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

Fireworks was displayed in New York City at 9:15pm on June 15, 2021, to celebrate the Covid-19 restrictions being lifted in New York State.The show are also meant to honor essential workers for all of the work they've done.Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that 70% of New Yorkers aged 18 or older have received at lease one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. 06/16/2021

Own This Home for Less than Renting OverviewMapsPhotosDescriptionNeighborhood $425,000 HDFC Coop | Maint. $328 Main Features 1 Bedroom1 Full Bathroom16 UnitsYear Built: 1900 Location 242 West 112th Street1CNew York, NY 10026USA Mitchell J Hall eXp Realty NYC(212) 877-6268mh@mitchellhall.comhttp://mitchellhall.com        Listed by: Mitchell Hall Our recent listings Own This Home for Less than Renting | $425,000 | New York, NYGracious & Affordable Home on Central Park | $625,000 | New York, NY2 BR for Rent on Central Park North | $2,300 | New York, NYThe Gateway Tower | One Bedroom | $2,350 | New York, NYSprawling 3 bedroom Duplex | $6,800 | New York, NY Subscribe to our listing feed See more New York, NY real estate for sale 03/30/2021

Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day and the celebrations will be subdued if at all.  During my career as head of HR for Brunschwig & Fils in New York I remember the celebrations fondly.Our law firm and accounting firm had partners who were members of the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of New York.  Each year we were invited to the St. Patrick's Day gala Dinner, a packed house at The New York Sheridan.  They had a hospitality suite before the dinner and would have the New York Governor, New York City Mayor, US Senators, and other politicians.  We would shake hands with all of them.The dinner speakers were special too.  I remember Tim Russert gave a remarkable speech.  Then in 2003, Tom Brokow was scheduled.  He was delayed in the Studio covering President Bush announcing the war i... 03/16/2021

 Kitchen cabinets are sometimes custom-built. When they start to show wear-and-tear, replacing them can be costly. Stock cabinets cost less, but the idea of cabinet replacement can be daunting. Refacing kitchen cabinets costs about half of what replacement costs. Do-it-yourselfers who desire to save money, have necessary carpentry skills, and some workshop space can do the cabinet refacing independently. The refacing of Euro-style cabinets involves covering the drawer and door faces and sides of the cabinets with wood or plastic veneer. Drawer and door fronts can also be repaired with rigid thermofoil (RTF).The refacing process of traditional frame-and-panel doors typically involves covering the cabinets' sides and frames with a veneer and replacing the drawer and door fronts with mater... 03/01/2021

For decades, the most important place to tout your business was the back of the Yellow Pages. It’s a simple strategy: you buy prime real estate on the place that everyone uses to look for local businesses. These days, businesses should shift to a different kind of pages: your Google My Business page. Improving your Google My Business page can be the quickest way to increase foot traffic and profit.  you can do it yourself if you have the time and knowhow or you can hire a professional seo service in New York to do it the right way from the start.  Some quick statistics: 48% of buyers start making their decisions on their smartphone 40% of adults in the US use mobile voice search at least once a day (including the 55-64 year-old demographic) 40% of all mobile searches are for a local bus... 10/12/2020

About This Experience:Your bedroom can impact your emotions, behavior, and sexual wellness. Join us with feng shui expert, Laura Cerrano, on how to create a relaxing vibe that promotes better sex. We'll cover bedroom hot-spots and steps you can take to create a harmonious and sensual ambiance.This event is free! It's sponsored and hosted by Sexologist, CEO and Founder Rebecca Alvarez of TheBloomi.com and Certified Feng Shui Expert Laura Cerrano CEO and Founder of Feng Shui Manhattan. Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020 Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM est Cost: Free to Attend! Place: Zoom (online) workshop  Pre registration is required. To sign up for this event on zoom, click here: How To Feng Shui Your Bedroom 10/12/2020

Since the pandemic hit New York in March 2020, Long Island Reiki Master Laura Cerrano has been hosting FREE weekly virtual Reiki healing circles to help the public navigate these unpredictable times with more ease, reassurance, confidence and support. The Virtual reiki healing circles meet every Thursday night from 7pm - 8pm est. It's best to visit the Reiki Events and Healing Calender for the most up to-date notifications as Laura updates the calender weekly and monthly. You'll also received information on how to pre- register.  All are welcome and when ever you are in need of some extra support and healing, just pop in! All are welcomed!        09/18/2020

 The surface of the earth is woven with intricate networks of energy threads identical to that of meridians you’ll find throughout the human body. These networks of subtle energies are responsible for the health and growth of nature, and any interruption to its harmonious flow could have profound effects upon the land, water and living organisms. New York Feng Shui Consultant Laura Cerrano shares insights into what Geopathic stress is and how earth rays could potentially be influencing the energy of your home and self.  To read the full article, please click on: What is Geopathic Stress? 09/15/2020

This is a great question! So, let’s dig a little deeper into the symbolic representation of what water element and drain pipes represent according to modern day Feng Shui principles.  Water element is linked to emotions and the subconscious mind, When water element is present in the ideal locations (north: career, east: family, southeast: wealth) inside a home and along the land, there is a sense of controlled movement that flows with ease and serenity as you navigate life.  In Feng Shui drain pipes relate to wealth and health (blood flow and the intestines, which also relates to the immune system). In regard to the reference of wealth, some may say leaky pipes is draining away your finances. Or, a clogged drain pipe could be backing up your finances, such as with not receiving payments... 09/15/2020

 Certified Feng Shui Manhattan New York Consultant Laura Cerrano shares quick tips on how to arrange books inside your home utilizing the principles of Feng Shui. She explores the importance of book symbolism, book subject matter, where to place and how to arrange the books, along with quick tips on how to begin opening yourself up to observing and feeling the subtle energies certain books could be projecting into your living environment.  Navigating your way through the video: 00:00 Quick Intro00:18 Book symbolism00:31 Importance of Subject Matter contained within your books3:21 Where to place our books?3:41 Where to place your books using the Western Bagua map4:27 Where to place your books using the Compass Method 4:42 Can you place books in the bedroom?5:51 Are books underneath the b... 06/19/2020

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, New York Feng Shui Manhattan Consultant Laura Cerrano has taken to the Zoom platform with providing Feng Shui Consultations, talks, workshops and classes. On June 1st, 2020 the Mineola Library hosted a zoom webinar with Laura Cerrano on "BTB Feng Shui Space Clearings and Blessings." It has a wonderful turn out with fully engaged 15 participants joining the conversation. Feng Shui zoom talks could be arranged for public or private sessions. Looking to host a talk for your community, corporation or library?Contact Laura directly 06/02/2020

Certified New York Feng Shui Consultant Laura Cerrano was interviewed, alongside another fellow Feng Shui consultant based out of California by WellandGood.com. They were asked to provide several feng shui tips to help create calm and cozy vibes for the home environment. Enjoy! Click Here to Read the Full Article and Recive the 7 Tips! 05/26/2020

Join Certified New York Feng Shui Expert Laura Cerrano for a Free Zoom workshop on BTB Feng Shui Space Clearings and Blessings. We’ll discuss the top three feng shui space clearing and blessings approaches, sacred hand gestures, intention writing, how to sense energy, paired with a variety of other tools to help release negativity and protect your energy. To conclude our session, I'll guide the group through a gentle meditation. It's recommended that you have a notebook and writing utensil during the session.This event is FREE. Sponsored by the Mineola Library. If you wish to join this event, please Contact Laura or email her: Laura@FengShuiManhattan.com,  your first and last name and I will send you the zoom information to join the talk on June 1st, 2020 at 6:30pm est. 05/26/2020