This Holiday create some of the most memorable times for your loved ones. Whether it is an intimate lunch for two or a huge family gathering. You have put all that energy into planning the food, spending hours in the supermarket, unloading all the goodies at home and storing away. To make this event really special, and create an environment where your family, friends and loved ones can sit and really savor your efforts follow these Feng Shui recommendations: |
The Perfect Table Shape
A round table is the best shape if you are planning a supper for a group of people. It means everyone is equal and able to participate with no one person dominating. There will be lots of movement so conversation will flow really smoothly and create an atmosphere is peace and happiness.
If you have a rectangular table don't put husband and wife at the top and tail. This is a position of conflict and can lead to tension - it's as if they are both firmly on opposite sides. One partner could sit at the top of the table and the other on the long side, or two places away.
More about the Table
It is better to use a fabric tablecloth because it is warm and soft and subtly helps people to relax. Keep the fabric fairly plain and choose a red or pink color, which will open the heart and bring warmth to the table. Try to avoid strongly contrasting stripes, checks or jarring abstract designs.
It is very important to choose comfortable chairs. Wrought iron chairs may look beautiful but they are not very practical and need plenty of cushions. You may have to gather an assortment of chairs for larger than usual numbers of people. If seating people of all ages make sure that the children have the less comfortable chairs and that the adults get the most comfortable ones!
The Don'ts
Do not position any handles, knives, jug handles, serving dishes, etc., so that they are pointing directly at your guests or they will subtly create tension.
Don't use cracked crockery or glasses. Throw these items out straight away. The Chinese say that if you offer your guests food or drink from a cracked or chipped vessel that you are wishing the same fate on that person.
Do Make sure your choice of music is lively and happy, Jazz, classical, piano and guitar music has space clearing properties. Be sure that the volume is not so loud that people have to talk over it.
from Dr. Janet Woods
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