FAQ

Shash Says

Got any questions about health & wellness, color, fashion, or home design? Send an email to Carole!

Fashion is like trompe l’oeil (“deceive the eye”) in interior design!
Here are some quick fashion trompe l’oeil tips:

Q: I recently painted my family room walls green, Carole, and I find that my family and friends relax, then zone out in this room. What color should I paint these walls to create more energy and fun times for get-togethers?
A: If you want to create a quiet retreat, the green wall pallet is the perfect way to go. I recommend painting the walls claret or plum and you’ll be able to fire up fun times.

Q: I'm dieting, and one of my friends recently read one of your articles and told me you mentioned red is an appetite stimulant in the dining room and kitchen. Is this true? What colors should I paint the walls? By the way, a lot of the red is natural clay brick. Help!

A: I recommend painting your non-brick walls a very pale soft ecru or yellow to balance the red hue. Since this area is the heart of the home, too much red creates a feeling of burnout. And if you’re overworked, overtired, and burnout is added to the mix, you’ll eat more—especially carbs. (That’s one of the reasons fast food places tend to have a lot of red in the interior—it makes you want to eat their kind of food.) Lighting is also important here. Use warm white—not blue white—light bulbs. Blue-white light bulbs or fluorescents will add too much contrast to the brick tone, and the imbalance creates more strain on your eyes. I’d also add lots of plants by the window.

Q: The front door to my home is non-decorative wood, Carole, and it’s now time to paint it. What color would you recommend?
A: If your home is modern decor with lots of steel and glass you can add a punch of energy color with a red door for glamour and creativity. Remember the famous Red Door for Elizabeth Arden? If your home is traditional or a colonial, even Spanish, you can choose black lacquer or distressed black with low luster for a very chic look. Note: remember to paint the shutters to match.

Q: I always wear black when meeting family and friends for dinner, it’s so safe. I also wear neutral colors for my nails but then find I blend in rather than stand out in a crowd.
A: Yes, the color black is safe and also slimming. But let's punch up the energy here with a beautiful fuchsia color this season. This year there are beautiful lavender nail polishes, and you can use the same color for accessories. Choose this wonderful color for a scarf, pin, and even a shoe—click your heels and dance! 

Beauty both inner and outer is energy connected. It has a tremendous power in all our lives. We miss it in its absence, and are comforted by its presence. For me, beauty heals.
It is a transformative energy that I pursue daily.

About Carole

Carole is an American Lifestyle designer with European roots and Asian training. For the past decade she has been a major personality in the world of Feng Shui as well as home and jewelry design. Her work is dedicated to enhancing your health, wellness, and beauty. Carole and her company support the fine work of Doctors Without Borders (MSF), and by employing her services, you are helping to provide assistance to those in great need worldwide.

 

Q) How do I care for my beautiful bracelets?

A) Just as your body requires nurturing, I recommend your beautiful handmade bracelets will benefit from your loving care. Add one tablespoon of salt in lukewarm water and let it dissolve. Submerge for 15 minutes, then rinse in fresh clear water. Towel dry with soft cotton (do NOT use paper towel - they're too rough).

Q) How do I boost the energy in my bracelets?

A) My Jewel Energetics handmade bracelets are all natural stones and crystals and benefit greatly from the sun. Simply place your bracelet on a window sill to capture the sun's rays for one afternoon.