and Interior Designer, Carole Vaudable on: How can you use Feng Shui in your home to improve your well-being?The interview is about 1 hour and 20 mins. Topics covered include:1. The seenDeclutteringFurniture placementColors & the 5 elements2. The unseenPredecessorsSpace clearingEnergy cordsTo watch click on: https://lnkd.in/gBTikEVp 06/08/2022

Last weekend I had back-to-back Feng Shui and Reiki healing sessions throughout New York City.During my lunch break, I decided to visit the historic South Street Seaport, located adjacent to the financial district in lower Manhattan. This was a wonderful visit as it was bustling with outdoor shoppers and dining, and even lounge chairs located at the end of the pier where you could just lay back to take in the views and pause for a moment. While exploring the South Steet Seaport I came across a free tour of the Wavertree 1885 ship. The tour provided some basic facts about the Wavertree ship and in all, this ship has been through a lot, shipping cargo all around the world in all kinds of weather. The fact that it's still standing is pretty impressive and the tour shared the entire ship is... 04/30/2022

The dining room in Feng Shui takes on the energy of social gatherings, connecting with family, friends, and your community. Over the years, Americans have drastically reduced the use of formal dining rooms, except for the occasional holiday or birthday celebration. But since the Covid-19 pandemic has emerged, the return of using the dining room has increased, more so as an extra in-home office but hopefully to also be utilized once again for family and social gatherings. HOW CAN I ACCOMMODATE THE DINING ROOM TABLE FOR WORK AND LIFE USAGE?  The best recommendation is to make the transformation of the dining room into an in-home office space easy. This means beginning to inventory and/or looking for dining room furniture that provides storage options, so when work is done, you can easily ... 04/29/2022

Rising rents, falling concessions and scant inventory are triple whammy Manhattan rents up $1,000 ahead of spring rental season in NYC Apartment hunting in New York? Brace for an insufferable spring.In the first quarter of 2022, the median Manhattan rent soared nearly $1,000 above last year’s level to a new high of $3,695, according to a StreetEasy report.In part, those jumps reflect the bottomed-out market at the beginning of 2021 when monthly rents fell to a decade-long low and an unprecedented 42 percent of Manhattan units included at least one month of free rent.Today, landlords are conceding little: Two-thirds of those concessions have disappeared. Just 13 percent of the Manhattan apartments are offering a break, the lowest share in six years, according to StreetEasy data.Meanwhile... 04/22/2022

The Feng Shui principles evaluate energy through various observations that can be classified as Shen, Sha, or Suu Chi. For this particular post, we are referring to Sha chi - life-draining energy, and how to recognize it.One of the most common ways in how you can introduce yourself to recognizing Sha chi is by avoiding too many designs that have a sharp 90-degree angle, and/or leaving items out on display that can literally pinch, prick, or cut you. The image you see above is a picture of the Cholla (Choy-ya) Cactus. It’s common sense why you would not want to be near or touch these cactus spines.Looking to the interior of your home with how to recognize Sha chi, you could start by observing any protruding wall edge that faces toward your front door (or any doorway), your bed, and/or de... 02/11/2022

HKANY CNY teamed up with Feng Shui Consultant Laura Cerrano of Feng Shui Manhattan for a 2022 Lunar New Year Celebration where all enjoyed quick Feng Shui tips, games, prizes, and networking! Participants joined from around the world - Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and the United States, to name a few places. Congrats to all the winners of the three feng shui prizes!  02/11/2022

Classic Six on the Park OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesDescriptionNeighborhood $875,000 Maintenance: $1135 Main Features 3 Bedrooms, Living Room, Formal Dining Room1 Full Bathroom1 Half Bathroom 47 UnitsInterior: 1,200 sqftYear Built: 1902 Location 45 Central Park North2BNew York, NY 10026USA Mitchell J Hall eXp Realty NYC(917) 312-0924mh@mitchellhall.comhttp://mitchellhall.com        Listed by: Mitchell Hall     09/24/2021

Something people forget when updating the look of a home is buying new furniture is not the only option. Think about reupholstery. If the fabric pattern is a bit outdated or well-loved and well-used for many years, it may look a bit worse for wear. Buying new may seem more cost-effective than reupholstering because having every furniture piece reupholstered can be expensive. Most furniture on the market today is mass-produced. The construction and materials leave something to be desired regarding the quality.You can spend less on a piece of furniture from a mass-produced, large furniture store. In a few years, it will begin to fall apart and wither. You will need to replace it. Reupholstering sturdy, older furniture can save money in the long run.After reupholstering, there is no need f... 08/29/2021